Robert Whittaker denies Magomed Ankalaev fight rumors, opponent still unknown

Robert Whittaker has publicly refuted recent rumors suggesting he would face Magomed Ankalaev in an upcoming bout. The Australian middleweight confirmed that while the Ankalaev matchup is not happening, he does not yet know who his next opponent will be. The denial comes amid speculation in the MMA community about potential matchups for both fighters. Whittaker provided no timeline for when his next fight or opponent would be announced. Fans had expressed mixed reactions to the potential Ankalaev bout, with some eager to see the matchup and others preferring different opponents for both fighters.