Robert Whittaker denies Magomed Ankalaev fight rumours, opponent still unknown

Robert Whittaker has publicly denied rumors of a scheduled bout with Magomed Ankalaev. However, the Australian middleweight also acknowledged that he does not yet know who his next opponent will be. The denial suggests that while negotiations for Whittaker's return may be ongoing, no deal has been finalized. The Ankalaev matchup had generated significant fan interest due to the stylistic implications of a middleweight contender facing a top light heavyweight. Whittaker's statement leaves his next move uncertain despite active speculation in the MMA community.