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Robert Whittaker has refuted circulating rumors suggesting he will face Magomed Ankalaev in an upcoming bout. Despite denying the specific matchup with Ankalaev, the Australian fighter stated that he does not yet know the identity of his next opponent. The denial suggests that while Whittaker is expected to compete soon, the UFC has not finalized or announced his opponent. Speculation about a potential Whittaker vs Ankalaev matchup would have represented an intriguing cross-divisional bout, as Whittaker typically competes at middleweight while Ankalaev is a light heavyweight contender. No timeline was provided for when Whittaker's next fight or opponent will be officially announced.
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