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Robert Whittaker’s Ambitious Plan: Aims for UFC Title Shot Before Retirement
Former UFC Middleweight Champion, Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker, has revealed a bold plan for the twilight of his career. With sights set on reclaiming the title, Whittaker aims to secure a championship bout within his next four Octagon appearances.
Currently ranked fifth in the division,the New Zealand-born fighter acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains confident in his path toward a ‘fairytale ending’.Let’s delve into Whittaker’s strategy and the obstacles he faces.
Whittaker’s Road To A Title Shot
Robert Whittaker is mapping out a strategic end to his UFC journey, with a clear vision of how he wants to conclude his time in the sport.
Whittaker told Fox Sports Australia that he envisions four more victories propelling him into title contention, allowing him to retire as a champion. His immediate focus is a high-stakes match in Abu Dhabi against Reinier The Knights.
“Four fights. I see the light at the end of the tunnel… four fights gets me into that title shot,gets me into a position to finish on top,” Whittaker stated,emphasizing his determination.
the Hurdles In The Middleweight Division
achieving a title shot won’t be easy for Robert Whittaker,who faces stiff competition in the UFC Middleweight division.The current rankings present a gauntlet of formidable opponents.
Ahead of him are reigning champion Dricus du Plessis, and top contenders like Nassourdine Imavov, Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev, and Israel Adesanya. Check out the table below.