Robert Whittaker has experience in the Octagon opposite both Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, which gives some extra weight to his UFC 319 pre-fight prediction.

Dricus Du Plessis (21-2) says Robert Whittaker (25-7) doesn’t deserve an immediate title shot even with a potential win over Khamzat Chimaev (13-0).

One interested viewer will be Robert Whittaker, the former champion who has faced both men at various points in his career. “The Reaper” lost to Du Plessis via tapout in 2023 at UFC 290 ...