Reinier de Ridder eyes Chimaev vs Du Plessis victor after narrow win over Robert Whittaker - ‘RDR’ won a split decision against the former champion to move a step closer to a UFC middleweight title sh

Dricus du Plessis has a history of turning skepticism into victory, but Robert Whittaker thinks his current path could lead to defeat. Since becoming champion, the South African has held onto his title with two successful defences.

Khamzat Chimaev cautions fans not to overlook Robert Whittaker’s skills ahead of their highly anticipated Abu Dhabi clash.

Robert Whittaker’s teeth were brutally shattered in his last UFC fight. And with ‘The Reaper’ set to return to the same venue as his crushing defeat to Khamzat Chimaev last time

The former UFC middleweight champion's latest fight resulted in one of the gnarliest MMA injuries seen in recent memory.

It’s time to see what could be next for Robert Whittaker after suffering a close split-decision loss at the hands of Reinier de Ridder, his second straight defeat.

At UFC 308 inside Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, Whittaker was quickly submitted by Khamzat Chimaev, who locked in a gruesome face crank that displaced the Australian former champion’s front teeth. Despite the nature of that loss, it is a different defeat that has ‘The Reaper’ wishing for a chance at a do-over.

It turns out that Caio Borralho, not Nassourdine Imavov, will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 319 main evenet.

UFC star Robert Whittaker has said that UFC boss Dana White helped pay for new teeth following his defeat to Khamzat Chimaev.

Adesanya shared his Du Plessis vs. Chimaev pick, having fallen via submission to ‘Stillknocks’ in August 2024. But ‘The Reaper’ may be better placed to break down the upcoming championship clash given that he’s fought both men.