Robert Whittaker expresses interest in fighting Magomed Ankalaev
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker indicated his interest in facing former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev. After a knockout victory over Nikita Krylov in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 329, Whittaker seeks to position himself against top contenders in the 205 lbs division. During a podcast appearance, he mentioned Ankalaev as a potential next opponent. An ongoing match saw Ankalaev recently secure a victory by knockout against Bogdan Guskov, yet his path to a title shot remains uncertain.
- •Whittaker knocked out Krylov in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 329.
- •Ankalaev recently won by knockout against Bogdan Guskov.
- •Whittaker mentioned Ankalaev as a desired opponent during a podcast.
- •There is interest in potential matchups with Jan Blachowicz and Guskov.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Whittaker Interested in Fighting Magomed Ankalaev
"Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker said he is interested in fighting former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev.Whittaker moved up to 205 lbs at UFC 329 last month and had a successful debut as he knocked out veteran gatekeeper Nikita Krylov in the third round of his light heavyweight debut.Now that he’s gotten his […] The post Robert Whittaker Interested in Fighting Magomed Ankalaev appeared first on HEAVY.
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