Robert Whittaker prepares for UFC Sydney, targeting Jan Blachowicz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Robert Whittaker is eyeing a fight in Sydney, Australia, at UFC's anticipated event next February. Following his light heavyweight debut victory over Nikita Krylov at UFC 329, Whittaker has expressed a strong desire to compete at home for the first time since 2014. He is preparing for a potential match against former champion Jan Blachowicz, who has shown interest in facing him after a recent TKO loss to Navajo Stirling. Whittaker is focused on training and hopes to secure a fight in his hometown next year.
- •Whittaker plans to fight in Sydney in February 2027.
- •He last fought in Sydney in 2014 against Clint Hester.
- •Whittaker aims to face Jan Blachowicz, who accepted his callout.
- •Blachowicz recently lost to Navajo Stirling by TKO at UFC Fight Night 283.
- •Whittaker is focusing on training and remains open to any opponent.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Whittaker reserving himself for UFC Sydney, eyes Jan Blachowicz
"Robert Whittaker has mapped out his plans for his next UFC fight.
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