Robert Whittaker expresses willingness to be the backup fighter for Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth, stating he's fully healthy. Fans and experts suggest Whittaker should face Sean Strickland next for the title shot, citing his impressive wins over Paulo Costa and Aliskerov.
⚡️Robert Whittaker wants to be a back-up fighter for #UFC305 in Perth. He said that it would be silly for him not to do that. He prefers to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but Adesanya is still on his target @espnmma https://t.co/ClcN5xfFTE
Who would win between Robert Whittaker and Sean Strickland?
Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland next?
Robert Whittaker 🆚 Sean Strickland UFC 305. Perth. No.1 Contender fight. BOOK IT. 🔥🔥🔥 #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/UobNVSoxUM
Robert Whittaker vs Sean Strickland has to be next for both fighters #UFCSaudiArabia
Robert Whittaker is a bad dude. He deserves to fight for the belt next. He's got a more convincing win over Paulo Costa than Strickland, plus a first-round KO of Aliskerov. He's deserving. #UFCSaudiArabia
Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland. Book it now. #UFCSaudiArabia
Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland. Run it 💯 https://t.co/7wvCFCfA1B
Robert Whittaker says he's "100%" open to being the backup fighter for Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya at #UFC305 if he's healthy (via. @espnmma) #UFC #MMA #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/Hgyr3xo9Cb