A loss can be very difficult to deal with in a sport like MMA; especially when the fighter in question is exceptionally great. Robert Whittaker losing to Adesanya twice was heartbreaking for him and his fans.
The middleweight fighter has had some really exciting fights so far. However, UFC champion Israel Adesanya seems to be a roadblock on his way to the very top.
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Whittaker’s recent tweet has left fans confused and speculating about his next move. The fighter wrote, “Skinny Rob might be coming back sooner than I wanted”.
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This tweet thus has raised several eyebrows. People have been wondering whether ‘Bobby Knuckles’ will move to the welterweight division soon. While some Twitter users suggested he face Colby Covington, others didn’t like the idea of him moving down a weight division.
Twitter reacts to Robert Whittaker potentially moving down to welterweight
Some fans felt that the fighter should move up to heavyweight instead of going down.
Go to heavyweight Rob it’s bulking season now mate
— Mitchell Kerr (@mitchykerr5) March 9, 2022
Others felt a fight with Covington would be interesting.
Colby is in dire need of dance partner and he has nothing on you, if you can make 170 without starving yourself to death that's a great fight.
— Marco Aurelio (@Remnant666) March 9, 2022
@ChaelSonnen Whittaker and Colby both have two losses to the champs in their division.. get em together for a top contender fight. Either rob down or Colby up 🙌🏽
— Geordie (@geordie____) March 9, 2022
Another folk suggested Whittaker ask Michel Pereira how he makes weight before he goes down a division.
Find out how Michel Pereira makes 170 and go down there.
— Iz (@izzy_515) March 9, 2022
Others got UFC fighter Marvin Vettori into the conversation.
I’d imagine this means he’s fighting Vettori earlier then July https://t.co/Yeyvar8FR6
— 231 Lb Crute🇦🇺🤝🇺🇦 (@Bendaman2001) March 9, 2022
Vettori choking on his bolognese rn
— D.Jim (@strife120) March 9, 2022
Some suggested he stay away from UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev.
Whatever, but don't fight Usman.
— chimaobi (@uboegbu) March 9, 2022
WW is yours if you managed to stay away from Chimaev
— MMA (@Historyalone5) March 9, 2022
In addition to this, several Whittaker fans said that the weight class didn’t matter. As long as the fighter was active, they would be happy.
Love it when my favourite fighters aren’t Champ😂 way more active this way 💙 https://t.co/vtF9Px2uct
— TheOnlyWayisMMA (@TellMesuuup) March 9, 2022
Whittaker to return to the welterweight division?
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While fans have been speculating, the fighter has not clearly specified this. However, it would be interesting to see him fight at welterweight since he used to compete in the division earlier.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 24: Robert Whittaker of New Zealand poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 24, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Further, a lot has been happening in the 170 pounds division lately. With several talented fighters contending, Whittaker could have some exciting fights here. However, it would be interesting to see if the fighter can make weight without too much trouble.
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