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Rob Whittaker has his sights locked on another rematch with Israel Adesanya.

Whittaker on course to prove ‘I am the best in the world’

Rob Whittaker is bound for France as he plots his path back to a middleweight title shot.

  • Caden Helmers

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‘I’d love to do it’: Penrith Panthers ‘coach’ on fighting Paul Gallen

UFC pin-up Rob Whittaker wants to fight former Sharks skipper turned boxer Paul Gallen - but says the payday has to be right.

  • Christian Nicolussi
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Robert Whittaker (L) of Australia grapples with Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their middleweight championship fight during UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Whittaker suffers heartbreaking loss in Adesanya re-match

Rob Whittaker was beaten on points by rival Israel Adesanya in a tense UFC middleweight championship showdown. But another Sydneysider had a stirring win.

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Robert Whittaker takes a nine-fight winning streak into UFC 243 at Marvel Stadium.

Potential Adesanya rematch staged Down Under ‘makes sense’: Whittaker

If Israel Adesanya defends his UFC middleweight belt against Marvin Vettori, then “it would only make sense” for a rematch with Robert Whittaker to be staged Down Under.

  • Ronny Lerner
Tim Tszyu after sparring with Rob Whittaker.

‘Iron sharpens iron’: Tszyu gets help from Whittaker for world title challenge

Tim Tszyu believes he and UFC star Rob Whittaker are heading for world titles in their respective sports after a sparring session on Tuesday.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Australia's Robert Whittaker has pulled out of UFC 248 in March.

Whittaker pulls out of UFC 248 co-main event

Robert Whittaker has pulled out of his scheduled co-main event at UFC 248 in March against Jared Cannonier.

  • Ronny Lerner
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Robert Whittaker, right, and Israel Adesanya, left, trade blows during UFC 243.

Whittaker's return to the cage confirmed for UFC 248

Robert Whittaker’s road to redemption will officially commence in March with confirmation the Australian former middleweight world champion will face America’s Jared Cannonier in Las Vegas.

  • Ronny Lerner
Robert Whittaker in action.

Title loss lit fire under Whittaker after struggle with depression

In the space of eight-and-a-half minutes in Melbourne earlier this month, Robert Whittaker's reign was over.

  • Marvin France
Megan Anderson celebrates her win against Zarah Fairn during UFC 243 at Marvel Stadium.

Melburnians turn out in brute force for UFC rumble

MMA is here to stay with Melburnians and interstate/overseas travellers again voting with their feet in resounding fashion on Sunday to view the spectacle that was UFC 243.

  • Ronny Lerner
Robert Whittaker (left) is hit by Israel Adesanya (right) as they compete during UFC 243.

Adesanya stuns Whittaker to become UFC middleweight champion

New Zealand’s Israel Adesanya has franked his reputation as the most exciting talent in the UFC, becoming the middleweight champion in spectacular fashion at Marvel Stadium.

  • Ronny Lerner