The UFC Saudi Arabia turned out to be a spectacular affair. The main event was headlined by Robert Whittaker, who took on the up-and-coming Dagestani Ikram Aliskerov in the octagon. Whittaker proved too much for Aliskerov, as Robert won in the first round via a stunning knockout. Whittaker is inching closer to a title shot with each passing day.
In this write-up, we look at all the possible contenders of Robert Whittaker in the octagon that he can take on in the upcoming months.
1. Sean Strickland
The Reaper has fought every top fighter in the division and beat up nearly everyone on the Middleweight roster. Sean Strickland is the only man Whittaker has never scrapped inside the cage. It will be interesting to witness a matchup between the duo. Strickland relies heavily on his boxing, whereas Whittaker is a much more well-rounded fighter.
2. Nassourdine Imavov
Imavov is on a two-fight win streak. He defeated Jared Cannonier in the cage last time, winning via fourth-round TKO. Nassourdine has proved he can stand with some of the best fighters in the cage. He called out Whittaker on social media, and seeing the two scrap in the cage will be intriguing.
3. Winner of Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis
Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis are set to fight in the main event of UFC 305. Robert Whittaker can fight for the title against the guy who becomes champion. Israel and Dricus are the only fighters at the top of the middleweight who have won against Robert in the past. The Reaper can have his revenge in the near future and will love an opportunity to fight for the title.
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