Outlook: After losing his title to Adesanya at UFC 243, Whittaker took time to address burnout from the sport and returned looking refreshed, remotivated and very much the part of a No. 1 contender. His unanimous decision victories over Darren Till, Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum were each a showcase of Whittaker’s well-rounded excellence. He hung even with Till in a technical striking battle before showing his supremacy on the ground. Against Cannonier, Whittaker pressed the action and showed command in all areas. And versus Gastelum (who stepped for Paulo Costa), Whittaker dictated the entire bout, revealing perhaps the best form of his career in a Fight of the Night effort. He more than earned a rematch against Adesanya, and it’s the only fight that really makes sense for Whittaker at this point.
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(14-6, 10 KOs, 2 Submissions)
Last Fight: KO Win vs Derek Brunson (2/12/22)
Next fight: N/A
