Robert Whittaker outlined preferred opponents after moving to light heavyweight, a shift that clarifies his next steps in the UFC.He named Magomed Ankalaev following Ankalaev’s win over Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi, and referenced Jan Blachowicz despite Blachowicz’s recent loss at UFC Belgrade.Discussing options as a Robert Whittaker light heavyweight contender, he said Paulo Costa is lower priority after defeating him in 2024. Whittaker added he will not face teammates Navajo Stirling and Carlos Ulberg, the current champion.He spoke on the Believe You Me podcast and noted interest in Bogdan Guskov as well. After back-to-back middleweight losses, Whittaker knocked out Nikita Krylov at UFC 329.
