Whittaker Targets Ankalaev and Others in Light Heavyweight Division

Robert Whittaker has outlined a list of potential opponents in the light heavyweight division after his successful debut against Nikita Krylov last month.

The former middleweight champion secured a decision victory over Krylov at UFC 329, marking his first fight at 205 pounds. Now competing in the light heavyweight category, Whittaker is considering several fighters, including Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz, despite Blachowicz's recent defeat.

Whittaker has ruled out facing training partners Carlos Ulberg and Navajo Stirling unless they all reach the top rankings. He also dismissed a rematch with Paulo Costa, as they have already fought. Whittaker expressed enthusiasm for the challenges ahead in the light heavyweight rankings, viewing it as a new chapter in his career. His next opponent has yet to be announced, with the division currently led by champion Carlos Ulberg and contenders like Ankalaev and Blachowicz.