Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Robert Whittaker after UFC on ABC 6 knockout win?

Robert Whittaker

Robert Whittaker was the standout performer at UFC's first event in Saudi Arabia, coming out on top in the main event at UFC on ABC 6 last Saturday.

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Past UFC middleweight title holder Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) achieved his quickest victory in over nine years by defeating short-notice replacement Ikram Aliskerov (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in less than two minutes in the first round at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

Following his victory, Whittaker proudly proclaimed himself as the dominant force in the 185-pound division and expressed his determination to reclaim the title he surrendered almost half a decade ago.

What will happen next with Whittaker? Check out the video above for insights and discussion on what lies ahead for him following UFC on ABC 6.

To learn more about the card, check out MMA Junkie's hub for UFC on ABC 6.

Article first published on MMA Junkie.

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