Dana White Praises Whittaker's Light Heavyweight Debut
UFC President Dana White has lauded Robert Whittaker's successful debut in the light heavyweight division at UFC 329. The former middleweight champion made the move up to the 205lb class after a long career at lower weights.
Following Robert Whittaker's decisive victory over Nikita Krylov at UFC 329, UFC President Dana White offered his thoughts on the Australian fighter's move to light heavyweight. Whittaker, who has spent nearly his entire 14-year UFC tenure competing at welterweight and middleweight, made the jump to the 205-pound division at age 35.
White indicated that the change in weight class is intended to provide Whittaker with a renewed challenge and perhaps a longer career at the top level. The grueling weight cuts required for middleweight were seen as a contributing factor to the fighter's decision to move up.
Whittaker's move to light heavyweight is a smart, veteran play to extend his prime and potentially capture another UFC title.
