Robert Whittaker expresses his confusion over the controversial UFC 297 title win of Dricus du Plessis over Sean Strickland. Whittaker acknowledges du Plessis for the victory and plans a rematch.
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| Robert Whittaker is perplexed by the conflicting opinions surrounding Dricus du Plessis’ recent title win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297. |
| The judges’ split decision has ignited substantial debate within the MMA community. |
| UFC CEO Dana White and veteran commentator Joe Rogan disagree with the decision. |
| Whittaker acknowledges du Plessis for the victory and congratulates him on his win. |
| Whittaker realizes an error in his preparations for the previous bout and expresses his desire for a rematch. |
Robert Whittaker, the former middleweight champion, is expressing his confusion over the conflicting opinions surrounding Dricus du Plessis’ recent title win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297. The intense five-round showdown took place this past Saturday at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
The judges’ split decision has sparked significant debate within the MMA community. While Sal D’Amato scored the bout 48-47 in favor of Strickland, giving him the edge in rounds 1, 3, and 5, judges Derek Cleary and Eric Colon granted the win to du Plessis with 48-47 scores, attributing his success to rounds 2, 3, and 4.
This controversial result has drawn attention from UFC CEO Dana White and veteran commentator Joe Rogan, who disagree with the decision. However, Whittaker holds a different perspective. During a recent episode of the MMArcade Podcast, he acknowledged du Plessis for the victory, stating, ‘I thought he won the fight. Congratulations to Dricus because he wanted it more.’
Whittaker also admitted that witnessing du Plessis’ title win made him realize an error in his preparations for their previous bout. He expressed his intention for a rematch, emphasizing the need to give du Plessis the respect he deserves.
