Michael Bisping suggests Sean Strickland as the next opponent for former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Read more about the potential matchup and its significance in the division.
| Fighters | Event |
|---|---|
| Robert Whittaker | Defeated Paulo Costa at UFC 298 |
| Sean Strickland | Lost the 185-pound title to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 |
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is looking for his next opponent after his recent win against Paulo Costa. Michael Bisping believes that Sean Strickland would be a perfect matchup for Whittaker. Bisping explains that Strickland needs to prove himself after losing the belt and that Whittaker also needs to earn his shot at the title. The potential fight between Whittaker and Strickland has generated a lot of excitement among fans.
Bisping’s Pick for Whittaker’s Next Opponent
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made a triumphant return to the win column with a victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. Now, Michael Bisping believes that Sean Strickland would be the perfect next opponent for Whittaker in the current circumstances.
Whittaker’s win against Costa came after a shocking upset loss to current champion Dricus du Plessis in July 2023. On the other hand, Strickland, who lost the 185-pound title to Du Plessis at UFC 297, is currently without an opponent.
During a discussion about the UFC 298 results on TNT Sports, Bisping expressed his opinion on the potential matchup between Strickland and Whittaker. He described it as a sensational and pivotal fight in the division. Although Strickland has unfinished business with both Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis, Bisping believes that a fight against Whittaker would be the right step for him.
According to Bisping, Strickland needs to prove himself after losing the belt. He emphasized that it was Strickland’s first defense and he cannot automatically receive another title shot. Bisping also highlighted the significance of Whittaker earning his shot at the title. The proposed fight between Whittaker and Strickland has generated a lot of excitement among fans, as the winner would potentially face the victor of the Dricus vs. Adesanya matchup.
Stay tuned for more updates on the potential showdown between Sean Strickland and Robert Whittaker.
