Despite two losses to champion Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker says he deserves another shot at the middleweight belt after a unanimous decision win over Martin Vettori.
"Including the champion, I'm the most dangerous man in the division," he said in the octagon after the fight."As for who's next, I'm always gunning for that top spot. I'm just gonna be lurking there, waiting."
Mixing up his attack, Whittaker took it to Vettori, who bravely withstood the punishment, including some heavy kicks to the head. Fellow Aussie Tai Tuivasa was less successful in the co-main event, as Frenchman Ciryl Gane served up an epic knockout victory in their heavyweight bout.
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