Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-9) took a break up resolution loss in the principle occasion of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, handing “the Reaper” his first back-to-back losses since 2014.
The 34-year-old Whittaker misplaced the choice to former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder and has launched a press release of positivity for the reason that defeat.
“I’m disenchanted, however I’m not disheartened,” the previous champ stated in an Instagram video. “You realize, there are a whole lot of issues I favored in regards to the struggle. There are a whole lot of issues I didn’t. However I’m gonna take all of it, head again to the fitness center, sit with the staff, decide it aside, after which get again on the horse. That’s that’s all you are able to do.”
Robert Whittaker displays on his loss to Reinier de Ridder — staying humble in defeat 🧠💪
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“Congratulations to de Ridder. He had a specific recreation plan. He executed it effectively. It obtained him the win. It’s what it’s generally. However yeah, I’m gonna study from this expertise and transfer ahead.”
“This isn’t the top of Robert Whittaker,” he stated on the finish of his video. “That is simply one other studying curve, one other pace bump.”
“I’m gonna spend a while with my household now, simply relaxation, get well slightly bit, after which hopefully get again on an Australian card. It’s been some time and I’m actually, I’m eager for it. It’s been some time since I fought in Australia and I’d like to struggle right here once more. It’s time.”
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