Former UFC middleweight champion Australian Robert Whittaker is ready to fight former belt holder American Sean Strickland at a tournament at the White House.
Robert Whittaker said on Fox Sports Australia
I would love to fight Sean Strickland in front of the White House. For one, I think that’s going to be a monumental occasion. When are you ever going to be able to fight in front of the White House ever again? But I’ve been trying to fight Sean for the longest of times just because I like that fight. He’s still ranked 3, which puts me right back into a conversation that I want to be a part of, and I think it’ll be a fun fight.
Recall that in July 2025, as part of UFC on ABC 9, Whittaker lost to Reinier de Ridder by split decision. In October 2024 at UFC 308, Robert lost to Khamzat Chimaev by submission (neck crank) in the first round. His record stands at 26 wins and nine losses.
Strickland last fought in February 2025 at UFC 312, losing to Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision. His record is 29 wins and seven losses.
