It looks like Rob Whittaker has had enough rest and he’s ready to get back into the Octagon.
The former Middleweight Champion is looking set to make his return to the UFC’s famed Octagon, against former title challenger, Marvin Vettori.
The bout will likely take place on June 11 at UFC 275.
Speaking on The MMA Hour to Ariel Helwani, Whittaker said:
“It wasn’t part of the plan, but I was offered an opportunity, presented with it, and honestly, I don’t have any injuries from the last fight,”
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Marvin Vettori is coming off a win against another former title challenger, Paulo Costa and has a record of 18-5-1.
Rob Whittaker is coming off a loss to current Champion Israel Adesanya and has a record of 23-6.
UFC 275 is set to be headlined by Texeira v Prochazka (for the light heavyweight title) and Shevchenko v Santos (for the women’s flyweight title).
