Robert Whittaker suggests Khamzat Chimaev as next opponent for Brendan Allen

Following a fifth-round submission victory over Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122, Brendan Allen has been linked to a potential fight with Dricus du Plessis. However, former champion Robert Whittaker believes a more compelling matchup for Allen would be against Khamzat Chimaev.

Whittaker noted that he believes Allen’s skill set, particularly his jiu-jitsu, could challenge Chimaev’s top control. Whittaker also expressed interest in seeing du Plessis compete against Gregory Rodrigues, describing that potential bout as a stylistic slugfest.

Regarding his own career, Whittaker confirmed he has no intentions of returning to the middleweight division. Now competing at light heavyweight, the veteran stated he is satisfied with his current lifestyle and considers his time at 185 pounds a closed chapter.