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\nFormer UFC middleweight king Robert Whittaker has committed to a
\npermanent move to 205. | \ud83d\udcf7: Getty\/UFC<\/b><\/p>\n
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Robert Ahead of his fight with Nikita Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Whittaker, who has committed to a permanent move up to the light \u201cYou see, power is the ultimate equaliser, and I understand that,\u201d Nevertheless, Whittaker remains confident his skills will translate \u201cBut I believe my skill set is champion level,\u201d he added. \u201cThe Whittaker is coming off back-to-back losses at middleweight, which \u201cI understand the test that is light Robert How To Watch #UFC329<\/a> Fight by Fight Preview \u27a1\ufe0f: https:\/\/t.co\/lvHfeifRYK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ead5bQZnvr<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhittaker<\/a> acknowledges the \u201crisk and threat\u201d of moving up to
\nlight heavyweight in the
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nKrylov<\/a> at
\nUFC 329<\/a> on Saturday, July 11, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,
\nWhittaker reflected on how power is among the most important
\nfactors in the light heavyweight division, regardless of individual
\nskill level.<\/p>\nRobert Whittaker breaks down the dangers of light heavyweight
\nmove<\/h2>\n
\nheavyweight division, spoke about the challenging aspects of the
\nmove ahead of UFC 329. The Australian highlighted that power is the
\nequalizer and that, irrespective of technical ability, almost all
\nstrikes absorbed at 205 pounds will be damaging.<\/p>\n
\nthe former UFC middleweight champion said in a recent interview. \u201cI
\nunderstand that you don\u2019t\u2026 It doesn\u2019t matter how technical you are;
\nif you get hit hard by a heavy dude, it\u2019s going to hurt. So, I
\nunderstand the risk and the threat. That is the danger of moving up
\nto light heavyweight.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nto the heavier division.<\/p>\n
\nspeed that I have, the physicality that I have, are at a champion
\nlevel, and I am going to bring them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nprompted the move. Krylov, his next opponent, is a seasoned veteran
\nand a natural 205-pounder. However, the Ukrainian-born Russian
\nisn\u2019t known for his power, relying on durability and grappling
\nskills instead.<\/p>\n\n
\nheavyweight.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWhittaker<\/a> (@robwhittakermma<\/a>)
\nreflects on his move up to 205 and why now was the right moment to
\nmake the change.<\/p>\n
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