Robert Whittaker's gaming obsession: Skyrim, Cyberpunk, Digimon
Robert Whittaker would rather talk video games than fighting right now. The former UFC middleweight champion sat down with MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs to discuss his gaming favorites, including Skyrim, Cyberpunk, The Witcher 3, and the original Pokémon series.
The Australian is preparing for his heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight debut at UFC 329 after dropping a decision to Reinier de Ridder last July ended his middleweight run. Whittaker spent a decade competing among the division's elite, collecting wins over Yoel Romero, Paulo Costa, Marvin Vettori, and Kelvin Gastelum during that stretch.
Why Whittaker moved to heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight after middleweight dominance
The shift to 205 pounds marks a new chapter for Whittaker, who holds a 26-9 professional record. He also beat Darren Till, Jared Cannonier, Derek Brunson, Jacare Souza, and Uriah Hall during his time as a middleweight contender and champion.
Whittaker's gaming habits extend beyond the mainstream RPG titles. He revealed a fondness for Digimon alongside his better-known video game picks in the MMA Fighting interview.
The Reaper faces his first test at light heavyweight when UFC 329 takes place later this year.
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