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UFC champ Robert Whittaker hopes for early 2019 return after ‘TUF 28’ coaching gig
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LOS ANGELES – It’s been a rough run for Robert Whittaker when it comes to injuries, and he’s dealing with them again.
But the UFC’s middleweight champion appears to be able to see the light at the end of another injury tunnel, and today said he hopes he can return to action in the early part of 2019.
In the meantime, Whittaker (20-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) can be seen starting Wednesday coaching Season 28 of “The Ultimate Fighter” against Kelvin Gastelum (15-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC). And at some point after the season, the two will fight for Whittaker’s 185-pound title.
Whittaker said he injured both his hands in his June win over Yoel Romero in the UFC 225 main event. One required surgery; the other required rehab. He also had a knee injury to contend with. His fight with Romero was a return to action after nearly a year away.
Today in Los Angeles, Whittaker sat down with media members to talk about his upcoming fight with Gastelum, which doesn’t have a date or location, as well as his coaching opportunity on “TUF 28.”
Check out his full interview in the video above. Then don’t miss “TUF 28” each Wednesday night on FS1.
For more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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