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Report: Robert Whittaker Pulled From UFC 248 To Donate Bone Marrow To Daughter

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker pulled out of his fight with Jared Cannonier to reportedly donate bone marrow to his daughter. Whittaker was set to face Cannonier at UFC 248 on March 7 in Las Vegas. However, he recently pulled out for undisclosed personal reasons. “The Reaper” released a statement soon after where he […]

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Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker pulled out of his fight with Jared Cannonier to reportedly donate bone marrow to his daughter.

Whittaker was set to face Cannonier at UFC 248 on March 7 in Las Vegas. However, he recently pulled out for undisclosed personal reasons. “The Reaper” released a statement soon after where he apologized for withdrawing, and added that he needed time with his family and to refocus.

According to various reports, however, the reason behind his withdrawal is to donate bone marrow to his two-year-old daughter Lilliana who is currently sick. It should be noted that there is no real source behind the rumor as of yet.

However, it does go along with UFC president Dana White’s recent comments where he heaped praise on Whittaker’s character.

“That’s personal for Whittaker. If Whittaker wants to talk about that, he can,” White told Submission Radio of Whittaker’s withdrawal. “But I’ll tell you this, when you talk about somebody whose priorities are in the right place, who is completely selfless and down to the core a good human being, that’s Robert Whittaker.

“The reason Robert Whittaker is not fighting in this fight is one of the most unselfish things I’ve seen in my life. He’s a good man, he’s a good human being, and I have a lot of respect for him. Good luck to him in what he’s dealing with right now. I can’t put into words and articulate how I feel about Robert Whittaker. He’s the real deal, man.”

Whether it is true or not, hopefully everything goes well for Whittaker and his family in the next few months.

What do you make of this reported news?

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Dana White Choked Up When Discussing Robert Whittaker’s UFC 248 Removal

UFC president Dana White got a bit emotional when talking about Robert Whittaker’s UFC 248 removal. Whittaker was scheduled to take on Jared Cannonier at UFC 248. The bout would’ve taken place on March 7. The former UFC middleweight champio…

UFC president Dana White got a bit emotional when talking about Robert Whittaker’s UFC 248 removal. Whittaker was scheduled to take on Jared Cannonier at UFC 248. The bout would’ve taken place on March 7. The former UFC middleweight champion pulled out due to personal reasons. White Talks Whittaker’s UFC 248 Removal Submission Radio caught […]

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Robert Whittaker Releases Statement After Pulling Out Of UFC 248

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has released his first statement since pulling out of his fight with Jared Cannonier. Whittaker was set to meet Cannonier at UFC 248 on March 7 in Las Vegas. However, it was reported earlier this week that “The Reaper” was pulling out due to undisclosed personal reasons. It is […]

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Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has released his first statement since pulling out of his fight with Jared Cannonier.

Whittaker was set to meet Cannonier at UFC 248 on March 7 in Las Vegas. However, it was reported earlier this week that “The Reaper” was pulling out due to undisclosed personal reasons.

It is the third fight Whittaker has pulled out from since the start of 2018. However, the previous two were due to injury. This time, it appears Whittaker simply needs more time to reset as he posted on social media:

“I’m sorry to all my friends, supporters and family for not being able to fight in March,” Whittaker wrote. “A lot has happened over the 12 last months and I need to take some time now to be with my family, slow things down and to refocus.

“Sorry to everyone again but I’ll be back. The best is yet to come.”

There is no doubt that Whittaker suffered a tough past 12 months. He was set to defend his title against Kelvin Gastelum in February last year only to pull out after the weigh-ins due to abdominal pain.

He then headlined UFC 243 in his native Australia in October but would get outclassed by Israel Adesanya, who knocked him out in the second round to become the new middleweight king.

Hopefully, Whittaker is fully focused when he eventually makes his return to the Octagon.

What do you make of Whittaker’s response?

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Robert Whittaker Issues Statement On UFC 248 Removal

Robert Whittaker has spoken out on pulling out of UFC 248. The former UFC middleweight champion was scheduled to take on Jared Cannonier at UFC 248. The bout would’ve taken place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN’s Ariel …

Robert Whittaker has spoken out on pulling out of UFC 248. The former UFC middleweight champion was scheduled to take on Jared Cannonier at UFC 248. The bout would’ve taken place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani would report that “The Reaper” bowed out of the contest due to undisclosed […]

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Robert Whittaker Pulled From UFC 248 Bout Against Jared Cannonier

Robert Whittaker will not be fighting Jared Cannonier on March 7. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was originally set to meet Cannonier at UFC 248. As it turns out, Whittaker has pulled out of the card. The bout would’ve been hel…

Robert Whittaker will not be fighting Jared Cannonier on March 7. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was originally set to meet Cannonier at UFC 248. As it turns out, Whittaker has pulled out of the card. The bout would’ve been held inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that […]

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Robert Whittaker Pulls Out From UFC 248 Fight With Jared Cannonier

UFC 248 has taken a hit as former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has pulled out of the card. Whittaker was scheduled to face Jared Cannonier at UFC 248 on March 7 in what would have been his first bout since losing his middleweight title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 last October. However, ESPN’s Ariel […]

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UFC 248 has taken a hit as former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has pulled out of the card.

Whittaker was scheduled to face Jared Cannonier at UFC 248 on March 7 in what would have been his first bout since losing his middleweight title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 last October.

However, ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported Wednesday that he is pulling out for undisclosed personal reasons. He adds that the UFC is trying to keep Cannonier on the card, though, there is no opponent locked in as of yet:

“Robert Whittaker is out his March 7 UFC 248 fight against Jared Cannonier due to undisclosed personal reasons, sources say. UFC efforting to keep Cannonier on the card but no opponent locked in yet, I’m told.”

This will be the third fight since the start of 2018 that Whittaker has pulled out of. The previous two were due to injury. As reported by Helwani, the reasons for this pullout is undisclosed.

Many on social media responded by calling for Darren Till to step in for Whittaker. Till enjoyed a successful middleweight debut when he outpointed Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244 in November.

A potential win over the red-hot Cannonier would ideally all but guarantee him of the next title shot.

What do you make of Whittaker pulling out of another fight? Who do you want to replace him?

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