A loss can be very difficult to deal with in a sport like MMA; especially when the fighter in question is exceptionally great. Robert Whittaker losing to Adesanya twice was heartbreaking for him and his fans.

The middleweight fighter has had some really exciting fights so far. However, UFC champion Israel Adesanya seems to be a roadblock on his way to the very top.

Whittaker’s recent tweet has left fans confused and speculating about his next move. The fighter wrote, “Skinny Rob might be coming back sooner than I wanted”.

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This tweet thus has raised several eyebrows. People have been wondering whether ‘Bobby Knuckles’ will move to the welterweight division soon. While some Twitter users suggested he face Colby Covington, others didn’t like the idea of him moving down a weight division.

Twitter reacts to Robert Whittaker potentially moving down to welterweight

Some fans felt that the fighter should move up to heavyweight instead of going down.

Others felt a fight with Covington would be interesting.

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Another folk suggested Whittaker ask Michel Pereira how he makes weight before he goes down a division.

Others got UFC fighter Marvin Vettori into the conversation.

Some suggested he stay away from UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev.

In addition to this, several Whittaker fans said that the weight class didn’t matter. As long as the fighter was active, they would be happy.

Whittaker to return to the welterweight division?

While fans have been speculating, the fighter has not clearly specified this. However, it would be interesting to see him fight at welterweight since he used to compete in the division earlier.

Further, a lot has been happening in the 170 pounds division lately. With several talented fighters contending, Whittaker could have some exciting fights here. However, it would be interesting to see if the fighter can make weight without too much trouble.

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