ROBERT WHITTAKER REACTS AFTER LOSS TO DRICUS DU PLESSIS

Top UFC Middleweight Robert Whittaker speaks out after his loss to fellow UFC Middleweight and now number one contender Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. Robert thanks his team and says he just had an off night at UFC 290 and says UFC middleweight and opponent Dricus Du Plessis was the better man. He also says he's healthy and hopes to be back in the UFC octagon before the end of 2023.

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[jeffufcfanaticrosenberg]

never look for an excuse never made an excuse - true warrior

[dcsbeemer]

Nothing but respect to Robert Whittaker. True class act.

[jarekkay]

A true sportsman. No trashy talk. Humble and gratious. Well done man

[gregwoolley]

As a South African I have massive respect for you.
A true champion in every respect.
No doubt you will bounce back.
People like you make the sport great.

[eldridgesawyer]

We, the South African fans of Dricus Du Plessis, love and respect you Robert Whittaker. You sir are a class act example of how a true professional sportsman is supposed to carry himself through victories and losses. We wish you a speedy recovery and come back even stronger.💪😎🙏

[zaheer.malek]

Respectful, Humble and gracious after defeat.... A true sportsman

[gmedran]

We love you Rob! The loss was tough to stomach but it is what it is 💪🏽

[stuartwilson]

As a South African, I am still gutted you lost as I've been a fan of Bobby Knuckles for ages. Most genuine humble guys in UFC. Maximum respect you legend!

[Theodore_ML]

I love this guy. 🇿🇦 he's a class act.

[andredutoit]

"As a South African, I give you massive respect, no excuses made. Great sportsmanship shown. We ALL wish you a speedy recovery. Waiting for your comeback, Robert". I agree 💯!

[timothynguyen]

This is how a true warrior handles losses and setbacks. Respect to you as always, Rob!

Hope you recover well and back to grind with renewed strength and drive.

[buryitdeep]

Bobby knuckles has it all. Humble, funny, intelligent, gracious, a wicked sense of humour and the ability to be the champion again. Class act.

[chrisvosloo]

As a South African and obviously Huge fan of our guy Dricus, big ups to Bobby Knuckles huge respect for him from all South Africans always competitive inside the sporting arena Aussies bring out the best in South Africans but always huge respect afterwards you’ll be back stronger Reaper!

[rickolee]

As a South African I give you massive respect, no excuses made, no kak talk.
Great sportsman, We wish you a speedy recovery. Waiting for the comeback Boss

[cgvanderwalt]

🇿🇦 I'm also a South African. Tons of respect for the legend that you are and always will be. You are definitely one of the best fighters on earth! 🇿🇦

[paullombard]

We love you in South Africa Rob! Truly great fighter and guy. 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[antofree]

Your sacrifices are never in vein.
Robs a good man and makes me proud to be an Australian.

[shtroizn]

How can anyone not admire this guy?! Class act! Huge fan of yours Mr. Whittaker - you are one of the nicest and most intelligent fighters in the world and of course - a killer in the octagon.
It wasn't your night but I look forward to seeing you in the future and have no doubt you will live up to your title "The Reaper"!

[MFBOOM]

The Man still a Legend in the UFC and Australian combat sport no doubt about that 💯💯💯👍👍👍

[activeunsub]

South African & proud of our guy DDP but also a big Bobby Knuckles fan & i feel for him. Conflicting emotions. Keep your head up Rob, it's the fight game mate, u win some & lose some. U'll get the next one.