With the UFC returning to Sydney, a home town title shot awaits Rob Whittaker – so long as he can beat the MMA's bogeyman

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The UFC has confirmed they will return to Sydney in early 2025 and with Robert Whittaker climbing the middleweight rankings once again, a title shot on home soil could be in the offing for the Australian so long as he defeats Khamzat Chimaev.

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