Robert Whittaker is no longer chasing titles, focusing on enjoying his remaining fights.
What happened?
Robert Whittaker lost his last two fights, including a loss to current titleholder Khamzat Chimaev.
He also suffered a split decision loss to Reinier de Ridder.
Why it matters for Robert Whittaker
Whittaker's losses have pushed him back from the title pathway.
He now wants to enjoy the journey and the fights.
What comes next?
Whittaker didn't completely rule out a chance to fight for a world championship again.
He understands the work ahead of him and wants to get the next couple of fights out of the way.
Robert Whittaker told Submission Radio that the belt is a pipe dream after his recent losses.
He wants his family to be a part of his remaining fights.
Whittaker's primary goal is to enjoy the experience and have his boys and kids see the show.
The middleweight division in the UFC is a world of opportunities, with doors opening and closing left and right.
Whittaker is comfortable with where he is and just wants to enjoy the process.
He wants to see how the camp lines up and how the whole experience feels.
Robert Whittaker is realistic about his fighting career and knows it's unlikely he'll make it back to a title fight.