The Abu Dhabi card also featured several notable results: Petr Yan defeated Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision in the bantamweight division, while Shara Magomedov earned a unanimous decision over Marc-Andre Barriault at middleweight. In the flyweight division, Asu Almabayev overcame Jose Ochoa by unanimous decision, and Bogdan Guskov stopped Nikita Krylov with a first-round TKO in the light heavyweight category.
Whittaker, known for his tough fighting style and previous reign as middleweight champion, continues to compete at the highest level. As he looks to rebound from this narrow defeat, the middleweight division remains highly competitive, with new contenders emerging and Whittaker maintaining his place among the elite. UFC fans can expect Whittaker to remain a central figure in future marquee matchups.