In a new update, Robert Whittaker has been reported to be in serious condition following the spreading of his staph infection to internal organs.
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was initially set to face off against former title holder Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. However, Whittaker was forced to pull out of the event after suffering an injury.
Now UFC President Dana White has come forward to reveal some details about the champion’s condition.
Speaking to TSN after the events of UFC 220 on Saturday night, Jan. 20, White broke down what is going on with Whittaker.
“He had staph infection in his stomach,” White said. “From what I understand it wasn’t treated properly and started to eat away at parts of his organs. He’s in serious condition, so it’s going to be a minute before he’s back, I think. Hopefully it turns around quick, but that stuff is life threatening if not treated the right way.”
UFC 221 takes place Feb. 10 inside the Perth Arena in Perth, Western Australia. Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero will battle it out for the UFC interim middleweight title on the night’s live pay-per-view broadcast.
