Report: Robert Whittaker Withdraws from UFC 248 Fight vs. Jared Cannonier

UFC 248 co-headliner Robert Whittaker is reportedly withdrawing from his middleweight bout with Jared Cannonier.

The 29-year-old from New Zealand has dropped out of the March 7 event due to "undisclosed personal reasons," per ESPN's Ariel Helwani. Whittaker (20-5, nine knockouts) hasn't fought since losing to Israel Adesanya in October at UFC 243.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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