Ahead of their pivotal middleweight clash this weekend, Darren Till has explained why he thinks Robert Whittaker is not ‘even close to his level.’
Till (18-2-1) will compete in just his second fight at 185-pounds this weekend against Whittaker in the main event of UFC Fight Island 3. The Liverpudlian made the move up from welterweight after consecutive losses when he faced Kelvin Gastelum last November, winning a unanimous decision at UFC 244.
Talking at the UFC on ESPN 14 media day, Till said whilst Whittaker might edge him in terms of wrestling, the former champion’s striking is not comparable to his.