If he comes back at 100%, Whittaker has the clear advantage over Luke on the feet, but Luke can win standing if he lands his heavy kicks. The big question is whether Whittaker’s MCL rehab led to a full recovery. (And I hope so, since he’s been so fun to watch.)
His explosive footwork allows him to close distance quickly on the offensive, as well as evade his opponent’s striking and TDs. If he has slowed down, Luke’s size, reach, and power could be a real problem.
Thanks, TS for the cool gifs, BTW.