Robert Whittaker News
Chael Sonnen explains why he doesn’t want to see Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland next: “The timing feels off to me”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
Chael Sonnen is explaining why he doesn’t want to see Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland next. Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA) in his first UFC middleweight title defence, lost to Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) by split decision this past January at UFC 297.
Robert Whittaker interested in fighting Sean Strickland on rumored Perth card: "I owe Australia a fight"
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Robert Whittaker is interested in a matchup with Sean Strickland if he doesn’t get a title shot his next time out. Whittaker returned to the win column earlier this month with a hard-fought decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. It was a solid performance from the Aussie who is back in the title picture following the win.
Robert Whittaker reveals he woke up on UFC 298 fight day with the flu: "There wasn't anything that was going to stop me"
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Robert Whittaker reveals he woke up on UFC 298 fight day with the flu. Whittaker recently returned to the Octagon against Paulo Costa in an intriguing middleweight fight. It was a crucial fight for both of their careers, as Whittaker was coming off a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis so if he was going to remain a title contender he would need to beat Costa.
Chael Sonnen shares advice for Robert Whittaker & Paulo Costa following UFC 298: "You got to compete"
Fernando Quiles - February 21, 2024
Chael Sonnen has some advice for Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa following UFC 298. Whittaker and Costa went one-on-one inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on February 17. It was a hard-fought three-round fight, and “The Reaper” ended up taking a unanimous decision over “Borrachinha.” Now that the dust has settled, Sonnen believes there is a key piece of advice both Whittaker and Costa should follow.
Paulo Costa issues statement following loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC 298
Fernando Quiles - February 18, 2024
Paulo Costa has spoken out following his UFC 298 loss against Robert Whittaker in an exciting middleweight scrap. It was “Borrachinha’s” first fight since August 2022. Costa had Whittaker hurt in a bad way at the end of the first round, landing a spinning heel kick. If there had been a few more seconds left in the round, who knows if “The Reaper” would’ve survived.
Pros react after Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa at UFC 298
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 298 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Whittaker (25-7 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis in his most previous effort at UFC 290 this past July. Prior to that setback, the former middleweight champion was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Vettori in September of 2022.
UFC 298 Results: Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Whittaker (24-7 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis in his most previous effort at UFC 290. Prior to that setback, the former middleweight champion was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Vettori in September of 2022.
UFC 298: 'Volkanovski vs. Topuria' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
The Octagon returns to Anaheim, California, for tonight’s UFC 298 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from the nasty knockout loss he suffered to Islam Makhachev in a short notice fight for the promotion‘s lightweight title at UFC 294. ‘The Great’ has never lost at featherweight and will be looking to defend his 145lbs title for the sixth time when takes to the Octagon this evening.
Israel Adesanya shares prediction for Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 298
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has shared his prediction for the UFC 298 co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Adesanya has fought both men, defeating Whittaker twice, once by decision and once by knockout, while also beating Costa by knockout. Given his familiarity with both fighters, ‘The Last Stylebender’ seems to have a good idea of how the bout will play out on Saturday night in Anaheim, as he expects Whittaker to wrestle the Brazilian.
Robert Whittaker excited to go out and "hurt" Paulo Costa at UFC 298: "I'm coming for violence"
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2024
Robert Whittaker is glad he and Paulo Costa will finally fight. Whittaker and Costa have been scheduled to fight one another twice previously, including last February, but both times the Brazilian was the reason for the proposed contest falling apart. Despite that, when Whittaker was offered to face Costa at UFC 298 in Anaheim, he jumped at the chance to do so.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 153 with Robert Whittaker and Geoff Neal
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2024
The 153rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 298 this Saturday. We’re first joined by former UFC middleweight champion and third-ranked middleweight Robert Whittaker (0:58). Next, eighth-ranked UFC welterweight Geoff Neal (14:22) comes on.
Chael Sonnen unsure if Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa happens at UFC 298: "It doesn’t feel like those guys are getting ready to fight"
Fernando Quiles - February 8, 2024
Chael Sonnen has a bad feeling about the planned UFC 298 matchup between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Whittaker vs Costa is scheduled to take place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on February 17. The middleweight collision is set to be featured on the main card of UFC 298. Some have been skeptical of the bout ever taking place given “Borrachinha’s” history with unfortunate fight removals.
Photos | Robert Whittaker appears to be in phenomenal shape for his fight with Paulo Costa at UFC 298
Harry Kettle - February 5, 2024
UFC star Robert Whittaker looks to be in incredible shape ahead of his showdown with Paulo Costa later this month. At UFC 298, Robert Whittaker will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. He’ll do so against Paulo Costa, in a contest that has been in the making for quite some time.
Robert Whittaker confident he would dethrone Dricus Du Plessis in a rematch: "9 times out of 10 I beat him"
Chris Taylor - February 2, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is confident he would dethrone Dricus Du Plessis if given a rematch. Whittaker (24-7 MMA) and Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) collided last July in Las Vegas, where the South African defeated the New Zealand-born Australian by way of second-round TKO.
Robert Whittaker confident Paulo Costa will show up to fight at UFC 298
Susan Cox - January 31, 2024
Robert Whittaker is confident Paulo Costa will show up to fight at UFC 298. UFC 298 will see former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7 MMA) taking on Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) in the co-main event on Saturday, February 17th, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Robert Whittaker explains why he’s picking “awkward” Dricus du Plessis to defeat Israel Adesanya
Harry Kettle - January 26, 2024
UFC star Robert Whittaker has explained why he’s picking Dricus du Plessis to defeat Israel Adesanya in their rumored showdown. Last weekend, Dricus du Plessis made a pretty emphatic statement when defeated Sean Strickland to become the new UFC middleweight champion. The win completed his meteoric rise to the top of the 185-pound division.
Paulo Costa reveals he still hasn't signed a contract to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 298, claims the bout is still on
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2024
Paulo Costa is still waiting to sign his contract for his UFC 298 fight against Robert Whittaker. The UFC announced that Costa will finally return to the Octagon against Whittaker on Feb. 17 in Anaheim, California. It’s an intriguing matchup but when the fight was announced, many fans were worried it wouldn’t happen.
Ben Askren claims Robert Whittaker had a serious ankle injury going into Dricus Du Plessis fight
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2024
Ben Askren has an idea why Robert Whittaker struggled against Dricus Du Plessis in July. Whittaker and Du Plessis were fighting at UFC 290 in July in a potential number-one contender fight at middleweight. The Aussie entered the fight as the betting favorite, but it was Du Plessis who pulled off the upset as he scored a second-round TKO for the biggest win of his career.