Tag Archives: Paulo Costa
Paulo Costa expecting a title shot with UFC 298 win over Robert Whittaker

A colossal bout in the middleweight division serves as Saturday’s UFC 298 co-main event.  Former champion and third-ranked contender Robert Whittaker looks to bounce back from a TKO loss to Dricus …read more

Source:: MMAWeekly

Paulo Costa Expects to Show ‘Better Version of Myself’ at UFC 298

It’s been approximately a year and a half since Paulo Costa last competed under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner, but that doesn’t mean “Borrachinha” has been stagnant in his development. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Paulo Costa sees ‘no other way to go’ than title shot with victory at UFC 298

IRVINE, Calif. – Paulo Costa is one win away from challenging for UFC gold – at least in his eyes.
At a UFC 298 pre-fight news conference Wednesday, Costa (14-2 MMA, …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Posted on February 15, 2024, 2:43 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
‘Cocked and ready’ Robert Whittaker focused solely on Paulo Costa at UFC 298 – nothing else

IRVINE, Calif. – Ever since he lost the UFC middleweight championship back in 2019, Robert Whittaker has constantly talked about wanting to reclaim it.
Not this week.
With his UFC 298 (pay-per-view, …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Israel Adesanya shares prediction for Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 298

Prediction …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Robert Whittaker excited to go out and “hurt” Paulo Costa at UFC 298: “I’m coming for violence”

Hurt …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Video: UFC 298 ‘Countdown’ for Paulo Costa vs. Robert Whittaker

Did you miss the debut of UFC 298 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the middleweight …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria Countdown – Full Episode

UFC 298 Countdown previews 145-pound king Alexander Volkanovski, who defends his belt against Ilia Topuria, and former 185-pound champion Robert Whittaker, who battles Paulo Costa.
The event takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, …read more

Source:: MMAWeekly

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”

Doubtful …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Chael Sonnen questions whether Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa will fight at UFC 298

Paulo Costa | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Chael Sonnen’s gut is telling him that a big fight is about to fall …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Chael Sonnen skeptical about Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa happening at UFC 298

Chael Sonnen casts doubt on Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa happening at UFC 298.
Former middleweight champion Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) is schedule to face Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Henry Cejudo questions whether Paulo Costa will fight at UFC 298

A middleweight clash between former champion Robert Whittaker and sixth-ranked Paulo Costa serves as the UFC 298 co-main event on Feb. 17 in Anaheim, California.  The matchup has monumental implications in the …read more

Source:: MMAWeekly

Robert Whittaker going in with bad intentions vs. Paulo Costa, looking to ‘really hurt him’ at UFC 298

Robert Whittaker aims to rebound in emphatic fashion at UFC 298.
Former middleweight champion Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) faces Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in the Feb. 17 co-main …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Photos | Robert Whittaker appears to be in phenomenal shape for his fight with Paulo Costa at UFC 298

He’s ready …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Natalia Silva predicts teammate Paulo Costa knocks out Robert Whittaker at UFC 298

Natalia Silva | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Natalia Silva expects her teammate Paulo Costa to score a statement win in his …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Anthony Smith questions Paulo Costa’s status as heavy-hitting knockout artist: “He hasn’t knocked out anybody in a while”

Oof …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Anthony Smith not sold on Paulo Costa as a heavy hitter: ‘He hasn’t knocked out anybody in a while’

Anthony Smith believes Paulo Costa is mislabeled as a knockout artist.
Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) takes on former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) in the UFC 298 …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Robert Whittaker ‘not really’ worried about Paulo Costa pulling out of UFC 298

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is confident that Paulo Costa will fight him at UFC 298.
Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) takes on Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in the Feb. …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Paulo Costa lobbies Dana White for title fight with Dricus du Plessis after UFC 297: ‘Give me him, papa’

Paulo Costa is interested in a fight with Dricus Du Plessis, and he recently let it be known.

Becoming the first-ever South African UFC champion, Du Plessis made history at …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Paulo Costa says trash talk between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis went too far: ‘They need to be more creative’

Paulo Costa | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

Paulo Costa thinks Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland took things a bit too far.
On Saturday, Strickland …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Robert Whittaker closing as betting favorite to beat Paulo Costa in UFC 298 grudge fight in March

Finally expected to make his long-anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC 298 in March, former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker is hotly-closing as a short betting favorite to beat …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Chris Weidman offers to step in against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in place of Paulo Costa

Former UFC middleweight Chris Weidman offers to step in for Paulo Costa and take on Khamzat Chimaev on short notice. 

Come fight night, the UFC 294 card is set to look …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Paulo Costa’s ‘Dream Fight’ is Title Bout Against Khamzat Chimaev

Paulo Costa continues to eye a matchup against Khamzat Chimaev despite having his next booking confirmed. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Naked, Hungover Cody Stamann Pulled A gun on USADA drug tester: ‘I Shook this guy to his core’

With the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) no longer working alongside the UFC, fighters are sharing their horror stories of dealing with the organization.

Everyone from Paulo Costa, Nate Diaz, …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Posted on January 11, 2024, 9:13 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
Paulo Costa calls for longshot middleweight bout with ‘Exceptional’ Conor McGregor: “He’s huge”

‘We’re going to fight” …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Posted on January 11, 2024, 12:13 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Paulo Costa determined to make ‘Dream Fight’ against Khamzat Chimaev a reality: ‘It Has to Happen’

Though he’s already scheduled for a scrap with Robert Whittaker on February 17, Paulo Costa has high hopes that he’ll share the Octagon with Khamzat Chimaev in 2024.

Costa and Chimaev …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Paulo Costa wants ‘dream fight’ against Khamzat Chimaev for UFC middleweight title

Paulo Costa | Photo by Alejandro Salazar/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Even though he’s next scheduled to face Robert Whittaker, Paulo Costa still has his …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Paulo Costa reveals he still hasn’t signed a contract to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 298, claims the bout is still on

Not signed …read more

Source:: BJPenn.com

Paulo Costa unsure fight with Robert Whittaker happens at UFC 298: ‘I didn’t sign yet, I don’t know what happened’

Despite being slated to fight former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker at UFC 298 next month in Anaheim, California, polarizing division contender, Paulo Costa has claimed he has yet to …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

The MMA Hour with Paulo Costa, Mark Hunt, Arnold Allen, Callum Smith, and more at 1 p.m. ET

MMA Fighting, Getty Images

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1 …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Paulo Costa calls out ‘Chechen Fraud’ Khamzat Chimaev, seeks unbeaten star for blockbuster UFC 300 fight

Although Paulo Costa has a fight with Robert Whittaker lined up for UFC 298, he’s claiming that he wants to make a quick turnaround to participate in the historic UFC …read more

Source:: Cagepotato

Previous Page