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Robert Whittaker won’t comment on rumored injury before Dricus Du Plessis fight but admits his training camp “wasn’t optimal”

Injury? …read more

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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

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Robert Whittaker vows to defeat Dricus du Plessis in rematch after UFC 298: ‘I’m a better fighter than he is’

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker claims that if he fights newly-crowned divisional titleholder, Dricus du Plessis in a rematch after his return to the Octagon at UFC 298 this …read more

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Posted on February 5, 2024, 3:43 pm By
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Natalia Silva predicts teammate Paulo Costa knocks out Robert Whittaker at UFC 298

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

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Robert Whittaker confident he would dethrone Dricus Du Plessis in a rematch: “9 times out of 10 I beat him”

Rematch? …read more

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Robert Whittaker vows to ‘Hurt’ Paulo Costa at UFC 298: ‘I’m coming into this fight hungrier than ever’

Ex-middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker may have had his suspicions that his announced UFC 298 clash with former title challenger, Paulo Costa may actually take place this time around following a …read more

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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

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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

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Robert Whittaker explains why he’s picking “awkward” Dricus du Plessis to defeat Israel Adesanya

A big call …read more

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Robert Whittaker: No Controversy Regarding UFC 297 Headliner Scoring

While many have opined that the UFC 297 main event clash between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis could have been scored either way, Robert Whittaker (24-7) disagrees. …read more

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Robert Whittaker predicts Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya: ‘His fights aren’t the prettiest fights, but they get it done’

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Robert Whittaker believes Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya if the two actually fight.
This …read more

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Robert Whittaker doesn’t believe the UFC 297 main event outcome was controversial: “He wanted it more”

Controversy? …read more

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Posted on January 24, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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The MMA Hour with Robert Whittaker, Bianca Belair and Montez Ford in studio, Kayla Harrison, Cedric Doumbe, Leah McCourt, and more at 1 p.m. ET

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. …read more

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Robert Whittaker on Dricus Du Plessis beating Sean Strickland” ‘I don’t know why it’s controversial’

Sean Strickland lost the middleweight championship at UFC 297 to Dricus Du Plessis but many, including UFC President Dana White didn’t agree with the decision.   
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker doesn’t understand why …read more

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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