Fight fans were shocked to see Dustin Poirier get matched up for UFC 299 with rising contender Benoît Saint Denis in a five-round co-main event. Despite the nine spaces between them in the lightweight rankings, the Frenchman was marked out early as the favorite in this fight.
Former UFC title challenger has pleaded with Sean Strickland to "ignore" calls to fight fellow ex-champion Robert Whittaker next. Whittaker took a sizable step toward gaining another opportunity to return to the throne that he formerly occupied last month, when he emerged victorious from a memorable war with Paulo Costa at UFC 298 in Anaheim.
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker returned to the win column last time out by getting his hand raised against Paulo Costa. The two 185-pounders put on a great contest at UFC 298 in Anaheim, which saw "The Reaper" put his name back into title contention.
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker steadied his ship with a close decision victory against Paulo Costa at UFC 298. However, It didn't come without adversity.
As it turns out, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was battling something even before he entered the Octagon at UFC 298. At the Honda Center-held
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Chael Sonnen thinks the name of the game is the same for both Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa moving forward.
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 298, we saw a banger in the middleweight division. Former champion Robert Whittaker (25-7) was looking to get back in the win column as he took on former title challenger Paulo Costa (14-3).
Co-main event competitors Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa are among nine fighters facing a potentially lengthy layoff on the heels of UFC 298. Whittaker is suspended for 180 days unless he receives doctor clearance for a potential fracture to his hand.
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has identified the approach that paved the way for his victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. Whittaker promised aggression at this past weekend's pay-per-view in California — and aggression is exactly what he produced inside Anaheim's Honda Center.
Now that he has momentum back on his side, Robert Whittaker would like to keep it going for the rest of the year. The former middleweight champion returned to the win column in the UFC 298 co-main event, outdueling Paulo Costa over three rounds for a unanimous decision triumph on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Alexander Volkanovski may have lost his featherweight title on Saturday night, but he was nonetheless compensated quite nicely for his efforts. Volkanovski took home an event-high $750,000 for his second-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria ($350,000) in the UFC 298 headliner at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Saturday night.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa has addressed his loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC 298. Costa and Whittaker put on a 'Fight of the Year' contender in the UFC 298 co-main event.
Saturday night provided plenty of insight into where some of the sport's top athletes are heading
In the co-main event of UFC 298, we saw a middleweight matchup that has been years in the making. Former world champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) was looking to get back on track as he took on former title challenger Paulo Costa (14-2).
Here's everything you need to know about Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 298 on Saturday, Feb. 17 – our expert pick and prediction.
This weekend’s UFC 298 co-main event will see a middleweight clash that could determine the next challenger for Dricus du Plessis‘ middleweight strap. Former champion, Robert Whittaker looks to bounce back from his recent loss to the champion when he clashes with Paulo Costa.
Former champion Robert Whittaker is looking for a big finish at UFC 298. Whittaker will take on Paulo Costa Saturday from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
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.
This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 290, we saw a middleweight title eliminator. Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) was looking to secure another crack at the title.
The third fight on the main card of UFC 290, was a title eliminator in the middleweight division.
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.
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