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By FCF Staff

Following the news that Paulo Costa will not fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284, the latter has posted a video statement, in which he shared he’s not happy about the development.

The UFC was hoping to have… Read More

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A pivotal, middleweight fight between Paulo Costa (14-2) and former champ, Robert Whittaker (24-6), will reportedly not be part of UFC 284.

The fight had been expected to take place at the UFC’s February 11th card in… Read More

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The UFC officially announced Marvin Vettori versus Robert Whittaker is set for their September 3rd event. Bout will be contested at middleweight(185). Location will be at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.

Both fighters are looking to… Read More

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After recording an impressive win over Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday, and extending his winning streak to three, Robert Whittaker’s made it clear he wants a title shot.

The former middleweight champ took on Gastelum in the headliner… Read More

By FCF Staff

Here are the results from UFC Vegas 24, which saw Robert Whittaker record a clear cut win over Kelvin Gastelum.

The former middleweight champ faced Gastelum in the card’s headliner, and he out struck and out wrestled… Read More

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It hasn’t taken the UFC long to find a new opponent for Robert Whittaker, as it’s being reported Kelvin Gastelum has agreed to fight the former champ, April 17th.

Whittaker was originally scheduled to fight Paulo Costa… Read More

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It looks like the UFC is going to have to find a new main event for its April 17th card, as it’s being reported that Paulo Costa cannot compete due to illness.

Costa was scheduled to fight… Read More

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The UFC is close to booking a pivotal middleweight bout, as it’s being reported that a bout between former champ Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa is nearly finalized.

UFC officials have informed ESPN that the fight is… Read More

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Now that middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to battle light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz, Paulo Costa’s manager is calling on the UFC to put up an interim belt.

In addition, Costa’s manager, Wallid Ismail, believes Costa… Read More

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After having his three-fight winning streak ended by Robert Whittaker at UFC 254, Jared Cannonier is reporting he injured his arm shortly into their bout.

Cannonier faced the former middleweight champion in the co-headliner of the event,… Read More

By FCF Staff

As a result of his win over Jared Cannonier at UFC 254, Robert Whittaker knows that his path to a rematch with Israel Adesanya has become shorter. While the former middleweight champ isn’t insisting that fight happen… Read More

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It hasn’t taken Robert Whittaker long to secure his next bout, following his win over Darren Till last month, as it’s being reported he’s agreed to fight Jared Cannonier.

Whittaker and Cannonier are going to battle at… Read More

By FCF Staff

Robert Whittaker isn’t calling for another shot at the UFC’s middleweight title, following his pivotal win on Saturday. But, ‘The Reaper’ is certain he remains “championship-level”, after defeating Darren Till.

Whittaker returned to the Octagon at UFC… Read More

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Robert Whittaker was sent to the deck early on into his bout tonight with Darren Till. But, the former middleweight champ rallied back and worked his way to a decision win over the talented striker.

Whittaker ate… Read More

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— UFC (@ufc) July 24, 2020