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“Upset” Robert Whittaker Comments on Paulo Costa Fight Falling Through
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
Report: Paulo Costa – Robert Whittaker Bout Off UFC 284
By FCF Staff
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
Marvin Vettori versus Robert Whittaker set for September clash in Paris
By FCF Staff
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
Robert Whittaker: “No Other Fight That Makes Sense” Except Israel Adesanya Rematch
By FCF Staff
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
UFC Vegas 24: Robert Whittaker Cruises to Win Over Kelvin Gastelum
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
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum | Fight Trailer | UFC Vegas 24
UFC Vegas 24 Free Fight: Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier
Report: Kelvin Gastelum Stepping in to Fight Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
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
Report: Paulo Costa Withdrawing From April 17th Fight With Robert Whittaker
By FCF Staff
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
UFC Finalizing Robert Whittaker – Paulo Costa Bout
By FCF Staff
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
Manager Campaigns For Paulo Costa – Robert Whittaker Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
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
Jared Cannonier Says he Broke Arm Early on Into Robert Whittaker Fight
By FCF Staff
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
Robert Whittaker Not in a Rush to Fight Israel Adesanya, But Has “Need” For Rematch
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
Robert Whittaker to Battle Jared Cannonier Next
By FCF Staff
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
Robert Whittaker Says He’s The Champ “With or “Without The Belt”
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
UFC Fight Island 3: Robert Whittaker Rallies Back to Beat Darren Till
By FCF Staff
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
UFC Fight Island 3 Faceoffs: Robert Whittaker & Darren Till
No backing down! 😤 Whittaker vs Till goes down tomorrow night on @ESPN.#InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi | #UFCFightIsland3 pic.twitter.com/yvvt2bo2iS
— UFC (@ufc) July 24, 2020