Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa

Co-Main Event | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 17, 2024
W
Whittaker defeats Costa
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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"The Eraser"

Fighter Comparison

24-7-0

Climbed to 25-7
Pro
Record
14-2-0

Fell to 14-3
-205
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+170
(Slight Underdog)

Australia
Nation

Brazil
Menai
NSW
Fights out of
Belo Horizonte
Minas Gerais
33
+1 month, 4 wks
Age at Fight 32
+9 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
185.5 lbs
(84.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.5 lbs
(84.1 kgs)
207.6 lbs
(94.2 kgs)
Fight Day Weight
215.2 lbs
(97.6 kgs)
22.1 lbs
(10.0 kgs, +12%)
Weight Gain
29.7 lbs
(13.5 kgs, +16%)
6'0"
(182cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
73.5"
(187cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Smeaton Grange Gym Team Borracha

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Costa
24%
Whittaker
76%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 298

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
  • Date: Saturday 02.17.2024 at 06:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Mike Beltran
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Anaheim, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 11 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Michael Bisping
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Whittaker Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Costa Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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