Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa faced off in a highly anticipated middleweight bout at UFC 298. Whittaker won via unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27. The fight was intense, with Costa showing strong performance but Whittaker ultimately prevailing.
Paulo Costa issues first statement following unanimous decision loss to Robert Whittaker at #UFC298. 👏🙌 https://t.co/EBp5toD5Wi
UFC 298 results: Robert Whittaker outstrikes Paulo Costa in back-and-forth war to win unanimous decision https://t.co/rpTmlbm0We
Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa via unanimous decision in an absolute stand up war. #UFC298 Official scorecards: (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) https://t.co/kB3pduFVIs
#UFC298 Official Scorecards: Robert Whittaker (@robwhittakermma) vs Paulo Costa See every scorecard here ➡️: https://t.co/nHNnGGq0rO https://t.co/a7wiAOvxzc
Robert Whittaker & Paulo Costa! What a fight, no controversy. I can’t wait to see both men back inside the octagon. #UFC298 https://t.co/cxckHWWfZU
ROBERT WHITTAKER TAKES THE DECISION OVER PAULO COSTA! (29-28 x2, 30-27) Was that the right decision? #UFC298 https://t.co/X5wByMActW
Robert Whittaker earns the unanimous decision over Paulo Costa at #UFC298 https://t.co/bheWcan8BT
#UFC298 ‼️ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: Robert Whittaker defeated Paulo Costa by unanimous decision ( 29-28 29-28 30-27) Agree w decision? #UFC #RobertWhittaker #MMA #MMaTwitter https://t.co/ezWvyyYQ1a
Robert Whittaker def. Paulo Costa via UD (29-28x2, 30-27) #UFC298
Another great win for @robwhittakermma! Who do you want to see him fight next? 👇🤔 #UFC298
Robert Whittaker fights NEVER disappoint! #UFC298
#UFC298 Results: Robert Whittaker def. Paulo Costa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) via @CagesideJay #MMA #UFC https://t.co/M6Jw7oDL0t
#UFC298 results: Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa via unanimous decision (29-28 x2, 30-27) https://t.co/6mRWgsugrx
#UFC298 official results: Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa via unanimous decision (29-28x2, 30-27). https://t.co/bXxfgGzCNZ https://t.co/dC0LGLtm8e
By consensus, we scored the fight 30-27 for our winner... Robert Whittaker! ConsensusScorecard: R1: 10-9 Whittaker (v close) R2: 10-9 Whittaker R3: 10-9 Whittaker ... And the ringside judges agreed with the ConsensusTeam. UD Robert Whittaker! #UFC #UFC298 #MMATwitter https://t.co/BIf2oMZcDP
Robert Whittaker makes a HUGE splash with a victory at #UFC298 💦 https://t.co/TOYsXysh3v
Robert Whittaker def. Paulo Costa via Unanimous Decision (29-28x2, 30-27) #UFC298 Story coming to https://t.co/jL0SC6PTuP 📸: @DoubleGonTV #UFC #MMA #RobertWhittaker https://t.co/3kXSVMxtxx
WHAT A FIGHT 💥 Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa via unanimous decision in a WAR 🔥 #UFC298 https://t.co/oo5q6bLVtx
#UFC298 results: Robert Whittaker (@RobWhittakerMMA) def. Paulo Costa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Full coverage: https://t.co/yDSvDD7kg2 https://t.co/dsEGndr1iR
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 💀 @robwhittakermma has defeated Paulo Costa! 🇦🇺 #UFC298 | Live on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/vR8KjamxlR
Judges score the fight 29-28 29-28 & 30-27 for Robert Whittaker. #UFC298
Official: Robert Whittaker def. Paulo Costa (29-28 x 2, 30-27).
#UFC298 Official Result: Robert Whittaker (29-28, 29-28, 30-27 | @RobWhittakerMMA) defeats Paulo Costa by Unanimous Decision. All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/8KUoCONDaj
Robert Whittaker scores a unanimous decision victory over Paulo Costa (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Thinking 29-28 Rob, but impressed with Costa at the same time. Good fight. Costa had a good start to the third but Whittaker closed strong.
Fun fight, great performance from Costa. Good showing from Whittaker but it feels like he's past it now. MMA mileage comes fast.
29-28 Whittaker @MMADecisions. Very close fight. Costa has a case for rounds 1 & 3. #UFC298
10-9 Whittaker RD3 29-28 Whittaker WHAT A BATTLE! #UFC298
Great showing by Costa, but Whittaker did it better. 29-28 Whittaker. #UFC298
29-28 Whittaker Incredible fight with so much heart skill and will by both men. Costa looked great for the long lay off #UFC298
29-28 Whittaker, but honestly just glad to see Paulo Costa back in the cage. #UFC298
29-28 Whittaker. He really turned it up in the last half of Round 3 #UFC298
29-28 Whittaker @mmadecisions #UFC298
*Paulo Costa invites Robert Whittaker to trade in the pocket down two rounds* Robert Whittaker: #UFC298 https://t.co/eDjH3mzyMs
🟥 Robert Whittaker VS Paulo Costa 🟦 => Score Round #3 #UFC #UFC298 #MMATwitter
Costa opens round 3 looking to press hard. Whittaker lands a low kick and a 1-2. #UFC298
19-19 after two. Whittaker looking strong in the second after getting badly rocked at the end of round 1. #UFC298
19-19. 10-9 Whittaker in Round 2 Whittaker weathered the Costa storm went back to his gameplan and landing heavy leg kicks #UFC298
10-9 Robert Whittaker in Round 2 but he's bleeding so Paulo Costa automatically wins the fight according to Dominik Cruz #UFC298
🟥 Robert Whittaker VS Paulo Costa 🟦 => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFC298 #MMATwitter
1-1 costa/whittaker … this last round will be fire 🔥 #UFC298
COSTA ROCKED WHITTAKER TO END ROUND 1 😳 #UFC298 https://t.co/rILE5NajcQ
Robert Whittaker responds!l he lands a flurry of punches! Costa head kick !!! #UFC298 https://t.co/sk4goo1sKY
Costa is really having success with that high kick! Robert Whittaker lands one of his own that grazes Costa’s face! We have a brawl! #UFC298
PAULO COSTA ROCKS ROBERT WHITTAKER 😱 #UFC298 https://t.co/f2vezoJUn0
10-9 Costa round 1. Lost 90% of it, but Whittaker is the dude who almost got finished out there. #UFC298
10-9 Costa RD1 Whittaker was winning until the last 10 seconds. That kick and strikes following was worth a round swing. More time Costa might finish. #UFC298
Paulo Costa saves a losing round with a Hail Mary spinning wheel kick on Robert Whittaker #UFC298 https://t.co/xX4KjA7QJF
10-9 Costa round 1. Lost 90% of it, Whittaker is the dude who almost got finished out there. #UFC298
COSTA ROCKED WHITTAKER. https://t.co/hAdVGIVdhk
Costa rocked Whittaker at the very end of the round with a nasty spinning heel kick #UFC298
10-9 Costa in Round 1 Costa stole the round landing a perfect spinning heel kick to Whittaker's face that really hurt Whittaker and caused some swelling on Whittaker's right cheek. #UFC298
Paulo Costa just wobbled Robert Whittaker BADLY with a spinning heel kick. The bell rang seconds later, so we didn't get to see it play out. Wow. 10-9 Costa. #UFC298
Spinning heel kick from Costa seals the round for him, although while competitive, I thought Whittaker was winning the round before that.
I was literally writing "10-9 Whittaker" and then Costa hit a fight-changing spinning heel kick. WILD! 10-9 Costa. #UFC298
🟥 Robert Whittaker VS Paulo Costa 🟦 => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFC298 #MMATwitter
Potentially concerning for Paulo Costa early on that leg as Robert Whittaker lands another one. #UFC298
These styles really clash well. Costa is looking better early with the high kick. Whittaker is landing the low leg kick. Both are finding each other striking with maybe Whittaker having slightly more success. #UFC298
Whittaker opens with low kicks. Costa answers with a head kick. #UFC298
Coming up next is the co-main event of the evening! Robert Whittaker vs Paulo Costa in a Middleweight bout! #UFC298 https://t.co/T4ia8pXlLf
Robert Whittaker vs Paulo Costa starting now #UFC298
Who you got winning the Middleweight bout? 🤔 🥊 Paulo Costa (14-2-0) +190 🥊 Robert Whittaker (25-7-0) -220 https://t.co/CW3lzGYKh4
Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout Robert Whittaker vs Paulo Costa #UFC298
CO-MAIN EVENT TIME!!! A former champ and a hopeful champ as Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa go to WAR, NEXT!!!! #UFC298 📸: @DoubleGonTV #UFC #MMA https://t.co/hhZYn5kq0z
THE CO-MAIN EVENT OF #UFC298 IS HERE! Who you got, Robert Whittaker or Paulo Costa? 👇 Full coverage: https://t.co/yDSvDD7kg2 https://t.co/Rp7mB0JtqW
Paulo Costa vs Robert Whittaker up next. Co-Main Phenomenal matchup and huge fight for each in their respective careers. #UFC298 https://t.co/8RQVCxJT1P
Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa next #UFC298
who you got? Costa or Whittaker #UFC298 https://t.co/E8aqUX77LN
Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa lock eyes at the final #UFC298 co-main event faceoff. https://t.co/NTbaiaq5Ib
Whittaker vs. Costa https://t.co/hQaJUfzX2E
Robert Whittaker (185.5) vs Paulo Costa (185.5) #UFC298 https://t.co/AqfQw6Hplb
Robert Whittaker (185.5) vs. Paulo Costa (185.5) is official ⚖️ #UFC298 https://t.co/H1UgM22pbd
#UFC298 video: Robert Whittaker, Paulo Costa make weight for key middleweight bout https://t.co/JMtYEBoNh3