Robert Whittaker Talks Paulo Costa, Why Du Plessis Beats Adesanya | The MMA Hour

Robert Whittaker discusses his upcoming fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 298, his growing family, his injury in the Dricus Du Plessis fight, how awkward it is to fight DDP, who won the UFC 297 main event, if DDP should face Israel Adesanya next, why Costa is so dangerous, the popularity of Sean Strickland, who he wants after Costa, balancing a family and fighting, and more.
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[@Cgar16]

Whittaker is such a good dude. I don’t know how anyone could hate this guy.

[@Bill_Dippertly]

I don’t know if anyone does lol

[@triocha233]

@@Bill_DippertlyDagestani fanboys will hate him for no reason what so ever probably

[@Bill_Dippertly]

@@triocha233 ya true

[@janieraltreche1989]

Yea I think he is liked for the most part

[@xavicastorena4739]

He’s a good dude just a bit overrated imo

[@divorcee]

i love how the reaper is the scariest nickname in the ufc but Rob is just the nicest dude irl

[@closinginonclosure]

Robert "The Inseminator" Whittaker

[@NZDERO1]

😂😎

[@arizonacolour8793]

He's 5-0 against his wife. Yeet

[@haga7596]

@@arizonacolour87930-5 each kid the sucabus gains a little more power over him 😂😂

[@Bluepickles333]

Any time Rob has an interview I listen. One of my favorite fighters and such an awesome human being. He is so humble in victory and open and vulnerable in defeat. Can’t wait to see this man fight again. Let’s go Rob, pound that chest!

[@hmsp7799]

MM

[@BigPoppaSufi]

It's refreshing at times when fighters like Strickland ad Colby are celebrated like Rockstars. You need something chill and more mellow

[@Bluepickles333]

@@BigPoppaSufi exactly. No gimmicks, just an authentic fighter. I’m not sure how much he’s got left in the tank but he’s always been fun to watch and listen to.

[@thomasvanaardt9707]

Rob is just my definition of a successful person in life, not because he is a champ but just the way he is

[@Jesus.H.Christ666]

he's no longer the champ

[@thomasvanaardt9707]

@@Jesus.H.Christ666 I said a champ, not the champ. The champ would refer to the current champ where a champ refers to someone who has held the championship eg. Mike tyson is a champ, hope this is helpful in your long journey

[@Jesus.H.Christ666]

@@thomasvanaardt9707 "he is a champ" was buddy

[@christopherschwagmeier6020]

I absolutely love Rob! He’s so genuine and real! Win, Lose, or Draw I’m a fan for life! Legend!

[@siyolisegqongwana9013]

You’re not beating DDP in South Africa I’m sorry

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

Rob got a brand new setup every interview lol

[@mcd0ndal]

his podcast cohost finally helped him set it up

[@Ar1AnX1x]

this new one looks a lot better

[@junipersnow1]

He's a gamer now, fights for $, has not won since the gaming switch. We all need our cash.

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

@@junipersnow1 this wasn’t a post criticizing him, relax lol

[@junipersnow1]

@@Tac0maAr0ma I am , sorry you dont agree, lets see how he does this next pay check, oh I mean fight. chat then... But yes, R0b is very cool person and his family is amazing.

[@SmithGrindEnt]

By far, the nicest and most likeable human being in the UFC

[@kenzopeypers738]

At the top of the list yes

[@Matthew-Godsgift]

DDP?

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

Lol you confused him for Wonder Boy

[@tristanjames6976]

What a legend!!! Let’s go Rob!

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Rob is HILARIOUS !!! ' We DON'T need Judges .... I DIDN'T say this was a foolproof plan ' 😂

[@hmsp7799]

He’s high in this vid too 😂

[@jmm947]

@@hmsp7799i doubt it he fights in a few weeks

[@hmsp7799]

@@jmm947 30 days before the fight is where you gotta stop taking it ? I thought 2 weeks should be fine

[@Dondlo46]

Robert is such a nerd for gaming, it's awesome to see Max, DJ and Rob have completely different place outside of fighting

[@yuriotto9536]

Interesting how most pro's say DDP won. I had it 3-2 to DDP, with him winning the 2nd, 3rd and 4th. He was advancing the whole time, mixed it up with Kick and punches to the body/head and he also attacked the legs. Sean was mostly just jabbing and let DDP walk him down. Plus those 6 takedowns and the big cut on Sean from a straight right played a role. Still close fight but I don't understand how fans can honestly say it was a Robbery.

[@TheFireStarter1215]

The fighters do not have a bias towards Sean. Sean's fans were emboldened by his title win & his "winning" during media. So when their guy lost who they really relate to, they are in denial or hold on to any victories.

[@yuriotto9536]

@@TheFireStarter1215 Completely agree, like everyone know' s it was close but they keep spamming comment sections "Robbery" claims, which is insane if you actually watched the fight.

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

Everyone who thought DDP won, had 2,3,4 DDP.

[@gusvids]

cut was from a headbutt bro cmon man and those takedowns resulted in nothing give me a break. "sean only jabbed" yea and look at DDP face at end of fight from "jus jabs" sean won that fight it was not convincing enough to take the belt

[@NoSc0pe78yearsago]

Damn Bobby Knuckles is training up a group of assassins

[@dlife7427]

No USADA, Costa gonna come in looking Juiced 2 da Gills

[@robbiehunt6294]

How happy does Rob look while he talks about his family. Love that guy.

[@Man_Ray78]

It's about time Costa takes responsibility and meets Whittacker to get a L.

[@NoSc0pe78yearsago]

He beats Whittacker but loses to Whittaker

[@Matthew-Godsgift]

Whitaker is washed up Paulo is also washed up but Paulo will rock him

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

Costa wins

[@clintonprinsloo8160]

What a human this guy is ! Rob good luck with your next fight , hope for you all the best against Costa. Greetings from South Africa

[@theguvnor3880]

Let's go Reaper. That Whittaker vs Costa fight is going to be a war.

[@DrayDrayn]

Im a simple man. I see a Robert Whittaker interview, I click it.

[@justbleedprod.9414]

Can we appreciate that Rob is the only fighter with a proper setup and wifi and doesn’t sound like they’re talking through an iphone 8😂😂

[@alwaysdriven]

A true gamer 😅

[@gogulanaath]

Tough fight for Rob.But one thing that's going to be a factor is Rob's speed in range. Costa is real hulk very strong and will close the distance. We will know if Rob really wants it deep inside his heart. The Rob version from Romero fight is all that needed for this fight.

[@ninjamoves3642]

Costa too slow for that man

[@kingeboyd]

Rob is going to out class him bad. Paulo gasses easily, Rob has excellent footwork his last few fights darting in and out and taking excellent angles in his shots. Paulo is not going to get the chance to use his power imo

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Really want to see Robert win the belt again before he retires

[@lacika2481]

Whitt is absolutely a top notch individual. Happy for him!

[@biym6969]

Rob needs to promote his podcast more. It's underrated compared to the other podcast out there.

[@Matt-uf2ye]

Such a positive dude, great interview

[@rudey6933]

People love to comment on Dricuss’s sloppy style. He looked improved against Strickland, chin down with dynamic punch combos and some beautiful kicks. That lead leg question mark kick was prettier and more damaging than Izzy’s

[@janieraltreche1989]

For sure he looked the best I’ve ever seen him but because he has so much power people need to move away from his power shots.a good counter will take advantage of his whiffing.he getting away with it for now but I could see adesanya

[@lore2587]

​@@janieraltreche1989i think that dricus can simply grapple with adesanya, he does not need to strike

[@janieraltreche1989]

@@lore2587 Izzy has take down defensive as good as Strickland if not better. Izzy’s counter punch him style would work better on ddp.he has pauses after throwing .most fighters move back to evade but I can see adesanya using his check left hook after a missed punch from ddp

[@climb37775]

I don't like Izzy but he's way too technical for Du Plessis. DDP left himself open so many times against Strickland.

[@clkgtr12]

​@@climb37775yeah if he swings like that he's getting clipped like costa

[@DADRB0B55]

Costa vs Chimeav was better, they should scrap this fight & do Whittaker vs Strickland instead

[@andrewvellos9735]

Always love the Rob interviews.

[@JasonSmith-UK.]

ROBERT WHITTAKER DEFEAT PAULO COSTA PLEASE🙏🏻, YEAH HOPEFULLY ROBERT WHITTAKER WIN ALL HIS FUTURE FIGHTS AND BECOME A UFC CHAMPION AGAIN🙏🏻, AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE

[@nastybertrude]

Def hope UFC already has a backup lined up since Costa's biggest battle is showing up on fight day

[@84jordie]

They should put Khamzat or Cannonier as the back up.

[@katlego8539]

Legend of the game we need another title run for the reaper

[@sapete3646]

Always appreciate Rob. Great fella! 🫡🙏🇿🇦✌️

[@theone8878]

I like this guy a lot. He is the true representation of MMA. He is the nicest guy in the UFC.I would love to see him fight for title again.

[@user-el4lg7hu9b]

Rob - such a likeable human being, enjoy listen to a UFC fighter with no swearing. Quality person, will always support him.

[@Emuoborsan]

The day he stops hating Izzy is the day he will be back at the top. He is a lovely human being though

[@spinningbackdick]

Finally someone being honest in the comments 😢 phew

[@jmohan7530]

How is he hating

[@ebifry4]

He stopped years ago! Did you not see him conversing with him at the Perth and Sydney cards? Our attending Izzy’s opens training session? He still has a rivalry that he wants to beat Izzy but there is no hate

[@jmohan7530]

@@ebifry4 thank u

[@jmohan7530]

@@spinningbackdick how is he hating

[@LOVEBUNNNY]

Great interview

[@bluntedcorleone3628]

Rob is such a real ass dude, he sits in stark contrast to all the carnival barking going on now.

[@romerosneck]

Keep pumping em out rob

[@sohambubka05]

Will always love and support Bobby Knuckles 🔥🙏🏼

[@michaelekwulugo8659]

I mean, how can you not love Robert Whitaker? 🤷🏾‍♂️🇬🇧

[@forrestrooney7821]

Love Rob ! Wishing him the best in his next scrap!

[@SithStudy]

Ddp should absolutely not have to fight at 300, that’s so unfair

[@tristinmikes]

? He wants to…

[@janieraltreche1989]

If he wants to is that a bad thing

[@xwhite2020]

​@@tristinmikesHe only says he wants to because of the pressure UFC are currently putting on the fighters. There's no champ in history that actually wants to back up a title just over 3 months after a win. This is especially so after going 5 rounds.

[@trevorandrews1455]

DDP seems pretty hurt. I hope he can get back in shape soon. I reckon he broke his foot on Sean.

[@a9029k]

Uh he was the one doing interviews over a month ago saying his dream scenario would be to fight Strickland, win the belt then headline UFC 300 against Izzy for his first title defense. Lol

[@KingRealEstate]

Love ya Rob! Pure class.

[@charlesstoll1587]

Rare interview. Just started it. Good stuff

[@MainCardMinute]

Rob is the man, hope he cant get it done against borrachina

[@goldie7420]

Bro said can’t 😂

[@Fitkid7672]

@@goldie7420🤦🏾‍♂️

[@zinidinerahman4168]

@@goldie7420borrachinha via Out-Chadding

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

Me too lol

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

Rob is such an amazing guy. Wow,5 kids Rob.wow.amazing man. So happy for him. Amazing guy,humble guy amd a great fighter.

[@ayou4525]

One of my favourite fighters great guy

[@steverorison665]

Rob does a damn great interview

[@normang3668]

I kinda agree with Rob... I like Lethwei rules: If there's no finish before the clock runs out, it's a draw.

[@lurk7411]

Let's go Rob!👊🤙

[@jm12green31]

Now Rob is going to be self-conscious about that tooth thanks Ariel

[@user-pw4do5ff9m]

I don’t think people like him get self conscious

[@jm12green31]

@@user-pw4do5ff9m it was just a little sarcasm man he probably doesn't give a damn

[@waalex11]

5 kids?! Pullout game, weak. Damn.

[@jeanfrancoiskolyonivogui9204]

We love you Rob!!! A class act always!!!

[@FrankTheDoomriderJohansen]

GO ROB!!! Hope you become champ again in the future! would be EPIC!

[@Fitkid7672]

He won’t beat dricus or Sean..he could probably beat Izzy now lol

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

Robert Whittaker is a great person. Congrats to him and wifie

[@agelualofa]

Ma man Rob, so cool and so humble

[@traplord3608]

Bought a box for ufc 298 before I even know rob was on the card, so hyped

[@emlabc17]

Always a class-act 🙌

[@Enlightenment246]

An honest guy, speaks well even of a fighter who has beaten him, it’s honourable. DDP is a top class fighter, give him his dues. Wish Rob everything of the best but think DDP will be a champ for some time.

[@petrrozsival8554]

"Once you're at about 3-4,you can just keep slapping them on" 😂😂😂 Bobby's a legend

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

Great Aussie. Good on you mate

[@alcottdevalte7440]

There should be a backup fighter for Costa at this point. Anyway, if Whittaker stops repeating his mistakes, he might end up getting another title shot at the end of this year. Strickland vs Plessis 2 should happen next. 90% believed that Strickland should have won.

[@JDP000109]

90% of the biased fanbase thinks he should’ve won but most respectable opinions (fighters like Mighty Mouse and even Whitaker here) I’ve heard scored it for Dricus or were at least unsure.

[@turgondoitean1378]

DDP won 3-2. Strickland having more fans doesn't change the facts of the fight

[@Ar1AnX1x]

you one of those guys that think outlanding someone means you win? one of those body kicks on the liver does more damage than 4 clean jabs

[@trevorandrews1455]

Most of the respectable UFC belt holders felt DDP one. Obviously all the SS fans thought he won. Sean definitely won the popularity prize.

[@zinidinerahman4168]

@@Crusdeif Izzy beats DDP and Sean gets another 2-3 wins then there’s absolutely a chance Sean gets that belt but that’s a big MAYBE regardless

[@Chiapet69]

Costa is gonna pull out. Kiss that comeback goodbye lol

[@sbring00able]

Rob is awesome - solid guy!

[@jansmit327]

As a South African.. Dricus is obviously my favourite fighter.. but Rob is so damn awesome. I hated when they fought just like I hated when DDP fought Sean Strickland. Sean who is probably the best thing to happen to the UFC for years

[@zinidinerahman4168]

What?! A South African not clowning Strickland for losing even though he was by far DDP’s hardest fight in the UFC?! Lmao just kidding it honestly upsets me to see Americans hating on Sean even though he fought well

[@jackpace6845]

Im from SA...but why the f does every South African feel the need to put "As a South African" on every single comment. No one gives a f, just put your opinion down.

[@jansmit327]

​@@jackpace6845Moenie n doos wees nie

[@rampartj1843]

Sensational

[@handsomefatboy]

There should be a back up fighter for every Paolo fight, just for safe measures 😂.

[@TeoHandle]

Lovely dude

[@jackderaway]

I can attest I always wanted a big family but now that I’m sitting at three I’m like I just don’t see how it’s possible to deal with even one more.

[@saffakanera]

Rob and DDP are my favorite dudes in the UFC.

[@blainethepaine]

needed to hear bobby knuckles talk about robux today 😂😂

[@Whobilation]

Rob needs DDP to beat Izzy since he’s 0-2 against him.

[@naasbotes505]

Rob you will always be a CHAMP 🇿🇦

[@user-xh6qm6le7e]

Top dude

[@thegrimreapersbro]

God damn it. I love Bobby Knuckles so damn much! He's so Wholesome

[@R_Ortizzz]

Whitakers fights are always insane 🔥

[@alijahlozano5456]

Pride did not score the way Aerila says .they scored min by min who won most won unless u had weight then lighter fighters had a little advantage.

[@ohnohedidnt4444]

The fight is scored in its entirety and not round-by-round. Same as One Championship. Not really minute by minute.

[@user-mu2ft8gc9e]

Rob was interviewed on Mac life and he said he pulled out because he had an ear infection, if anyone was wondering.

[@OnAeeir]

pulled out of what?

[@charlcornelissen4923]

Rob W is a class act.

[@TheAllthegoodstuff]

Letsgoooo Robbo!

[@siyolisegqongwana9013]

I was surprised by the controversy too

[@ItsameAlex]

i didn't notice that tooth thing until ariel mentioned

[@nme_mma]

Love Rob hes awesome

[@lite0wl]

Nate Diaz would not have beaten Leon under pride scoring lmao.

[@Palaecro]

People really think Costa will drop out again but if he does he's getting cut

[@Armageddon80]

Didn't expect to see Whittaker talking about robux today

[@mikefreidel9861]

Such a rob fan .. hes the man

[@dopeboyvid8988]

This fight is not on the UFC website for 298 currently.

[@santosreyes8690]

"I didnt say this was a fool proof plan!" HA! This guy is such a good dude!

[@2wheeled76]

Love Bobby Knuckles, but I don’t think he’ll get the belt again. He’s balancing a happy home/family life and training against fighters like Izzy, Sean and DDP who are maniacal about training and winning. Plus fighters like Nickal who are coming up and only focused on the belt. Rob has been blessed with gold and an amazing family while doing what he loves. Nothing more one could ask for

[@zinidinerahman4168]

Hopefully Bo Nickal keeps fighting cans until he’s PAST his prime 😂, so that when he finally gets a ranked middleweight his hype can die down (maximum copium)

[@jordankaram589]

This is a very smart man

[@ivanvandenberg]

What a guy.....!

[@heatherpoulsen8780]

Robert whittaker what a wonderful guy

[@danmer8995]

Congrats to Rob on he's new born! I think his on the money regarding DDP and Izzy.

[@prestonwinters9656]

That a boy Bobby, get this W get this belt

[@save_kalahari_meerkats]

Have one

[@ronburgundy2383]

Man 5 Kids... I am barely getting through live with 1 kid... All the worries, all the things to take care of .. its hard man .

[@ngolinyirenda6421]

Bobby Knuckles is such a likable fellow !

[@peteasarisi2536]

Always want to see Bobby Knuckles win. Good dude

[@MrJcologne]

Shame on Rob for not making his wife not have a C - Section and not wasting a week in the hospital.