Robert Whittaker Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 298

Robert Whittaker speaks to the press after his unanimous decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298 in the co-main event.
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[@legitwhitebelt8353]

Rob shut down chin rumours after eating that diabolical kick. He looked like animal in there. Costa fought good too

[@dinosaur2573]

Costa chin is double solid Rob vs Cannonier 2 or Rob vs Strickland

[@Laceta2]

Rob vs Strickland then Jared vs Imavov

[@Laceta2]

Costa vs Jack

[@SB-cv9bk]

Let’s be honest, Costa did more damage right. Rob didn’t even shaken him ones…Whatever, Rob you’re nice guy and obviously that counts too😜.

[@TheDylbot5000]

Please God not Cannonier V Rob, Rob needs #1 contender V strickland if Strickland is not getting the rematch V DDP

[@SatoshiShin]

Clearly fight of the night.

[@TheDylbot5000]

I know right my jaw dropped when Dana gave fight of the night to... was it Dern? So dumb. Either way this fight was insane and deserved FOTN

[@StanSh-xl1tm]

Dana gave it to Dern because Zuckerberg was there and Zuckerberg and his wife are a fan of Dern. This was an awful precident to set for future fighters honestly, like, if Costa/Whittaker was not a FOTN candidate why should future male fighters put on a fight like that? Just be a Belal decision fighter if that is the case.

[@Jrevo77]

@@StanSh-xl1tmdon’t think it has anything to do with that probably because costa has backed out of that many fights dana didn’t wanna give him the 50k bonus

[@geeksworkshop]

@@StanSh-xl1tm Really and you know this because.... Your opinions LMAO

[@TheDylbot5000]

Whittaker looked amazing tonight against a really strong, clean looking Costa. Can't wait to see him rise again, his chin looked strong AF too

[@user-jc9gh9vi7k]

Howd he win? Looks like he got hit by a bus.

[@idkjustshush4773]

@@user-jc9gh9vi7khe bruises easier than Costa. Watching the fight it was a clear rob win

[@Logical281]

@@user-jc9gh9vi7k fights are scored per round, not complicated

[@salamancadingding]

It really is impressive that Whittaker has been a top 3 MW for so damn long.

[@bigboss8647]

@@user-jc9gh9vi7k By that logic, Dricus should lose that fight against Strickland but this is MMA, not streetfight

[@keithkellogg5325]

Costa is a killer You did great my friend

[@danielradd111]

Costa is a killer but rob is the reaper 🇦🇺 🪃

[@mikeduggan6516]

Rob congratulations. COSTA wow impressive return as well

[@ANTIINJECTIONS]

Robert Whittaker looked reborn as a beast.

[@kelvin4910]

dude costa hurt him😂 he wasn't supposed to get touched like that

[@zacsmith2026]

@@kelvin49101 good kick doesn’t win a fight

[@aronsanchez2025]

Man it’s great seeing this man back on top and so humble in victory one more race for the top I’m here for it All Love from the states! ❤

[@danielradd111]

Respect from australia mate 👍

[@danieljonesjones8047]

Aussies have a spirit it's very dangerous for anyone to write off.

[@jithinsiby8079]

The man has fought all dangerous middleweights

[@krayzie281]

Fersure first ballot HOF’er

[@antoniozs6616]

A living legend in this game, Rob, and still a lot to say. I believe he still can recover the title if he follows this path. Nice, kind and humble guy, represents a complete fighter and a reference! Much respect!

[@dingbatmcghee6739]

What an awesome guy. Aussie hero right there

[@FoggyTheHippo]

Let’s go Bobby Knuckles!!! Went through the fire in a phenomenal fight with Costa, but pulled out a clear win even after a rough moment, showing he does have a chin, he does have the recovery, he certainly still got it. Hope to see Rob get his title back in the near future.

[@mattwade1525]

I feel like Robert Whitaker is my best friend, and I've never met him in real life. .

[@NxtDoc1851]

Robert is so under appreciated! Keep it up champ

[@22mangles]

Robert, such a great fella.

[@bobaphat3676]

so happy rob won.

[@sayan7939]

Rob's resume is so so amazing in MW. Costa, Vettori, Cannonier, Till, Romero, Brunson, Gastelum. If he adds Strickland next before getting the title shot, that would be great

[@yeahman9966]

Wasn’t this a title contender fight?

[@sayan7939]

@@yeahman9966 I don't think so. Probably they will do Izzy vs DDP and rob vs Strickland

[@kelvin4910]

​@@sayan7939rob probably beats sean

[@osp1991]

90% the same with Izzy 😮

[@coolguy845]

​@@kelvin4910i think rob needs to wrestle that fight. Not saying sean will win 100% but what rob gets beat by is deadly accuracy shots. Its how he lost early on in hoa career and his fights against izzy and ddp. His blitz is good, but it can get rob in trouble with an accurate striker who knows how to time it well and strickland is that. Would honestly be a very interesting fight rob vs strickland. Oh and first poster. Dont forget rob took at jacare souza when souza was scary as hell at the time.

[@skipheald7300]

Dude is just a professional, in all aspects of the game.

[@mattwade1525]

We all love and respect "The Reaper"

[@imnotwatchin]

costa's kicks and fast jabs were phenomenal !!

[@PeterMurder]

That roundhouse would have killed a normal human.

[@KONAMAN100]

Absolutely. And to come back to a whole new round right after, wow.

[@PeterMurder]

@@KONAMAN100 ya i thought he was done for a min there. Roberts a beast.

[@Oliver-2103]

That‘s not a roundhouse kick bro, it‘s called spinning back kick if you refer to the shot that Rob had to eat in the last seconds of round 1, those two often get confused but you‘re right it landed perfectly and hard. I‘m sorry if you refered to another shot though

[@1surflover]

@@Oliver-2103 If you are gonna correct someone for getting a technique wrong please atleast get it correct

[@bornfrompain926]

@@Oliver-2103Wheel kick

[@j3m638]

I love seeing Rob represent himself & his crew the way we know he can when he's totally on his game. That was a truly dogged & gritty performance against a dangerous as fk opponent. Great fight & a good win. Keep it going Rob!

[@SkimmerVideoz]

Rob has been good for so many years over two generations of fighters. I still think he can get the title back. Durable, experienced, and calm. Go Rob

[@crakatinni]

Legend

[@profoundsamurai745]

Lets go Rob!!! Guttsy performance

[@G-La7er]

Bobby knuckles still one of the best 🙌

[@FightSportTalk]

Really look forward to the next fight, Whittaker looked solid and is still a serious player in this division.

[@andycool9918]

I love this guy

[@desean3402]

Best I’ve ever seen Rob look

[@artorias7933]

Love it how me and Witaker gona play Dragons Dogma 2. And i am an Fabric worker in Serbia and Amateur boxer and he is Former Ufc Baddas

[@Lulelisosa_]

Former??? Bros still in the UFC tho

[@onlytymewilltell]

Former??? Im assuming you misspoke bc this is right after a fight where he looked dialed in, extra sharp and better than ever! He is, without a doubt, a current ufc badass!

[@GrowingDownUnder]

How can any casuals say this guy isn't a great fighter. He cleared his division, he lost to izzy and ddp, that's it. The guy is a great fighter, anyone who clears the division and prevents new contenders some may call it a gatekeeper but I don't, he became a champ and never lost his level even after falling from the top. He was dethroned, but didn't lose it bobby knuckles still got it. And I think whittaker wasn't in as much danger as people think, whittaker knows it too he never even tried to wrestle costa the whole fight which shows he wasn't in danger and he had full confidence just striking with costa because he's the better striker

[@TrueCody]

This was great for Rob. Especially going in there against someone like Paulo Costa. Definitely put him back on Target.

[@casejames6897]

Good lord what a great thank you Robert Whitaker

[@StefanMichaels-ut9jg]

Well played, Rob Performance to be proud of

[@wasntme3651]

One of the best to ever do it.

[@josephkunath4173]

Both men are so tough. I can't believe he ate that kick .

[@salamancadingding]

How does this dude manage to find time for video games while having a wife + 5 kids and being a full time UFC fighter?! Respect. I'm so happy he got this win.

[@GrubKiller436]

Robert Whittaker plays video games??

[@salamancadingding]

@@GrubKiller436 he's a huge gamer. There was a part in the last countdown to UFC VLOG where Rob and his Dad are playing some games on their laptops together.

[@BerserkEnjoyer636]

@@GrubKiller436yeah he’s a huge gamer lol.

[@KeravnosPrime]

dude has 700+ hours on elden ring

[@BerserkEnjoyer636]

@@KeravnosPrime w lol

[@tuneatuguitarra630]

I am happy to see costa getting sharp again... Ot was a great fight, and costa landed the best kick of the night.... Also happy to see Rob win this fight.. it was a clear victory....

[@jorgemasvidal7566]

Rob the man

[@ethanrodriguez9961]

I was flabbergasted when he ate that kick , that was flush heel to the noggin . The reaper is back

[@G-La7er]

How did they not get fight of the night

[@KONAMAN100]

Best Whittaker conditioning, peeparation and fight improvement combos. Hiz best ever performance.

[@oooaaa545]

God damn what a great fighter and person. Can't wait to see Reaper go for another title run.

[@petokngongpa2424]

My Favorite fight of ROBERT.

[@dylansmith8777]

You haven’t seen Romero 2

[@swarajdutta]

I think he wanted to prove a point that he still belonged there with the killers of his division. You could see it in his intensity. Part of the reason he bit down on his mouthguard and stayed on his feet after that spinning kick. And he must be glad Costa too brought his A game. Must have done Rob’s confidence a whole lot of good.

[@WarriorPleb]

4:27 LMAO the perfect aussie response

[@jubalibre2524]

Lets go bobby knuckles, you did us proud mate

[@LoulouThebestcatever-jf5yn]

I am a fan ❤

[@ar5gnm1]

Respect Rob. Good to see that dog come out again. Looking fit as brother

[@Teecityafro]

Man looked great even after a tko loss , hold ur head high brother costa a fkn beast LETS SEE THAT DDP REMATCH

[@CorneliusSandhagen]

That was super close fight, could have gone either way. So much respect for Rob. Look up to him. Costa is a beast, athletic and clean as f

[@stephons8212]

He needs 8 months min after that kick, props to robby for stickin it out

[@casejames6897]

That reporter asking about his mentality after that kick is hilarious

[@tommynzebo]

Go get this title back Rob!!!!

[@Razear]

You can tell he knew that he evaded the wrath of the heel kick by the skin of his teeth. The bell paid off big time.

[@lukepeeters5178]

type of guy you could have a beer with and have a laugh.

[@mauort6870]

Costa looked the best he ever looked.. great job Reaper

[@GrowingDownUnder]

This win was important for whittaker...because now he's beaten all the same guys that izzy beat too. Only guy left is strickland just to make a statement for whittaker

[@lucasdeoliveira5316]

You're forgetting Pereira.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@lucasdeoliveira5316 I didn't forgot pereira, he's not in that division anymore

[@user-tw3mg1qc5o]

Had this man lost, I would have lost my mind. Could barely cope with Volk's loss. Thank you for saving me

[@owenbrash1750]

Can't think of a single whittaker fight that hasnt been an absolute banger

[@andreweverson1304]

Rob is a dog, you could tell how locked in he was from the jump. Costa looked as good as he’s looked in years and Rob was just better. Great fight and a super impressive performance.

[@GRIMREEFER42069BOOBS]

The only fight I've seen in a minute where I was rooting for both opponents 😂

[@hugorivera1247]

Honestly I thought costa was gassed after 1st round maybe half way second but man they both put it on. This was the best match of the year so far easily.

[@RealJustJoe]

Robert EFFIN Whittaker - Anyone that dislikes Rob is wrong! Best standup guy around!

[@CJH94]

Fuck yeah Bobby fucken knuckles!!!!

[@Platypus_Warrior]

I like both fighters and Costa gets the win I think

[@circaskater67]

Damn way too short.... More questions please... We love Bobby Knuckles

[@nelsonmei9527]

Rob was fast in that fight.

[@MrTmac2023]

i may not be a fan of robert. but i can respect him. congrats on the win.

[@BerserkEnjoyer636]

Why aren’t you a fan of rob?

[@MrTmac2023]

i didnt like how he sat out years for a fight that never happened... its just my random opinion. @@BerserkEnjoyer636

[@TheUltimaFortuna]

1 more title run. Let's go Bobby Knuckles

[@fernandoortolani9709]

Wittaker trains Jiu Jitsu at a Gracie Humaitá academy. Legit.

[@John_Stone_]

"Brushed it off" More like saved by the bell.

[@faceNOT]

He is the BMF fr for me

[@F1_Uncovered]

10 sec penalty for Ocon

[@euh2692]

padre's father 🥂😉

[@Zaingillani_09]

😂😂

[@elliewilliams9746]

ffs not here 🤣

[@user-kf8lu1ww9z]

👍

[@KingStu-kr7wz]

Love me some Bobby knuckles

[@izraeltoo8509]

thank you rob and paolo for that dog fight 👏👏👏

[@NitrogenEyes]

Izzy v Rob for a chance at the belt? Both have something to prove against DDP, both former champs, great rivalry that sells itself

[@anarrivingwingedhussar9692]

In my opinion, Rob vs Paulo was fotn. No idea how Lemos vs Dern got it instead.

[@cl5862]

Congrats, Rob! Buratchina may be bulky muscular, but you’re very tough physically even if you’re not that bulky

[@hayate503]

You could see the difference in costas power and speed after usada lol

[@jorgemasvidal7566]

He was fighting back after the kick.... So it s normal for Rob 😄

[@Cubanqbola]

José Aldo was the most decorated featherweight champion ever

[@gabagoolovahere5869]

How did this fight not get fight of the night but mckenzi dern gets it 😅😅

[@Rya_N33]

Robs a manic for eating that face kick

[@MrSamrobz]

Bobby knuckles - The people's champ.

[@westsidera97]

Swear Rob didn't look that messed up in the cage we sure Dricus didn't catch him in the back 😅 good fight bobby knuckles

[@justinhunte4769]

I noticed all his media obligations come down to 8 minutes wtf is that about

[@aayushranjan6846]

Paulo took no damage look at Robert's face it says all.

[@grandmasternarginder5435]

Nahh he was getting pieced up. Destroyed his legs.

[@dwayne3555]

Was we watching the same fight Costa got outstruck

[@manbearpig7359]

Typical newbie casual fan comment: "but LoOk at HiS faCE. " 🙄🙄

[@TheDylbot5000]

Bad take. Paulo fought well but Rob clearly won.

[@aayushranjan6846]

@manbearpig7359 the casual take is going wild no need to overuse especially on someone who's a professional athlete.

[@faizanyt]

Rob vs Khamzat is the fight to make.

[@Peyton0121]

Khamzat hasn’t earned the right to face someone like rob.

[@eliodel240]

Damn you were right

[@N3gativeR3FLUX]

Weird card for the Aussie fans like myself. Volk loses the title after holding the division under lock for years and Bobby Knuckles wins a war against Costa to take a well deserved step back on the winning path. Strange feeling. Enjoy the time with the new bubba mate, well earned.

[@danieljonesjones8047]

Under the Southern Cross Rob stands. Only Aussies have been shone on bye our Eureka. 🙈🙉🙊👍🤛🤜👊

[@evanlarsen9885]

How tf is was this not fight of the night; can’t fucking stand Dana smh

[@Cubanqbola]

Dana better give them 50k

[@romerosneck]

Costa looked the best ive ever seen him, hed have made mincemeat of the top 5 tonight. Just not bobby

[@Philllin]

something about rob is that he almost always gets caught in the last seconds of a round...

[@thegrinderman1090]

Rob always becomes manic after a win, giggling like a schoolgirl, lol! An excellent, hard-fought victory. Costa did well too, added a new element to his game with those lethal head kicks. Not sure why he didn't use his usual body kick at all though. Could've mixed it up more.

[@Sam-bz4hf]

This is the type of man I want to be from Sam Oates bideford and demi the dog

[@stevedavies1261]

''I'm happy with result"'... Hey Rob, you might want to consult your face for a second opinion...

[@borja6436]

paulo costa won !!

[@JessicaMariaCastanopena]

Quedó inchadisimo😂