Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker will get to fight in front of his home country of Australia next year. Whittaker has been booked to face Paulo Costa at UFC's February 11th pay-per-view event from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The bout, which was announced by the promotion Friday, is the first to be … Continue reading Robert Whittaker To Face Paulo Costa At UFC 284
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Ciryl Gane Finishes Tai Tuivasa In The Third To Close Out Hectic Heavyweight Battle
Ciryl Gane bounced back from his sole pro loss with a big performance on Saturday night, putting away Tai Tuivasa in the third round of a fast-paced main event fight. Gane's win headlined UFC's debut event in the country of France. The card took place in front of a large crowd at the Accor Arena … Continue reading Ciryl Gane Finishes Tai Tuivasa In The Third To Close Out Hectic Heavyweight Battle
UFC on ESPN+ 67: Gane vs. Tuivasa Preview
It has been only two years since MMA has been legalized in France. Despite this ruling being quite recent, the country already has many skilled names representing it at high levels in the sport. When the UFC heads to the country for the first time this Saturday, many of those talented names will be on … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 67: Gane vs. Tuivasa Preview
Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Re-Booked, Now Set For UFC Paris
Previous UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and former title challenger Marvin Vettori have been given a second chance to face off in the UFC cage. A matchup between the fighters has been booked for the promotion's September 3rd event at the Accor Arena in Paris France, per an announcement made Tuesday. The booking marks a … Continue reading Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Re-Booked, Now Set For UFC Paris
Robert Whittaker Injured, Out of UFC 275 Fight Against Marvin Vettori
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker is out of his June 11th pay-per-view fight against Marvin Vettori due to an injury, per an announcement made earlier this week. Whittaker was booked to face Vettori on the UFC 275 card at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. He took to social media recently to notify the … Continue reading Robert Whittaker Injured, Out of UFC 275 Fight Against Marvin Vettori
Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Targeted For UFC 275
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and one-time title challenger Marvin Vettori are expected to meet at UFC's June 11th pay-per-view card, per a recent report from Ariel Helwani. While the fight hasn't been finalized, reports say the matchup is "very close" to being done. Once confirmed, the fight will join UFC 275, which the … Continue reading Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Targeted For UFC 275
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Live Coverage
Robert Whittaker will have the chance to regain champion status on Saturday night when facing current titleholder Israel Adesanya in a rematch. Their fight for the UFC Middleweight Championship is set to headline UFC 271, which will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on … Continue reading UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Live Coverage
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Preview
Robert Whittaker will get the chance to regain champion status on Saturday night, facing current UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya in a rematch. Their second meeting, which is two years in the making, is set to headline UFC 271 on Saturday night. That bout is one of 14 scheduled to take place at the Toyota … Continue reading UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Preview
UFC Looking To Book Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker Rematch For UFC 271
A rematch between UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya and former titleholder Robert Whittaker could come in the first quarter of 2022. UFC is reportedly looking to book the fight for their February 12th pay-per-view card, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The fight hasn't been made official yet, however, reports say both fighters have verbally … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker Rematch For UFC 271
UFC on ESPN 22: Whittaker vs. Gastelum Live Coverage
Top-ranked middleweight contender Robert Whittaker will attempt to defend his spot in the division when fighting Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of Saturday night's UFC card. The five-round bout headlines a "Fight Night" card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 22: Whittaker vs. Gastelum Live Coverage
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