Whittaker vs Henrique Costa II
UFC 298
February 17, 2024 Saturday6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States
Co-Main Event Fight
| Tale of the Tape | ||
| 33 | Age | 33 |
| 185 lb (83.9 kg) | Weight | 185 lb (83.9 kg) |
| 6' 0" (183 cm) | Height | 6' 0" (182.9 cm) |
| 74 in (187 cm) | Reach | 0 in (0 cm) |
| Fight Stats | ||
| 23 - 8 | Record | 14 - 2 |
| Last 5 Fights | ||
| 33 fights | Total Fights | 18 fights |
| 33 fights | Professional Fights | 18 fights |
| 0 fights | Amateur Fights | 0 fights |
| 15 years | Years Fighting | 12 years |
| 80 days | Days Last Fought | 101 days |
| 85 rounds | Rounds Fought | 36 rounds |
| 14 finishes | Finish Wins | 12 finishes |
| 56 % | Finish Win Percentage | 85 % |
| 3 KOs | Knockout Wins | 1 KOs |
| 6 TKOs | TKO Wins | 10 TKOs |
| 36 % | KO/TKO Win Percentage | 78 % |
| 5 subs | Submission Wins | 1 subs |
| 20 % | Submission Win Percentage | 7 % |
| 11 decisions wins | Decision Wins | 2 decision wins |
| 44 % | Decision Win Percentage | 14 % |
| 10 UD wins | Unanimous Decision Wins | 2 UD wins |
| 1 SD wins | Split Decision Wins | 0 SD wins |
| 5 finish losses | Finish Losses | 1 finish losses |
| 62 % | Finish Loss Percentage | 25 % |
| 1 KO losses | Knockout Losses | 0 KO losses |
| 3 TKO losses | TKO Losses | 1 TKO losses |
| 50 % | KO/TKO Loss Percentage | 25 % |
| 1 sub losses | Submission Losses | 0 sub losses |
| 12 % | Submission Loss Percentage | 0 % |
| 3 decision losses | Decision Losses | 3 decision losses |
| 37 % | Decision Loss Percentage | 75 % |
| 2 UD losses | Unanimous Decision Losses | 2 UD losses |
| 1 SD losses | Split Decision Losses | 1 SD losses |
Last Fights Result
Win
Robert Whittaker
(23 - 8)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(14 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 298 - Volkanovski vs. Topuria
February 17, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Common Opponents
Win
Robert Whittaker
(13 - 5)
Loss
Uriah Hall
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 193 - Rousey vs. Holm
November 14, 12:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Paulo Costa
(11 - 0)
Loss
Uriah Hall
(17 - 8)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:38 |
UFC 226 - Miocic vs. Cormier
July 7, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(17 - 1)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(19 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Punches) | 2 | 3:33 |
UFC 243 - Whittaker vs. Adesanya
October 5, 3:45 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(21 - 2)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
February 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(19 - 1)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(13 - 0)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches and Elbows) | 2 | 3:59 |
UFC 253 - Adesanya vs. Costa
September 26, 4:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(17 - 5)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(11 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 213 - Romero vs. Whittaker
July 8, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(18 - 5)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(12 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 225 - Whittaker vs. Romero 2
June 9, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Paulo Costa
(12 - 0)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(12 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 241 - Cormier vs. Miocic 2
August 17, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 7)
Loss
Marvin Vettori
(18 - 6 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 209 - Gane vs. Tuivasa
September 3, 9:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Marvin Vettori
(17 - 6 - 1)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(13 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 196 - Costa vs. Vettori
October 23, 10:00 AM PST
VS
Robert Whittaker Last 5 Fights
Win
Robert Whittaker
(24 - 8)
Loss
Ikram Aliskerov
(15 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:49 |
UFC on ABC 6 - Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
June 22, 9:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(23 - 8)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(14 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 298 - Volkanovski vs. Topuria
February 17, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Dricus Du Plessis
(19 - 2)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(23 - 7)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:23 |
UFC 290 - Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
July 8, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 7)
Loss
Marvin Vettori
(18 - 6 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 209 - Gane vs. Tuivasa
September 3, 9:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(21 - 2)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
February 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Paulo Costa Last 5 Fights
Win
Sean Strickland
(28 - 6)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(14 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 302 - Makhachev vs. Poirier
June 1, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(23 - 8)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(14 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 298 - Volkanovski vs. Topuria
February 17, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Paulo Costa
(13 - 2)
Loss
Luke Rockhold
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 278 - Usman vs. Edwards 2
August 20, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Marvin Vettori
(17 - 6 - 1)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(13 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 196 - Costa vs. Vettori
October 23, 10:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(19 - 1)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(13 - 0)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches and Elbows) | 2 | 3:59 |
UFC 253 - Adesanya vs. Costa
September 26, 4:00 PM PST
VS
