News Paulo Costa vs. Robert Whittaker Targeted For March

[GaryEric]

how can anyone complain about this fight? smh

 

[Post 2 Decision]

Awful matchmaking. Great fight.

It kind of makes sense too.

Both guys have already lost to Izzy (yes I know Robert is the clear #1 contender anyway) but they don't want to match these guys up vs new contenders and kill them off.

 

[GoshiShun17]

Booooo

 

[blaseblah]

Why would Whittaker take the fight if he’s in line for a title shot? Is it because Dana claimed he “didn’t want the fight”?

He said he wasn't that interested in a title shot

 

[PunchKicker]

So who should Whitaker fight???? Someone please fill me in, bc the list is really really short. Especially since Izzy beat the crap out of him and is moving on. Why is Whitaker this untouchable dude that should only fight for the belt?? And i like Whitaker, but i'm totally down for this fight

Maybe because Robert has beat Till and Jared since the loss while Costa has done nadda. Costa vs Vetorri would be a JBG wet dream.

 

[The Chosen]

He said he wasn't that interested in a title shot

He said he knew the fight was coming and wanted to take time off for the holidays and his newborn’s birth

 

[PunchKicker]

He said he wasn't that interested in a title shot

He didn't say that at all you nincompoop. Man some of you are sucking up everything Dana shitting out of his mouth.

 

[Simple Southerner]

F yes!!!!! Hope it comes to fruition
War reaper

 

[Gio]

Solid matchup and very interesting. Looking forward for sure

 

[Evangelion]

So who should Whitaker fight???? Someone please fill me in, bc the list is really really short. Especially since Izzy beat the crap out of him and is moving on. Why is Whitaker this untouchable dude that should only fight for the belt?? And i like Whitaker, but i'm totally down for this fight

Costa or Vettori are the only answers

 

[Mesos]

Have a feeling Whittaker isnt going to accept the fight. Hes gonna say he is focused on spending time with his fam and wants only a rematch with Adensanya.

Only way he does it is if its for the belt

 

[GOATweight]

Would rather see Vettori against either one of those guys and Derek Brunson against the other.

 

[vivi]

I’m torn because I think it’s a nice match up, but if Costa wins we don’t have a clear contender considering he got smoked by Izzy recently.
Seems like the UFC is gambling big on a Whittaker win to cement him as the contender

 

[Asako]

If Izzy vacates this should be the title fight

Izzy made light work of both.

 

[TrueTemper]

costa doesn't deserve to face whittaker, feed him to vettori.

Costa would destroy Vettori

 

[GangGangGang]

costa doesn't deserve to face whittaker, feed him to vettori.

What kind of logic is this? Hes ranked #2 and just fought for the title. Are you saying he doesnt deserve a top 3 opponent next? Rob can sit out another 7 months if he wants to wait for a title shot. Remember Izzy is fighting Jan in Feb or Mar. Vettori has 1 top 15 win. Give Vettori Till or Cannonier at best.

 

[10mm]

Everyone already has Costa losing after a poor, scared performance against iz.
I like this fight.

 

[Dmac07]

Give up on Jan/Israel.

Jan v Glover
Israel v Whittaker 2
Vetorri v Costa
Cannonier v Brunson
Till v Hermannson

 

[blaseblah]

He didn't say that at all you nincompoop. Man some of you are sucking up everything Dana shitting out of his mouth.

"I'm not stoked to fight him"

"But honestly, I know he’s trying to do everything else and good on him to do that. I’m not thinking about him. He can go up to light heavy or heavyweight. Doesn’t bother me."

 

[HHJ]

Winner faces Goattori