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UFC 298 | Robert Whittaker vs Paulo Costa
The most popular Mixed Martial Arts match for the 7th weekend of 2024
Saturday, February 17th, 2024
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Chance to Win
Robert Whittaker
1.40
0.00%
Costa P. H.
2.95
0.00%
Match information
Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker will be looking to add a victory to his career total of 25-7-0. The 33-year-old tips the scales at 185 lbs and comes in at 6'0". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 73". Paulo "The Eraser" Costa measures 6'1" and will fight at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight with a mark of 14-2-0. The 32-year-old extends his reach 72". When talking about significant strikes, Robert Whittaker is landing 4.47 per minute while Paulo Costa is landing 6.50 significant strikes per minute. Whittaker lands 42% of the significant strikes he attempts and Costa is connecting on 60%. Regarding defense, "The Reaper" absorbs 3.39 significant strikes per minute while "The Eraser" takes 6.38. Whittaker also stops 60% of the significant strikes his opponents attempt and Costa deflects 47% of the strikes thrown in his direction. In the wrestling category, Robert Whittaker is the more efficient wrestler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 0.85 times per 3 rounds. Whittaker is scoring a takedown on 39% of his tries and is defending 82% of all takedown attempts. Costa is scoring a takedown on 75% of his takedown attempts and thwarting 79% of the attempts against him. When it comes to subbing the opposition, Whittaker is the more skilled of the two fighters by going for 1.5 finishes per 3 rds while Costa looks to get 0.4 finishes per 3 rds.
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