Robert Whittaker "The Reaper"

Robert Whittaker, known as "The Reaper", is a mixed martial artist from Australia competing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Robert Whittaker holds a professional record of 28-9-0, including 18-7-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 7 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 11 by decision. Robert Whittaker stands 6'0", has a 73.5-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 35 years old. Robert Whittaker is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Active.

Robert Whittaker profile

DivisionLight Heavyweight
Professional record28-9-0
UFC record18-7-0
Division rank#12
StatusActive
CountryAustralia
Age35
Date of birth1990-12-20
Height6'0"
Reach73.5"
Leg reach43"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in205.5 lbs
Current streakW1
Total octagon time5h 38m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.41
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.4
Striking accuracy43%
Striking defense59%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.53
Strikes to the head72%
Strikes to the body10%
Strikes to the legs18%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.71
Takedown defense80%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0
Average control time per fight (seconds)43.22

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO7
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision11

Robert Whittaker UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2026-07-11UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2Nikita KrylovwinRight Cross (Standing TKO) · 1:01 · R3
2025-07-26UFC Fight NightReinier de RidderlossDecision · Split
2024-10-26UFC 308: Topuria vs. HollowayKhamzat ChimaevlossFace Crank · 3:34 · R1
2024-06-22UFC Fight NightIkram AliskerovwinUppercut to Ground Punches · 1:49 · R1
2024-02-17UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. TopuriaPaulo CostawinDecision · Unanimous
2023-07-08UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. RodriguezDricus Du PlessislossPower Jab to Punches · 2:23 · R2
2022-09-03UFC Fight NightMarvin VettoriwinDecision · Unanimous
2022-02-12UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2Israel AdesanyalossDecision · Unanimous
2021-04-17UFC Fight NightKelvin GastelumwinDecision · Unanimous
2020-10-24UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeJared CannonierwinDecision · Unanimous
2020-07-25UFC Fight NightDarren TillwinDecision · Unanimous
2019-10-05UFC 243: Whittaker vs. AdesanyaIsrael AdesanyalossCounter Left Hook · 3:33 · R2
2018-06-09UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2Yoel RomerowinDecision · Split
2017-07-08UFC 213: Romero vs. WhittakerYoel RomerowinDecision · Unanimous
2017-04-15UFC on FOX 24Ronaldo SouzawinHead Kick & Punches · 3:28 · R2
2016-11-26UFC Fight Night 101Derek BrunsonwinHead Kick & Punches · 4:07 · R1
2016-04-23UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint PreuxRafael NatalwinDecision · Unanimous
2015-11-14UFC 193: Rousey vs. HolmUriah HallwinDecision · Unanimous
2015-05-09UFC Fight Night 65Brad TavareswinPunches · 0:44 · R1
2014-11-07UFC Fight Night 55Clint HesterwinKnee & Punches · 2:43 · R2
2014-06-28UFC Fight Night 43Mike RhodeswinDecision · Unanimous
2014-02-22UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMannStephen ThompsonlossPunches · 3:43 · R1
2013-08-28UFC Fight Night 27Court McGeelossDecision · Split
2013-05-25UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2Colton SmithwinPunches · 0:41 · R3
2012-12-14UFC on FX 6Brad ScottwinDecision · Unanimous

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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