Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker is a 32 year old Male fighter from Australia with a 24-6-0 pro MMA record. Whittaker most recently fought Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night on Saturday September 3, 2022. Robert Whittaker beat Marvin Vettori by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Middleweight division.
Robert Whittaker has 24 wins with a 59% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 5 by submission, 10 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 23-6-0 | Marvin Vettori |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-09-03 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 23-5-0 | Israel Adesanya |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 271 | 2022-02-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-5-0 | Kelvin Gastelum |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-04-17 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-5-0 | Jared Cannonier |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 254 | 2020-10-24 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-5-0 | Darren Till |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-25 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-4-0 | Israel Adesanya |
KO/TKO
R2 3:33
|
UFC 243 | 2019-10-05 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-4-0 | Yoel Romero |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 225 | 2018-06-09 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-4-0 | Yoel Romero |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 213 | 2017-07-08 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-4-0 | Ronaldo Souza |
KO/TKO
R2 3:28
|
UFC on FOX 24 | 2017-04-15 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-4-0 | Derek Brunson |
KO/TKO
R1 4:07
|
UFC Fight Night 101 | 2016-11-26 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-4-0 | Rafael Natal |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 197 | 2016-04-23 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-4-0 | Uriah Hall |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 193 | 2015-11-14 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-4-0 | Brad Tavares |
KO/TKO
R1 0:44
|
UFC Fight Night 65 | 2015-05-09 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-4-0 | Clint Hester |
KO/TKO
R2 2:43
|
UFC Fight Night 55 | 2014-11-07 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-4-0 | Mike Rhodes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 43 | 2014-06-28 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 11-3-0 | Stephen Thompson |
KO/TKO
R1 3:43
|
UFC 170 | 2014-02-22 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 11-2-0 | Court McGee |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 27 | 2013-08-28 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Colton Smith |
KO/TKO
R3 0:41
|
UFC 160 | 2013-05-25 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Brad Scott |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 6 | 2012-12-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Xavier Lucas |
KO/TKO
R1 1:17
|
The Ultimate Fighter | 2012-08-21 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Luke Newman |
KO/TKO
R1 0:19
|
The Ultimate Fighter | 2012-07-26 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Loss | 9-1-0 | Jesse Juarez |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
CFC 21 | 2012-05-18 | Welterweight | CFC |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Shaun Spooner |
KO/TKO
R1 4:01
|
Regional circuit | 2012-03-23 | SFA | |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Ian Bone |
KO/TKO
R2 3:15
|
Regional circuit | 2011-12-09 | CFC | |
| Loss | 7-0-0 | Hoon Kim |
SUB
R1 3:01
|
Legend FC 6 | 2011-10-30 | Welterweight | LFC |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Corey Nelson |
SUB
R2 4:40
|
Regional circuit | 2011-08-26 | CFC | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Benny Alloway |
SUB
R2 4:07
|
Regional circuit | 2011-06-03 | CFC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Nate Thomson |
SUB
R1 2:21
|
Regional circuit | 2010-10-08 | CFC | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Jay Cobain |
SUB
R2 0:32
|
Regional circuit | 2010-06-05 | CFC | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Nick Ariel |
KO/TKO
R2 2:50
|
Regional circuit | 2010-03-12 | CFC | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Richard Walsh |
SUB
R2 2:40
|
Regional circuit | 2009-11-20 | CFC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Chris Tallowin |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2009-03-14 | XFC |
Whittaker made his professional debut against Chris Tallowin on March 14, 2009, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Chris Tallowin who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Robert Whittaker beat Chris Tallowin by KO/TKO at of Round 1.
Whittaker made his debut in the UFC against Brad Scott on December 14, 2012, fighting on the main card of UFC on FX 6: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson having compiled a 9-2-0 professional MMA record.
Robert Whittaker beat Brad Scott by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Whittaker has gone on to fight a total of 19 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-4-0.
Whittaker won the Tournament Championship defeating Brad Scott on December 14, 2012 at UFC on FX 6: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson.
This was Whittaker's 1st UFC championship fight.
Robert Whittaker beat Brad Scott by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Whittaker won the UFC Interim Middleweight Championship defeating Yoel Romero on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker.
This was Whittaker's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Robert Whittaker beat Yoel Romero by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Whittaker lost his UFC Middleweight title to Israel Adesanya on October 5, 2019 at UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya.
The loss meant that Whittaker had made no successful defences of the UFC middleweight title.
Robert Whittaker lost to Israel Adesanya by KO/TKO at 3:33 of Round 2.
Whittaker lost his 1st middleweight title challenge, losing to Israel Adesanya on February 12, 2022 at UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2.
Robert Whittaker lost to Israel Adesanya by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Whittaker's last win came against Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night on Saturday September 3, 2022. Robert Whittaker beat Marvin Vettori by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Whittaker is not currently booked for any fights.
Whittaker's last loss came against Israel Adesanya at UFC 271 on Saturday February 12, 2022. Robert Whittaker lost to Israel Adesanya by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Whittaker has fought 19 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-4-0.
Whittaker has knocked out 11 opponents.
Whittaker has submitted 5 opponents.
Whittaker has been knocked out 2 times.
Whittaker has been submitted 1 times.
