Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker's Professional MMA debut
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.
Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
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.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Brad Scott
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.
Winning the belt: UFC Interim Middleweight Championship against Yoel Romero
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.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Middleweight Championship to Israel Adesanya
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.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Middleweight Championship loss to Israel Adesanya
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.
When was Robert Whittaker's last win?
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.