Robert Whittaker
Pro MMA Statistics
28-9-0KO/TKO
| Win | 12 | 43% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Submission
| Win | 5 | 18% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Decision
| Win | 11 | 39% |
| Losses | 9 | 100% |
Career Overview
Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker, known as "The Reaper," is an Australian mixed martial artist who has competed for the UFC in the middleweight division. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, he carries both Samoan and Māori heritage and represents Australia as his adopted home.
Whittaker's rise through the sport began when he won a season of The Ultimate Fighter as a welterweight before moving up in weight and developing into one of the promotion's most dangerous middleweights. His credentials include black belt rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as black belts in Hapkido and Gōjū-ryū Karate, giving him a well-rounded grappling and striking base long before he became a champion.
Inside the cage, Whittaker built a reputation as a versatile, high-output striker with excellent footwork and fight IQ, able to shift levels between crisp boxing, kicks, and clinch work while also possessing a sound wrestling and jiu-jitsu foundation to control opponents when needed. That adaptability allowed him to solve a wide range of styles across his career.
His signature achievement came in 2017, when he defeated Yoel Romero to capture the interim UFC middleweight title, later being elevated to undisputed champion. He defended the belt against Romero in a rematch before eventually losing it to Israel Adesanya, a defeat that closed one chapter of his championship reign but not his standing in the division. He went on to rebuild with notable wins over top-ranked contenders, including a hard-fought decision over
Stats last updated: August 18, 2026
Professional Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WPENDIN21-9
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Nikita Krylov· 31-11 | Pending | UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 |
2026Jul 11
2026Jul
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LDEC20-9
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Reinier de Ridder· 20-2 | Split DecisionR5 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
2025Jul 26
2025Jul
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LSUB20-8
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Khamzat Chimaev· 13-0 | Face CrankR1 · 3:34 | UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway |
2024Oct 26
2024Oct
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WKO/TKO20-7
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Ikram Aliskerov· 15-1 | KO (Punches)R1 · 1:49 | UFC Fight Night |
2024Jun 22
2024Jun
|
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WDEC19-7
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Paulo Costa· 14-2 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria |
2024Feb 17
2024Feb
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LKO/TKO18-7
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Dricus Du Plessis· 19-2 | TKO (Punches)R2 · 2:23 | UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez |
2023Jul 08
2023Jul
|
|
WDEC18-6
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Marvin Vettori· 18-4-1 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
2022Sep 03
2022Sep
|
|
LDEC17-6
|
Israel Adesanya· 21-1 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 | UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 |
2022Feb 12
2022Feb
|
|
WDEC17-5
|
Kelvin Gastelum· 17-6 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
2021Apr 17
2021Apr
|
|
WDEC16-5
|
Jared Cannonier· 13-4 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje |
2020Oct 24
2020Oct
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|
WDEC15-5
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Darren Till· 18-2-1 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
2020Jul 25
2020Jul
|
|
LKO/TKO14-5
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Israel Adesanya TITLE· 17-0 | Counter Left HookR2 · 3:33 | UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya |
2019Oct 05
2019Oct
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WDEC14-4
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Yoel Romero· 13-2 | Split DecisionR5 · 5:00 | UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 |
2018Jun 09
2018Jun
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|
WDEC13-4
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Yoel Romero· 12-1 | Split DecisionR5 · 5:00 | UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker |
2017Jul 08
2017Jul
|
|
WKO/TKO12-4
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Ronaldo Souza· 24-4 | TKO (Head Kick and Punches)R2 · 3:28 | UFC on FOX 24 |
2017Apr 15
2017Apr
|
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WKO/TKO11-4
|
Derek Brunson· 16-3 | TKO (Head Kick and Punches)R1 · 4:07 | UFC Fight Night 101 |
2016Nov 26
2016Nov
|
|
WDEC10-4
|
Rafael Natal· 21-6-1 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux |
2016Apr 23
2016Apr
|
|
WDEC9-4
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Uriah Hall· 12-5 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm |
2015Nov 14
2015Nov
|
|
WKO/TKO8-4
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Brad Tavares· 13-3 | KO (Punches)R1 · 0:44 | UFC Fight Night 65 |
2015May 09
2015May
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|
WKO/TKO7-4
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Clint Hester· 11-3 | TKO (Knee)R2 · 2:43 | UFC Fight Night 55 |
2014Nov 07
2014Nov
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WDEC6-4
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Mike Rhodes· 6-2 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night 43 |
2014Jun 28
2014Jun
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LKO/TKO5-4
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Stephen Thompson· 8-1 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 3:43 | UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann |
2014Feb 22
2014Feb
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|
LDEC5-3
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Court McGee· 15-3 | Split DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night 27 |
2013Aug 28
2013Aug
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WKO/TKO5-2
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Colton Smith· 3-1 | TKO (Punches)R3 · 0:41 | UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2 |
2013May 25
2013May
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WDEC4-2
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Brad Scott· 8-1 | DecisionR3 · 5:00 | UFC on FX 6 |
2012Dec 14
2012Dec
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WKO/TKO3-2
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Xavier Lucas· 8-3 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 1:17 | The Ultimate Fighter |
2012Aug 21
2012Aug
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WKO/TKO2-2
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Luke Newman· 5-0 | KO (Punches)R1 · 0:19 | The Ultimate Fighter |
2012Jul 26
2012Jul
|
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LDEC1-2
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Jesse Juarez· 17-8 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 | CFC 21: Whittaker vs. Juarez |
2012May 18
2012May
|
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WKO/TKO1-1
|
Shaun Spooner· 8-1 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 4:01 | SFA 13 |
2012Mar 23
2012Mar
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LSUB0-1
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Hoon Kim· 8-8-1 | Triangle ChokeR1 · 3:01 | Legend FC 6 |
2011Oct 30
2011Oct
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