- Robert Whittaker was the former UFC Middleweight Champion.
- Whittaker has an MMA record of 27 wins and nine losses.
- Whittaker is coming off a split decision loss to Reinier de Ridder on July 26 at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker received his second straight loss at the hands of Reiner de Ridder after their main event at UFC Abu Dhabi, which took place inside the Etihad Arena in the UAE.
It was his ninth career defeat in 36 bouts. Despite this latest setback, Whittaker remains a household name in the middleweight division and online sports betting because of his well-rounded fighting style.
Who can the Aussie fight next to return in the world title conversation? And when will it happen?
When Is Robert Whittaker’s Next Fight?
Whittaker’s next opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s likely to continue his campaign under the UFC and face another ranked opponent in the 185-pound weight class.
Robert Whittaker MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 27-9
- Wins by TKO/KO: 11
- Wins by submission: 5
- Wins by decision: 11
- Striking accuracy: 42%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.48
- Significant strikes absorbed: 3.26
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.82
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0
- Takedown accuracy: 38%
- Significant strikes defense: 61%
- Takedown defense: 84%
- Knockdown average: 0.55
- Average fight time: 14:25
Robert Whittaker Notable Wins
Whittaker’s long list of victims in the UFC is Colton Smith, Mike Rhodes, Clint Hester, Brad Tavares, Uriah Hall, Rafael Natal, Derek Brunson, Jacare Souza, Yoel Romero (twice), Darren Till, Jared Cannonier, Kelvin Gastelum, Marvin Vettori, Paulo Costa, and Aliskerov.
Robert Whittaker UFC Earnings
Whittaker’s career UFC earnings are estimated at $4.72 million, including his base pay, bonuses, and pay-per-view shares. His biggest single-fight salary came in his title rematch with Yoel Romero in June 2018, where he bagged a whopping $660,000.Â
Whittaker took home a payout of $420,000 in his latest fight with Du Plessis.
Robert Whittaker Team and Corner
Whittaker trains in his home country in Australia under PMA Mixed Martial Arts, located in Sydney, where he’s being trained by coaches Henry Perez, Leo Perez, Gokhan Arturk and Brad Richardson. Aside from Whittaker, Jacob Malkoun is the other fighter out of the gym competing in the UFC.
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