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Robert
Whittaker
18-4-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #7 Middleweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Performance of the Night / 1 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 9 fights.
Record: 18-4-0
Summary: Unorthodox striking

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Reaper
From: Middlemore New Zealand
Fights Out Of: Sydney, NSW Australia
Age: 25
Height: 6' 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )
Reach 73"
Leg Reach 43"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1186
41% Successful
484
Types of Successful Strikes
0
484
82% Standing
395
49
40
Striking Defense
64
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
6
67% Successful
4
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
9
0
Takedown Defense
93
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
UPCOMING
Robert Whittaker
Nov 26, 2016
33
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
 --
Win
Robert Whittaker
Apr 23, 2016
89
62
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Robert Whittaker
Nov 14, 2015
45
67
0
1
0
0
0
6
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Robert Whittaker
May 9, 2015
2
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Win
Robert Whittaker
Nov 7, 2014
49
28
1
0
0
0
2
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Fight of the Night
Win
Robert Whittaker
Jun 28, 2014
66
47
1
0
0
0
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Loss
Robert Whittaker
Feb 22, 2014
19
38
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Loss
Robert Whittaker
Aug 28, 2013
88
48
1
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Watch
Win
Robert Whittaker
May 25, 2013
33
53
0
1
1
0
0
0
 R3 KO/TKO
Watch
Robert Whittaker
Dec 14, 2012
83
55
0
1
0
0
0
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
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Biography

TRAINING: Wake up, spend time with my wife and boy, then head out to a session -> come home, eat, rest, session -> eat, rest, session -> session, session -> Home, eat, sleep  

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in ‘09. I’ve always loved competing in sports and I’ve always loved the thrill of the fight.


What ranks and titles have you held? I’ve been ranked high in Australian MMA and I hold the Super Fight Australia Welterweight belt. TUF Smashes welterweight winner

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me to fight in the UFC is the biggest honor and privilege in my fighting career. It is a way to provide for my family whilst doing the sport that I love most. It also allows me to show the world my fighting ability.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as an apprentice electrician for Railcorp.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: I have a black belt in Karate, a black belt in Hapkido, and a purple belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: Ground and Pound

Favorite Striking technique: The one that lands.
• Pro since 2009

• Five wins by submission (3 RNC, 2 armbar), nine by knockout

• Six first round finishes

• Holds 2011 submission win over TUF Smashes teammate Ben Alloway

• Born in New Zealand but raised in Australia from a very early age

• Five fights at middleweight (5-0)

• On five-fight winning streak
 

Career

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