Middleweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Robert Whittaker
27-9
Age
34
Height
6'0"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:37
Gym
PMA, Padstow NSW, Australia
UFC Record
17-7(24 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 0 Sub 11 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 2R3 8R5 4
Last 5
LWLWW
Finish Rate
59%
Bonuses
9
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Otahuhu, Australia
Last Fight2025-07-26
Rd
L - Reinier de Ridder
Decision - SplitR5 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Brendan AllenSubmissionR3 1:44· Arm Triangle From Mount
Fight History
LOSS
Rd
vs Reinier de Ridder
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
IA
vs Ikram Aliskerov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:49
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:49
LOSS
CM
vs Court McGee
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Mike Rhodes
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MV
vs Marvin Vettori
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CH
vs Clint Hester
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 2:43
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 2:43
WIN
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BT
vs Brad Tavares
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 0:44
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:44
WIN
DT
vs Darren Till
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DB
vs Derek Brunson
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 4:07
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 4:07
LOSS
KC
vs Khamzat Chimaev
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:34
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:34
WIN
PC
vs Paulo Costa
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DD
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 2:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:23
LOSS
IA
vs Israel Adesanya
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2· 2022-02-12
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JC
vs Jared Cannonier
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IA
vs Israel Adesanya
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya· 2019-10-05
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:33
WIN
YR
vs Yoel Romero
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
YR
vs Yoel Romero
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker· 2017-07-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RN
vs Rafael Natal
UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· 2016-04-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
UH
vs Uriah Hall
UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· 2015-11-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ST
vs Stephen Thompson
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 3:43
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 3:43
WIN
CS
vs Colton Smith
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:41
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:41
WIN
BS
vs Brad Scott
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson· 2013-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jacare Souza
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 3:28
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 3:28
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
0.73 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Robert adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
33 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+84% vs div avg
85%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
79%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
70%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
64%
⭐Other
Counters
58%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
39%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (85%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (164%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 356% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#12
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#22
33% of KOs
Knee to Head In Clinch
#31
17% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#41
17% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strikes/Min (4.4).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 82% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#40 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc86%
Clinch
62% acc7%
Ground
63% acc7%
Striking Differential+1.03/min
4.39 landed/min3.36 absorbed/min
4.39
Landed/Min
3.36
Absorbed/Min
0.55
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1435
Sig. Strikes Attempted3321
Key Insights
Robert is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 86% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#27 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
82%
Elite
Division Rank#14 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
10%
Landed
4
Defended
38
Total
42
0.73
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
42
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
32
Landed
84
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (82%).
5 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,870
1.88
Ratio
Absorbed
1,526
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
24/10
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
103%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.88x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 24 fights
R1 Control
0:21
R2 Control
0:12
R3 Control
0:34
R1 to Final
+9%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+8.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+8.2pp
Body
+0.7pp
Leg
-8.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.2pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 6 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
20.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
18.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
88%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#20
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#20
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#40
of 46
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#12
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3086
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
6
/ 18
33% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights