- Robert Whittaker is the former UFC Middleweight Champion.
- Whittaker is coming off a unanimous decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298.
- Whittaker's next opponent is Khamzat Chimaev, as they headline the fight night in Saudi Arabia on June 22.
Robert Whittaker is back in the win column after beating Paulo Costa in the co-main event of UFC 298 via unanimous decision. It was Whittaker’s bounce-back victory after receiving an upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis in July 2023. It was his 15th UFC career win since making his promotional debut in May 2013.
#UFC298 Official Result: Robert Whittaker (29-28, 29-28, 30-27 | @RobWhittakerMMA) defeats Paulo Costa by Unanimous Decision.
All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/8KUoCONDaj
— UFC News (@UFCNews) February 18, 2024
Due to this latest triumph, 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 No. 11-ranked contender Khamzat Chimaev, as they will be headlining the first UFC event in Saudi Arabia on June 22. It was announced recently by UFC president Dana White.
BOOOOOOM!!!!!!
UFC is heading to Saudi Arabia for the first time with a BAD ASS card, headlined by Whittaker vs Chimaev LIVE and FREE on ABC on June 22nd pic.twitter.com/2OZW2AEmLH
— danawhite (@danawhite) March 28, 2024
Additionally, the winner of this gigantic clash is going to get an automatic shot for the UFC middleweight title.
Robert Whittaker MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 26-7
- Wins by TKO/KO: 10
- 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, and Costa.
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.
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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