- Robert Whittaker is the former UFC Middleweight Champion.
- Whittaker is coming off a first-round knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Saudi Arabia.
- Whittaker will face Khamzat Chimaev on Oct. 26 at UFC 308.
Robert Whittaker recorded back-to-back victories after he knocked out Ikram Aliskerov in the first round of their middleweight match at UFC Saudi Arabia. This was his 16th UFC career since his promotional debut in May 2013 and his 11th career knockout finish.
BOBBY KNUCKLES JUST DID THAT 🤯@RobWhittakerMMA with a massive KO win in the Kingdom!#UFCSaudiArabia | #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/LZHqKFGgFX
— UFC (@ufc) June 22, 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 Khamzat Chimaev on Oct. 26 as part of the UFC 308 card inside the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The two will finally meet inside the octagon after their first scheduled fight in June was scrapped due to Chimaev’s serious illness.
Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker are both EXTREMELY confident heading into their fight 👀🔥
Khamzat: "I don't care about this guy… why should I be worried about him? I am complete MMA fighter. I am the best wrestler in the UFC."
Rob: "I'm exceptional at it all. I'm… pic.twitter.com/VRpsIdxXKY
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 20, 2024
Robert Whittaker MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 27-7
- 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.
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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