When Is Robert Whittaker’s Next Fight?

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 yet to be determined, but since the UFC middleweight fight between Dricus De Plessis and Israel Adesanya is already booked for August, he’ll likely face Sean Strickland in a world title eliminator match to determine the next challenger for the 185-pound title.

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.