Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made a successful light heavyweight debut when he defeated Nikita Krylov via third-round TKO stoppage at UFC 329 on July 11 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It was his 28th career victory in 37 bouts. With this latest triumph, Whittaker remains a household name in online sports betting because of his well-rounded fighting style.
Who can the Aussie fight next to get back into the world title conversation? And when will it happen?
When Is Robert Whittaker’s Next Fight?
Whittaker’s next opponent has yet to be deteremined, but he’s likely to face another ranked contender in the light heavyweight division after his impressive divisional debut.
Robert Whittaker’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 28-9
- Wins by TKO/KO: 12
- 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’s 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’s 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.Â
Whittaker took home a payout of $420,000 in his latest fight with Du Plessis.
Robert Whittaker’s 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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