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Robert Whittaker Record, stats and next fight

27-9-0 (W-L-D)

11Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
12First round finishes
Robert Whittaker
Photo : Sexto Round, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Stats and record

36Pro fights
59%Finish rate
25UFC fights
4Title fights
9Performance bonuses
1Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO11 (41 %)
Submission5 (19 %)
Decision11 (41 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO3 (33 %)
Submission2 (22 %)
Decision4 (44 %)

Profile

Age
35 years
Born
December 20, 1990
Birthplace
Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, New Zealand
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight
205 lbs (93 kg)
Reach
74" (187 cm)
Division
Light Heavyweight
Fighting out of
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Team
Tristar Gym
UFC debut
December 15, 2012

Fight history

  1. Win

    vs Nikita Krylov

    UFC 329 · Jul 11, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (jaw injury)
    Round
    3
    Time
    1:01
  2. Loss

    vs Reinier de Ridder

    UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder · Jul 26, 2025 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Khamzat Chimaev

    UFC 308 · Oct 26, 2024 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Submission (face crank)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:34
  4. Win

    vs Ikram Aliskerov Bonus

    UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov · Jun 22, 2024 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:49
  5. Win

    vs Paulo Costa

    UFC 298 · Feb 17, 2024 · Anaheim, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Dricus du Plessis

    UFC 290 · Jul 8, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:23
  7. Win

    vs Marvin Vettori

    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa · Sep 3, 2022 · Paris, France

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Israel Adesanya Title

    UFC 271 · Feb 12, 2022 · Houston, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
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  1. Win

    vs Kelvin Gastelum Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum · Apr 17, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Jared Cannonier

    UFC 254 · Oct 24, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Darren Till

    UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till · Jul 26, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Israel Adesanya

    UFC 243 · Oct 6, 2019 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:33
  5. Win

    vs Yoel Romero Bonus

    UFC 225 · Jun 9, 2018 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Yoel Romero Title Bonus

    UFC 213 · Jul 8, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Ronaldo Souza Bonus

    UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis · Apr 15, 2017 · Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Method
    TKO (head kick and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:28
  8. Win

    vs Derek Brunson Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson · Nov 27, 2016 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    TKO (head kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:07
  9. Win

    vs Rafael Natal

    UFC 197 · Apr 23, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs Uriah Hall

    UFC 193 · Nov 15, 2015 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Win

    vs Brad Tavares Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt · May 10, 2015 · Adelaide, Australia

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:44
  12. Win

    vs Clint Hester Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping · Nov 8, 2014 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    TKO (knee and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:43
  13. Win

    vs Mike Rhodes

    UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt · Jun 28, 2014 · Auckland, New Zealand

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  14. Loss

    vs Stephen Thompson

    UFC 170 · Feb 22, 2014 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:43
  15. Loss

    vs Court McGee

    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 · Aug 28, 2013 · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  16. Win

    vs Colton Smith

    UFC 160 · May 25, 2013 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    0:41
  17. Win

    vs Brad Scott

    UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson · Dec 15, 2012 · Gold Coast, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  18. Loss

    vs Jesse Juarez Title

    Cage FC 21 · May 18, 2012 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  19. Win

    vs Shaun Spooner Title

    Superfight Australia 13 · Mar 23, 2012 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:01
  20. Win

    vs Ian Bone

    Cage FC 19 · Dec 9, 2011 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:15
  21. Loss

    vs Kim Hoon

    Legend FC 6 · Oct 30, 2011 · Macau, SAR, China

    Method
    Submission (triangle choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:01
  22. Win

    vs Corey Nelson

    Cage FC 18 · Aug 26, 2011 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:40
  23. Win

    vs Ben Alloway

    Cage FC 17 · Jun 3, 2011 · Gold Coast, Australia

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:07
  24. Win

    vs Nate Thomson

    Cage FC 15 · Oct 8, 2010 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:21
  25. Win

    vs Jay Cobain

    Cage FC 14 · Jun 5, 2010 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:32
  26. Win

    vs Nick Ariel

    Cage FC 12 · Mar 12, 2010 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:50
  27. Win

    vs Richard Walsh

    Cage FC 11 · Nov 20, 2009 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:40
  28. Win

    vs Chris Tallowin

    Xtreme FC: Return of the Hulk · Mar 14, 2009 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A

Analysis

Robert Whittaker, known as “The Reaper”, competes in the UFC light heavyweight division and comes from Australia.

His professional record stands at 27 wins and 9 losses. Of those wins, 11 came by KO or TKO, 5 by submission and 11 on the scorecards, a 59% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson against Brad Scott (win). He has since gone 18-7 in 25 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on July 11, 2026 at UFC 329, he beat Nikita Krylov by TKO (jaw injury) in the third round.

His career includes 4 title fights and 9 performance bonuses.

He stands 183 cm and has a 187 cm reach.

He trains at Tristar Gym out of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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