Robert Whittaker
UFC 2014–present · rated in 5 editions · peak overall 91.0
Scouting report
Blitzing karate combinations, a fast lead left hook, and anti-wrestling defense allowed Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker to capture the Undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Sydney, Australia, Whittaker defended his crown across two fights with Yoel Romero, his technical striking quantified by an 87 Boxing and 90 Cardio, securing an 89 Overall rating.
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Whittaker rose through the middleweight division, knocking out Rafael Natal at UFC 197, finishing Derek Brunson in Melbourne, knocking out Ronaldo Souza in Kansas City, and defeating Yoel Romero at UFC 213 in Las Vegas to capture the Interim UFC Middleweight Championship before being promoted to undisputed champion. His blitz boxing, head kicks, and takedown defense are reflected in an 89 Boxing and 86 Wrestling.
Whittaker defended his undisputed title in a five-round fight against Yoel Romero at UFC 225 in Chicago in June 2018, surviving knockdowns to win a split decision, before dropping the belt to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 in Melbourne in October 2019. His high-volume combinations, durability, and pace anchor his 91 Boxing and 92 Cardio.
Whittaker went on a three-fight surge across 2020 and 2021 on Fight Island and in Las Vegas, out-pointing Darren Till, Jared Cannonier at UFC 254, and Kelvin Gastelum across fifteen technical rounds to secure another title opportunity. His jab, blitz entries, and defensive wrestling justify his 91 Boxing and 88 Wrestling.
Whittaker pushed Israel Adesanya to a close decision at UFC 271 in Houston, dominated Marvin Vettori in Paris, knocked out Paulo Costa at UFC 298 in Anaheim, and finished Ikram Aliskerov with a first-round knockout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in June 2024. His boxing combinations and championship pacing anchor his 90 Boxing and 90 Cardio.
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