Robert Whittaker
“The Reaper”
#12 Light HeavyweightRecord 27-9AustraliaPMA (Sydney)
The style
Counter Striker
Karate rhythm · Blitz combinations · 82% takedown defense
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Former middleweight champion and the best karate-rhythm striker of his era — black belts in karate and hapkido, famous blitz entries, elite takedown defense. Moving up to light heavyweight at 35 after a two-fight skid, betting that shedding the weight cut revives the version that ruled 185.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 27-9 |
| Age | 35 |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Reach | 73" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Australia |
| Team | PMA (Sydney) |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.39 |
| Striking accuracy | 43% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 3.36 |
| Striking defense | 59% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 0.73 |
| Takedown accuracy | 38% |
| Takedown defense | 82% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0 |
How they win
11 KO/TKO5 SUB11 DEC
How they lose
3 KO/TKO2 SUB4 DEC