Best fights of Robert Whittaker
Over 16 years as a professional, Robert Whittaker has compiled a 26-9 (15) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Robert Whittaker KOs Ronaldo Souza
On April 15, 2017 Robert Whittaker faced Ronaldo Souza in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 26 years old with a record of 17-4, and Souza was 37 with a record of 24-4. Whittaker was on a 6-fight winning streak and Souza was on a 2-fight winning streak. Whittaker stopped Ronaldo Souza via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Robert Whittaker defeats Yoel Romero
On July 8, 2017 Robert Whittaker fought Yoel Romero for the vacant UFC middleweight title. Whittaker was 26 years old with a record of 18-4, and Romero was 40 with a record of 12-1. Whittaker was on a 7-fight winning streak and Romero was on a 8-fight winning streak. Whittaker won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Robert Whittaker defeats Marvin Vettori
On September 3, 2022 Robert Whittaker faced Marvin Vettori in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 31 years old with a record of 23-6, and Vettori was 28 with a record of 18-5-1. Whittaker was coming off a loss, while Vettori was coming off a win. Whittaker won via unanimous decision.
4. Robert Whittaker defeats Kelvin Gastelum
On April 17, 2021 Robert Whittaker faced Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 30 years old with a record of 22-5, and Gastelum was 29 with a record of 17-6. Whittaker was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gastelum was coming off a win. Whittaker won via unanimous decision.
5. Robert Whittaker KOs Derek Brunson
On November 27, 2016 Robert Whittaker faced Derek Brunson in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 25 years old with a record of 16-4, and Brunson was 32 with a record of 16-3. Both Whittaker and Brunson were on a 5-fight winning streak. Whittaker stopped Derek Brunson via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Robert Whittaker defeats Uriah Hall
On November 15, 2015 Robert Whittaker faced Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 24 years old with a record of 14-4, and Hall was 31 with a record of 12-5. Whittaker was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hall was on a 2-fight winning streak. Whittaker won via unanimous decision.
7. Robert Whittaker KOs Brad Tavares in 44 seconds
On May 10, 2015 Robert Whittaker faced Brad Tavares in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 24 years old with a record of 13-4, and Tavares was 27 with a record of 13-3. Whittaker was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tavares was coming off a win. Whittaker stopped Brad Tavares via KO in the 1st round.
8. Robert Whittaker defeats Rafael Natal
On April 23, 2016 Robert Whittaker faced Rafael Natal in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 25 years old with a record of 15-4, and Natal was 33 with a record of 21-6-1. Both Whittaker and Natal were on a 4-fight winning streak. Whittaker won via unanimous decision.
9. Robert Whittaker defeats Darren Till
On July 26, 2020 Robert Whittaker faced Darren Till in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 29 years old with a record of 20-5, and Till was 27 with a record of 18-2-1. Whittaker was coming off a loss, while Till was coming off a win. Whittaker won via unanimous decision.
10. Robert Whittaker defeats Jared Cannonier
On October 24, 2020 Robert Whittaker faced Jared Cannonier in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 29 years old with a record of 21-5, and Cannonier was 36 with a record of 13-4. Whittaker was coming off a win and Cannonier was on a 3-fight winning streak. Whittaker won via unanimous decision.