Robert Whittaker losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Robert Whittaker has compiled a 26-9 (15) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, three of them in title fights.
9. Robert Whittaker loses to Reinier de Ridder via split decision
On July 26, 2025 Robert Whittaker faced Reinier de Ridder in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 34 years old with a record of 26-8, and Ridder was 34 with a record of 20-2. Whittaker was coming off a loss, while Ridder was on a 4-fight winning streak. Whittaker lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ridder.
8. Robert Whittaker loses to Khamzat Chimaev via KO
On October 26, 2024 Robert Whittaker faced Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 33 years old with a record of 26-7, and Chimaev was 30 with a record of 13-0. Whittaker was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chimaev was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Chimaev submitted Whittaker via face crank in the 1st round.
7. Robert Whittaker loses to Dricus du Plessis via KO
On July 8, 2023 Robert Whittaker faced Dricus du Plessis in a middleweight bout. Whittaker was 32 years old with a record of 24-6, and Plessis was 29 with a record of 19-2. Whittaker was coming off a win and Plessis was on a 7-fight winning streak. Plessis stopped Whittaker via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Robert Whittaker loses to Israel Adesanya in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 12, 2022 Robert Whittaker fought Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Whittaker was 31 years old with a record of 23-5, and Adesanya was 32 with a record of 21-1. Whittaker was on a 3-fight winning streak and Adesanya was coming off a win. Whittaker lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Adesanya.
5. Robert Whittaker loses to Israel Adesanya via KO
On October 6, 2019 Robert Whittaker defended his UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya. Whittaker was 28 years old with a record of 20-4, and Adesanya was 30 with a record of 17-0. Whittaker was on a 9-fight winning streak and Adesanya was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Adesanya stopped Whittaker via KO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
4. Robert Whittaker loses to Stephen Thompson via KO
On February 22, 2014 Robert Whittaker faced Stephen Thompson in a welterweight bout. Whittaker was 23 years old with a record of 11-3, and Thompson was 31 with a record of 8-1. Whittaker was coming off a loss, while Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Whittaker via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Robert Whittaker loses to Court McGee via split decision
On August 28, 2013 Robert Whittaker faced Court McGee in a welterweight bout. Whittaker was 22 years old with a record of 11-2, and McGee was 28 with a record of 15-3. Whittaker was on a 2-fight winning streak and McGee was coming off a win. Whittaker lost via split decision. Went the distance with McGee.
2. Robert Whittaker loses to Jesse Juarez via unanimous decision
On May 18, 2012 Robert Whittaker fought Jesse Juarez for the CFC welterweight title. Whittaker was 21 years old with a record of 9-1, and Juarez was 31 with a record of 17-8. Whittaker was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Juarez was coming off a loss. Whittaker lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Juarez.
1. Robert Whittaker loses to Kim Hoon via KO
On October 30, 2011 Robert Whittaker faced Kim Hoon in a welterweight bout. Whittaker was 20 years old with a record of 7-0, and Hoon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Whittaker was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Hoon submitted Whittaker via triangle choke in the 1st round.