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Robert Whittaker

UFC Record
18-7
Age
35
Height
6'0"
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox

Fighter Elo

The rating the forecasts are built on. It projects fighters.

Fighter Elo
1557Today
1745Best, Jun 2018
1641Classic Elo
#103 Men: Pound for Pound#7 Light Heavyweight
150016001700180020132015201720192021202320251543 going into Brad Scott, Dec 20121618 going into Colton Smith, May 20131706 going into Court McGee, Aug 20131609 going into Stephen Thompson, Feb 20141548 going into Mike Rhodes, Jun 20141573 going into Clint Hester, Nov 20141630 going into Brad Tavares, May 20151640 going into Uriah Hall, Nov 20151647 going into Rafael Natal, Apr 20161668 going into Derek Brunson, Nov 20161683 going into Jacare Souza, Apr 20171732 going into Yoel Romero, Jul 20171745 going into Yoel Romero, Jun 20181663 going into Israel Adesanya, Oct 20191632 going into Darren Till, Jul 20201662 going into Jared Cannonier, Oct 20201667 going into Kelvin Gastelum, Apr 20211706 going into Israel Adesanya, Feb 20221691 going into Marvin Vettori, Sep 20221698 going into Dricus Du Plessis, Jul 20231620 going into Paulo Costa, Feb 20241607 going into Ikram Aliskerov, Jun 20241610 going into Khamzat Chimaev, Oct 20241573 going into Reinier de Ridder, Jul 20251569 going into Nikita Krylov, Jul 20261557 today1557
Fighter Elo going into each UFC fight, and today.
Classic Elo
1641Today
1668Best, Feb 2022
1557Fighter Elo
#20 Men: Pound for Pound#2 Light Heavyweight

Classic Elo only moves on wins and losses, so it reads more like normal rankings.

15001600170020132015201720192021202320251500 going into Brad Scott, Dec 20121516 going into Colton Smith, May 20131532 going into Court McGee, Aug 20131516 going into Stephen Thompson, Feb 20141500 going into Mike Rhodes, Jun 20141516 going into Clint Hester, Nov 20141534 going into Brad Tavares, May 20151551 going into Uriah Hall, Nov 20151567 going into Rafael Natal, Apr 20161583 going into Derek Brunson, Nov 20161599 going into Jacare Souza, Apr 20171615 going into Yoel Romero, Jul 20171632 going into Yoel Romero, Jun 20181648 going into Israel Adesanya, Oct 20191630 going into Darren Till, Jul 20201643 going into Jared Cannonier, Oct 20201655 going into Kelvin Gastelum, Apr 20211668 going into Israel Adesanya, Feb 20221651 going into Marvin Vettori, Sep 20221664 going into Dricus Du Plessis, Jul 20231644 going into Paulo Costa, Feb 20241657 going into Ikram Aliskerov, Jun 20241667 going into Khamzat Chimaev, Oct 20241649 going into Reinier de Ridder, Jul 20251629 going into Nikita Krylov, Jul 20261641 today1641
Classic Elo going into each UFC fight, and after the last one.

How Fighter Elo Works

Fighter Elo is the model's rating for a fighter, on the same scale chess uses. An average UFC fighter sits around 1500. The gap between two fighters sets the forecast: 100 points ahead is about a 64% chance to win, 200 points about 76%, and 400 points about 91%.

Classic Elo only moves on wins and losses. Fighter Elo also counts how the fights went (striking and grappling numbers), age and build, and how active a fighter has been. It is worked out fresh before every fight, so it can move between fights too, for example with age or a long layoff.

Classic Elo, shown next to it, is the results-only version. It reads more like normal rankings, and the Rankings page can be switched to it.

Career Numbers

Across every UFC fight with recorded stats.

4.41Sig. Strikes Landed per Minute
43%Striking Accuracy
3.40Sig. Strikes Absorbed per Minute
59%Striking Defense
0.53Knockdowns per 15 Minutes
0.71Takedowns per 15 Minutes
38%Takedown Accuracy
80%Takedown Defense
0.00Submission Attempts per 15 Minutes
8%Share of Fight Time in Control
13.5 minAverage Fight Length
Ended ByKO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Wins7011
Losses313

Fight History

Every UFC fight, newest first. Tap a fight to see what both fighters put up.

Winvs. Nikita KrylovKO/TKO · R3 1:01Jul 11, 2026UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2

Light Heavyweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerNikita Krylov
1569Fighter Elo Going In1497
1629Classic Elo Going In1554
54 of 111Significant Strikes51 of 99
55 of 112Total Strikes57 of 106
0 of 0Takedowns3 of 6
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time2:10
Lossvs. Reinier de RidderSplit DecisionJul 26, 2025UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerReinier de Ridder
1573Fighter Elo Going In1619
1649Classic Elo Going In1553
66 of 142Significant Strikes67 of 145
70 of 146Total Strikes192 of 282
0 of 0Takedowns2 of 15
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:36Control Time9:06
Lossvs. Khamzat ChimaevSubmission · R1 3:34Oct 26, 2024UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerKhamzat Chimaev
1610Fighter Elo Going In1718
1667Classic Elo Going In1619
2 of 2Significant Strikes3 of 4
2 of 2Total Strikes25 of 31
0 of 0Takedowns2 of 4
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts1
0:00Control Time3:20
Winvs. Ikram AliskerovKO/TKO · R1 1:49Jun 22, 2024UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerIkram Aliskerov
1607Fighter Elo Going In1686
1657Classic Elo Going In1533
14 of 21Significant Strikes5 of 15
14 of 21Total Strikes5 of 15
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:03Control Time0:00
Winvs. Paulo CostaUnanimous DecisionFeb 17, 2024UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerPaulo Costa
1620Fighter Elo Going In1474
1644Classic Elo Going In1567
95 of 175Significant Strikes67 of 151
95 of 175Total Strikes67 of 151
0 of 1Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:00
Lossvs. Dricus Du PlessisKO/TKO · R2 2:23Jul 8, 2023UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerDricus Du Plessis
1698Fighter Elo Going In1752
1664Classic Elo Going In1586
31 of 70Significant Strikes62 of 104
32 of 71Total Strikes74 of 118
1 of 1Takedowns1 of 1
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:23Control Time0:57
Winvs. Marvin VettoriUnanimous DecisionSep 3, 2022UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerMarvin Vettori
1691Fighter Elo Going In1715
1651Classic Elo Going In1587
74 of 166Significant Strikes33 of 116
74 of 166Total Strikes38 of 121
1 of 1Takedowns0 of 1
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:12Control Time0:28
Lossvs. Israel AdesanyaUnanimous DecisionFeb 12, 2022UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2

UFC Middleweight Title Bout · Title Fight · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerIsrael Adesanya
1706Fighter Elo Going In1818
1668Classic Elo Going In1647
59 of 136Significant Strikes79 of 169
74 of 151Total Strikes98 of 188
4 of 10Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
3:40Control Time0:01
Winvs. Kelvin GastelumUnanimous DecisionApr 17, 2021UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerKelvin Gastelum
1667Fighter Elo Going In1623
1655Classic Elo Going In1577
150 of 284Significant Strikes62 of 209
169 of 303Total Strikes70 of 218
4 of 7Takedowns1 of 5
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
4:19Control Time0:26
Winvs. Jared CannonierUnanimous DecisionOct 24, 2020UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerJared Cannonier
1662Fighter Elo Going In1519
1643Classic Elo Going In1546
69 of 151Significant Strikes53 of 89
75 of 158Total Strikes58 of 94
0 of 2Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
2:10Control Time0:30
Winvs. Darren TillUnanimous DecisionJul 25, 2020UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerDarren Till
1632Fighter Elo Going In1639
1630Classic Elo Going In1572
69 of 157Significant Strikes41 of 99
100 of 188Total Strikes50 of 108
2 of 13Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
2:29Control Time0:35
Lossvs. Israel AdesanyaKO/TKO · R2 3:33Oct 5, 2019UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya

UFC Middleweight Title Bout · Title Fight · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerIsrael Adesanya
1663Fighter Elo Going In1854
1648Classic Elo Going In1605
32 of 116Significant Strikes40 of 95
32 of 116Total Strikes40 of 95
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns2
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:04
Winvs. Yoel RomeroSplit DecisionJun 9, 2018UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerYoel Romero
1745Fighter Elo Going In1680
1632Classic Elo Going In1630
128 of 326Significant Strikes111 of 240
129 of 328Total Strikes149 of 287
0 of 1Takedowns3 of 10
0Knockdowns2
0Submission Attempts0
0:37Control Time4:21
Winvs. Yoel RomeroUnanimous DecisionJul 8, 2017UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker

UFC Interim Middleweight Title Bout · Title Fight · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerYoel Romero
1732Fighter Elo Going In1718
1615Classic Elo Going In1632
74 of 221Significant Strikes48 of 107
94 of 244Total Strikes114 of 175
0 of 0Takedowns4 of 18
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
1:33Control Time5:15
Winvs. Jacare SouzaKO/TKO · R2 3:28Apr 15, 2017UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerJacare Souza
1683Fighter Elo Going In1670
1599Classic Elo Going In1601
55 of 110Significant Strikes9 of 36
57 of 112Total Strikes13 of 40
0 of 0Takedowns1 of 3
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:25Control Time0:48
Winvs. Derek BrunsonKO/TKO · R1 4:07Nov 26, 2016UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 5 rounds

Robert WhittakerDerek Brunson
1668Fighter Elo Going In1655
1583Classic Elo Going In1591
33 of 58Significant Strikes19 of 42
35 of 60Total Strikes25 of 48
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 3
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:07Control Time1:12
Winvs. Rafael NatalUnanimous DecisionApr 23, 2016UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerRafael Natal
1647Fighter Elo Going In1604
1567Classic Elo Going In1573
89 of 176Significant Strikes62 of 137
92 of 179Total Strikes63 of 138
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 4
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:02Control Time0:00
Winvs. Uriah HallUnanimous DecisionNov 14, 2015UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerUriah Hall
1640Fighter Elo Going In1631
1551Classic Elo Going In1538
67 of 144Significant Strikes45 of 94
108 of 186Total Strikes58 of 107
1 of 2Takedowns0 of 1
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
4:43Control Time0:49
Winvs. Brad TavaresKO/TKO · R1 0:44May 9, 2015UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerBrad Tavares
1630Fighter Elo Going In1586
1534Classic Elo Going In1566
10 of 14Significant Strikes2 of 7
10 of 14Total Strikes2 of 7
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:04Control Time0:00
Winvs. Clint HesterKO/TKO · R2 2:43Nov 7, 2014UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping

Middleweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerClint Hester
1573Fighter Elo Going In1638
1516Classic Elo Going In1562
49 of 104Significant Strikes28 of 61
54 of 110Total Strikes29 of 62
1 of 2Takedowns0 of 3
2Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
2:18Control Time0:45
Winvs. Mike RhodesUnanimous DecisionJun 28, 2014UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerMike Rhodes
1548Fighter Elo Going In1477
1500Classic Elo Going In1484
66 of 183Significant Strikes47 of 146
93 of 213Total Strikes52 of 153
1 of 1Takedowns0 of 2
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
2:22Control Time0:37
Lossvs. Stephen ThompsonKO/TKO · R1 3:43Feb 22, 2014UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerStephen Thompson
1609Fighter Elo Going In1585
1516Classic Elo Going In1532
19 of 66Significant Strikes38 of 80
19 of 66Total Strikes39 of 81
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:07
Lossvs. Court McGeeSplit DecisionAug 28, 2013UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerCourt McGee
1706Fighter Elo Going In1642
1532Classic Elo Going In1526
48 of 184Significant Strikes88 of 305
49 of 185Total Strikes99 of 318
0 of 0Takedowns1 of 8
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:34
Winvs. Colton SmithKO/TKO · R3 0:41May 25, 2013UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerColton Smith
1618Fighter Elo Going In1585
1516Classic Elo Going In1516
53 of 113Significant Strikes33 of 91
54 of 114Total Strikes33 of 91
1 of 1Takedowns0 of 6
2Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts1
0:14Control Time0:03
Winvs. Brad ScottUnanimous DecisionDec 14, 2012UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson

Ultimate Fighter Australia vs. UK Welterweight Tournament Title Bout · Title Fight · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Robert WhittakerBrad Scott
1543Fighter Elo Going In1522
1500Classic Elo Going In1500
83 of 202Significant Strikes55 of 171
89 of 208Total Strikes82 of 205
0 of 0Takedowns1 of 5
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:22Control Time4:15