Robert Whittaker
27-9-0
Light Heavyweight
About
'The Reaper' — a former middleweight champion and perennial elite contender admired for his well-rounded skills and humble professionalism.
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Robert 'The Reaper' Whittaker is one of the most respected fighters in the middleweight division. An Ultimate Fighter winner, he climbed to the title in 2017 and defended it — including hard-fought wins over the feared Yoel Romero — before losing the belt to Israel Adesanya in 2019.
Rather than fade, Whittaker rebuilt himself into the division's top contender, beating a string of elite opponents with a complete, dynamic, well-rounded game. Known for his toughness against the very best and a humble, classy demeanor outside the cage, he is admired as a martial artist's martial artist and a model professional.
Why fans love Whittaker
Complete, dynamic skills, gutsy performances against the toughest competition, and a humble, classy demeanor that earns universal respect.
