Robert Whittaker Biography, Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth, Record, Career
Robert Whittaker Biography: Robert John Whittaker is a professional MMA fighter from Australia born in New Zealand. He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion who now fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Middleweight division.
Robert Whittaker Biography
Robert Whittaker Biography: Whittaker was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 20, 1990. His father is an Australian of European heritage, while his mother is Mori and Samoan. Shortly after moving to Australia, Whittaker’s father enrolled Robert, then seven, and his brother in a Goju-Ryu Karate school to teach them self-discipline and self-defense.
After more than eight years of training and achieving his black belt, his father offered him the option of changing to another sport or leaving karate. While his brother left out, Robert chose to join a Hapkido gym led by Henry Perez after moving to Menai. Soon after, Perez turned his gym into an MMA facility. Whittaker began training in MMA out of need and was quickly hooked, choosing MMA over rugby league as his preferred sport.
Robert Whittaker Wiki
Robert Whittaker Biography: Whittaker was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 20, 1990.
| Name | Robert Whittaker |
| Date Of Birth | December 20, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Height | 5ft 11inch |
| Weight | 84Kg |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Car Collection | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC, 2019 BMW M2, 2017 BMW M3 Competition, 2017 Mercedes-Benz C63 Sedan |
Robert Whittaker’s Personal Life
Whittaker and Sofia have three boys, John, Jack, and Jace, and a daughter, Lilliana. Whittaker is also the legal guardian of his younger half-sister Kerehi Matafeo and his brothers, Kerehi and Henry Matafeo.
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What is Robert Whittaker Net Worth?
Robert Whittaker is a professional mixed martial artist from New Zealand with a net worth of $3 million.
Robert Whittaker Career
In 2008, Whittaker contracted with Australia’s Xtreme Fighting Championships, and on March 14, 2009, he made his professional debut against Chris Tallowin. Whittaker won the bout via first-round TKO. Whittaker continued his career with Cage Fighting Championships, going 6-0 from 2009 to 2011, including a notable victory over TUF: Smashes co-star Ben Alloway.
When Whittaker traveled to Cotai, Macau, for Legend Fighting Championships 6 on October 30, 2011, he fought Hoon Kim and lost via submission in the first round. Whittaker responded to the defeat by winning two consecutive contests before his second loss to Jesse Juarez, bringing his overall record to 9–2.
Robert Whittaker UFC Career
Whittaker made his UFC debut on December 15, 2012, at UFC on FX 6, also known as “The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes Finale.” He’d face Brad Scott in the welterweight finals of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes. Whittaker won the bout unanimously, becoming The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes’ inaugural winner alongside lightweight winner Norman Parke.
Whittaker faced Colton Smith at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013. In the third round, he won a TKO. Whittaker fought Court McGee at UFC Fight Night 27 on August 28, 2013. A split decision defeated him.
Whittaker was scheduled to meet Brian Melancon at UFC Fight Night 33 on December 7, 2013. Melancon, on the other hand, withdrew from the fight due to an injury and later retired. As a result, Whittaker was taken off the card.
Whittaker faced Stephen Thompson at UFC 170 on February 22, 2014. He was knocked out in the first round with a TKO. Whittaker faced Mike Rhodes at UFC Fight Night 43 on June 28, 2014. He won by unanimous decision.
Whittaker was set to face Paulo Costa at UFC 284 on February 12, 2023. However, Costa doubted the promotion’s official claim that he had never signed a contract and that the bout would not go place.
On July 8, 2023, at UFC 290, Whittaker faced Dricus du Plessis in a UFC Middleweight title eliminator battle. He was knocked out in the second round with a technical knockout.
Robert Whittaker Freestyle Wrestling Career
Whittaker first competed in amateur freestyle wrestling tournaments in 2015 when he suddenly showed up for the Australia Cup in Canberra. He won all three of his fights. Whittaker has mentioned his chances of representing Australia in Olympic or Commonwealth wrestling tournaments at the 2015 Australia Cup.
In May 2017, he returned to the mat and won the gold medal in the Australian National Wrestling Championships in the 97 kg (213 lbs) class. Whittaker joined Australia’s 2018 Commonwealth Games 97 kg qualification competition in November 2017 after winning the national championship.
