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<h2 style="text-align: center">Darren Till 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Darren Till is perhaps one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC. Not only does the Scouser put up exciting matchups, but he also has an appealing personality outside the cage. Fans know Till for being raw and funny on social media. As of August 2021, he sits at #7 in the UFC middleweight <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.

[caption id="attachment_437214" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-437214 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-841932556.jpg" alt="Darren Till" width="1920" height="1280" /> ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 02: Darren Till of England celebrates victory against Bojan Velickovic of Serbia after their Welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Ahoy on September 2, 2017 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)[/caption]

Till started as a Muay Thai fighter and later transitioned to Mixed Martial Arts. Born in Liverpool, Till began training in Muay at the early age of 12. Three years later, he turned pro.

Till then found himself in a life-threatening altercation at a party. The Liverpudlian was <a href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/09/darren-till-guarantees-win-im-going-to-build-my-name-off-donald-cerrone" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">stabbed</a> in the back twice. This moment changed his life forever.



He traveled to <a href="https://www.fightersonlymag.com/interviews/darren-till-liverpool-brazil-back/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brazil</a> to stay out of trouble and by the time he was seventeen, Till began his MMA training. After finding success in his amateur MMA career, he turned pro and racked up eight wins in 2013 alone.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Darren Till: UFC Career</h2>
In 2015, Darren Till received a call from the UFC and entered the company with a perfect 12-0 record. He won his first match against Wendell de Oliveira via a brutal TKO win in the second round. His next fight ended in a draw.

Till amassed a record of 17-0 before challenging the former welterweight champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tyron-woodley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tyron Woodley</a>. Unfortunately for Till, he got knocked down by a huge right hand from Woodley and then got submitted via D'arce choke.

It was his first MMA defeat. He then fought Jorge Masvidal before moving to middleweight to fight <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kelvin-gastelum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelvin Gastelum</a>. His last fight was against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/robert-whittaker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Whittaker</a> in 2020, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss.



Now, he will step inside the octagon against the #5 ranked middleweight contender, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derek-brunson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Derek Brunson</a>, on September 4, 2021.

'The Gorilla' who walks out to Sweet Caroline, has put together a 6-3-1 UFC <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/9ce6d5a03af801b7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">record.</a>

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-darren-till-said-underestimating-jorge-masvidal-is-the-biggest-mistake-of-his-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Darren Till Says Underestimating Masvidal is the Biggest Mistake of His Life</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Darren Till: Fighting Style</h2>
Till, one of the best elite strikers in the UFC, has claimed 10/18 wins by T/KO. Moreover, he has a great takedown defense (82%) to keep the fight standing.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Darren Till: Controversies</h2>
Following his defeat to Woodley, Till challenged <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jorge-masvidal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jorge Masvidal</a> in his hometown of London, England. Sadly, Masvidal humiliated Till by knocking him out cold in the second round. What followed was probably the darkest phase of Darren Till's life. The Brit allegedly <a href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/04/darren-till-arrested-allegedly-stealing-cab-trashing-hotel-canary-islands-ufc-crime-report/amp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vandalized</a> a hotel room and stole a taxi on the Canary Islands.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Darren Till: Achievements</h2>
Till holds a stellar record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Darren-Till-73436" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">18-3-1,0NC</a> in his MMA career. He has won two Fight of the Night bonuses with Nicolas Dalby and Jorge Masvidal. Besides that, he won a Performance of the Night Bonus for his fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/video-throwback-darren-till-knocks-out-donald-cerrone-in-the-first-round-ufc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donald Cerrone</a>.

In 2017, <a href="https://punditarena.com/mma/thepateam/ufc-announce-award-winners-for-one-of-their-best-years-to-date/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pundit Arena</a> named Till the Breakthrough Fighter of the Year.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-darren-tills-memorable-visit-to-anfield-liverpool/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Darren Till’s Memorable Visit To Liverpool</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Darren Till: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Till has earned around $913,000 in the UFC so far, according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/07/26/darren-till-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Sports Daily</a>. However, this does not include undisclosed bonuses or other sources of income. His middleweight debut against Kelvin Gastelum helped him to bank his biggest paycheck yet. "The Gorilla" earned $245,000 from that fight at UFC 244.

[caption id="attachment_424925" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-424925 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201027155033/UFCFNFI4030.jpg" alt="Darren Till" width="1920" height="1320" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 26: (L-R) Darren Till of England punches Robert Whittaker of New Zealand in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058">How to contact Darren Till?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/darrentillmma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/darrentill2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/darrentill2?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>.
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<td>28</td>
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<td>12-24-92</td>
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<td>England</td>
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<td>74.5"</td>
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<td>42"</td>
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<td>18-3-1</td>
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<td>0</td>
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<td>10 T/KOs &amp; 2 Submissions</td>
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<td>NA</td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.espn.com/ufc/story/_/id/27931610/darren-fatherhood-moving-weight-dealing-defeat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three</a></td>
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Darren Till 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Darren Till is perhaps one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC. Not only does the Scouser put up exciting matchups, but he also has an appealing personality outside the cage. Fans know Till for being raw and funny on social media. As of August 2021, he sits at #7 in the UFC middleweight rankings. ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS &#8211; SEPTEMBER 02: Darren Till of England celebrates victory against Bojan Velickovic of Serbia after their Welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Ahoy on September 2, 2017 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Till started as a Muay Thai fighter and later transitioned to Mixed Martial Arts. Born in Liverpool, Till began training in Muay at the early age of 12. Three years later, he turned pro. Till then found himself in a life-threatening altercation at a party. The Liverpudlian was stabbed in the back twice. This moment changed his life forever. He traveled to Brazil to stay out of trouble and by the time he was seventeen, Till began his MMA training. After finding success in his amateur MMA career, he turned pro and racked up eight wins in 2013 alone. Darren Till: UFC Career In 2015, Darren Till received a call from the UFC and entered the company with a perfect 12-0 record. He won his first match against Wendell de Oliveira via a brutal TKO win in the second round. His next fight ended in a draw. Till amassed a record of 17-0 before challenging the former welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. Unfortunately for Till, he got knocked down by a huge right hand from Woodley and then got submitted via D&#8217;arce choke. It was his first MMA defeat. He then fought Jorge Masvidal before moving to middleweight to fight Kelvin Gastelum. His last fight was against Robert Whittaker in 2020, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss. Now, he will step inside the octagon against the #5 ranked middleweight contender, Derek Brunson, on September 4, 2021. &#8216;The Gorilla&#8217; who walks out to Sweet Caroline, has put together a 6-3-1 UFC record. Read More: Darren Till Says Underestimating Masvidal is the Biggest Mistake of His Life Darren Till: Fighting Style Till, one of the best elite strikers in the UFC, has claimed 10/18 wins by T/KO. Moreover, he has a great takedown defense (82%) to keep the fight standing. Darren Till: Controversies Following his defeat to Woodley, Till challenged Jorge Masvidal in his hometown of London, England. Sadly, Masvidal humiliated Till by knocking him out cold in the second round. What followed was probably the darkest phase of Darren Till&#8217;s life. The Brit allegedly vandalized a hotel room and stole a taxi on the Canary Islands. Darren Till: Achievements Till holds a stellar record of 18-3-1,0NC in his MMA career. He has won two Fight of the Night bonuses with Nicolas Dalby and Jorge Masvidal. Besides that, he won a Performance of the Night Bonus for his fight against Donald Cerrone. In 2017, Pundit Arena named Till the Breakthrough Fighter of the Year. Read More: Darren Till’s Memorable Visit To Liverpool Darren Till: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Till has earned around $913,000 in the UFC so far, according to The Sports Daily. However, this does not include undisclosed bonuses or other sources of income. His middleweight debut against Kelvin Gastelum helped him to bank his biggest paycheck yet. &#8220;The Gorilla&#8221; earned $245,000 from that fight at UFC 244. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; JULY 26: (L-R) Darren Till of England punches Robert Whittaker of New Zealand in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) How to contact Darren Till? Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.  Nickname The Gorilla  Age 28  Born 12-24-92  Country England  Gym Team Kaobon (England)  Height 6 ft 0 in  Weight/ Division 185 lbs / Middleweight  Reach 74.5&#8243;  Leg Reach 42&#8243;  Record 18-3-1  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppages (Submissions/ KO) 10 T/KOs &amp; 2 Submissions  Endorsements NA  Net Worth NA  Partner N/A  Marital Status Unmarried  Kids Three

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Kelvin Gastelum?</h2>
<strong>Kelvin Gastelum</strong> is a UFC star who fights in the UFC's middleweight and welterweight divisions. The youngest winner of 'The Ultimate Fighter' at 21, the California native joined the UFC in 2013 after his stint on <strong>Chael Sonnen</strong>'s team on 'TUF 17'. While he started off his UFC stint in the 170-pound welterweight division, he has had weight-cutting issues throughout his career, which has seen him oscillate between the welterweight and the 185-pound middleweight division.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Early Life</h2>
Gastelum was born on October 24, 1991, in San Jose, in the Silicon Valley of California to Mexican immigrant parents. His parents hail from Obregon, in the state of Sonora, Mexico, where the UFC star temporarily lived as a child.

Gastelum's father was not in his life and he <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-is-kelvin-gastelum-hispanic-ufc-stars-nationality-ethnicity-religion-and-more/">was raised by his mother</a>, <strong>Patricia Encinas,Â </strong>who used to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet and take care of her children. She would later switch over to the service industry and started working in various roles at restaurants, including as a chef and manager.
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<em>"My mom was a single mother, working three to four jobs. She would take a bunch of crazy, grimy jobs at first, then she got into the restaurant business. Then she started to manage restaurants. She was also a chef for a long time. She did a lot in the restaurant business,"Â </em>Gastelum said in an interview.

He started his martial arts journey in school with wrestling and would go on to win the 5A Division II AIA state wrestling title as a student of the Cibola High School. He made his pro-MMA debut in 2010 and went undefeated before being called up for 'TUF 17' in 2013.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Wife and Children</h2>
Kelvin Gastelum does not have any kids, nor is he married. It is unknown if he is dating anyone at the moment, but <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-does-kelvin-gastelum-have-a-girlfriend-wife-all-we-know-about-the-ufc-stars-relationships/">there are reports that</a> he was dating <strong>Lena Pattyson</strong>, who also served as his strength and conditioning coach. Pattyson has trained under the renowned coach <strong>Phil Daru</strong> in San Jose, California before she met Gastelum and they started dating. However, whether or not they are dating at the moment is also unknown.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Net Worth 2024</h2>
The Mexican American has been in the UFC for over a decade and has a net worth of around $1-2 million according to the outlet 'MMASalaries.com'. His total career earnings for his 22 fights in the UFC stack up to just a shade over $2 million, with his highest payday being $431,000 for his UFC 287 bout against Chris Curtis, which Gastelum won.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Career Timeline</h2>
Gastelum turned professional in 2010, making his debut on the local Mexican MMA circuit. He went on a five-fight win streak before being invited to 'The Ultimate Fighter' season 17 and won the finals with a split decision win over his teammate <strong>Uriah Hall</strong>.

Because of this win, he was offered a UFC contract and made his first UFC appearance in a successful welterweight bout opposite Brian Melancon at UFC Fight Night 27 in August 2013. Gastelum won this bout via a fantastic first-round knockout, which would set the tone for his career the next year. He would go on to win his next four fights and suffered his first career defeat, a split decision loss to future welterweight champ Tyron Woodley at UFC 183 in February 2015.

[caption id="attachment_623293" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-623293" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/10-Whittaker-v-Gastelum-2021-04-17_CU-0290_20210418120332171-473x315.jpg" alt="Kelvin Gastelum" width="473" height="315" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 17: (L-R) Kelvin Gastelum punches Robert Whittaker of Australia in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

However, the Mexican-American rallied back strongly and went on a 5-2 streak (and 1 no-contest) over the next four years. This led to an interim middleweight title bout against the then-rising star, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/"><strong>Israel Adesanya</strong></a> at UFC 237 in 2019, which was awarded the 'Fight of the Night' bonus by the UFC.

Since then, however, he has been on a massive skid in form and has managed to win only two out of his next seven fights.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Career Stats and Record</h2>
Kelvin Gastelum has an overall professional MMA record of 18-9 and 1 no-contest, while his UFC record so far stands at 12-9. A majority 7 of his wins in the Dana White-led promotion have come via decision, followed by 3 knockout/ technical knockout victories and 2 submission victories in the UFC. His epic UFC 237 clash against Israel Adesanya was awarded the 'Fight of the Night' honors for 2019.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Social Media Accounts</h2>
Kelvin Gastelum has a Facebook account which has 375k followers at the moment. His Instagram account, on the other hand, boasts an impressive 510k followers currently, while his official Twitter account is followed by 168k Twitter users. In addition, he has a YouTube channel with 11k followers. You can find the links for his official social media handles in the table below.
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.instagram.com/kgastelum/?hl=en</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 25px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 25px">https://x.com/kelvingastelum?lang=en</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 25px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 25px">https://www.facebook.com/kgastelumTV/</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 10px">YouTube</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 10px">https://www.youtube.com/@KelvinGastelum</td>
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<h2>Personal Information</h2>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Kelvin Gastelum</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">October 24, 1991</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">San Jose, California</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">32 years</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">5'9"</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">185 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Mother- Patricia Encinas</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">1 sister: Bellem Gastellum</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Hispanic</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Net Worth</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">$1-2 million</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Salary</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Variable</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Spouse</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Relationship Status</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Unknown</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Children</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">None</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Profession</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Mixed Martial Artist</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Yuma MMA/ Fight Ready</td>
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Kelvin Gastelum

Kelvin Gastelum: Net Worth 2024, Wife, Record, Height, &amp; More Who is Kelvin Gastelum? Kelvin Gastelum is a UFC star who fights in the UFC&#8217;s middleweight and welterweight divisions. The youngest winner of &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217; at 21, the California native joined the UFC in 2013 after his stint on Chael Sonnen&#8216;s team on &#8216;TUF 17&#8217;. While he started off his UFC stint in the 170-pound welterweight division, he has had weight-cutting issues throughout his career, which has seen him oscillate between the welterweight and the 185-pound middleweight division. Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Early Life Gastelum was born on October 24, 1991, in San Jose, in the Silicon Valley of California to Mexican immigrant parents. His parents hail from Obregon, in the state of Sonora, Mexico, where the UFC star temporarily lived as a child. Gastelum&#8217;s father was not in his life and he was raised by his mother, Patricia Encinas,Â who used to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet and take care of her children. She would later switch over to the service industry and started working in various roles at restaurants, including as a chef and manager.  &nbsp;      View this post on Instagram            &nbsp; A post shared by Kelvin Gastelum (@kgastelum)  &#8220;My mom was a single mother, working three to four jobs. She would take a bunch of crazy, grimy jobs at first, then she got into the restaurant business. Then she started to manage restaurants. She was also a chef for a long time. She did a lot in the restaurant business,&#8221;Â Gastelum said in an interview. He started his martial arts journey in school with wrestling and would go on to win the 5A Division II AIA state wrestling title as a student of the Cibola High School. He made his pro-MMA debut in 2010 and went undefeated before being called up for &#8216;TUF 17&#8217; in 2013. Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Wife and Children Kelvin Gastelum does not have any kids, nor is he married. It is unknown if he is dating anyone at the moment, but there are reports that he was dating Lena Pattyson, who also served as his strength and conditioning coach. Pattyson has trained under the renowned coach Phil Daru in San Jose, California before she met Gastelum and they started dating. However, whether or not they are dating at the moment is also unknown. Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Net Worth 2024 The Mexican American has been in the UFC for over a decade and has a net worth of around $1-2 million according to the outlet &#8216;MMASalaries.com&#8217;. His total career earnings for his 22 fights in the UFC stack up to just a shade over $2 million, with his highest payday being $431,000 for his UFC 287 bout against Chris Curtis, which Gastelum won. Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Career Timeline Gastelum turned professional in 2010, making his debut on the local Mexican MMA circuit. He went on a five-fight win streak before being invited to &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217; season 17 and won the finals with a split decision win over his teammate Uriah Hall. Because of this win, he was offered a UFC contract and made his first UFC appearance in a successful welterweight bout opposite Brian Melancon at UFC Fight Night 27 in August 2013. Gastelum won this bout via a fantastic first-round knockout, which would set the tone for his career the next year. He would go on to win his next four fights and suffered his first career defeat, a split decision loss to future welterweight champ Tyron Woodley at UFC 183 in February 2015. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; APRIL 17: (L-R) Kelvin Gastelum punches Robert Whittaker of Australia in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) However, the Mexican-American rallied back strongly and went on a 5-2 streak (and 1 no-contest) over the next four years. This led to an interim middleweight title bout against the then-rising star, Israel Adesanya at UFC 237 in 2019, which was awarded the &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; bonus by the UFC. Since then, however, he has been on a massive skid in form and has managed to win only two out of his next seven fights. Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Career Stats and Record Kelvin Gastelum has an overall professional MMA record of 18-9 and 1 no-contest, while his UFC record so far stands at 12-9. A majority 7 of his wins in the Dana White-led promotion have come via decision, followed by 3 knockout/ technical knockout victories and 2 submission victories in the UFC. His epic UFC 237 clash against Israel Adesanya was awarded the &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; honors for 2019. Kelvin Gastelumâ€™s Social Media Accounts Kelvin Gastelum has a Facebook account which has 375k followers at the moment. His Instagram account, on the other hand, boasts an impressive 510k followers currently, while his official Twitter account is followed by 168k Twitter users. In addition, he has a YouTube channel with 11k followers. You can find the links for his official social media handles in the table below.  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kgastelum/?hl=en  Twitter https://x.com/kelvingastelum?lang=en  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kgastelumTV/  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@KelvinGastelum  Personal Information  Full Name Kelvin Gastelum  Popular Name NA  Date Of Birth October 24, 1991  Birth Place San Jose, California  Age 32 years  Height 5&#8217;9&#8243;  Weight 185 lbs  Parents Mother- Patricia Encinas  Siblings 1 sister: Bellem Gastellum  Nationality American  Ethnicity Hispanic  Net Worth $1-2 million  Salary Variable  Spouse NA  Relationship Status Unknown  Children None  Profession Mixed Martial Artist  Team Yuma MMA/ Fight Ready  Titles 0

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Robert Whittaker Net Worth 2024, Record, Next Fight, Salary, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Robert Whittaker? </strong></h2>
Robert Whittaker is one of the most accomplished MMA fighters in the history of combat sports in Australia and New Zealand. Despite not being able to hold onto his former glory, he currently holds the #3 rank in the UFC middleweight champion roster.
<div class="jsx-4226276587 es-image-loader-aspect-ratio"><img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-4226276587" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201027142054/UFCFNFI4WeighIn001.jpg" /></div>
<p id="node---96744-figcap">via Getty</p>
The former champion held his title from 2017-2019 and boasts an impressive 26 wins and only 7 losses throughout his career. Despite title his loss against Israel Adesanya, as a testament to sheer grit and dedication, Whittaker still stands at the cusp of yet another title opportunity. Before his bout against Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Saudi Arabia, let's take a deeper look at the fighter.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Early Life</strong></h2>
Whittaker was born on 20 December 1990, in Auckland, New Zealand. The 33-year-old spent most of his early years in the small town of Mangere. His father Jack Whittaker is Australian, while his mother Jewel Whittaker is Maori and Samoan. He and his sibling Steven, both moved to Australia after their parents separated in 2000. He proudly flaunts his mixed heritage both in his tattoos and also by carrying flags into the octagon.

After his parents' divorce, the Whittaker brothers were brought up by a single parent, his father, who according to his own testimony has instilled the right values and made him a better father. Not much else is known about his early life, be it his educational background, or where he studied.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
The 33-year-old Australian has been married to his beautiful wife Sofia Whittaker for over a decade now. They have been together for about 12 years, and have been reported to have started dating around 2011. They tied the knot 3 years after dating and now have grown into a family of 7, with 5 kids.

Sofia Whittakar is also connected to the sport, with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Health from the Australian Catholic University. She has also worked at numerous gyms, and many speculate that as how the two love birds might have met.

The Whittakers have 3 sons, namely, John, Jack, and Jace, and their daughter Liliana. Although the fighter shared details about their 5th child being born healthy, not much has been disclosed otherwise.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Robert Whittaker: Net Worth and Salary 2024</h2>
'The Reaper' has earned over $4,074,000 in his UFC career. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/10/24/robert-whittaker-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily.</a>

According to Celebritynetworth, Whittaker has a netÂ worth of $3 Million. Yet, numerous other sources determine the range of his worth between $3-5 Million.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-all-about-robert-whittaker-injuries/" target="_self" rel="noopener">All About Robert Whittaker's Injuries</a></strong>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Robert Whittaker: UFC Timeline</h2>
'Bobby Knuckles' started his UFC career as a contestant on the firstÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/news/cast-announced-tuf-smashes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">series</a>Â of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes and won the welterweight competition. Whittaker went on to beat the likes of Colton Smith, Mike Rhodes, and Brad Scott.

'The Reaper' would eventually move up to middleweight and beat UriahÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/uriah-hall/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Hall</a>, Rafael Natal, DerekÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derek-brunson/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brunson</a>, Jacare Souza, and Ronaldo Souza. Later, at UFC 213, he became the interim champion after defeating Yoel <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/yoel-romero/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Romero</a>.

However, he became the undisputed middleweight champion sinceÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/george-st-pierre/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Georges St-Pierre</a>Â left the UFC after capturing the title. 'The Reaper' had to let go of his title afterÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Israel Adesanya</a>Â finished him at UFC 243.

Since then, he bounced back with wins over <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/darren-till/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Darren Till</a>Â at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till and Jared Cannonier atÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-254-nurmagomedov-vs-gaethje/" target="_self" rel="noopener">UFC 254</a>. 'Bobby Knuckles' then beat Kelvin Gastelum in his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum to take his professional record to 23-5-0.

Thereafter, in February 2022, Robert Whittaker went up against Israel Adesanya once again at UFC 271: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya 2. However, he lost the bout via a unanimous decision.

In his last fight, 'Bobby Knuckles' defeated Paulo Costa via unanimous decision at UFC 298.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-fight-island-news-how-did-robert-whittaker-become-a-champion-fight-night/" target="_self" rel="noopener">How Did Robert Whittaker Become A Champion?</a></strong>

This was followed by his face-off against middleweight contender Marvin <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marvin-vettori/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Vettori</a> in the co-main event of UFC Paris, where he attained a decision win. But this was soon followed by a setback with Dricus Du Plessis defeating him via a TKO.

Now, he is gearing up for his fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 298, which will be consequential in getting him back into the title run.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Career Stats</strong></h2>
In the UFC, he has put together a 26-7-0 record.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Robert Whittaker: Endorsements 2024</h2>
Robert 'The Reaper' Whittaker is one of the most loved combat sports athletes in the history of Australia.

Also, he hasÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/robwhittakermma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tie-ups</a>Â with some huge companies such as Rival Sports, Reaper Gear, Kaplan Homes, Musashi Nutrition, Bethesda ANZ, and Sweatcentral.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
Apart from being the middleweight champion, Whittaker is also the first Australian UFC champion. Below are his achievements and awards-
<ul>
 	<li><strong>GQ Australia</strong></li>
</ul>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 GQ Australia Sportsman of the Year Award</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></li>
</ul>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Middleweight Championship (one time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (one time, first)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First fighter of Australian nationality to win a UFC championship</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First New Zealand Born Fighter to win a UFC championship</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (five times) vs. Clint Hester, Derek Brunson, Yoel Romero (2), and Kelvin Gastelum</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Fight of the Year vs. Yoel Romero 2</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (three times) vs. Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Ronaldo Souza</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (Yoel Romero and Israel Adesanya) for second-most post-fight bonuses in UFC Middleweight division history (8)</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Superfight Australia</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Superfight Australia Welterweight Championship (one time)</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>MMA Mania.com</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 - Top 5 List #2</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Sherdog</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>MMA DNA.nl</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Fight of the Year.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>BJPENN.COM</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Scrap of the Month for June 2018</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>World MMA Awards</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 International Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s KOs</strong></h2>
Out of Whittaker's 25 wins, his first success was against Colton Smith for UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2, in May 2013. Next, was Clint Hester for UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping, November 2014. In his myriad of wins, his KO trajectory also took over the likes of Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Jacare Souza.

Whittaker is primarily a striker. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard.

He has claimed nine wins via knockout and five wins via submission during his time as a professional mixed martial artist.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-robert-whittaker-and-all-his-ufc-career-defeats/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Robert Whittaker and All His UFC Career Defeats</a></strong>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Robert Whittaker?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/robwhittakermma/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/RobertWhittakerMMA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/robwhittakermma?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
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<td style="height: 24px"><strong>Personal Information</strong></td>
<td style="height: 24px"></td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px"><b>Robert John Whittaker</b></td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px">The Reaper</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="height: 24px">33</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">20 December 1990</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Â Auckland, New Zealand</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Gym</td>
<td style="height: 24px">PMA Super Martial Arts</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="height: 24px">6'0"</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="height: 24px">185 lbs</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Jack Whittaker &amp; Jewel Whittaker</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Steven Whittaker, 2 half siblings (details unknown)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Australian</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">Australian, Samoan</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">$ 3 Million</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span><span style="font-weight: 400">
</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">$400,000 (approx)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">Sofia Whittaker</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">John, Jack, and Jace, Liliana, 5th name unknown</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">Mixed martial artist</td>
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<td style="height: 10px">Titles</td>
<td style="height: 10px">Former interim middleweight champion</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Estimated Net Worth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">$3 Million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Robert Whittaker

Robert Whittaker Net Worth 2024, Record, Next Fight, Salary, and More Who is Robert Whittaker? Robert Whittaker is one of the most accomplished MMA fighters in the history of combat sports in Australia and New Zealand. Despite not being able to hold onto his former glory, he currently holds the #3 rank in the UFC middleweight champion roster. via Getty The former champion held his title from 2017-2019 and boasts an impressive 26 wins and only 7 losses throughout his career. Despite title his loss against Israel Adesanya, as a testament to sheer grit and dedication, Whittaker still stands at the cusp of yet another title opportunity. Before his bout against Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Saudi Arabia, let&#8217;s take a deeper look at the fighter. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Early Life Whittaker was born on 20 December 1990, in Auckland, New Zealand. The 33-year-old spent most of his early years in the small town of Mangere. His father Jack Whittaker is Australian, while his mother Jewel Whittaker is Maori and Samoan. He and his sibling Steven, both moved to Australia after their parents separated in 2000. He proudly flaunts his mixed heritage both in his tattoos and also by carrying flags into the octagon. After his parents&#8217; divorce, the Whittaker brothers were brought up by a single parent, his father, who according to his own testimony has instilled the right values and made him a better father. Not much else is known about his early life, be it his educational background, or where he studied. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Wife and Children The 33-year-old Australian has been married to his beautiful wife Sofia Whittaker for over a decade now. They have been together for about 12 years, and have been reported to have started dating around 2011. They tied the knot 3 years after dating and now have grown into a family of 7, with 5 kids. Sofia Whittakar is also connected to the sport, with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Exercise and Health from the Australian Catholic University. She has also worked at numerous gyms, and many speculate that as how the two love birds might have met. The Whittakers have 3 sons, namely, John, Jack, and Jace, and their daughter Liliana. Although the fighter shared details about their 5th child being born healthy, not much has been disclosed otherwise. Robert Whittaker: Net Worth and Salary 2024 &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; has earned over $4,074,000 in his UFC career. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according toÂ The Sports Daily. According to Celebritynetworth, Whittaker has a netÂ worth of $3 Million. Yet, numerous other sources determine the range of his worth between $3-5 Million. Read More:Â All About Robert Whittaker&#8217;s Injuries Robert Whittaker: UFC Timeline &#8216;Bobby Knuckles&#8217; started his UFC career as a contestant on the firstÂ seriesÂ of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes and won the welterweight competition. Whittaker went on to beat the likes of Colton Smith, Mike Rhodes, and Brad Scott. &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; would eventually move up to middleweight and beat UriahÂ Hall, Rafael Natal, DerekÂ Brunson, Jacare Souza, and Ronaldo Souza. Later, at UFC 213, he became the interim champion after defeating Yoel Romero. However, he became the undisputed middleweight champion sinceÂ Georges St-PierreÂ left the UFC after capturing the title. &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; had to let go of his title afterÂ Israel AdesanyaÂ finished him at UFC 243. Since then, he bounced back with wins over Darren TillÂ at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till and Jared Cannonier atÂ UFC 254. &#8216;Bobby Knuckles&#8217; then beat Kelvin Gastelum in his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum to take his professional record to 23-5-0. Thereafter, in February 2022, Robert Whittaker went up against Israel Adesanya once again at UFC 271: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya 2. However, he lost the bout via a unanimous decision. In his last fight, &#8216;Bobby Knuckles&#8217; defeated Paulo Costa via unanimous decision at UFC 298. Read More:Â How Did Robert Whittaker Become A Champion? This was followed by his face-off against middleweight contender Marvin Vettori in the co-main event of UFC Paris, where he attained a decision win. But this was soon followed by a setback with Dricus Du Plessis defeating him via a TKO. Now, he is gearing up for his fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 298, which will be consequential in getting him back into the title run. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Career Stats In the UFC, he has put together a 26-7-0 record. Robert Whittaker: Endorsements 2024 Robert &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; Whittaker is one of the most loved combat sports athletes in the history of Australia. Also, he hasÂ tie-upsÂ with some huge companies such as Rival Sports, Reaper Gear, Kaplan Homes, Musashi Nutrition, Bethesda ANZ, and Sweatcentral. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Apart from being the middleweight champion, Whittaker is also the first Australian UFC champion. Below are his achievements and awards- GQ Australia  2018 GQ Australia Sportsman of the Year Award  Ultimate Fighting Championship  UFC Middleweight Championship (one time) Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (one time, first) First fighter of Australian nationality to win a UFC championship First New Zealand Born Fighter to win a UFC championship Fight of the Night (five times) vs. Clint Hester, Derek Brunson, Yoel Romero (2), and Kelvin Gastelum 2018 Fight of the Year vs. Yoel Romero 2 Performance of the Night (three times) vs. Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Ronaldo Souza Tied (Yoel Romero and Israel Adesanya) for second-most post-fight bonuses in UFC Middleweight division history (8)  Superfight Australia  Superfight Australia Welterweight Championship (one time)  MMA Mania.com  UFC/MMA &#8216;Fighter of the Year&#8217; 2017 &#8211; Top 5 List #2  Sherdog  2017 Fighter of the Year  MMA DNA.nl  2017 Fighter of the Year 2018 Fight of the Year.  BJPENN.COM  Scrap of the Month for June 2018  World MMA Awards  2017 International Fighter of the Year Robert Whittakerâ€™s KOs Out of Whittaker&#8217;s 25 wins, his first success was against Colton Smith for UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2, in May 2013. Next, was Clint Hester for UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping, November 2014. In his myriad of wins, his KO trajectory also took over the likes of Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Jacare Souza. Whittaker is primarily a striker. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. He has claimed nine wins via knockout and five wins via submission during his time as a professional mixed martial artist. Read More:Â Robert Whittaker and All His UFC Career Defeats  via Getty How to Contact Robert Whittaker? Instagram,Â Facebook,Â Twitter  Personal Information  Name Robert John Whittaker  Popular Name The Reaper  Age 33  Date of Birth 20 December 1990  Birth Place Â Auckland, New Zealand  Gym PMA Super Martial Arts  Height 6&#8217;0&#8243;  Weight 185 lbs  Parents Jack Whittaker &amp; Jewel Whittaker  Siblings Steven Whittaker, 2 half siblings (details unknown)  Nationality Australian  Ethnicity Australian, Samoan  Net Worth $ 3 Million  Salary $400,000 (approx)  Spouse Sofia Whittaker  Children John, Jack, and Jace, Liliana, 5th name unknown  Profession Mixed martial artist  Titles Former interim middleweight champion  Estimated Net Worth $3 Million

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