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.

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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.

Robert Whittaker’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' 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 Whittaker’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'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

'The Reaper' has earned over $4,074,000 in his UFC career. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according to The Sports Daily.

According to Celebritynetworth, Whittaker has a net worth of $3 Million. Yet, numerous other sources determine the range of his worth between $3-5 Million.

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Robert Whittaker: UFC Timeline

'Bobby Knuckles' started his UFC career as a contestant on the first series 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 Uriah Hall, Rafael Natal, Derek 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 since Georges St-Pierre left the UFC after capturing the title. 'The Reaper' had to let go of his title after Israel Adesanya finished him at UFC 243.

Since then, he bounced back with wins over Darren Till at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till and Jared Cannonier at UFC 254. '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.

Read More: 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 Whittaker’s Career Stats

In the UFC, he has put together a 26-7-0 record.

Robert Whittaker: Endorsements 2024

Robert 'The Reaper' Whittaker is one of the most loved combat sports athletes in the history of Australia.

Also, he has tie-ups with some huge companies such as Rival Sports, Reaper Gear, Kaplan Homes, Musashi Nutrition, Bethesda ANZ, and Sweatcentral.

Robert Whittaker’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 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 - 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 Whittaker’s KOs

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.

Read More: Robert Whittaker and All His UFC Career Defeats

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