Robert Whittaker will take on Jared Cannonier at UFC 254 this weekend. On any other fight card, the aforementioned fight would be all over the news. However, it’s being overshadowed by the behemoth of a fight that is Justin Gaethje vs Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘The Reaper [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/robert-whittaker/]’ vs ‘The Killa Gorilla’ is a huge clash in the middleweight division. This fight has tremendous implications on the title picture with the winner most likely getting the next title shot against Israel Adesanya. For Jared Cannonier, it’s a good opportunity to secure his first title shot. On the other hand, for Whittaker, it is a stepping stone to a re-match against ‘Izzy’. ROBERT WHITTAKER ASSESSES HIS UPCOMING FIGHT AGAINST JARED CANNONIER In a recent interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_EdtE8gckE&t=637s] with BT Sport, Adam Catterall asked Robert Whittaker what he thinks Jared Cannonier does well and how he fares against his opponent. ‘The Reaper’ replied,” He’s tough. He hits hard. He is very well rounded, he’s resilient, that’s a key word with this guy…. I don’t see him having any angle that I’m not better than him at. I look forward to this fight, it’s 15 minutes which is a huge change. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/robert-whittaker-ufc-243-official-weigh-ins-e1595692829987.jpg] The former champion continued, “I look forward to leading the dance. Taking this fight wherever I want it to. I can take this fight whenever I want to. I have every skillset under the sun to take this fight and beat him across the board.” Jared Cannonier goes into this fight on the back of a three-fight win streak. ‘The Killa Gorilla’ has stopped Hermansson, Silva, and Branch on this way to ‘The Reaper’. Cannonier [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jared-Cannonier-78628] has won a staggering 69% of his fights via TKO/KO. His power will play an enormous factor in the fight. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jared-Cannonier.jpg] Robert Whittaker, on the other hand, bounced back with a win against a dangerous adversary in Darren Till. Following his loss against the current champion, ‘The Reaper’ took almost a year off before getting back in the octagon and immediately securing a win. Whittaker has stated that he would like another shot at ‘The Last Stylebender’- a win against Cannonier puts him in a prime position to earn the fight he wants. Can Robert Whittaker go 2-0 on Fight Island and become the undisputed challenger? 

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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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="height: 24px">33</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px">Gym</td>
<td style="height: 24px">PMA Super Martial Arts</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Jack Whittaker &amp; Jewel Whittaker</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Steven Whittaker, 2 half siblings (details unknown)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">$ 3 Million</td>
</tr>
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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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">Sofia Whittaker</td>
</tr>
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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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 10px">
<td style="height: 10px">Titles</td>
<td style="height: 10px">Former interim middleweight champion</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px">Estimated Net Worth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">$3 Million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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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The UFC end their latest leg of events in Abu Dhabi's Yas Fight Island with a mammoth Lightweight Title match. This will see champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje. The date of the event is October 24th, 2020.

The bouts are scheduled to take place in the standard 30-foot cage. The fights at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas employs a smaller 25-foot octagon. UFC 254 is broken down into the main card, preliminary card, and early preliminary card, hosting a total of 12 fights.
<h2>UFC 254 Main Card</h2>
<h5>Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs Justin Gaethje (ic): UFC Lightweight Championship bout</h5>
<h5>Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier: Middleweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris: Heavyweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Islam Makhachev vs Rafael Dos Anjos: Lightweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy: Women's Flyweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba: Light Heavyweight Bout</h5>
The show is capped off by the pride of Dagestan Khabib Nurmagomedov looking to notch his third title defense against Justin Gaethje. Khabib is going into the fight with no professional losses (29-0), while Justin Gaethje has experienced defeat twice. One of those times was to Dustin Poirier, the man Khabib beat in his last title defense. Michael Chandler <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-dana-white-details-michael-chandlers-role-as-a-back-up-for-ufc-254/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will be a backup</a> for the fight and will make his debut in the promotion if he fights.

The co-main event <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/1/21350543/robert-whittaker-vs-jared-cannonier-set-for-ufc-254-in-october" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">features</a> a high-stakes Middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. The winner of this fight will most likely be the next contender for Israel Adesanya's Middleweight strap.

Former Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos will be <a href="https://www.mmamania.com/2020/8/19/21376303/rafael-dos-anjos-islam-makhachev-booked-lightweight-ufc-254-oct-24-fight-island-mma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">returning to the division</a> against rising contender Islam Makhachev. Walt Harris and Alexander Volkov also face-off in a battle of two Heavyweight contenders, along with female flyweight fighter in Cynthia Calvillo and Lauren Murphy.

The main card opener sees ranked Light Heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev Ion Cutelaba rematch after their <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-colby-covington-francis-ngannou-react-to-magomed-ankalaevs-controversial-win-over-ion-cutelaba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">controversial fight in February</a>, which Ankalev won via TKO.
<h2>UFC 254 Preliminary Card</h2>
<h5>Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa: Heavyweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Jacob Malkoun vs. Phillip Hawes: Middleweight Bout</h5>
Long-time heavyweight fighter Stefan Struve <a href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/ufc-254-news-stefan-struve-tai-tuivasa-heavyweight" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will look to rebound</a> from his loss to Ben Rothwell against former rising sensation Tai Tuivasa.

Jacob Malkoun is a long-time training partner of former Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/au/mma/news/ufc-254-jacob-malkoun-to-fight-phil-hawes-at-ufc-254-on-fight-island/kpayqaic8jla1i4el3c11n4md" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will face</a> Phillip Hawes, who is on a four-fight win streak. Malkoun will be making his UFC debut.
<h2>UFC 254 Early Preliminary Card</h2>
<h5>Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov: Bantamweight Bout</h5>
Khabib's younger cousin, the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov will make his <a href="https://www.ufc.com/node/104456" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">promotional debut</a> against Sergey Morozov. Morozov will also be debuting in the promotion.
<h2>UFC 254 Announced Bouts</h2>
<h5>Da Un Jung vs. Sam Alvey: Light Heavyweight bout</h5>
<h5>Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick: Women's Flyweight bout</h5>
<h5>Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov: Welterweight bout</h5>
There are three more fights whose placement on the card hasn't been confirmed. This includes long-time Light Heavyweight Sam Alvey <a href="https://asianmma.com/da-un-jung-faces-sam-alvey-at-ufc-254/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fighting against</a> Da Un Jung. Jung is undefeated in his first three UFC fights.

Invicta Flyweight Grand Prix winner Miranda Maverick also <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/8/21427116/liana-jojua-octagon-newcomer-miranda-maverick-ufc-254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">makes her UFC debut</a> against Liana Jojua, who is 2-1 in the UFC.

Three-time Fight of the Night winner Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/11/21432723/elizeu-zaleski-vs-shavkat-rakhmonov-in-the-works-for-ufc-254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will face</a> the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov, who is making his UFC debut.
<h2>Where to watch UFC 254?</h2>
United States: Main card: Pay-per-view / Prelims- simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in English and Spanish

India: Sony Ten 2, live streaming on Sony App

United Kingdom: BT Sport 1, live streaming on BT Sport app

Canada: TSN4 and TSN5
<h2>What time does UFC 254 start?</h2>
The main card begins at 10:00 pm [October 24] <strong>local time</strong> in Abu Dhabi and the entire preliminary fight card has a start time of around 6:15 pm <strong>Gulf Standard Time</strong>. The time has been specifically chosen to be comfortable for Middle Eastern viewers, because of Khabib's popularity.

The pay-per-view in the United States America will see the main card beginning at 11:30 am <b>PST </b>and the early prelims at 7:15 am <strong>PST. </strong>On the East Coast, the main card begins at 2:00 pm <strong>EST</strong> and the early prelims begin at 10:15 am <strong>EST</strong>

The main card begins in India at 11:30 PM [October 24] <strong>IST</strong> and the early prelims kick off at 7:45 pm <strong>IST</strong>.

UFC 254

The UFC end their latest leg of events in Abu Dhabi&#8217;s Yas Fight Island with a mammoth Lightweight Title match. This will see champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje. The date of the event is October 24th, 2020. The bouts are scheduled to take place in the standard 30-foot cage. The fights at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas employs a smaller 25-foot octagon. UFC 254 is broken down into the main card, preliminary card, and early preliminary card, hosting a total of 12 fights. UFC 254 Main Card Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs Justin Gaethje (ic): UFC Lightweight Championship bout Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier: Middleweight Bout Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris: Heavyweight Bout Islam Makhachev vs Rafael Dos Anjos: Lightweight Bout Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy: Women&#8217;s Flyweight Bout Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba: Light Heavyweight Bout The show is capped off by the pride of Dagestan Khabib Nurmagomedov looking to notch his third title defense against Justin Gaethje. Khabib is going into the fight with no professional losses (29-0), while Justin Gaethje has experienced defeat twice. One of those times was to Dustin Poirier, the man Khabib beat in his last title defense. Michael Chandler will be a backup for the fight and will make his debut in the promotion if he fights. The co-main event features a high-stakes Middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. The winner of this fight will most likely be the next contender for Israel Adesanya&#8217;s Middleweight strap. Former Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos will be returning to the division against rising contender Islam Makhachev. Walt Harris and Alexander Volkov also face-off in a battle of two Heavyweight contenders, along with female flyweight fighter in Cynthia Calvillo and Lauren Murphy. The main card opener sees ranked Light Heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev Ion Cutelaba rematch after their controversial fight in February, which Ankalev won via TKO. UFC 254 Preliminary Card Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa: Heavyweight Bout Jacob Malkoun vs. Phillip Hawes: Middleweight Bout Long-time heavyweight fighter Stefan Struve will look to rebound from his loss to Ben Rothwell against former rising sensation Tai Tuivasa. Jacob Malkoun is a long-time training partner of former Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and will face Phillip Hawes, who is on a four-fight win streak. Malkoun will be making his UFC debut. UFC 254 Early Preliminary Card Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov: Bantamweight Bout Khabib&#8217;s younger cousin, the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov will make his promotional debut against Sergey Morozov. Morozov will also be debuting in the promotion. UFC 254 Announced Bouts Da Un Jung vs. Sam Alvey: Light Heavyweight bout Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick: Women&#8217;s Flyweight bout Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov: Welterweight bout There are three more fights whose placement on the card hasn&#8217;t been confirmed. This includes long-time Light Heavyweight Sam Alvey fighting against Da Un Jung. Jung is undefeated in his first three UFC fights. Invicta Flyweight Grand Prix winner Miranda Maverick also makes her UFC debut against Liana Jojua, who is 2-1 in the UFC. Three-time Fight of the Night winner Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos will face the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov, who is making his UFC debut. Where to watch UFC 254? United States: Main card: Pay-per-view / Prelims- simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in English and Spanish India: Sony Ten 2, live streaming on Sony App United Kingdom: BT Sport 1, live streaming on BT Sport app Canada: TSN4 and TSN5 What time does UFC 254 start? The main card begins at 10:00 pm [October 24] local time in Abu Dhabi and the entire preliminary fight card has a start time of around 6:15 pm Gulf Standard Time. The time has been specifically chosen to be comfortable for Middle Eastern viewers, because of Khabib&#8217;s popularity. The pay-per-view in the United States America will see the main card beginning at 11:30 am PST and the early prelims at 7:15 am PST. On the East Coast, the main card begins at 2:00 pm EST and the early prelims begin at 10:15 am EST The main card begins in India at 11:30 PM [October 24] IST and the early prelims kick off at 7:45 pm IST.

Robert Whittaker Super Confident Ahead of UFC 254- Says He Is Better Than Jared Cannonier in Every Department

Robert Whittaker assesses his upcoming fight against Jared Cannonier