After losing his belt at UFC 271, Robert Whittaker appears to be a man on a mission. The Australian Middleweight has managed to remain unbeaten in his last two fights and is certainly looking to keep it up. ‘The Reaper’ was last seen inside the Octagon at UFC Fight Night when he took on Ikram Aliskerov in a last-minute reshuffle.

Whittaker is, without a doubt, one of the most successful fighters in the UFC. Starting his professional career in 2009 and making his UFC debut with The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes in 2012, this MMA veteran’s career earnings are equally sensational. Curious? Without any further ado, let us have a closer look at how much the former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has earned to date.

What is Robert Whittaker’s net worth in 2024?

Robert Whittaker, the Aussie powerhouse has impressed one and all with his consistent performances. He is not only punching above his weight class in the UFC but has made an impressive career out of it. Born in New Zealand on December 20, 1990, and raised in Australia, Whittaker’s rise from the bottom of the table to a former UFC Middleweight Champion is nothing short of extraordinary.

Whittaker began his career in 2009, and in a very short period of time proved left his mark inside the Octagon. The biggest moment of his career came at UFC 213 when he became the interim middleweight championship. After Georges St-Pierre bowed out of the UFC Middleweight Championship in 2017, it was time for Whittaker to be crowned as the next middleweight champion.

But how much is Robert Whittaker’s next worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Robert Whittaker’s net worth is believed to be at an estimated $3 million as of 2024. This figure also includes his assets, excluding the $3 million he’s earned from his UFC fights up until the end of 2022. And the man’s got more than just fight money in his pocket, though. His impressive performances have helped him not only become a fan favorite but also helped him earn huge cheques. Also, being a knockout artist helps as the 33-year-old has earned some bonuses as well.

Robert Whittaker has been involved in a lot of historic matches in his career. While the results are pretty much to see for everyone, many may not be aware of his earnings. So, how much does Robert Whittaker generally make from his fights in the UFC? Let us take a closer look at the details below.

How much money does Robert Whittaker make? Top UFC payouts

Whittaker’s salary is a knockout in itself. His base salary stands at a cool $400,000 per fight, but that’s just the beginning. Despite losing his fight against Israel Adesanya, Whittaker pocketed $400,000, with an extra $100,000 in performance bonuses and $40,000 from incentives, which took his total income to $540,000. During his fight against Kevin Gastelum, his breakdown of the income is as follows: $220,000 base salary, $220,000 win bonus, $50,000 performance bonus, and $16,000 in incentive pay/sponsorships. Total? A whopping $506,000.

This is not really the end. His fight against Jarred Cannonier earned him a whopping $385,000, in which he earned a $210,000 base salary, a $160,000 win bonus, plus $15,000 from incentive pay. His success inside the Octagon is proof of the amount of money a successful UFC fighter can earn during his lifetime. During his last fight at UFC Fight Night, Whittaker made $500,000 for his main event fight and was even awarded a $50k bonus for scoring a vicious knockout and living up to the reputation of being a knockout artist.

Most MMA fighters fail to maintain their consistency throughout their career and, at their peak, want to make the most of their performances. Whittaker is also doing that, but he is not only confined to his earnings from his fights. A star like Whittaker has multiple brands who sponsor him, and the former champion earns from them as well.

Who endorses Robert Whittaker?

Professional MMA fighters are role models for youngsters, and Robert Whittaker is no different. He is one of the greatest fighters coming from Australia and has multiple fans from around the world. He also has a solid lineup of endorsements, which helps him boost his income. Just to give an idea of a few, he has deals with  Reebok, Venum, ReaperGear, Sport at Crown, Musashi Sports Nutrition, GOAT CREW, Transcending Organics, and UniBet Australia, which help him make approximately $1 million annually. Not too shabby for a guy whose main job is to knock out people inside the Octagon.

33-year-old Robert Whittaker is now gearing up for one of the toughest fights in his career. ‘Reaper’ will be taking on Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 in a highly exciting middleweight clash. The pair was previously scheduled to fight each other at UFC Fight Night, but ‘Borz’ became ‘violently ill,’ forcing him to pull out of the fight at the last moment. In recent times, the Chechen Fighter has faced a lot of trouble with his health and, as a result, has a lot of momentum in the division. However, he will now have the opportunity to reclaim his position as one of the top fighters if he gets past Whittaker.

With only a few weeks left in the fight, fans are excited to witness the two middleweight giants take on each other. Whittaker is walking into the clash with a slight advantage as he has better conditioning and more experience fighting in a five-round fight. However, with Khamzat Chimaev, one can never be sure and is capable of causing an upset.

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