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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Alex Pereira?</b></h2>
Alex Pereira is the current undisputed world champion of the UFC light heavyweight. The Brazilian is also a former undisputed UFC middleweight champion. Pereira made his UFC debut in 2021, after reaching exceptional heights of success in kickboxing. The 'Poatan' also boasts a stellar record in GLORY kickboxing where he became the first simultaneous two-division champion.

His rivalry with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Israel Adesanya</a> is one of the most famous storylines in UFC history. He maintained his reputation even after his UFC entry as he gained another point in their rivalry by defeating 'Izzy' at UFC 281 for the undisputed UFC middleweight championship. Although he dropped the title to the Kiwi at UFC 287 a few months later, he had already built a massive stature among the UFC audience.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's early life and family</b></h2>
Alex Pereira was born on July 7, 1987 in SÃ£o Bernardo do Campo, SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, his mother's name is Maria Pereira, and she is a single mother and a housewife. His father's name is unknown.

His younger sister Aline Pereira traced the steps of her elder brother, Alex, and started off training in combat sports. She also turned a professional on 22 July 2017, debuting for the 'WGP Kickboxing' promotion.

She then fought 3 bouts under Glory and transitioned to MMA, joining the 'LFA' like her brother. However, she too began her MMA career with a defeat and currently boasts a 0-1 record in MMA. Reportedly, Alex and Aline share a loving and strong brother-sister relationship.

<img src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2023-04-05T002727.567.png" />

'Poatan' belongs to the indigenous Brazilian tribe named 'Patax'. He quit school at 12 years of age and took up a job at a tire shop. This was where he developed a debilitating drinking habit. Iced cachaca- a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane - was his poison of choice. By the champion's own admission, he was a heavy drinker by the age of 16, drinking up to a liter of rum a day with some beers as well.

This excessive drinking also meant he got into fights. Pereira was able to handle himself in those situations, thanks to his crude power and sheer size. This eventually led him to take up kickboxing at the age of 21, which also helped him get off his addiction to drinking.

At the gym, where several native Brazilians trained, Pereira discovered his true heritage. This was a wake-up call for him, after having spent most of his childhood and teenage in a more urban setting. Pereira discovered his roots and heritage and adopted the name 'Poatan' roughly meaning 'hands of stone' in the native Brazilian Tupi language.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's partner and children</h2>
Alex Pereira is a divorcee. His ex-wife's name is unknown. The 36-year-old, however, has two sons from his previous marriage - Alessandro Vidal Silva and Lohan Vidal Silva - both of them likely in their early teenage years.

Pereira was in a relationship with Merle Christine until late 2023. In news that shocked fans, the couple had a very ugly and a very public breakup. According to Pereira, Merle was married while she was with him and this was the reason for their split.

Next, the Brazilian's love life garnered attention again after speculations of a romance brewed between him and fellow Brazilian UFC star Polyana Viana. But those rumors came to an end shortly afterwards.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's 2024 net worth</h2>
According to several sources, Alex Pereira reportedly boasts a current net worth of a whopping $4M. This comes from his UFC paychecks and endorsements.

Like other UFC fighters, Pereira also receives his salary per fight. 'Poatan' earned the highest salary of his UFC career from his UFC 300 fight, which stood at a total of $2,900,000.

His second-highest paycheck was for his middleweight title defense against Israel Adensanya. The fight earned him $1,767,000 in total. It is also important to note that for both these title fights, he had a reported base salary of a million dollars.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's career timeline</b></h2>
The 'Poatan' started off his amateur kickboxing career in the year 2009 and ramped up a 25-3 record (all 25 wins via KO). Once, he had gone on record to state that all his losses had come against the same person. Pereira also turned a professional in the year 2012 and made his debut under the Brazilian kickboxing and MMA promotion named 'Jungle Fight'.

<img src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/alex-pereira.jpeg" />

Following that, he joined WGP Kickboxing where he claimed the middleweight Title of the promotion in 2015. Further, he also had a title defense as he finished off Maycon Silva in the second round of his WGP KB 40 bout.
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At the same time, Pereira was also fighting for the noted, 'GLORY Kickboxing' promotion as well. In 2017, Pereira claimed the promotion's middleweight Championship and made four title defenses to his name. GLORY Kickboxing is also the platform that witnessed the beginning of the historic rivalry between Pereira and the former UFC champion, Israel Adesanya.

In 2021, he also became the first-ever 'GLORY' fighter to boast championships in two divisions (Middleweight and Light Heavyweight). Pereira's 'Glory Kickboxing' record of 12-4 also contains two wins over the former UFC middleweight king, Adesanya.

Pereira made his professional MMA debut under the same 'Jungle Fight' since the promotion hosted events for both kickboxing and MMA. Between 2015 and 2016, he accumulated a 2-1 record from 'Jungle Fight'. After a decorated kickboxing career, Pereira decided to move on to MMA full-time and had his fourth career MMA fight for 'Legacy Fighting Alliance' on 20 November 2020. He also picked up a convincing victory over his opponent, Thomas Powell, with a first-round TKO.
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On September 3, 2021, it was announced that 'Poatan' had signed into the UFC. The Brazilian was put to work against <strong>Andreas Michailidis</strong> in his first UFC encounter at UFC 268 and passed the test with flying colors, securing a knockout win in the second round, courtesy of a vicious knee. The promotion scheduled him against another exciting middleweight <strong>Bruno Silva</strong> in his second fight which he won via decision.

Pereira fought the noted MiddleweightÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sean-strickland/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sean Strickland</a> in his next bout and knocked him out in the opening round. This fight earned him a shot at the middleweight gold held by Adesanya. At UFC 281 in November 2022, 'Poatan' finished off Adesanya in the final round of the bout with a standing TKO inside the Madison Square Garden.

<img src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1019157955h-1.jpg" />

However, he lost a rematch with Adesanya at UFC 287 in April 2023 in Miami. Next, he moved to the light heavyweight division where he defeated <strong>Jan Blachowicz</strong> at UFC 291 via a split decision. This fight earned him a shot at the vacant 205 lbs division's title and he knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 to claim it. Next, he made two title defenses against Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka. Alex Pereira currently holds a professional MMA record of 11-2-0 in his MMA career and is 8-1 in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's contracts</h2>
Poatan's ascend to the top at lightspeed is not slowing down anytime soon. Alongside the UFC 300 headliner, Pereira has been signed by the promotion for eight more fights.

As he revealed on the MMA Hour, <em>â€œWhen I first joined UFC, they gave me three fights. After the first fight, they renewed me for eight, Dana did after the [Sean] Strickland fight. Now, they just gave me another eight and of course, I bring [things] to the table, too. Theyâ€™re happy with that but theyâ€™re very good with us, too, so, we cannot complain. Weâ€™re in a perfect relationship.â€</em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Apart from the fight purse in UFC, Pereira has a few sponsors. Pereira had an NFT partnership with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXeMZhMfzQ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OWNIC</a>. He also endorses the brand AthletiCBD. The Brazilian, like any other fighter in the UFC, gets promotional benefits from UFC fight gear as well.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's career stats and records</h2>
Pereira's career record currently stands at Â 11-2-0. So far he has only suffered 2 losses- the first in his professional MMA debut against Quemuel Ottoni at Jungle Fight 82, and the second against his arch-nemesis Â Israel Adesanya at UFC 287.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
Understandably, Pereira's decorated combat sports career has earned him a lot of awards to date. Here are some of the notable accolades that the 'Patax' tribe native currently boasts:
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Shortest time and fewest bouts to win championships in two divisions in UFC history (2 years/7 bouts)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First and only fighter to win the UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight championships</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Andreas Michailidis, Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, and JiÅ™Ã­ ProchÃ¡zka</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fifth highest significant strike percentage in UFC history (61.9%)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Latest knockout in a UFC Middleweight fight (2:01 of R5 vs Israel Adesanya 1)</span></li>
</ul>
<em><strong>MMAjunkie.com</strong></em>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 July Knockout of the Month vs. Sean Strickland</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Male Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Breakout Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<em><strong>ESPN</strong></em>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Male Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<em><strong>Sherdog</strong></em>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<em><strong>MMA Fighting</strong></em>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Male Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's charity and foundation</h2>
Pereira who himself rose from favelas, doesn't shy away from giving back to his community. However, when he does, it is usually without beating the drums for public acknowledgment. Be it raising funds for those affected by Zika Virus in 2017, or <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-cant-help-but-weasel-his-way-into-our-hearts-fans-cant-get-enough-of-alex-pereira-generosity-after-he-was-seen-handing-out-food-to-the-needy-at-his-favela/">delivering relief and rebuilding efforts</a> to those impacted by heavy rainfall and severe destruction in Fazendinha in 2023.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's titles</h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time, current)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Middleweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Glory Light Heavyweight Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 Glory Interim Light Heavyweight Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Glory Middleweight Champion (five defenses)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2015 WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 WAKO Pro Panamerican K-1 -85 kg/187 lb Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2012 Jungle Fight Middleweight Champion</span></li>
</ul>
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<div>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's car collection</h2>
Pereira boasts a blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante and was found gleaming with joy upon becoming the supercar's proud owner. This was an upgrade from his previous Chevrolet Corvette (C8).

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's social media accounts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td>https://www.instagram.com/alexpoatanpereira/?hl=en</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td>https://twitter.com/AlexPereiraUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<div>
<div>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Alexsandro Pereira</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth date</td>
<td>7 July 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>SÃ£o Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth?</td>
<td>$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Aline Silva Pereira (sister)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Religion</td>
<td>Unconfirmed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6ft 4inches (1.93m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>205lbs (Light heavyweight)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$500k (from last fight)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>OWNIC, AthletiCBD</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Alex Pereira? Alex Pereira is the current undisputed world champion of the UFC light heavyweight. The Brazilian is also a former undisputed UFC middleweight champion. Pereira made his UFC debut in 2021, after reaching exceptional heights of success in kickboxing. The &#8216;Poatan&#8217; also boasts a stellar record in GLORY kickboxing where he became the first simultaneous two-division champion. His rivalry with Israel Adesanya is one of the most famous storylines in UFC history. He maintained his reputation even after his UFC entry as he gained another point in their rivalry by defeating &#8216;Izzy&#8217; at UFC 281 for the undisputed UFC middleweight championship. Although he dropped the title to the Kiwi at UFC 287 a few months later, he had already built a massive stature among the UFC audience. Alex Pereira&#8217;s early life and family Alex Pereira was born on July 7, 1987 in SÃ£o Bernardo do Campo, SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, his mother&#8217;s name is Maria Pereira, and she is a single mother and a housewife. His father&#8217;s name is unknown. His younger sister Aline Pereira traced the steps of her elder brother, Alex, and started off training in combat sports. She also turned a professional on 22 July 2017, debuting for the &#8216;WGP Kickboxing&#8217; promotion. She then fought 3 bouts under Glory and transitioned to MMA, joining the &#8216;LFA&#8217; like her brother. However, she too began her MMA career with a defeat and currently boasts a 0-1 record in MMA. Reportedly, Alex and Aline share a loving and strong brother-sister relationship. &#8216;Poatan&#8217; belongs to the indigenous Brazilian tribe named &#8216;Patax&#8217;. He quit school at 12 years of age and took up a job at a tire shop. This was where he developed a debilitating drinking habit. Iced cachaca- a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane &#8211; was his poison of choice. By the champion&#8217;s own admission, he was a heavy drinker by the age of 16, drinking up to a liter of rum a day with some beers as well. This excessive drinking also meant he got into fights. Pereira was able to handle himself in those situations, thanks to his crude power and sheer size. This eventually led him to take up kickboxing at the age of 21, which also helped him get off his addiction to drinking. At the gym, where several native Brazilians trained, Pereira discovered his true heritage. This was a wake-up call for him, after having spent most of his childhood and teenage in a more urban setting. Pereira discovered his roots and heritage and adopted the name &#8216;Poatan&#8217; roughly meaning &#8216;hands of stone&#8217; in the native Brazilian Tupi language. Alex Pereira&#8217;s partner and children Alex Pereira is a divorcee. His ex-wife&#8217;s name is unknown. The 36-year-old, however, has two sons from his previous marriage &#8211; Alessandro Vidal Silva and Lohan Vidal Silva &#8211; both of them likely in their early teenage years. Pereira was in a relationship with Merle Christine until late 2023. In news that shocked fans, the couple had a very ugly and a very public breakup. According to Pereira, Merle was married while she was with him and this was the reason for their split. Next, the Brazilian&#8217;s love life garnered attention again after speculations of a romance brewed between him and fellow Brazilian UFC star Polyana Viana. But those rumors came to an end shortly afterwards. Alex Pereira&#8217;s 2024 net worth According to several sources, Alex Pereira reportedly boasts a current net worth of a whopping $4M. This comes from his UFC paychecks and endorsements. Like other UFC fighters, Pereira also receives his salary per fight. &#8216;Poatan&#8217; earned the highest salary of his UFC career from his UFC 300 fight, which stood at a total of $2,900,000. His second-highest paycheck was for his middleweight title defense against Israel Adensanya. The fight earned him $1,767,000 in total. It is also important to note that for both these title fights, he had a reported base salary of a million dollars. Alex Pereira&#8217;s career timeline The &#8216;Poatan&#8217; started off his amateur kickboxing career in the year 2009 and ramped up a 25-3 record (all 25 wins via KO). Once, he had gone on record to state that all his losses had come against the same person. Pereira also turned a professional in the year 2012 and made his debut under the Brazilian kickboxing and MMA promotion named &#8216;Jungle Fight&#8217;. Following that, he joined WGP Kickboxing where he claimed the middleweight Title of the promotion in 2015. Further, he also had a title defense as he finished off Maycon Silva in the second round of his WGP KB 40 bout. At the same time, Pereira was also fighting for the noted, &#8216;GLORY Kickboxing&#8217; promotion as well. In 2017, Pereira claimed the promotion&#8217;s middleweight Championship and made four title defenses to his name. GLORY Kickboxing is also the platform that witnessed the beginning of the historic rivalry between Pereira and the former UFC champion, Israel Adesanya. In 2021, he also became the first-ever &#8216;GLORY&#8217; fighter to boast championships in two divisions (Middleweight and Light Heavyweight). Pereira&#8217;s &#8216;Glory Kickboxing&#8217; record of 12-4 also contains two wins over the former UFC middleweight king, Adesanya. Pereira made his professional MMA debut under the same &#8216;Jungle Fight&#8217; since the promotion hosted events for both kickboxing and MMA. Between 2015 and 2016, he accumulated a 2-1 record from &#8216;Jungle Fight&#8217;. After a decorated kickboxing career, Pereira decided to move on to MMA full-time and had his fourth career MMA fight for &#8216;Legacy Fighting Alliance&#8217; on 20 November 2020. He also picked up a convincing victory over his opponent, Thomas Powell, with a first-round TKO. On September 3, 2021, it was announced that &#8216;Poatan&#8217; had signed into the UFC. The Brazilian was put to work against Andreas Michailidis in his first UFC encounter at UFC 268 and passed the test with flying colors, securing a knockout win in the second round, courtesy of a vicious knee. The promotion scheduled him against another exciting middleweight Bruno Silva in his second fight which he won via decision. Pereira fought the noted MiddleweightÂ Sean Strickland in his next bout and knocked him out in the opening round. This fight earned him a shot at the middleweight gold held by Adesanya. At UFC 281 in November 2022, &#8216;Poatan&#8217; finished off Adesanya in the final round of the bout with a standing TKO inside the Madison Square Garden. However, he lost a rematch with Adesanya at UFC 287 in April 2023 in Miami. Next, he moved to the light heavyweight division where he defeated Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 via a split decision. This fight earned him a shot at the vacant 205 lbs division&#8217;s title and he knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 to claim it. Next, he made two title defenses against Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka. Alex Pereira currently holds a professional MMA record of 11-2-0 in his MMA career and is 8-1 in the UFC. Alex Pereira&#8217;s contracts Poatan&#8217;s ascend to the top at lightspeed is not slowing down anytime soon. Alongside the UFC 300 headliner, Pereira has been signed by the promotion for eight more fights. As he revealed on the MMA Hour, â€œWhen I first joined UFC, they gave me three fights. After the first fight, they renewed me for eight, Dana did after the [Sean] Strickland fight. Now, they just gave me another eight and of course, I bring [things] to the table, too. Theyâ€™re happy with that but theyâ€™re very good with us, too, so, we cannot complain. Weâ€™re in a perfect relationship.â€ Alex Pereira&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements Apart from the fight purse in UFC, Pereira has a few sponsors. Pereira had an NFT partnership with OWNIC. He also endorses the brand AthletiCBD. The Brazilian, like any other fighter in the UFC, gets promotional benefits from UFC fight gear as well. Alex Pereira&#8217;s career stats and records Pereira&#8217;s career record currently stands at Â 11-2-0. So far he has only suffered 2 losses- the first in his professional MMA debut against Quemuel Ottoni at Jungle Fight 82, and the second against his arch-nemesis Â Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. Alex Pereira&#8217;s major achievements and awards Understandably, Pereira&#8217;s decorated combat sports career has earned him a lot of awards to date. Here are some of the notable accolades that the &#8216;Patax&#8217; tribe native currently boasts: Shortest time and fewest bouts to win championships in two divisions in UFC history (2 years/7 bouts) First and only fighter to win the UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight championships Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Andreas Michailidis, Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, and JiÅ™Ã­ ProchÃ¡zka Fifth highest significant strike percentage in UFC history (61.9%) Latest knockout in a UFC Middleweight fight (2:01 of R5 vs Israel Adesanya 1) MMAjunkie.com 2022 July Knockout of the Month vs. Sean Strickland 2022 Male Fighter of the Year 2022 Breakout Fighter of the Year ESPN 2022 Male Fighter of the Year Sherdog 2022 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2022 Fighter of the Year MMA Fighting 2022 Male Fighter of the Year Alex Pereira&#8217;s charity and foundation Pereira who himself rose from favelas, doesn&#8217;t shy away from giving back to his community. However, when he does, it is usually without beating the drums for public acknowledgment. Be it raising funds for those affected by Zika Virus in 2017, or delivering relief and rebuilding efforts to those impacted by heavy rainfall and severe destruction in Fazendinha in 2023. Alex Pereira&#8217;s titles UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time, current) UFC Middleweight Championship (One time) 2021 Glory Light Heavyweight Champion 2019 Glory Interim Light Heavyweight Champion 2017 Glory Middleweight Champion (five defenses) 2015 WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Champion 2013 WAKO Pro Panamerican K-1 -85 kg/187 lb Champion 2012 Jungle Fight Middleweight Champion  Alex Pereira&#8217;s car collection Pereira boasts a blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante and was found gleaming with joy upon becoming the supercar&#8217;s proud owner. This was an upgrade from his previous Chevrolet Corvette (C8). Alex Pereira&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexpoatanpereira/?hl=en  Twitter https://twitter.com/AlexPereiraUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Facebook  Website      Personal Information:  Full Name Alexsandro Pereira  Birth date 7 July 1987  Birth Place SÃ£o Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil  Net Worth? $2M  Parents Unknown  Siblings Aline Silva Pereira (sister)  Nationality Brazilian  Religion Unconfirmed  Height 6ft 4inches (1.93m)  Weight 205lbs (Light heavyweight)  Wife Unknown  Children 2  Salary $500k (from last fight)  Endorsements OWNIC, AthletiCBD

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Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More Who is Israel Adesanya? The former Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, is undoubtedly one of the most noted figures in the entire UFC. While many have called out the promotion for allegedly underpaying its athletes, Adesanya may call himself an exception to this.  via Imago Adesanya joined the UFC back in December 2017. Since then, it has been quite a glorious ride for &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217;. After crowning himself as the Middleweight champion in 2019, Adesanya went on to become one of the highest-paid athletes in the UFC. So here&#8217;s a look at all you need to know about the middleweight phenom. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Adesanya was born in Nigeria. His father, Oluwafemi earned his livelihood as an accountant and his mother, Taiwo worked as a nurse. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; was the eldest of his five siblings. He went to Chrisland School, Opebi, and also got himself enrolled in the Taekwondo club of the school. His mother later got him out of there after he sustained an injury. Adesanya also spent 10 months in Ghana since their family relocated. However, his parents wanted him to get a better quality higher education and sent him to Rotorua, New Zealand. Adesanya was just 10 years of age at that time. Although Adesanya didn&#8217;t take any interest in sports after joining Rotorua Boys&#8217; High School, his choice was altered when he faced regular bullying in his high school years.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Myprotein (@myprotein)  The noted Muay Thai-based film, &#8216;Ong Bak&#8217; served as an inspiration for him to join kickboxing. At 20, Adesanya decided to give up his studies as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Design at the Universal College of Learning in Whanganui and decided to fight. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Girlfriend Although &#8216;Izzy&#8217; has never been vocal about his relationships, he gave of hint to his eagle-eyed fans when he posted some snaps of himself with a lady. Later, the fans identified her to be the famed Australian model, Shana Evers.  Adesanya and Evers follow each other on Instagram. The speculations about their relationship started when Adesanya liked and commented on a 1 September 2021 post from Evers. Although, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; hasn&#8217;t expressed any desire to publicize his relationship, still it&#8217;s known that the couple isn&#8217;t married yet and also doesn&#8217;t have any kids together. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  As per several reports, Israel Adesanya&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be around $4-6 million as of 2024. Several factors influence a fighter&#8217;s earnings, such as base salary, win bonuses, and performance incentives. Additionally, endorsements and product placements can generate substantial income. Adesanya&#8217;s UFC career has been a major contributor to his wealth. His salary, pay-per-view shares, and win bonuses have steadily increased as he climbed the ranks. Notably, his fight against Alex Pereira at UFC 287, for instance, earned him a massive paycheck of $3.18 million. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Career Timeline Adesanya started off his professional kickboxing career in the &#8216;Kulun Fight&#8217; promotion in China. After getting eliminated from the semifinals of the 2014 Kunlun Fight 80 kg tournament, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; moved on to join the noted kickboxing promotion, Glory Kickboxing. That&#8217;s where he clashed with his biggest rival, Alex Pereira, and lost twice to him.  &#8216;Izzy&#8217; also participated in the Glory Middleweight Contender tournament in 2016. He also won the tournament and fought Jason Wilnis for the championship, but Adesanya lost the fight via a unanimous decision. His last Glory fight was against the noted current UFC champ, Alex Pereira, who was also signed with the promotion at that time. Izzy lost the bout via a knockout in the final round. Israel Adesanya&#8217;s Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career Following his Glory kickboxing days, Adesanya transitioned to MMA. He also fought for a few promotions, including the Australian Fighting Championship. But, &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217; didn&#8217;t agree to be contented fighting for such small promotions. The former UFC Middleweight champ made his debut at UFC 221 against the famed Middleweight, Rob Wilkinson. He also picked up a superb TKO victory in the second round itself. Following his superb debut, Adesanya continued to showcase his prowess in the UFC Middleweight division.  He defeated several noted UFC Middleweights, including the legendary Anderson Silva, which lined him up for a title shot against the famed, Kelvin Gastelum. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; put up a superb display of his courage in the bout as he claimed the UFC Middleweight Championship with a unanimous decision victory in the bout. Adesanya is considered the most active champion in the UFC by a lot of fans. He also has a remarkable six title defenses to his name. Adesanya held the Middleweight title for more than 3 years before losing it to Pereira in November 2022. Nevertheless, Izzy avenged his loss at UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2, but lost his title once again to the underdog Sean Strickland, who stepped in instead of Dricus Du Plessis for UFC 293. Now there&#8217;s also a cinematic touch to Adesanya&#8217;s comeback since he will once again try to clinch his crown from none other than Dricus Du Plessis. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Contract While the exact terms of the contract, such as its duration or specific financial details, have not been publicly disclosed, it is reported that Israel Adesanya signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC before UFC 271. This deal is one that has been widely described as &#8220;one of the most lucrative multi-fight deals in company history.&#8221; Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Apart from his earnings from the UFC, a lot of brand endorsements also contribute to his million-dollar net worth of &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217;. Adesanya made history by becoming the first MMA fighter to sign with Puma. He also has a Prime Hydration sponsorship. Yes the popular sports drink brand, co-founded by KSI and Logan Paul. They secured Adesanya and fellow UFC champion Alex Volkanovski as their first athlete endorsements. Adesanya&#8217;s love for gaming also led to a partnership with the popular video game franchise, &#8216;Call of Duty&#8217;. Additionally, he was also the ambassador for Stake.com, and partnered with Engage, a clothing brand,Â for limited edition collections. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Career and Record Adesanya&#8217;s UFC debut was met with immediate success. He climbed the ranks rapidly, but not without his own share of setbacks. His record currently stands at 24-3-0 (Pro MMA). Apart from this, he also holds the #13th place in the P4P rankings and sits in the second position for the Middleweight category! Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards MMAJunkie.com 2018 Newcomer of the Year 2019 April Fight of the Month vs. Kelvin Gastelum 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum 2019 Male Fighter of the Year 2023 April Knockout of the Month vs. Alex Pereira 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 MMA Fighting 2018 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum 2019 Fighter of the Year 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 CombatPress.com 2018 Breakout Fighter of the Year 2019 Male Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum CagesidePress.com 2019 Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum MMADNA.nl 2018 Rising Star of the Year. World MMA Awards 2018 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2019 â€“ July 2020 Charles &#8216;Mask&#8217; Lewis Fighter of the Year 2019 â€“ July 2020 International Fighter of the Year 2021 International Fighter of the Year MMAMania.com 2019 Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum LowKick MMA 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 ESPN 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Charity and Foundation Having a life with several luxuries didn&#8217;t make Adesanya forget about the less fortunate. He is a regular donator for various noble causes but prefers keeping them to himself. Also, Izzy refrains from making donations to large organizations since they might become public knowledge. Instead, he prefers providing aid to smaller entities. He once revealed,Â &#8220;My sister, who&#8217;s a nurse, was telling me about the hospital needing beds. I donated $20,000 just to help them out and they got a few new beds more than a few new beds.&#8221; Adesanya also sponsored 10,000 three-ply face masks and 1000 eye protection face shields for Whanganui&#8217;s frontline health staff in the fight against COVID-19. Evidently, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; cares about others&#8217; requirements as well, apart from his own. He has also auctioned off personal items, like his fight-worn gloves, to raise funds for charities like the Child Cancer Foundation NZ. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Shoe deal Israel Adesanya made history when he became the first MMA fighter to sign a multi-year deal with Puma in September 2020.Â This partnership marked a significant milestone for both the athlete and the brand. He became the face of Puma&#8217;s Oceania division apart from contributing to the brand&#8217;s global marketing campaigns. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s House Adesanya has spent a significant portion of his life in Auckland, New Zealand, where he trains at the renowned City Kickboxing gym. While specific details about his residences remain relatively private, according to reports, Adesanya and his father have ventured into the real estate business with a property in Mount Wellington, Auckland, with plans to develop it into an apartment block. He has also disclosed that he spent over $800k in building and upgrading his current house.Â  Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Titles Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Middleweight Championship (Two times) Five successful title defenses (first reign) The first two-time UFC Middleweight champion Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (One time) Australian Fighting Championship AFC Middleweight Champion (one time; former) Hex Fighting Series Middleweight Hex Fighting Series Middleweight Champion (one time; former) Boxing Super 8 Boxing Tournament Super 8 III Cruiserweight Champion (eight man Tournament) Super 8 IV Cruiserweight Champion (four man Tournament) Kickboxing King in the Ring 86 kg II Champion (Eight Man Tournament) King in the Ring 86 kg III Champion (Eight Man Tournament) King in the Ring 100kgs II Champion (Eight Man Tournament) Glory 2016 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner (Four Man Tournament) Israel Adesanyaâ€™s car collectionÂ  With his successful UFC career and substantial earnings, Adesanya has cultivated a commendable car collection. Perhaps the most iconic car in his collection, McLaren 720S Spider is a testament to his penchant for luxury and performance. Adesanya also owns a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Range Rover. To be noted in the list, the fighter also gifted his mother a Porsche Cayenne. SH18: Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Social Media Accounts &nbsp;  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stylebender/  Twitter https://x.com/stylebender?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelaststylebender  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oigGPZ4A6atKCnj17ow8Q  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Israel Adesanya  Popular Name The Last Stylebender, Izzy  Date Of Birth 22 July 1989  Birth Place Lagos, Nigeria  Age 35  Height 6Â ft 4Â in  Weight 185Â lb  Parents Oluwafemi (Father), Taiwo (Mother)  Siblings 4  Nationality Nigerian and New Zealand  Ethnicity Yoruba  Net Worth $4-6 million  Salary $1 million to $2 million  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status NA  Children NA  Profession Professional MMA fighter  Team City Kickboxing  Titles UFC Middleweight Championship (Two times), Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (One time)

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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.
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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.
<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>
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 	<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">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">Â Auckland, New Zealand</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">PMA Super Martial Arts</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">6'0"</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">185 lbs</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Jack Whittaker &amp; Jewel Whittaker</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Steven Whittaker, 2 half siblings (details unknown)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Australian</td>
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<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">$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">Mixed martial artist</td>
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<td style="height: 10px">Former interim middleweight champion</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">$3 Million</td>
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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

‘They Never Come Back the Same’ – Devastating Israel Adesanya Loss Raises Concerns as Robert Whittaker Reflects on UFC 281 Main Event

Robert Whittaker enjoyed UFC 281 result

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