Who is Robert Whittaker? Meet ‘The Reaper’ who became Australia’s first-ever UFC Champion

Robert Whittaker is somewhat a legend in the UFC, who has participated in the promotion for more than ten years.

“The Reaper” debut his debut for the promotion in 2012 and was very successful in promotion after winning “The Ultimate Fighter”.

Whittaker has become the UFC Middleweight Champion and made the road cleared for Australians in the promotion during his incredible MMA career.

Here is everything you need to know about Robert Whittaker.

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How old is Robert Whittaker?

Robert Whittaker was born on December 20, 1990 and made him 34 years old from July 2025. He was born in New Zealand, but grew up in Australia, where he now lives. Whittaker was the first Australian to hold a championship in the UFC when he became the UFC Middleweight Champion.

Robert Whittaker's length, weight and range

Whittaker has a height of six feet, which corresponds to 183 cm. It also has a range of 73.5 inches (187 cm) and fights in the UFC Middleweight Division, which has a weight limit of 185 pounds.

Robert Whittaker's Instagram and X/Twitter

Whittaker is active on social media and has 1.4 million followers on Instagram. You can follow it at Robwhittakermma.

In the meantime, he has another 440,000 followers on X (previously known as Twitter), and you will be one of his followers at Robwhittakermma.

Robert Whittaker's MMA record

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The UFC statistics from Robert Whittaker

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Robert Whittaker's Net Worth

According to various sources, Whittaker has a net value of approximately $ 4 million, thanks to his incredible career in the UFC, including its combat sport institutions, bonuses and approval agreements over the years.

Robert Whittaker's next fight

The next fight by Whittaker will take place in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, when he accepts Reinier de Ridder in one of the last fights of his career.

Whittaker has revealed that he still has four fights to get a title shot before he withdrew from the UFC, with the aim of becoming champion before hanging his gloves next year.

Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev

UFC 308 saw Whittaker suffering a devastating loss of Khamzat Chimaev with a brutal entry in the first round.

Chimaev closed in a face crank in the 4th minute of the round, while he walked the neck of Whittaker until he gave it up.

The move was so devastating that it earned “the jaw of the Reaper” and Chimaev earned the performance of the night bonus.

Robert Whittaker vs Paulo Costa

On UFC 298, Whittaker fought against Paulo Costa in a hectic, fast striking battle that caused both men enormous respect from the fans.

The game all went rounds, where Whittaker won the victory through a unanimous decision. He used calf kicks to wear out his opponent, although a rotating heel kick in the first round “de Reaper” staggered.

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