Robert Whittaker - News & Rumors - UFC

Fighting Guskov in February Whittaker will face Bogdan Guskov at UFC Sydney on February 6, per Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports.

Impact Whittaker will head into the bout looking to build momentum off his recent victory over Nikita Krylov in July. The 35-year-old Kiwi will have to overcome disadvantages in both height and reach compared to the younger fighter from Uzbekistan. Whittaker has a relatively balanced professional record across finishes, giving him versatility in his approach in this one, though he will have to remain wary of Guskov's stopping power (15-2 in KO/TKO finishes).

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Knockout win in 205-pound debut Whittaker defeated Nikita Krylov via TKO (injury) at 1:01 of Round 3 at UFC 329 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Whittaker joins a rare group of UFC fighters with victories in three different weight classes. Making his debut at 205 pounds, the fight was largely a mixed bag for Bobby Knuckles. The end result was terrific and he certainly battered Krylov on the feet throughout, but the sole reason Whittaker won this fight was because he was twice as fast as his opponent in the stand-up. His cardio -- typically a strength -- didn't look great and he struggled with the size of Krylov early on. Simply put, Whittaker looked like a middleweight fighting at light heavyweight. Rob has enough natural talent and experience to make it work, but it's probably a stretch to consider him any sort of contender in his new home, especially since he'll be 36 years of age a few days before Christmas.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will take on Krylov Whittaker will face Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 329 on July 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Whittaker has dropped his last two fights and hasn't stepped into the octagon since July 26, when he lost against Reinier de Ridder in Abu Dhabi. The veteran might not be the dominant fighter he once was, and he needs to get a win here against an opponent that's also been slumping with a 1-2 record over his last three bouts.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev face off for welterweight crown in main event at UFC 322

Jack Della Maddalena has won the UFC 170-pound title in his first attempt

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Robert Whittaker 'would love to fight Sean Strickland' Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker wants to fight fellow former titleholder Sean Strickland at the White House.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

"I think it would be a fun fight" - Robert Whittaker wants to face Sean Strickland on UFC White House card Robert Whittaker already has an opponent that he wants to face at the UFC White House.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Vancouver full fight: Reinier de Ridder edges Robert Whittaker in close five-round war Watch Reinier de Ridder score the biggest win of his career, edging out former UFC champ Robert Whittaker in a close five-round war.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

"There's no one in that division posing a threat" - Robert Whittaker backs Alex Pereira's UFC heavyweight move after calling division "an old era" Robert Whittaker recently voiced his desire to see Alex Pereira in UFC's heavyweight division following his triumph in the 205-pound weight...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Former UFC champion: 'I thought this whole White House UFC event was just talk' Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker would love to fight on the 'special' UFC event at the White House.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

"Need to be addressed" - Robert Whittaker pushes for stronger penalties to curb eye pokes in MMA Robert Whittaker recently got real about the problem of eye pokes in MMA and called for harsher penalties to curb the use of the illegal mov...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Robert Whittaker makes opinion clear as UFC title push fades and trajectory changes Robert Whittaker no longer speaks like a man chasing a belt.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Robert Whittaker joins growing chorus backing Jack Della Maddalena, says Islam Makhachev carries all the risk at UFC 322 While Islam Makhachev is the most accomplished champion in UFC lightweight history, many believe his bid to claim two-division glory would b...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Robert Whittaker follows Demetrious Johnson in blasting fans who called Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus du Plessis boring Robert Whittaker recently shared his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev's performance at UFC 319. Whittaker questioned the backlash Chimaev receive...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis puts belt on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will put his belt on the line for the third time against one of the most feared pound-for-pound fighters on the UFC roster

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Caio Borralho: Robert Whittaker very close to retiring, 'doesn't want to be there anymore' Caio Borralho thinks the end is near for Robert Whittaker.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Abu Dhabi Results: Who won the main event live on ABC? | Sporting News Two of the top middleweights in the world headlined the recent UFC Abu Dhabi event that aired live on ABC in Reinier de Ridder and Robert Wh...

JULY 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

5 fights to make after UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder The UFC's latest trip to Abu Dhabi went down last night, and the event was pretty solid overall.

JULY 27, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC on ABC 9 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Reinier de Ridder nets just $4,500 Robert Whittaker got $21,000 compares to Reinier de Ridder's $4,500 in Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay at UFC Abu Dhabi.

JULY 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | UFC Fight Night: Reinier de Ridder defeats Robert Whittaker by split decision Deadspin | UFC Fight Night: Reinier de Ridder defeats Robert Whittaker by split decision

JULY 27, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder Results - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News Ultimate Fighting Championships held its UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder event on July 26th from the Etihad Arena on...

JULY 26, 2025 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Crushing defeat in Abu Dhabi Whittaker lost to Reinier de Ridder via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 47-48) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Impact It's a crushing defeat for Whittaker, and one, at age 34, which is going to be difficult to overcome. Rob has never been known as a guy with cardio issues, but he very clearly gassed out and was less effective as this fight progressed. Perhaps he was hurt, but the optics were bad. Even his biggest moment of the bout, a Round 3 knockdown, came when he was exhausted and seemingly on his last legs. He generally virtually no offense over the course of the final 10 minutes, which ended up costing him the fight. Whittaker is getting up there in age and has been in countless wars over the years. The easiest explanation is that the damage is piling up and he's not the same guy. The loser of back-to-back fights, Rob needs to do whatever is necessary to ensure he emerges with a win his next time out.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC on ABC 9 results: Reiner de Ridder outlasts Robert Whittaker to climb MW ladder UFC on ABC 9 took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday afternoon, with former champion Robert Whittaker facing Reiner de Ridder in...

JULY 26, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

UFC Fight Night Whittaker vs. De Ridder: Time, how to watch UFC from Abu Dhabi The UFC Fight Night event will be held in Abu Dhabi, featuring a headline middleweight clash between Robert Whittaker and Reinier De Ridder.

JULY 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Where to watch UFC Abu Dhabi (7/26/25) | FREE LIVE STREAM, fight card for Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder The stage is set for UFC Fight Night on Saturday, July 26, 2025 (7/26/25) at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

JULY 26, 2025 • NJ.COM

UFC on ABC 9: Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round middleweight bout in the main event, Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder meet Saturday at UFC on ABC 9 at Etihad Arena in Ab...

JULY 26, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

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