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Robert Whittaker

What is robert whittaker?

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Key facts

Full name Robert John Whittaker[1]
Born 20 December 1990[1]
Birthplace Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, New Zealand[1]
Nationality Australian[1]
Sport Mixed martial arts[1]
Division Middleweight[1]

Robert Whittaker is an Australian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC middleweight division and is a former UFC Middleweight Champion.

Context

Robert Whittaker is an Australian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC middleweight division and is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. He was born on 20 December 1990 in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, and holds Australian nationality. Whittaker won the UFC middleweight title and later became undisputed champion after Georges St-Pierre vacated the belt. He is described as the first Australian to win a UFC championship. As of 31 March 2026, he is ranked #10 in the UFC middleweight rankings. [1]

Documented claims

  • Robert Whittaker is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. [1]
  • He is the first Australian to win a UFC championship. [1]

Questions and answers

Is Robert Whittaker a Maori?

The provided sources do not specify his ethnicity, so it is not confirmed whether he is Maori.

What happened to Robert Whittaker?

Robert Whittaker continues to compete in the UFC middleweight division. As of 31 March 2026, he is ranked #10 in the division. [1]

How much did Robert Whittaker get paid?

The provided sources do not include information about his fight purses or earnings.

Why is Robert Whittaker so famous?

Robert Whittaker is famous for being a former UFC Middleweight Champion and the first Australian to win a UFC championship. [1]

Sources

  1. Robert Whittaker — ufc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports