Whittaker vs Adesanya III
UFC 243
October 05, 2019 Saturday6:45 PM ET / 3:45 PM PT
Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Main Event Fight
| Tale of the Tape | ||
| 33 | Age | 34 |
| 185 lb (83.9 kg) | Weight | 185 lb (83.9 kg) |
| 6' 0" (183 cm) | Height | 6' 3" (190.5 cm) |
| 74 in (187 cm) | Reach | 80 in (203.2 cm) |
| Fight Stats | ||
| 19 - 5 | Record | 16 - 1 |
| Last 5 Fights | ||
| 32 fights | Total Fights | 27 fights |
| 32 fights | Professional Fights | 27 fights |
| 0 fights | Amateur Fights | 0 fights |
| 15 years | Years Fighting | 14 years |
| 68 days | Days Last Fought | 229 days |
| 84 rounds | Rounds Fought | 77 rounds |
| 13 finishes | Finish Wins | 15 finishes |
| 54 % | Finish Win Percentage | 65 % |
| 2 KOs | Knockout Wins | 4 KOs |
| 6 TKOs | TKO Wins | 11 TKOs |
| 33 % | KO/TKO Win Percentage | 65 % |
| 5 subs | Submission Wins | 0 subs |
| 20 % | Submission Win Percentage | 0 % |
| 11 decisions wins | Decision Wins | 8 decision wins |
| 45 % | Decision Win Percentage | 34 % |
| 10 UD wins | Unanimous Decision Wins | 7 UD wins |
| 1 SD wins | Split Decision Wins | 1 SD wins |
| 5 finish losses | Finish Losses | 1 finish losses |
| 62 % | Finish Loss Percentage | 25 % |
| 1 KO losses | Knockout Losses | 0 KO losses |
| 3 TKO losses | TKO Losses | 1 TKO losses |
| 50 % | KO/TKO Loss Percentage | 25 % |
| 1 sub losses | Submission Losses | 0 sub losses |
| 12 % | Submission Loss Percentage | 0 % |
| 3 decision losses | Decision Losses | 3 decision losses |
| 37 % | Decision Loss Percentage | 75 % |
| 2 UD losses | Unanimous Decision Losses | 3 UD losses |
| 1 SD losses | Split Decision Losses | 0 SD losses |
Last Fights Result
Win
Israel Adesanya
(16 - 1)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(19 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Punches) | 2 | 3:33 |
UFC 243 - Whittaker vs. Adesanya
October 5, 3:45 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(20 - 2)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
February 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Common Opponents
Win
Robert Whittaker
(12 - 5)
Loss
Brad Tavares
(13 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Punches) | 1 | 0:44 |
UFC Fight Night 65 - Miocic vs. Hunt
May 10, 8:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(12 - 1)
Loss
Brad Tavares
(17 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale
July 6, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(17 - 5)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(11 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 213 - Romero vs. Whittaker
July 8, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(18 - 5)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(12 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 225 - Whittaker vs. Romero 2
June 9, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(17 - 1)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(12 - 4)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 248 - Adesanya vs. Romero
March 7, 4:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(15 - 5)
Loss
Derek Brunson
(18 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Head Kick and Punches) | 1 | 4:07 |
UFC Fight Night 101 - Whittaker vs. Brunson
November 26, 12:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(13 - 1)
Loss
Derek Brunson
(20 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Knees and Punches) | 1 | 4:51 |
UFC 230 - Cormier vs. Lewis
November 3, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(21 - 6)
Loss
Kelvin Gastelum
(20 - 6, 1 NC)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC on ESPN 22 - Whittaker vs. Gastelum
April 17, 4:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(15 - 1)
Loss
Kelvin Gastelum
(19 - 3, 1 NC)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 236 - Holloway vs. Poirier
April 13, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(20 - 6)
Loss
Jared Cannonier
(14 - 4)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 254 - Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje
October 24, 8:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(21 - 2)
Loss
Jared Cannonier
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 276 - Adesanya vs. Cannonier
July 2, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 7)
Loss
Marvin Vettori
(18 - 5 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 209 - Gane vs. Tuivasa
September 3, 9:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(11 - 1)
Loss
Marvin Vettori
(12 - 3 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC on Fox 29 - Poirier vs. Gaethje
April 14, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(19 - 2)
Loss
Marvin Vettori
(17 - 4 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 263 - Adesanya vs. Vettori 2
June 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(23 - 8)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(14 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 298 - Volkanovski vs. Topuria
February 17, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(18 - 1)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(13 - 0)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches and Elbows) | 2 | 3:59 |
UFC 253 - Adesanya vs. Costa
September 26, 4:00 PM PST
VS
Robert Whittaker Last 5 Fights
Win
Robert Whittaker
(23 - 8)
Loss
Paulo Costa
(14 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 298 - Volkanovski vs. Topuria
February 17, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Dricus Du Plessis
(19 - 2)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(23 - 7)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:23 |
UFC 290 - Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
July 8, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 7)
Loss
Marvin Vettori
(18 - 5 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 209 - Gane vs. Tuivasa
September 3, 9:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(20 - 2)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
February 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(21 - 6)
Loss
Kelvin Gastelum
(20 - 6, 1 NC)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC on ESPN 22 - Whittaker vs. Gastelum
April 17, 4:30 PM PST
VS
Israel Adesanya Last 5 Fights
Win
Sean Strickland
(27 - 5)
Loss
Israel Adesanya
(23 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 293 - Adesanya vs. Strickland
September 9, 3:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(22 - 3)
Loss
Alexsandro Pereira
(7 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Punches) | 2 | 4:21 |
UFC 287 - Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
April 8, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Alexsandro Pereira
(6 - 1)
Loss
Israel Adesanya
(22 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches) | 5 | 2:01 |
UFC 281 - Adesanya vs. Pereira
November 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(21 - 2)
Loss
Jared Cannonier
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 276 - Adesanya vs. Cannonier
July 2, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Israel Adesanya
(20 - 2)
Loss
Robert Whittaker
(22 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
February 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
