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Basic Prediction
This prediction was made before July 20th, 2024 and does not include detailed insights.
| Stat | Robert Whittaker | Dricus Du Plessis | Weight Class Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Stats | ||||
| Age | 32 | 29 | 32 | |
| Height | 72" | 73" | 73" | |
| Reach | 73" | 76" | 75" | |
| Win Percentage | 80.65% | 90.48% | 79.10% | |
| Wins | 25 | 20 | ||
| Losses | 7 | 2 | ||
| Wins at Weight Class | 11 | 5 | ||
| Losses at Weight Class | 0 | 0 | ||
| Striking Stats | ||||
| Striking Accuracy | 45.37% | 57.14% | 54.85% | |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 42.15% | 55.34% | 48.47% | |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 5.135 | 7.874 | 5.768 | |
| Significant Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.478 | 6.723 | 4.152 | |
| Knockdowns per Fight | 0.548 | 0.942 | 1.187 | |
| Striking Impact Differential | 15.53% | 30.60% | 3.76% | |
| Significant Striking Impact Differential | 17.58% | 28.60% | 2.71% | |
| Striking Output Differential | 29.74% | 46.40% | 4.21% | |
| Significant Striking Output Differential | 32.47% | 40.20% | 2.76% | |
| Striking Defense to Offense Ratio | 101.21% | 53.99% | 83.59% | |
| Significant Striking Defense to Offense Ratio | 114.18% | 62.62% | 104.56% | |
| Striking Defense Percentage | 61.07% | 53.03% | 49.87% | |
| Takedown and Submission Stats | ||||
| Submissions per Fight | 0.000 | 1.257 | 0.594 | |
| Takedowns per Fight | 0.821 | 2.827 | 1.496 | |
| Takedowns Attempted per Fight | 2.190 | 5.969 | 4.013 | |
| Takedown Defense | 18.97% | 100.00% | 81.44% | |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37.50% | 47.37% | 32.46% | |
| Head Stats | ||||
| Head Strikes Landed per Minute | 3.121 | 4.545 | 2.824 | |
| Head Strikes Attempted per Minute | 8.767 | 9.215 | 6.314 | |
| Head Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 1.829 | 2.555 | 2.245 | |
| Body Stats | ||||
| Body Strikes Landed per Minute | 0.522 | 0.838 | 0.839 | |
| Body Strikes Attempted per Minute | 0.858 | 1.089 | 1.101 | |
| Body Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 0.621 | 0.880 | 0.791 | |
| Leg Stats | ||||
| Leg Strikes Landed per Minute | 0.836 | 1.340 | 0.489 | |
| Leg kicks Attempted per Minute | 1.000 | 1.843 | 0.580 | |
| Leg kicks Absorbed per Minute | 0.810 | 0.293 | 0.515 | |
| Clinch Stats | ||||
| Clinch Strikes Landed per Minute | 0.332 | 0.880 | 0.529 | |
| Clinch Strikes Attempted per Minute | 0.551 | 1.278 | 0.694 | |
| Clinch Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 0.354 | 0.377 | 0.481 | |
| Date | Weight | Elevation | Red Corner | Blue Corner | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 3, 2022 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Marvin Vettori | Robert Whittaker | |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | UFC Middleweight Title | Israel Adesanya | Robert Whittaker | Israel Adesanya | |
| April 17, 2021 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Kelvin Gastelum | Robert Whittaker | |
| Oct. 24, 2020 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Jared Cannonier | Robert Whittaker | |
| July 25, 2020 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Darren Till | Robert Whittaker | |
| Oct. 5, 2019 | UFC Middleweight Title | Robert Whittaker | Israel Adesanya | Israel Adesanya | |
| June 9, 2018 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Yoel Romero | Robert Whittaker | |
| July 8, 2017 | UFC Interim Middleweight Title | Yoel Romero | Robert Whittaker | Robert Whittaker | |
| April 15, 2017 | Middleweight | Jacare Souza | Robert Whittaker | Robert Whittaker | |
| Nov. 26, 2016 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Derek Brunson | Robert Whittaker | |
| April 23, 2016 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Rafael Natal | Robert Whittaker | |
| Nov. 14, 2015 | Middleweight | Uriah Hall | Robert Whittaker | Robert Whittaker | |
| May 9, 2015 | Middleweight | Brad Tavares | Robert Whittaker | Robert Whittaker | |
| Nov. 7, 2014 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Clint Hester | Robert Whittaker | |
| June 28, 2014 | Welterweight | Robert Whittaker | Mike Rhodes | Robert Whittaker | |
| Feb. 22, 2014 | Welterweight | Robert Whittaker | Stephen Thompson | Stephen Thompson | |
| Aug. 28, 2013 | Welterweight | Court McGee | Robert Whittaker | Court McGee | |
| May 25, 2013 | Welterweight | Colton Smith | Robert Whittaker | Robert Whittaker | |
| Dec. 14, 2012 | Ultimate Fighter Australia vs. UK Welterweight Tournament Title | Robert Whittaker | Brad Scott | Robert Whittaker |
| Date | Weight | Elevation | Red Corner | Blue Corner | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2023 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | |
| Dec. 10, 2022 | Middleweight | Darren Till | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | |
| July 2, 2022 | Middleweight | Brad Tavares | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | |
| July 10, 2021 | Middleweight | Trevin Giles | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | |
| Oct. 10, 2020 | Middleweight | Markus Perez | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis |