Derek Brunson vs Robert Whittaker

Derek Brunson vs Robert Whittaker: Matchup Breakdown

Derek Brunson is 14-7 in the Middleweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Robert Whittaker is 18-7 at Light Heavyweight, winning 72.0% of the time. Derek Brunson is listed as retired. Robert Whittaker is listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Robert Whittaker leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson on Nov 26, 2016, won by Robert Whittaker by KO/TKO in round 1.

Robert Whittaker holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,173 to 1,054. Career peaks are 1,173 for Derek Brunson and 1,248 for Robert Whittaker. Derek Brunson has 7 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 14 victories, a 64.3% finish rate. Robert Whittaker has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 38.9% of the time.

Derek Brunson stands 6' 1" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. Robert Whittaker is 6' 0" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Derek Brunson. Derek Brunson is 42, Robert Whittaker is 35.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Derek Brunson has landed 648 significant strikes at 46.6% accuracy with 36 takedowns and 1h 09m of control time. Robert Whittaker has landed 1,489 at 43.4% with 16 takedowns and 0h 26m of control.

Derek Brunson has 0 title fights (0 won) against 2 (0 won) for Robert Whittaker. They share 7 common opponents: Dricus Du Plessis, Jared Cannonier, Darren Till, Israel Adesanya, Jacare Souza, Uriah Hall, Yoel Romero.