Derek Brunson vs Robert Whittaker
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They have met once
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Common opponents (7)
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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, 1,161 to 1,017. Career peaks are 1,150 for Derek Brunson and 1,252 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 3 (1 won) for Robert Whittaker. They share 7 common opponents: Dricus Du Plessis, Jared Cannonier, Darren Till, Israel Adesanya, Jacare Souza, Uriah Hall, Yoel Romero.
Have Derek Brunson and Robert Whittaker fought before?
Yes. Derek Brunson and Robert Whittaker have fought once in the UFC. Robert Whittaker won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson on November 26, 2016.
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Who has more UFC wins, Derek Brunson or Robert Whittaker?
Robert Whittaker has more UFC wins: 18 to 14. Derek Brunson's UFC record is 14-7; Robert Whittaker's is 18-7.
KO/TKO wins: Derek Brunson 7, Robert Whittaker 7. Submission wins: Derek Brunson 2, Robert Whittaker 0.
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Who is taller, Derek Brunson or Robert Whittaker?
Derek Brunson is taller at 6'1", to Robert Whittaker's 6'0" (1 inch). Derek Brunson has the longer reach: 77 inches to 73.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.