Kelvin Gastelum vs Robert Whittaker
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Kelvin Gastelum vs Robert Whittaker: Matchup Breakdown
Kelvin Gastelum is 14-11 (1 NC) in the Middleweight division with a 53.8% win rate. Robert Whittaker is 18-7 at Light Heavyweight, winning 72.0% of the time. Both are 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. Gastelum on Apr 17, 2021, won by Robert Whittaker by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.
Robert Whittaker holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,193 to 935. Career peaks are 1,180 for Kelvin Gastelum and 1,272 for Robert Whittaker. Kelvin Gastelum has 3 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 14 victories, a 35.7% finish rate. Robert Whittaker has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 38.9% of the time.
Kelvin Gastelum stands 5' 9" with a reach of 71" and fights southpaw. Robert Whittaker is 6' 0" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Robert Whittaker. Kelvin Gastelum is 34, Robert Whittaker is 35.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Kelvin Gastelum has landed 1,269 significant strikes at 42.4% accuracy with 24 takedowns and 47:15 of control time. Robert Whittaker has landed 1,489 at 43.4% with 16 takedowns and 26:39 of control.
Kelvin Gastelum has 0 title fights (0 won) against 2 (0 won) for Robert Whittaker. They share 5 common opponents: Jared Cannonier, Darren Till, Israel Adesanya, Jacare Souza, Uriah Hall.
Have Kelvin Gastelum and Robert Whittaker fought before?
Yes. Kelvin Gastelum and Robert Whittaker have fought once in the UFC. Robert Whittaker won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum on April 17, 2021.
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Who has more UFC wins, Kelvin Gastelum or Robert Whittaker?
Robert Whittaker has more UFC wins: 18 to 14. Kelvin Gastelum's UFC record is 14-11 (1 NC); Robert Whittaker's is 18-7.
KO/TKO wins: Kelvin Gastelum 3, Robert Whittaker 7. Submission wins: Kelvin Gastelum 2, Robert Whittaker 0.
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Who is taller, Kelvin Gastelum or Robert Whittaker?
Robert Whittaker is taller at 6'0", to Kelvin Gastelum's 5'9" (3 inches). Robert Whittaker has the longer reach: 73 inches to 71.
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