Marvin Vettori vs Robert Whittaker

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At a glance

3Key stats ledof 7 compared3
9-9-1UFC record18-7
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
860ELO rating: Whittaker leads1,161
0Win streak: Whittaker leads1
LLLLLLast 5 (old → new)WWLLW
22.2%Finish rate: Whittaker leads38.9%
74"Reach: Vettori leads73"
6' 0"Height: Level6' 0"
33 yrsAge35 yrs
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
81.1Sig. strikes / fight: Vettori leads59.6
1.5Takedowns / fight: Vettori leads0.6

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

0Whittaker leads the series1
  1. Whittaker wonDecision - Unanimous · R3UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa · Sep 3, 2022

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How they win share of UFC wins

VettoriSUBDEC
WhittakerKODEC
0 (0.0%)KO/TKO: Whittaker leads7 (38.9%)
2 (22.2%)Submission: Vettori leads0 (0.0%)
7 (77.8%)Decision: Whittaker leads11 (61.1%)

Common opponents (3)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

1,540Sig. strikes landed: Vettori leads1,489
45.4%Strike accuracy: Vettori leads43.4%
1Knockdowns: Whittaker leads12
1,206Head strikes: Vettori leads1,069
153Body strikes: Level153
181Leg strikes: Whittaker leads267

Grappling career totals

29Takedowns landed: Vettori leads16
42.6%Takedown accuracy: Vettori leads38.1%
57:14Control time: Vettori leads26:39
8Sub. attempts: Vettori leads0
2Reversals: Vettori leads0

Career UFC bouts

19Fights: Whittaker leads25
9Wins: Whittaker leads18
9Losses: Whittaker leads7
1Draws0
2Finishes: Whittaker leads7
47.4%Win rate: Whittaker leads72.0%
0Title wins: Whittaker leads1
1Title fights: Whittaker leads3
5Best win streak: Whittaker leads9
1,100Peak ELO: Whittaker leads1,252
197Days / fight: Vettori leads207
185 lbs.Weight185 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 2 / 5 ratings

6.8Overall: Whittaker leads7.6
6.6Striking: Whittaker leads8.7
5.9Grappling: Whittaker leads6.3
6.1Wrestling: Level6.1
6.8Cardio: Whittaker leads8.5
9.8Chin: Vettori leads6.3
5.9Power: Whittaker leads8.1
6.5Excitement: Whittaker leads9.2

Marvin Vettori vs Robert Whittaker: Matchup Breakdown

Marvin Vettori is 9-9-1 in the Middleweight division with a 47.4% 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: Gane vs. Tuivasa on Sep 3, 2022, won by Robert Whittaker by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Robert Whittaker holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,161 to 860. Career peaks are 1,100 for Marvin Vettori and 1,252 for Robert Whittaker. Marvin Vettori has 0 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 9 victories, a 22.2% finish rate. Robert Whittaker has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 38.9% of the time.

Marvin Vettori stands 6' 0" with a reach of 74" and fights southpaw. Robert Whittaker is 6' 0" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Marvin Vettori. Marvin Vettori is 33, Robert Whittaker is 35.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Marvin Vettori has landed 1,540 significant strikes at 45.4% accuracy with 29 takedowns and 57:14 of control time. Robert Whittaker has landed 1,489 at 43.4% with 16 takedowns and 26:39 of control.

Marvin Vettori has 1 title fight (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Robert Whittaker. They share 3 common opponents: Jared Cannonier, Paulo Costa, Israel Adesanya.

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Have Marvin Vettori and Robert Whittaker fought before?

Yes. Marvin Vettori and Robert Whittaker have fought once in the UFC. Robert Whittaker won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa on September 3, 2022.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Marvin Vettori or Robert Whittaker?

Robert Whittaker has more UFC wins: 18 to 9. Marvin Vettori's UFC record is 9-9-1; Robert Whittaker's is 18-7.

KO/TKO wins: Marvin Vettori 0, Robert Whittaker 7. Submission wins: Marvin Vettori 2, Robert Whittaker 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Marvin Vettori or Robert Whittaker?

Marvin Vettori and Robert Whittaker are the same height: 6'0". Marvin Vettori has the longer reach: 74 inches to 73.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.