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    Rafael Natal vs Robert Whittaker

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Rafael NatalvsRobert Whittaker
    17
    Fights
    25
    9
    Wins
    18
    2
    Finishes
    7
    0
    Title Fights
    3
    656
    Sig. Strikes
    1,489
    36
    Takedowns
    16
    53:39
    Control Time
    26:39

    Striking Stats

    Rafael NatalvsRobert Whittaker
    656
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    1,489
    47.9%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    43.4%
    38.6
    Sig. Str / Fight
    59.6
    5
    Knockdowns
    12
    379
    Head Strikes
    1,069
    93
    Body Strikes
    153
    184
    Leg Strikes
    267

    Grappling Stats

    Rafael NatalvsRobert Whittaker
    36
    Takedowns Landed
    16
    34.3%
    Takedown Acc.
    38.1%
    2.1
    TD / Fight
    0.6
    7
    Sub. Attempts
    0
    1
    Reversals
    0

    Tale of the Tape

    43 yrs
    Age
    35 yrs
    6' 0"
    Height
    6' 0"
    185 lbs.
    Weight
    185 lbs.
    77"
    Reach
    73"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    910
    ELO Rating
    1,153
    1,036
    Peak ELO
    1,215
    52.9%
    Win Rate
    72%
    22.2%
    Finish Rate
    38.9%

    Career Snapshot

    Retired
    Status
    Active
    17
    Total Fights
    25
    9-7-1
    UFC Record
    17-7
    0
    Win Streak
    1
    4
    Best Streak
    9
    0
    Title Wins
    1
    WWLLL
    Last 5
    WWLLW

    Win Method Breakdown

    Rafael Natal
    KO/TKO (1)11.1%
    Submission (1)11.1%
    Decision (7)77.8%
    Robert Whittaker
    KO/TKO (7)38.9%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (11)61.1%

    Fan Ratings

    --
    Overall
    7.8
    --
    Striking
    8.6
    --
    Grappling
    6.9
    --
    Wrestling
    7.4
    --
    Cardio
    8.4
    --
    Chin
    6.4
    --
    Power
    7.9
    --
    Excitement
    8.8

    Head-to-Head Record

    Rafael Natal0
    –
    Robert Whittaker1
    L
    UFC 197: Jones vs Saint PreuxDecision - Unanimous - R3
    Apr 23, 2016

    Common Opponents (1)

    W1W
    Uriah Hall
    W1W
    Who Wins?
    Rafael Natal ProfileRobert Whittaker Profile

    Rafael Natal vs Robert Whittaker: Matchup Breakdown

    Rafael Natal is 9-7-1 in the Middleweight division with a 52.9% win rate. Robert Whittaker is 18-7 at Light Heavyweight, winning 72% of the time. Rafael Natal 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 197: Jones vs Saint Preux on Apr 23, 2016, won by Robert Whittaker by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

    Robert Whittaker holds the higher ELO rating, 1,153 to 910. Career peaks are 1,036 for Rafael Natal and 1,215 for Robert Whittaker. Rafael Natal has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 9 victories, a 22.2% finish rate. Robert Whittaker has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 38.9% of the time.

    Rafael Natal stands 6' 0" with a reach of 77" and fights orthodox. Robert Whittaker is 6' 0" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Rafael Natal. Rafael Natal is 43, Robert Whittaker is 35.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Rafael Natal has landed 656 significant strikes at 47.9% accuracy with 36 takedowns and 53:39 of control time. Robert Whittaker has landed 1,489 at 43.4% with 16 takedowns and 26:39 of control.

    Rafael Natal has 0 title fights (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Robert Whittaker. They share 1 common opponent: Uriah Hall.