Rafael Natal vs Robert Whittaker

Fighter 1
VS
Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Rafael NatalvsRobert Whittaker
17
Fights
25
9
Wins
18
7
Losses
7
1
Draws
0
2
Finishes
7
0
Title Fights
2
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

NatalvsWhittaker
43 yrs
Age
35 yrs
6' 0"
Height
6' 0"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
77"
Reach
73"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
872
ELO Rating
1,193
1,053
Peak ELO
1,272
52.9%
Win Rate
72.0%
22.2%
Finish Rate
38.9%
156
Days / Fight
202

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

NatalvsWhittaker
Retired
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
1
4
Best Streak
9
WWLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWLLW

Win Methods

NatalvsWhittaker
1 (11.1%)
KO/TKO
7 (38.9%)
1 (11.1%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
7 (77.8%)
Decision
11 (61.1%)

Fan Ratings

NatalvsWhittaker
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Overall
7.6
--
Striking
8.7
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Grappling
6.3
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Wrestling
6.1
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Cardio
8.5
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Chin
6.3
--
Power
8.1
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Excitement
9.2

Head-to-Head Record

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

Common Opponents (1)

NatalvsWhittaker
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 72.0% 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 MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,193 to 872. Career peaks are 1,053 for Rafael Natal and 1,272 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 2 (0 won) for Robert Whittaker. They share 1 common opponent: Uriah Hall.

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Have Rafael Natal and Robert Whittaker fought before?

Yes. Rafael Natal and Robert Whittaker have fought once in the UFC. Robert Whittaker won by unanimous decision at UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux on April 23, 2016.

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

Who has more UFC wins, Rafael Natal or Robert Whittaker?

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

KO/TKO wins: Rafael Natal 1, Robert Whittaker 7. Submission wins: Rafael Natal 1, 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, Rafael Natal or Robert Whittaker?

Rafael Natal and Robert Whittaker are the same height: 6'0". Rafael Natal 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.