Robert Whittaker vs Stephen Thompson
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They have met once
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Common opponents (1)
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Robert Whittaker vs Stephen Thompson: Matchup Breakdown
Robert Whittaker is 18-7 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 72.0% win rate. Stephen Thompson is 12-9-1 at Welterweight, winning 54.5% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Stephen Thompson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann on Feb 22, 2014, won by Stephen Thompson by KO/TKO in round 1.
Robert Whittaker holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,161 to 922. Career peaks are 1,252 for Robert Whittaker and 1,186 for Stephen Thompson. Robert Whittaker has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 18 victories, a 38.9% finish rate. Stephen Thompson has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.
Robert Whittaker stands 6' 0" with a reach of 73" and fights orthodox. Stephen Thompson is 6' 0" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Stephen Thompson. Robert Whittaker is 35, Stephen Thompson is 43.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Robert Whittaker has landed 1,489 significant strikes at 43.4% accuracy with 16 takedowns and 26:39 of control time. Stephen Thompson has landed 1,293 at 46.0% with 5 takedowns and 19:18 of control.
Robert Whittaker has 3 title fights (1 won) against 2 (0 won) for Stephen Thompson. They share 1 common opponent: Darren Till.
Have Robert Whittaker and Stephen Thompson fought before?
Yes. Robert Whittaker and Stephen Thompson have fought once in the UFC. Stephen Thompson won by KO/TKO at UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann on February 22, 2014.
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Who has more UFC wins, Robert Whittaker or Stephen Thompson?
Robert Whittaker has more UFC wins: 18 to 12. Robert Whittaker's UFC record is 18-7; Stephen Thompson's is 12-9-1.
KO/TKO wins: Robert Whittaker 7, Stephen Thompson 6. Submission wins: Robert Whittaker 0, Stephen Thompson 0.
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Who is taller, Robert Whittaker or Stephen Thompson?
Robert Whittaker and Stephen Thompson are the same height: 6'0". Stephen Thompson has the longer reach: 75 inches to 73.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.