Robert Whittaker vs. Rafael Natal

Main Card | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 23, 2016
W
Whittaker defeats Natal
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

15-4-0

Climbed to 16-4
Pro
Record
21-6-1

Fell to 21-7-1
-310
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+260
(Moderate Underdog)

Australia
Nation

Brazil
Menai
NSW
Fights out of
New York
New York
25
+4 mos, 3 days
Age at Fight 33
+3 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
185.5 lbs
(84.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
6'0"
(182cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
73.5"
(187cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Smeaton Grange Gym Renzo Gracie Academy

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,459

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Natal
12%
Whittaker
88%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 197

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux
  • Date: Saturday 04.23.2016 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Whittaker Disclosed Pay: $60,000
  • Natal Disclosed Pay: $41,000
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