Robert Whittaker's Tattoo

Last Modified Oct 25, 2024 07:55 GMT
Robert Whittaker's Tattoo
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The former UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker is braced up for an exciting showdown against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 on October 26, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Robert Whittaker, after getting crowned as the UFC interim middleweight champion by defeating Yoel Romero at UFC 213 gained the status of an undisputed champion when Georges St. Pierre relinquished the middleweight title. He lost it to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 in 2019. Whittaker tried to regain the belt by challenging Adesanya at UFC 271 but came up short in the bout and ended up losing by a unanimous decision.

Despite suffering losses against Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker remained on the hunt to clinch the middleweight gold. He squared off against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290 in a title eliminator showdown. The fight ended in the second round when Du Plessis knocked him out dramatically in the second round. He won his most recent bout against Ikram Aliskerov via a KO in the very first round.

Robert Whittaker Tattoo

Robert Whittaker has inked his body with multiple tattoos having deep meanings and importance in the former middleweight champion’s life. He has a southern cross tattoo on his chest which he got engraved on his skin at 18. This tattoo signifies the deep bond that he shares with his father.

Robert Whittaker also pays homage to his Samoan heritage and his mother through a huge tribal tattoo that is imprinted on his arm. His mother was from New Zealand and the tattoo honors his Maori roots as a tribute to his mother.

Robert Whittaker Nationality

Robert Whittaker is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. He was born in Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand on December 20, 1990, and moved to Australia in his childhood. He now resides in Sydney, Australia and he represents the country as a professional mixed martial arts competitor.

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FAQs on Robert Whittaker's Tattoo

A. His tattoos pay homage to his father, mother, and his Samoan heritage.

A. He has prominent tattoos like the southern cross and a massive tribal tattoo on his chest and arm.

A. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand.

A. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

A. He fights for Australia.

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