Paul fought Ben Askren earlier in 2021. MMA Fighting reported that Paul earned $690,000 for that fight to Askren’s $500,000. The money won’t end there. Paul recently signed a multi-fight deal with Showtime, so as long as he’s willing to take the hits, the cash will continue to flow.3 days ago
black belt Robert Whittaker has finally come to the end of an incredibly long and arduous path through the BJJ belt system as he has just been awarded his black belt by his longtime coach, Alex Prates.Dec 12, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is now ranked No. 11 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings.Apr 21, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is now a BJJ black belt. ‘The Reaper’ has his sights set on UFC gold, as he looks to recapture the middleweight title in 2021.Dec 13, 2020
Auckland, New Zealand Middlemore Hospital Robert Whittaker/Place of birth
In this week’s Trading Shots, prior to his big win at UFC on FOX 24, Robert Whittaker became “Bobby Knuckles” in the minds of some fans – and at least one commentator. Leading up to Robert Whittaker’s fight with Ronaldo Souza, Jon Anik dropped a “Bobby Knuckles” reference.Apr 16, 2017
Background. Whittaker was born at Middlemore Hospital in Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. His father is an Australian of European descent and his mother is of Māori and Samoan descent.
