Result
Robert WhittakerDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
Details(50–45, 50–45, 50–45)
Elo swing+16Robert Whittaker (1727 → 1743)-16Kelvin Gastelum (1724 → 1709)
DateApr 17, 2021
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastUFC FIGHT PASS
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
W
The Reaper | 27-9-0Robert Whittaker
L
20-11-0Kelvin Gastelum
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Pending
Details :(50–45, 50–45, 50–45)
Robert Whittaker
Elo1753Great
3Y trend1747 → 1753
AwardFight of the Night
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Kelvin Gastelum
Elo1693Good
3Y trend1693 → 1693
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Robert Whittaker won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Detailed fight-stat totals are limited for this completed fight. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Robert WhittakerKelvin Gastelum
Elo edge
Robert Whittaker1753+13 last move
Kelvin Gastelum1693-14 last move
Why they are ranked here
Robert Whittaker#10 of 162 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1753 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Marvin Vettori (rated 1732 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Khamzat Chimaev (rated 1807 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +18 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #9 Paulo Costa, 5 ahead of #11 Dominick Reyes.
Kelvin Gastelum#65 of 254 active Middleweight fighters · 1693 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Chris Curtis (rated 1748 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jared Cannonier (rated 1665 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -16 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #64 Jared Cannonier, 1 ahead of #66 Carlos Petruzzella.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
Recorded fight totals
Robert WhittakervsKelvin Gastelum
No recorded fight totals yet.
Finishing profile
Robert WhittakerKO/TKO leads 41% of wins
Kelvin Gastelumdecision leads 45% of wins
Common opponents
Dricus Du PlessisRobert Whittaker: loss · TKO (Punches) · Jul 8, 2023Kelvin Gastelum: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 9, 2022
Jared CannonierRobert Whittaker: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Oct 24, 2020Kelvin Gastelum: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 21, 2021
Darren TillRobert Whittaker: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Aug 15, 2020Kelvin Gastelum: loss · Decision (Split) · Nov 2, 2019
Round stats
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : WHITTAKER VS GASTELUM. Robert Whittaker defeated Kelvin Gastelum by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum quick answers
Who won Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum?
Robert Whittaker won Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum on?
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : WHITTAKER VS GASTELUM.
What are the records for Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum?
Robert Whittaker enters with a 27-9-0 record and Kelvin Gastelum enters with a 20-11-0 record.
What division is Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum?
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum is listed as a Middleweight fight.
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
Loading comments…