Result
Robert WhittakerDEC
MethodDEC
Round3
Time04:59
Elo swing-16Rafael Natal (1721 → 1705)
DateApr 23, 2016
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMGM Grand Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Reaper | 27-9-0Robert Whittaker
L
Sapo | 21-9-1Rafael Natal
Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal
Method :DEC
Round :3
Time :04:59
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Robert Whittaker
Elo1753Great
3Y trend1747 → 1753
Fight Overview
Round3
Time04:59
MethodDEC
Rafael Natal
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1689 → 1672
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 DEC in round 3 at 04:59. Robert Whittaker led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. 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 Rafael Natal 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 WhittakerRafael Natal
Elo edge
Robert Whittaker1753+13 last move
Rafael Natal1672-16 last move
Why they are ranked here
Robert Whittaker#10 of 177 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.
Rafael NatalNot on the active ladder · 1672 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tor Troeng (rated 1664 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Tim Kennedy (rated 1750 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -28 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1582, not 1672: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
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
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Recorded fight totals
Robert WhittakervsRafael Natal
Total strikes
92vs63
Sig. strikes
89vs62
Finishing profile
Robert WhittakerKO/TKO leads 41% of wins
Rafael Nataldecision leads 43% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 197 : JONES VS SAINT PREUX. Robert Whittaker defeated Rafael Natal by DEC in round 3 at 04:59. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal quick answers
Who won Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal?
Robert Whittaker won Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal by DEC in round 3 at 04:59.
What event is Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal on?
Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal is listed on UFC 197 : JONES VS SAINT PREUX.
What are the records for Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal?
Robert Whittaker enters with a 27-9-0 record and Rafael Natal enters with a 21-9-1 record.
What division is Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal?
Robert Whittaker vs Rafael Natal is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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