Birth name: Robert John Whittaker
Place of Birth: Middlemore, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Birth: 20 December 1990
Ethnicity: Maori
Robert Whittaker is a professional MMA fighter who was born in New Zealand of Maori heritage. Whittaker moved to Australia at a young age and grew up in Melbourne and Sydney. He has stated that he is proud of representing both Australia and New Zealand.