UFC’s Robert Whittaker Earns his Brown Belt

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker has added another accolade to his mixed martial arts repertoire. Now, the UFC contender has a new belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Robert Whittaker recently took to Instagram to share some great news with his fans. The fighter has now achieved brown belt status under his teachers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Over Instagram, the mixed martial artist let his fans know that he is running a class as well.

“Stoked to have received my brown belt from my coaches Alex Prates and Mauricio Cavicchini tonight. Come down to my gym @graciejiujitsusmeatongrange Mondays and Wednesday nights where ill be running a gi and no gi class !!!” Whittaker said.

Robert Whittaker is currently riding a seven fight win streak. Most recently, the mixed martial artist scored an impressive TKO victory over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza at UFC on FOX 24.