UFC Fight Night - Whittaker vs. Gastelum

April 17, 2021 · Las Vegas, USA

UFC Fight Night - Whittaker vs. Gastelum

UFC Fight Night - Whittaker vs. Gastelum took place on April 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 10-fight card below.

Fight Results

10 of 10 fights completed — 4 Decision (Unanimous) · 4 Decision (Split) · 1 Submission · 1 KO/TKO

Bout Winner Method Round
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum Robert Whittaker Decision (Unanimous) R5 (5:00)
Andrei Arlovski vs Chase Sherman Andrei Arlovski Decision (Unanimous) R3 (5:00)
Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Jacob Malkoun Jacob Malkoun Decision (Unanimous) R3 (5:00)
Tracy Cortez vs Justine Kish Tracy Cortez Decision (Split) R3 (5:00)
Luis Antonio Pena vs Alex Munoz Luis Antonio Pena Decision (Split) R3 (5:00)
Alexander Romanov vs Juan Espino Alexander Romanov Decision (Split) R3 (1:05)
Jessica Penne vs Lupita Godinez Jessica Penne Decision (Split) R3 (5:00)
Bartosz Fabinski vs Gerald Meerschaert Gerald Meerschaert Submission R1 (2:00)
Austin Hubbard vs Dakota Bush Austin Hubbard Decision (Unanimous) R3 (5:00)
Tony Gravely vs Anthony Birchak Tony Gravely KO/TKO R2 (1:31)

Full Fight Card

Main Event · 5-round bout · 5:30 AM UTC

Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum

Middleweight

Robert Whittaker

Robert Whittaker

69.6% · 1.44

VS

Kelvin Gastelum

Kelvin Gastelum

30.4% · 3.29

Winner: Robert Whittaker · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)

Fight Statistics

150/284 Sig. Strikes 62/209
169 Total Strikes 70
4/7 Takedowns 1/5
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 0

Control — Robert Whittaker: 04:19 · Kelvin Gastelum: 00:26

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 18-8 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed a takedown; Robert Whittaker controlled for 02:28.

Round 2: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 43-14 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed a takedown; Robert Whittaker controlled for 00:06; Kelvin Gastelum controlled for 00:13.

Round 3: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 38-20 in significant strikes.

Round 4: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 33-13 in significant strikes; Kelvin Gastelum landed a takedown; Kelvin Gastelum controlled for 00:02.

Round 5: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 18-7 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed 2 takedowns; Robert Whittaker controlled for 01:45; Kelvin Gastelum controlled for 00:11.

The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Robert Whittaker winning by Decision (Unanimous).

3-round bout · 4:55 AM UTC

Andrei Arlovski vs Chase Sherman

Heavyweight

Andrei Arlovski

Andrei Arlovski

46.9% · 2.13

VS

Chase Sherman

Chase Sherman

53.1% · 1.88

Winner: Andrei Arlovski · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)

Fight Statistics

105/222 Sig. Strikes 88/192
109 Total Strikes 99
0/0 Takedowns 0/0
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 0

Control — Andrei Arlovski: 00:39 · Chase Sherman: 0:00

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Chase Sherman edged the striking 33-27 in significant strikes.

Round 2: Andrei Arlovski edged the striking 32-21 in significant strikes; Andrei Arlovski controlled for 00:39.

Round 3: Andrei Arlovski edged the striking 46-34 in significant strikes.

The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Andrei Arlovski winning by Decision (Unanimous).

3-round bout · 4:15 AM UTC

Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Jacob Malkoun

Middleweight

Abdul Razak Alhassan

Abdul Razak Alhassan

70.8% · 1.41

VS

Jacob Malkoun

Jacob Malkoun

29.2% · 3.42

Winner: Jacob Malkoun · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)

Fight Statistics

21/47 Sig. Strikes 27/55
32 Total Strikes 91
0/0 Takedowns 8/24
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 2

Control — Abdul Razak Alhassan: 00:02 · Jacob Malkoun: 11:41

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Abdul Razak Alhassan edged the striking 10-3 in significant strikes; Jacob Malkoun landed 4 takedowns; Jacob Malkoun controlled for 03:45.

Round 2: Jacob Malkoun edged the striking 13-4 in significant strikes; Jacob Malkoun landed 2 takedowns; Jacob Malkoun hunted a submission (2); Jacob Malkoun controlled for 03:59.

Round 3: Jacob Malkoun edged the striking 11-7 in significant strikes; Jacob Malkoun landed 2 takedowns; Abdul Razak Alhassan controlled for 00:02; Jacob Malkoun controlled for 03:57.

The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Jacob Malkoun winning by Decision (Unanimous).

3-round bout · 3:45 AM UTC

Tracy Cortez vs Justine Kish

Flyweight

Tracy Cortez

Tracy Cortez

73.8% · 1.36

VS

Justine Kish

Justine Kish

26.2% · 3.82

Winner: Tracy Cortez · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)

Fight Statistics

66/112 Sig. Strikes 55/119
84 Total Strikes 72
3/5 Takedowns 0/1
0 Knockdowns 1
1 Sub Attempts 0

Control — Tracy Cortez: 06:26 · Justine Kish: 00:38

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Tracy Cortez edged the striking 20-5 in significant strikes; Tracy Cortez landed a takedown; Tracy Cortez controlled for 04:11; Justine Kish controlled for 00:21.

Round 2: Justine Kish edged the striking 29-22 in significant strikes; Tracy Cortez landed a takedown; Tracy Cortez controlled for 00:53; Justine Kish controlled for 00:09.

Round 3: Tracy Cortez edged the striking 24-21 in significant strikes; Tracy Cortez landed a takedown; Justine Kish scored a knockdown; Tracy Cortez hunted a submission (1); Tracy Cortez controlled for 01:22; Justine Kish controlled for 00:08.

The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Tracy Cortez winning by Decision (Split).

3-round bout · 3:00 AM UTC

Luis Antonio Pena vs Alex Munoz

Lightweight

Luis Antonio Pena

Luis Antonio Pena

59.7% · 1.68

VS

Alex Munoz

Alex Munoz

40.3% · 2.48

Winner: Luis Antonio Pena · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)

Fight Statistics

90/195 Sig. Strikes 80/169
90 Total Strikes 82
0/0 Takedowns 4/9
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 0

Control — Luis Antonio Pena: 00:03 · Alex Munoz: 02:21

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Luis Antonio Pena edged the striking 21-18 in significant strikes; Alex Munoz landed 2 takedowns; Alex Munoz controlled for 01:30.

Round 2: Alex Munoz edged the striking 29-22 in significant strikes; Alex Munoz landed a takedown; Alex Munoz controlled for 00:32.

Round 3: Luis Antonio Pena edged the striking 47-33 in significant strikes; Alex Munoz landed a takedown; Luis Antonio Pena controlled for 00:03; Alex Munoz controlled for 00:19.

The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Luis Antonio Pena winning by Decision (Split).

3-round bout · 2:30 AM UTC

Alexander Romanov vs Juan Espino

Heavyweight

Alexander Romanov

Alexander Romanov

58% · 1.72

VS

Juan Espino

Juan Espino

42% · 2.38

Winner: Alexander Romanov · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (1:05)

Fight Statistics

32/53 Sig. Strikes 12/22
53 Total Strikes 44
2/4 Takedowns 4/5
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 0

Control — Alexander Romanov: 05:41 · Juan Espino: 02:55

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Alexander Romanov edged the striking 5-4 in significant strikes; Juan Espino landed 2 takedowns; Alexander Romanov controlled for 02:18; Juan Espino controlled for 01:28.

Round 2: Alexander Romanov edged the striking 27-6 in significant strikes; Alexander Romanov landed a takedown; Alexander Romanov controlled for 03:20; Juan Espino controlled for 00:45.

Round 3: Juan Espino edged the striking 2-0 in significant strikes; Juan Espino landed 2 takedowns; Alexander Romanov controlled for 00:03; Juan Espino controlled for 00:42.

The fight ended in round 3 at 1:05 with Alexander Romanov winning by Decision (Split).

3-round bout · 2:00 AM UTC

Jessica Penne vs Lupita Godinez

Strawweight

Jessica Penne

Jessica Penne

29.9% · 3.34

VS

Lupita Godinez

Lupita Godinez

70.1% · 1.43

Winner: Jessica Penne · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)

Fight Statistics

31/87 Sig. Strikes 40/74
98 Total Strikes 68
1/7 Takedowns 3/9
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 0

Control — Jessica Penne: 04:30 · Lupita Godinez: 04:10

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Jessica Penne edged the striking 15-13 in significant strikes; Lupita Godinez landed 2 takedowns; Jessica Penne controlled for 01:43; Lupita Godinez controlled for 00:38.

Round 2: Lupita Godinez edged the striking 17-13 in significant strikes; Lupita Godinez landed a takedown; Jessica Penne controlled for 01:49; Lupita Godinez controlled for 01:06.

Round 3: Lupita Godinez edged the striking 10-3 in significant strikes; Jessica Penne controlled for 00:58; Lupita Godinez controlled for 02:26.

The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Jessica Penne winning by Decision (Split).

3-round bout · 1:40 AM UTC

Bartosz Fabinski vs Gerald Meerschaert

Middleweight

Bartosz Fabinski

Bartosz Fabinski

54.1% · 1.85

VS

Gerald Meerschaert

Gerald Meerschaert

45.9% · 2.18

Winner: Gerald Meerschaert · Submission · Round 1 (2:00)

Fight Statistics

6/13 Sig. Strikes 8/10
16 Total Strikes 12
1/1 Takedowns 0/0
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 1

Control — Bartosz Fabinski: 00:13 · Gerald Meerschaert: 01:26

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Gerald Meerschaert edged the striking 8-6 in significant strikes; Bartosz Fabinski landed a takedown; Gerald Meerschaert hunted a submission (1); Bartosz Fabinski controlled for 00:13; Gerald Meerschaert controlled for 01:26.

The fight ended in round 1 at 2:00 with Gerald Meerschaert winning by Submission.

3-round bout · 1:00 AM UTC

Austin Hubbard vs Dakota Bush

Lightweight

Austin Hubbard

Austin Hubbard

65.4% · 1.53

VS

Dakota Bush

Dakota Bush

34.6% · 2.89

Winner: Austin Hubbard · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)

Fight Statistics

67/115 Sig. Strikes 41/104
126 Total Strikes 54
1/1 Takedowns 1/6
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 0

Control — Austin Hubbard: 06:42 · Dakota Bush: 01:31

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Austin Hubbard edged the striking 34-30 in significant strikes; Austin Hubbard landed a takedown; Austin Hubbard controlled for 00:02.

Round 2: Austin Hubbard edged the striking 13-7 in significant strikes; Austin Hubbard controlled for 03:21; Dakota Bush controlled for 00:33.

Round 3: Austin Hubbard edged the striking 20-4 in significant strikes; Dakota Bush landed a takedown; Austin Hubbard controlled for 03:19; Dakota Bush controlled for 00:58.

The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Austin Hubbard winning by Decision (Unanimous).

3-round bout · 12:40 AM UTC

Tony Gravely vs Anthony Birchak

Bantamweight

Tony Gravely

Tony Gravely

75.1% · 1.33

VS

Anthony Birchak

Anthony Birchak

24.9% · 4.02

Winner: Tony Gravely · KO/TKO · Round 2 (1:31)

Fight Statistics

39/75 Sig. Strikes 18/45
61 Total Strikes 30
4/6 Takedowns 0/1
2 Knockdowns 0
0 Sub Attempts 1

Control — Tony Gravely: 04:34 · Anthony Birchak: 00:27

Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Tony Gravely edged the striking 32-14 in significant strikes; Tony Gravely landed 3 takedowns; Tony Gravely scored a knockdown; Anthony Birchak hunted a submission (1); Tony Gravely controlled for 03:20; Anthony Birchak controlled for 00:27.

Round 2: Tony Gravely edged the striking 7-4 in significant strikes; Tony Gravely landed a takedown; Tony Gravely scored a knockdown; Tony Gravely controlled for 01:14.

The fight ended in round 2 at 1:31 with Tony Gravely winning by KO/TKO.

Win Probabilities & Odds

Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)

Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2
Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum 69.6% (1.44) 30.4% (3.29)
Andrei Arlovski vs Chase Sherman 46.9% (2.13) 53.1% (1.88)
Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Jacob Malkoun 70.8% (1.41) 29.2% (3.42)
Tracy Cortez vs Justine Kish 73.8% (1.36) 26.2% (3.82)
Luis Antonio Pena vs Alex Munoz 59.7% (1.68) 40.3% (2.48)
Alexander Romanov vs Juan Espino 58% (1.72) 42% (2.38)
Jessica Penne vs Lupita Godinez 29.9% (3.34) 70.1% (1.43)
Bartosz Fabinski vs Gerald Meerschaert 54.1% (1.85) 45.9% (2.18)
Austin Hubbard vs Dakota Bush 65.4% (1.53) 34.6% (2.89)
Tony Gravely vs Anthony Birchak 75.1% (1.33) 24.9% (4.02)

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United States

Venue & Location

Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.

UFC Apex

Location
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Capacity
30,000
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles

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