12-07-26
Robert Whittaker made a winning Light Heavyweight debut at UFC 329, stopping Nikita Krylov in the third round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The bout took place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and saw Krylov lean on his wrestling early. As the fight progressed, Whittaker’s jab took over, and Krylov was no longer able to secure takedowns.
This matchup marked Whittaker's introduction to the Light Heavyweight division. He is already a ranked fighter at 205 pounds, and a potential future opponent mentioned for him is Dominick Reyes.
