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Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Robert Whittaker
The Reaper
28-9-0
RESULT

Robert Whittaker def. Nikita Krylov (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 1:01
Nikita Krylov
The Miner
31-12-0
Saturday, July 11, 2026
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States

Robert Whittaker defeated Nikita Krylov by TKO in round 3 (1:01) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2, held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Robert Whittaker
Nikita Krylov
0
Knockdowns
0
51 of 99
Significant strikes
54 of 111
52%
Sig. strike accuracy
49%
57 of 106
Total strikes
55 of 112
3 of 6
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:10
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
21 of 62
Head
54 of 111
17 of 23
Body
0 of 0
13 of 14
Leg
0 of 0
45 of 92
Distance
51 of 105
6 of 7
Clinch
3 of 6
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
20 of 40
Sig. str.
20 of 38
26 of 47
Total str.
21 of 39
3 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:10
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
28 of 52
Sig. str.
29 of 61
28 of 52
Total str.
29 of 61
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
3 of 7
Sig. str.
5 of 12
3 of 7
Total str.
5 of 12
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov?

Robert Whittaker defeated Nikita Krylov by TKO in round 3 (1:01) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2, held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Referee
Chris Tognoni
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Robert Whittaker 67%33% Nikita Krylov

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

28-9-0
Record
31-12-0
1679
Elo rating
1558
1
Win Streak
0
35
Age
34
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Australia / New Zealand
Nationality
Ukraine

Striking Profile

4.41
SLpM
4.38
43%
Str. Acc.
54%
3.40
SApM
2.75
59%
Str. Def.
48%

Grappling Profile

0.71
TD Avg.
2.19
38%
TD Acc.
38%
80%
TD Def.
53%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Robert Whittaker · 3-2
  • W
    UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2Sat, Jul 11, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 1:01 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De RidderSat, Jul 26, 2025
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    UFC 308: Topuria vs HollowaySat, Oct 26, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:34 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC Saudi ArabiaSat, Jun 22, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 1:49 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC 298: Volkanovski vs TopuriaSat, Feb 17, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Nikita Krylov · 2-3
  • L
    UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2Sat, Jul 11, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 1:01 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    UFC 324: Gaethje vs PimblettSat, Jan 24, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 4:57 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De RidderSat, Jul 26, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:18 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs LopesSat, Apr 12, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 2:24 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Yan vs DvalishviliSat, Mar 11, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 3:38 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 25 fights · 22 fights
59.6
Avg sig. strikes
31.3
0.64
Avg takedowns
1.05
1:04
Avg control time
2:32
150
Career high strikes
72
4
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Robert Whittaker
Strike target
Nikita Krylov
72%
Head
59%
10%
Body
25%
18%
Leg
16%
Robert Whittaker
Strike position
Nikita Krylov
87%
Distance
59%
7%
Clinch
23%
7%
Ground
18%