Nikita Krylov vs Robert Whittaker
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Nikita Krylov vs Robert Whittaker: Matchup Breakdown
Nikita Krylov is 12-10 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 54.5% win rate. Robert Whittaker is 18-7 at Light Heavyweight, winning 72.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Robert Whittaker leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on Jul 11, 2026, won by Robert Whittaker by KO/TKO Punch in round 3.
Robert Whittaker holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,193 to 883. Career peaks are 1,082 for Nikita Krylov and 1,272 for Robert Whittaker. Nikita Krylov has 5 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 12 victories, an 83.3% finish rate. Robert Whittaker has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 38.9% of the time.
Nikita Krylov stands 6' 3" with a reach of 77" and fights orthodox. Robert Whittaker is 6' 0" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Nikita Krylov. Nikita Krylov is 34, Robert Whittaker is 35.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Nikita Krylov has landed 689 significant strikes at 54.2% accuracy with 23 takedowns and 55:38 of control time. Robert Whittaker has landed 1,489 at 43.4% with 16 takedowns and 26:39 of control.
Nikita Krylov has 0 title fights (0 won) against 2 (0 won) for Robert Whittaker. They have no opponents in common.
Have Nikita Krylov and Robert Whittaker fought before?
Yes. Nikita Krylov and Robert Whittaker have fought once in the UFC. Robert Whittaker won by KO/TKO (punch) at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Nikita Krylov or Robert Whittaker?
Robert Whittaker has more UFC wins: 18 to 12. Nikita Krylov's UFC record is 12-10; Robert Whittaker's is 18-7.
KO/TKO wins: Nikita Krylov 5, Robert Whittaker 7. Submission wins: Nikita Krylov 5, Robert Whittaker 0.
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Who is taller, Nikita Krylov or Robert Whittaker?
Nikita Krylov is taller at 6'3", to Robert Whittaker's 6'0" (3 inches). Nikita Krylov has the longer reach: 77 inches to 73.
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