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    Nikita Krylov vs Robert Whittaker

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
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    Fighter 2
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    Key Stats

    Nikita KrylovvsRobert Whittaker
    22
    Fights
    25
    12
    Wins
    18
    10
    Finishes
    7
    0
    Title Fights
    3
    689
    Sig. Strikes
    1,489
    23
    Takedowns
    16
    55:38
    Control Time
    26:39

    Striking Stats

    Nikita KrylovvsRobert Whittaker
    689
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    1,489
    54.2%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    43.4%
    31.3
    Sig. Str / Fight
    59.6
    6
    Knockdowns
    12
    406
    Head Strikes
    1,069
    171
    Body Strikes
    153
    112
    Leg Strikes
    267

    Grappling Stats

    Nikita KrylovvsRobert Whittaker
    23
    Takedowns Landed
    16
    38.3%
    Takedown Acc.
    38.1%
    1
    TD / Fight
    0.6
    12
    Sub. Attempts
    0
    7
    Reversals
    0

    Tale of the Tape

    34 yrs
    Age
    35 yrs
    6' 3"
    Height
    6' 0"
    205 lbs.
    Weight
    185 lbs.
    77"
    Reach
    73"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    919
    ELO Rating
    1,153
    1,054
    Peak ELO
    1,215
    54.5%
    Win Rate
    72%
    83.3%
    Finish Rate
    38.9%

    Career Snapshot

    Active
    Status
    Active
    22
    Total Fights
    25
    11-9
    UFC Record
    17-7
    0
    Win Streak
    1
    5
    Best Streak
    9
    0
    Title Wins
    1
    WLLWL
    Last 5
    WWLLW

    Win Method Breakdown

    Nikita Krylov
    KO/TKO (5)41.7%
    Submission (5)41.7%
    Decision (2)16.7%
    Robert Whittaker
    KO/TKO (7)38.9%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (11)61.1%

    Fan Ratings

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    Overall
    7.8
    --
    Striking
    8.6
    --
    Grappling
    6.9
    --
    Wrestling
    7.4
    --
    Cardio
    8.4
    --
    Chin
    6.4
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    Power
    7.9
    --
    Excitement
    8.8

    Head-to-Head Record

    Nikita Krylov0
    Robert Whittaker1
    Who Wins?

    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% 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 ELO rating, 1,153 to 919. Career peaks are 1,054 for Nikita Krylov and 1,215 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 3 (1 won) for Robert Whittaker. They have no opponents in common.