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Whittaker's New Weight Class: A Fresh Start at UFC 329
12 Jul
Summary
- Robert Whittaker makes his light heavyweight debut at UFC 329.
- Whittaker seeks a fresh start after two recent consecutive losses.
- Nikita Krylov snapped a two-fight skid with a knockout win recently.
At UFC 329, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is set to make his professional debut in the light heavyweight division. This pivotal fight against No. 14-ranked light heavyweight Nikita Krylov will take place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Whittaker, currently ranked No. 12 in the middleweight division, is looking for a career resurgence. He enters this bout following two consecutive losses, aiming to revitalize his career in the 205-pound class. This marks a return to a heavier weight for Whittaker, who debuted in the UFC at welterweight nearly 14 years ago.
Nikita Krylov, a seasoned light heavyweight with a 9-7 record in the division, is coming off a significant victory. In January, Krylov ended a two-fight losing streak with a third-round knockout of Modestas Bukauskas at UFC 324, demonstrating his power and potential impact in the division.
