Whittaker focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Robert Whittaker showed that he still has what it takes in the Ultimate octagon. The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) entered the UFC 329 , held this Saturday (11), against Nikita Krylov , in his debut in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). With great speed, the Australian dominated the duel and fractured his rival's jaw with a brutal knockout in the third round.
With the victory, Whittaker reached 18 wins in the UFC and overcame a slump after two consecutive losses. Krylov, on the other hand, suffered his tenth loss in the organization.
Whittaker makes his light heavyweight debut and fractures Krylov's jaw.
Krylov started determined not to give Whittaker any space, who relied on counter-punches and movement. The Ukrainian took the fight to the clinch, which quickly turned into a takedown. While the Australian tried to get up, Krylov clinched again and managed to take his back.
Whittaker managed to break free, took a deep breath, and resumed the striking exchange. The former champion landed a quick jab-straight combination, forcing Krylov to retreat. The fighters traded blows standing up until, in the final second of the round, Whittaker landed a high kick without much impact.
In the second round, Whittaker returned breathing heavily, but maintaining his characteristic movement. Faster, the former middleweight landed jabs with precision, without being touched by Krylov. Midway through the round, the Australian rocked his opponent with a sequence of three straight punches.
Whittaker started the third round without slowing down. With powerful straight punches, he continued to hurt Krylov until, in a moment of carelessness on the Ukrainian's part, he connected with a strong right hand that dislocated his opponent's jaw, who instantly gave up the fight.
Watch Robert Whittaker's brutal knockout at UFC 329.
RIGHT ON THE JAW 😳
Robert Whittaker forces Nikita Krylov to quit in the Octagon after that one!
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