Robert Whittaker vs. Bogdan Guskov Set for UFC Sydney Co-Main Event
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will face Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight co-main event at UFC Sydney on Feb. 7, 2027.
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The co-main event for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's upcoming return to Australia has been finalized. Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will take on Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight matchup at UFC Sydney, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2027, at Afterpay Arena.
Whittaker (27-9) enters the bout looking to build momentum in his new weight class while fighting in front of his hometown crowd. The Australian veteran snapped a two-fight losing streak this past July when he made his light heavyweight debut, earning a third-round stoppage victory over Nikita Krylov.
Guskov (18-4-1) looks to rebound after suffering a stoppage defeat against Magomed Ankalaev in July. The fighter known as "Hitman" accepted that UFC Abu Dhabi headliner on short notice, which halted a strong five-fight unbeaten stretch that included a draw against former champion Jan Blachowicz.
UFC Sydney will be headlined by a lightweight clash between Quillan Salkilld and Benoît Saint Denis. In other card developments, Joo Sang Yoo is reportedly set to compete at the event, while Michelle Montague's bout has been postponed to UFC 335 on Dec. 12.
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