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Robert Whittaker Returns to Australia After 6 Years for Light Heavyweight Clash With Bogdan Guskov at UFC Sydney

Robert Whittaker has his second fight at light heavyweight as he faces Bogdan Guskov in the co-main event of UFC Sydney.

By Kshitiz Kumar Singh · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:16 AM

Key Things to Know

Robert Whittaker will face Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Sydney.
The clash will serve as the co-main event of the UFC Sydney card.
This bout marks Whittaker's return to fight in Australia after a six-year absence.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is set to make his return to fight in Australia after six years away. He will face Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight clash scheduled as the co-main event at UFC Sydney.

The matchup marks Whittaker's second career bout in the light heavyweight division. He aims to build on his successful debut in the 205-pound weight class in front of his home-country fans.

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Robert Whittaker Returns to Australia After 6 Years for Light Heavyweight Clash With Bogdan Guskov at UFC Sydney

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