A bout between Robert Whittaker (17-7 UFC) and Nikita Krylov (12-9 UFC) is in development for UFC 329 on July 12, according to Vestnik MMA. This fight would mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division after an entire career at middleweight. Krylov has been competing at light heavyweight throughout his UFC tenure. The matchup represents a significant move up in weight for the former middleweight champion Whittaker. No official announcement has been made by the UFC yet.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
