Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov bout targeted for UFC 329 in July

A bout between Robert Whittaker and Nikita Krylov is being developed for UFC 329 on July 12, according to Vestnik MMA sources. The fight would mark Whittaker's debut at light heavyweight after competing at middleweight throughout his UFC career. Whittaker holds a 17-7 UFC record while Krylov stands at 12-9 in the organization. The matchup represents a significant move up in weight class for the former middleweight title challenger. The post includes a poll asking fans for their predictions on the potential bout.