A bout between Robert Whittaker and Nikita Krylov is being developed for UFC 329 on July 12. This matchup would mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division after competing at middleweight throughout his UFC career. Whittaker holds a 17-7 UFC record, while Krylov stands at 12-9 in the promotion. The post indicates the fight is still in the development stage and has not been officially confirmed. This would represent a significant move up in weight for the former middleweight champion.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
