A light heavyweight bout between Robert Whittaker (17-7 UFC) and Nikita Krylov (12-9 UFC) is currently in development for UFC 329, scheduled for July 12. This fight would mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division, as he has primarily competed at middleweight throughout his UFC career. The matchup represents a significant move up in weight for the former middleweight champion. Details are still being finalized, but the fight is actively being worked on by the promotion.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026








