A light heavyweight bout between Robert Whittaker (UFC 17-7) and Nikita Krylov (UFC 12-9) is in the works for UFC 329 on July 12, according to Vestnik MMA sources. This would mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division after competing his entire UFC career at middleweight. The matchup represents a significant move up in weight for the former middleweight champion. Details are still being finalized, but both fighters appear to be targeted for this summer event.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
