A fight between Robert Whittaker (17-7 UFC) and Nikita Krylov (12-9 UFC) is being developed for UFC 329, scheduled for July 12. This bout would mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division after competing his entire UFC career at middleweight. According to Vestnik MMA, the matchup is currently in the works but not yet officially confirmed. The news was shared by multiple Russian MMA channels reporting the same information.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
