Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov being targeted for UFC 329 on July 12

According to Vestnik MMA sources, a fight between Nikita Krylov (UFC 12-9) and Robert Whittaker (UFC 17-7) is in the works for July 12 at UFC 329. The bout would mark Whittaker's debut at light heavyweight, moving up from his usual middleweight division. Krylov is a longtime UFC light heavyweight. No official announcement has been made yet, but the matchup is reportedly in development. This represents a significant weight class change for the former middleweight title challenger Whittaker.