A light heavyweight bout between Robert Whittaker (17-7 UFC) and Nikita Krylov (12-9 UFC) is currently being finalized for UFC 329 on July 12, according to sources. This fight would mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division after spending his entire UFC career at middleweight. The matchup represents a significant move up in weight class for the former middleweight champion. Krylov, a veteran of the division, would serve as Whittaker's welcoming committee to 205 pounds. The post asks fans for their predictions on the potential matchup.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
