Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov in works for UFC 329 on July 12

A light heavyweight bout between Robert Whittaker (17-7 UFC) and Nikita Krylov (12-9 UFC) is being developed for UFC 329 on July 12. This will mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division after spending his entire UFC career at middleweight. The report comes from Russian outlet Vestnik MMA citing their own sources. Krylov has been competing at light heavyweight throughout his UFC tenure. The matchup represents a significant move for the former middleweight champion Whittaker.