According to Vestnik MMA sources, a fight between Nikita Krylov (UFC 12-9) and Robert Whittaker (UFC 17-7) is in development for UFC 329 on July 12. This would mark Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division after a career at middleweight. Krylov has been competing at light heavyweight throughout his UFC tenure. The matchup represents a significant crossover bout between a former middleweight title challenger and an established light heavyweight contender. Details are limited, but the bout is being actively negotiated.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
