A bout between Robert Whittaker (17-7 UFC) and Nikita Krylov (12-9 UFC) is in the works for UFC 329 on July 12, according to Vestnik MMA's sources. This fight would mark Whittaker's debut at light heavyweight after a lengthy career competing at middleweight. The matchup represents a significant weight class jump for the former middleweight champion, who has been one of the division's top contenders for years. Krylov, a veteran light heavyweight, would provide a stern test for Whittaker's move up in weight.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
