A bout between former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (17-7 UFC) and light heavyweight contender Nikita Krylov (12-9 UFC) is being developed for UFC 329 on July 12. The matchup represents Whittaker's debut in the light heavyweight division, marking a significant move up in weight class for the Australian. Whittaker has competed exclusively at middleweight throughout his UFC tenure, capturing the title in 2017. Krylov has been a fixture in the UFC's 205-pound division with a record of 12-9 inside the octagon. The bout is still in the development stage and has not been officially confirmed by the UFC.
UFC 329
Saturday, July 11, 2026
