Robert Whittaker, the former UFC middleweight champion, is preparing for his light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 on July 11. Whittaker, who began his UFC career as a welterweight, has made it clear that this transition to a higher weight class is not intended to prolong his fighting career. After a loss to Reinier de Ridder in July, he acknowledged that his aspirations for a title shot are unrealistic, stating that he is now focused on enjoying his remaining fights. Whittaker has ruled out a potential matchup against current light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg due to their relationship. He emphasized, “This isn’t a refresh, or the start of a 10-fight contract,” highlighting his intention to have fun in the octagon rather than chase titles. As he prepares for this new chapter, Whittaker is also looking forward to spending time with his family in Las Vegas, making this fight a memorable experience as he approaches the end of his career.