Nikita Krylov MMA Profile Record Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Nikita Krylov

NIKITA KRYLOV

“The Miner”
Ukraine Flag UKRAINE • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 31-13-0
(T)KO 13-5
SUB 16-6
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Ukraine
WT CLASS Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 3″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 03/07/1992 (34)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 77.5″ (197cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Raty Team • Donetsk, Ukraine
NICKNAME “The Miner”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former FNG Light Heavyweight Champion Captured Fight Nights Global World Belt via 2nd-Round KO
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29 Career Stoppage Victories Holds an Outstanding 93.5% Finish Rate in Pro Victories
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Master of Sport in Combat Sambo Decorated Hand-to-Hand Combat & Kyokushin Karate Specialist
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Top-10 UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Octagon Victories Over Gustafsson, Oezdemir & Spann
Nikita Krylov Record
WINS31
KO/TKO
13
SUB
16
DECISION
2
LOSSES13
KO/TKO
5
SUB
6
DECISION
2
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 44 professional bouts (31-13-0).

Win Rate

31 wins · 44 bouts

Loss Rate

13 losses · 44 bouts

Finish Rate

29 finishes · 44 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

13 KO/TKOs · 44 bouts

Submission Rate

16 submissions · 44 bouts

Decision Rate

2 decisions · 44 bouts

NIKITA KRYLOV FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Russia Russia
UFC 333 – Volkanovski vs. Evloev
Oct / 24 / 2026
TKO (Knee and Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:38) Oct / 24 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME2:38
METHODTKO (Knee and Punches)
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🥊 UFC 333 Light Heavyweight Bout • Krylov vs. Yakhyaev
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout31-12-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: -240 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Undefeated Chechen phenom Yakhyaev pressured Krylov against the fence, landing a flush knee to the body and a flurry of heavy hooks to secure a referee stoppage at 2:38 of round one.
LOSS
Robert Whittaker Australia Australia
UFC 329 – McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul / 11 / 2026
TKO (Jaw Injury)
Rnd 3 (1:01) Jul / 11 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME1:01
METHODTKO (Jaw Injury)
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🥊 UFC 329 Feature Bout • Krylov vs. Whittaker
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Robert Whittaker
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Robert Whittaker Record at Bout (Opponent)27-8-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout31-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robert Whittaker: -175 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former UFC champion Whittaker stepped up to light heavyweight and connected with a blistering left hook-head kick sequence early in round three, causing a jaw injury that halted the bout at 1:01.
WIN
Modestas Bukauskas Lithuania Lithuania
UFC 324 – Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Jan / 24 / 2026
KO (Punches)
Rnd 3 (4:57) Jan / 24 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME4:57
METHODKO (Punches)
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🥊 UFC 324 Featured Prelim • Krylov vs. Bukauskas
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas
Fight LocationUnited States Inglewood, California, United States (Intuit Dome)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Modestas Bukauskas Record at Bout (Opponent)18-6-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout30-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -185 (Favorite) vs Modestas Bukauskas: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dramatic buzzer-beater finish. After fifteen minutes of hard striking exchanges, Krylov uncorked a devastating overhand right that sent Bukauskas crashing to the canvas with only three seconds remaining in the fight.
LOSS
Bogdan Guskov Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
UFC on ABC 9 – Whittaker vs. de Ridder
Jul / 26 / 2025
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:18) Jul / 26 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME4:18
METHODKO (Punches)
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🥊 UFC on ABC 9 Main Card • Guskov vs. Krylov
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bogdan Guskov Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout30-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bogdan Guskov: -115 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-powered shootout in Abu Dhabi. Guskov slipped an incoming right hand and landed a thunderous overhand right that knocked Krylov down, following with heavy hammerfists to stop the contest at 4:18 of round one.
LOSS
Dominick Reyes United States United States
UFC 314 – Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Apr / 12 / 2025
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (2:24) Apr / 12 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME2:24
METHODKO (Punch)
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🥊 UFC 314 Featured Light Heavyweight Bout • Krylov vs. Reyes
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes
Fight LocationUnited States Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dominick Reyes Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout30-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -145 (Favorite) vs Dominick Reyes: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former two-time title challenger Reyes timed a counter straight left hand down the pipe as Krylov charged in, resulting in a sudden one-punch knockout at 2:24 of round one.
WIN
Ryan Spann United States United States
UFC Fight Night 221 – Yan vs. Dvalishvili
Mar / 11 / 2023
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:38) Mar / 11 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:38
METHODSubmission (Triangle Choke)
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 221 Catchweight (215 lbs) • Krylov vs. Spann
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Theater at Virgin Hotels)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup212.5 lbs vs 213 lbs
Ryan Spann Record at Bout (Opponent)21-7-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout29-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -170 (Favorite) vs Ryan Spann: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wild grappling scramble. After both men attacked submissions on the canvas, Krylov locked in a slick triangle choke from the bottom, forcing Spann to tap out at 3:38 of round one.
WIN
Volkan Oezdemir Switzerland Switzerland
UFC 280 – Oliveira vs. Makhachev
Oct / 22 / 2022
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 22 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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🥊 UFC 280 Featured Light Heavyweight Clash • Krylov vs. Oezdemir
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Volkan Oezdemir
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Volkan Oezdemir Record at Bout (Opponent)18-6-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout28-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -175 (Favorite) vs Volkan Oezdemir: +150 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced battle in Abu Dhabi. Krylov mixed up heavy body kicks with level changes, securing four takedowns to outwork former title challenger Oezdemir for a unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Alexander Gustafsson Sweden Sweden
UFC Fight Night 208 – Blaydes vs. Aspinall
Jul / 23 / 2022
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (1:07) Jul / 23 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME1:07
METHODKO (Punches)
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🥊 UFC London Main Card • Krylov vs. Gustafsson
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Alexander Gustafsson
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexander Gustafsson Record at Bout (Opponent)18-7-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout27-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -200 (Favorite) vs Alexander Gustafsson: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov stormed three-time title challenger Gustafsson right out of the gate in London, hurting him with a multi-punch combination and finishing him on the ground in just 67 seconds.
LOSS
Paul Craig United Kingdom Scotland
UFC Fight Night 204 – Volkov vs. Aspinall
Mar / 19 / 2022
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:57) Mar / 19 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME3:57
METHODSubmission (Triangle Choke)
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🥊 UFC London Main Card • Krylov vs. Craig
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Paul Craig
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Paul Craig Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-1
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout27-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -175 (Favorite) vs Paul Craig: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov battered Craig on the canvas with heavy ground-and-pound, but Craig capitalized on an opening from the bottom to lock in a triangle choke and force the tap at 3:57.
LOSS
Magomed Ankalaev Russia Russia
UFC Fight Night 186 – Rozenstruik vs. Gane
Feb / 27 / 2021
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 27 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Ankalaev vs. Krylov
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Magomed Ankalaev
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 205.5 lbs
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout27-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -340 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +280 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mark Smith Mike Bell: 29-28 Derek Cleary: 29-28 Sal D’Amato: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov pushed an aggressive pace in round one with kicks, but Ankalaev adjusted with timely takedowns and top control in rounds two and three to take a 29-28 decision across all judges.
WIN
Johnny Walker Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night 170 – Lee vs. Oliveira
Mar / 14 / 2020
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 14 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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🥊 UFC Brasília Main Card • Krylov vs. Walker
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Johnny Walker
Fight LocationBrazil Brasília, Brazil (Nilson Nelson Gymnasium)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Johnny Walker Record at Bout (Opponent)17-4-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout26-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Johnny Walker: -140 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov neutralized Walker’s explosive striking game by grounding the Brazilian and accumulating over ten minutes of top control to claim a unanimous decision in Brasília.
LOSS
Glover Teixeira Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night 158 – Cowboy vs. Gaethje
Sep / 14 / 2019
Decision (Split)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 14 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Split)
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 158 Co-Main Event • Teixeira vs. Krylov
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Glover Teixeira
Fight LocationCanada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Rogers Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 204.5 lbs
Glover Teixeira Record at Bout (Opponent)29-7-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout26-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -110 (Pick’em) vs Glover Teixeira: -110 (Pick’em)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 28-29 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level back-and-forth battle. Krylov controlled the standup in round one, but future champion Teixeira rallied with submission attempts and ground pressure in the later rounds to edge a split decision.
WIN
Ovince St. Preux United States United States
UFC 236 – Holloway vs. Poirier
Apr / 13 / 2019
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (2:30) Apr / 13 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME2:30
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 UFC 236 Main Card Rematch • Krylov vs. OSP 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Ovince St. Preux
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (State Farm Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Ovince St. Preux Record at Bout (Opponent)23-12-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout25-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -125 (Favorite) vs Ovince St. Preux: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Blake Grice
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his 2014 defeat, Krylov took St. Preux down in round two, took his back, and cinched in a tight rear-naked choke to force the tap at 2:30.
LOSS
Jan Blachowicz Poland Poland
UFC Fight Night 136 – Hunt vs. Oleynik
Sep / 15 / 2018
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 2 (2:41) Sep / 15 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME2:41
METHODSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
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🥊 UFC Moscow Co-Main Event • Błachowicz vs. Krylov
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Jan Błachowicz
Fight LocationRussia Moscow, Russia (Olympic Stadium)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jan Błachowicz Record at Bout (Opponent)22-7-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout25-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -125 (Favorite) vs Jan Błachowicz: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his return to the Octagon in Moscow, Krylov engaged in aggressive striking before future UFC champion Błachowicz secured top position in round two and locked up an arm-triangle choke at 2:41.
WIN
Fabio Maldonado Title Fight Brazil Brazil
FNG – Fight Nights Global 87
May / 19 / 2018
KO (Punch)
Rnd 2 (3:33) May / 19 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME3:33
METHODKO (Punch)
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Belt FNG Light Heavyweight Championship • Maldonado vs. Krylov
Captured FNG Championship
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Fábio Maldonado
Fight LocationRussia Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Palace of Sports)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Fábio Maldonado Record at Bout (Opponent)24-11-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout24-5-0
Officials
Ref: Jan Vobornik
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov captured the Fight Nights Global light heavyweight title, dismantling iron-chinned UFC veteran Maldonado with punishing combinations before landing a right hook that knocked him out cold at 3:33 of round two.
WIN
Emanuel Newton United States United States
FNG – Fight Nights Global 77
Oct / 13 / 2017
KO (Knee)
Rnd 1 (0:43) Oct / 13 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME0:43
METHODKO (Knee)
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🥊 FNG 77 Main Event • Krylov vs. Newton
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Emanuel Newton
Fight LocationRussia Surgut, Russia (Energetik Sports Complex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Emanuel Newton Record at Bout (Opponent)26-12-1
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout23-5-0
Officials
Ref: Dmitry Valuevich
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Highlight-reel stoppage. Krylov timed former Bellator world champion Newton ducking in on a shot, delivering a devastating knee to the head that knocked him out cold in just 43 seconds.
WIN
Maro Perak Croatia Croatia
Donbass Association of Combat Sports – United Donbass
Aug / 26 / 2017
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (0:36) Aug / 26 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME0:36
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 United Donbass Main Event • Krylov vs. Perak
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Maro Perak
Fight LocationUkraine Donetsk, Ukraine (RSK Olimpiyskiy)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Maro Perak Record at Bout (Opponent)26-7-1
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout22-5-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining in Donetsk, Krylov battered Croatian veteran Perak with heavy strikes to force a referee intervention at 0:36 of round two.
WIN
Stjepan Bekavac Croatia Croatia
FNG – Fight Nights Global 68
Jun / 02 / 2017
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:53) Jun / 02 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME0:53
METHODSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
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🥊 FNG 68 Feature • Krylov vs. Bekavac
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Stjepan Bekavac
Fight LocationRussia St. Petersburg, Russia (Yubileyny Sports Palace)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Stjepan Bekavac Record at Bout (Opponent)19-6-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout21-5-0
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov made quick work of Bekavac in St. Petersburg, jumping on a standing guillotine choke and forcing a tap in just 53 seconds.
LOSS
Misha Cirkunov Canada Canada
UFC 206 – Holloway vs. Pettis
Dec / 10 / 2016
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:38) Dec / 10 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:38
METHODSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
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🥊 UFC 206 Main Card • Cirkunov vs. Krylov
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Misha Cirkunov
Fight LocationCanada Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Misha Cirkunov Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout21-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Misha Cirkunov: -125 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced clash of top contenders. Cirkunov rocked Krylov with a punch on the feet before snatching a deep guillotine choke that forced the tap at 4:38 of round one.
WIN
Ed Herman United States United States
UFC 201 – Lawler vs. Woodley
Jul / 30 / 2016
KO (Head Kick)
Rnd 2 (0:40) Jul / 30 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME0:40
METHODKO (Head Kick)
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🥊 UFC 201 Featured Prelim • Krylov vs. Herman
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Ed Herman
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Philips Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Ed Herman Record at Bout (Opponent)23-11-0 (1 NC)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout20-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -225 (Favorite) vs Ed Herman: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Highlight-reel finish. Early in round two, Krylov launched a flush left head kick that caught UFC veteran Herman on the jaw, knocking him out cold at 0:40.
WIN
Francimar Barroso Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night 87 – Overeem vs. Arlovski
May / 08 / 2016
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:11) May / 08 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME3:11
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 UFC Rotterdam Main Card • Krylov vs. Barroso
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Francimar Barroso
Fight LocationNetherlands Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Francimar Barroso Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout19-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -190 (Favorite) vs Francimar Barroso: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov controlled the grappling exchanges in Rotterdam, advancing to back control in round two and securing a rear-naked choke to force the tap at 3:11.
WIN
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night 74 – Holloway vs. Oliveira
Aug / 23 / 2015
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:29) Aug / 23 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:29
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 UFC Saskatoon Main Card • Krylov vs. de Lima
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Marcos Rogério de Lima
Fight LocationCanada Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (SaskTel Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marcos Rogério de Lima Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-1
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout18-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marcos Rogério de Lima: -120 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After reversing an early takedown against Brazilian powerhouse de Lima, Krylov quickly took the back and locked in a rear-naked choke to secure the submission victory at 2:29 of round one.
WIN
Stanislav Nedkov Bulgaria Bulgaria
UFC on Fox 14 – Gustafsson vs. Johnson
Jan / 24 / 2015
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:24) Jan / 24 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:24
METHODSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
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🥊 UFC on Fox 14 Featured Prelim • Krylov vs. Nedkov
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Stanislav Nedkov
Fight LocationSweden Stockholm, Sweden (Tele2 Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 205.5 lbs
Stanislav Nedkov Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0 (1 NC)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout17-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -110 (Pick’em) vs Stanislav Nedkov: -110 (Pick’em)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov caught Bulgarian powerhouse Nedkov diving in on an early takedown, locking in a standing guillotine choke and pulling guard to force the tap in just 84 seconds in front of 30,000 fans in Stockholm.
WIN
Cody Donovan United States United States
UFC Fight Night 46 – McGregor vs. Brandao
Jul / 19 / 2014
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:57) Jul / 19 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME4:57
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 UFC Dublin Featured Prelim • Krylov vs. Donovan
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Cody Donovan
Fight LocationIreland Dublin, Ireland (The O2 Dublin)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Cody Donovan Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout16-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Nikita Krylov: -160 (Favorite) vs Cody Donovan: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wild, action-packed opening round. After surviving early submission attacks from Donovan, Krylov gained top position and unleashed heavy ground-and-pound, forcing Marc Goddard to wave off the fight with just three seconds remaining in the first round.
LOSS
Ovince St. Preux United States United States
UFC 171 – Hendricks vs. Lawler
Mar / 15 / 2014
Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:29) Mar / 15 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:29
METHODTechnical Submission (Shoulder Choke)
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Debut • Krylov vs. OSP 1
Division Debut
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Ovince St. Preux
Fight LocationUnited States Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ovince St. Preux Record at Bout (Opponent)14-5-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout16-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ovince St. Preux: -275 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +235 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his official 205-pound division debut, Krylov attempted an arm-in guillotine choke from the bottom, allowing St. Preux to counter with a rare Von Flue shoulder choke to render Krylov unconscious at 1:29.
WIN
Walt Harris United States United States
UFC on Fox 10 – Henderson vs. Thomson
Jan / 25 / 2014
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:25) Jan / 25 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME0:25
METHODTKO (Head Kick and Punches)
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🥊 First UFC Victory • Krylov vs. Harris
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Walt Harris
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup218 lbs vs 241 lbs (Heavyweight)
Walt Harris Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout15-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Walt Harris: -240 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rob Madrigal
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov earned his first UFC victory in devastating fashion, catching heavyweight knockout artist Harris with a flush head kick before finishing with follow-up punches in just 25 seconds.
LOSS
Soa Palelei Australia Australia
UFC 164 – Henderson vs. Pettis 2
Aug / 31 / 2013
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 3 (1:34) Aug / 31 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME1:34
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Krylov vs. Palelei
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Soa Palelei
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (BMO Harris Bradley Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup236 lbs vs 265 lbs (Heavyweight)
Soa Palelei Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout15-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Soa Palelei: -185 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Al Wichgers
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut, 21-year-old heavyweight Krylov engaged in an exhausting physical battle with Australian powerhouse Palelei, who gained full mount in round three and landed punches to halt the bout at 1:34.
WIN
Gabriel Tampu Romania Romania
M-1 Challenge 38 – Spring Battle
Apr / 09 / 2013
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:27) Apr / 09 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:27
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 38 Feature • Krylov vs. Tampu
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Gabriel Tampu
Fight LocationRussia St. Petersburg, Russia
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 235 lbs
Gabriel Tampu Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout14-2-0
Officials
Ref: Marco Broersen
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov controlled the cage with heavy power strikes, backing Tampu into the fence and finishing with unanswered punches at 4:27 of round one.
LOSS
Vladimir Mishchenko Ukraine Ukraine
OC – Oplot Challenge 40
Mar / 08 / 2013
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:58) Mar / 08 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME0:58
METHODSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
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🥊 Oplot Challenge 40 Rematch • Krylov vs. Mishchenko 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Vladimir Mishchenko
Fight LocationUkraine Kharkiv, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vladimir Mishchenko Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout14-1-0
Officials
Ref: Andrey Kolovorotny
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch, Ukrainian grappling ace Mishchenko caught Krylov in an arm-triangle choke early, securing the tap in just 58 seconds.
WIN
Kylychbek Sarkarbaev Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
GFC 2 – Gladiators Fighting Championship
Jan / 19 / 2013
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:49) Jan / 19 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME0:49
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 GFC 2 Tournament Final • Krylov vs. Sarkarbaev
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Kylychbek Sarkarbaev
Fight LocationRussia Ufa, Russia
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 225 lbs
Kylychbek Sarkarbaev Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout13-1-0
Officials
Ref: Vladimir Derebas
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting for the second time in one night, Krylov captured the GFC heavyweight tournament title by swarming Sarkarbaev with punches to earn a 49-second TKO.
WIN
Julian Bogdanov Moldova Moldova
GFC 2 – Gladiators Fighting Championship
Jan / 19 / 2013
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (1:17) Jan / 19 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:17
METHODKO (Punch)
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🥊 GFC 2 Tournament Semifinal • Krylov vs. Bogdanov
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Julian Bogdanov
Fight LocationRussia Ufa, Russia
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 225 lbs
Julian Bogdanov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout12-1-0
Officials
Ref: Vladimir Derebas
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov knocked out Moldovan debutant Bogdanov with a thunderous right hook at 1:17 of round one to advance to the GFC 2 finals.
LOSS
Vladimir Mishchenko Ukraine Ukraine
OC – Oplot Challenge 22
Dec / 29 / 2012
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:47) Dec / 29 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:47
METHODSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
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🥊 Oplot Challenge 22 Feature • Krylov vs. Mishchenko 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Vladimir Mishchenko
Fight LocationUkraine Kharkiv, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vladimir Mishchenko Record at Bout (Opponent)16-5-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout12-0-0
Officials
Ref: Anton Bochorishvili
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov suffered the first defeat of his professional career as submission specialist Mishchenko locked in an arm-triangle choke at 1:47 of round one.
WIN
Denis Simkin Ukraine Ukraine
GFC 1 – Gladiators Fighting Championship
Dec / 22 / 2012
Submission (Keylock)
Rnd 1 (0:35) Dec / 22 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:35
METHODSubmission (Keylock)
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🥊 GFC 1 Feature • Krylov vs. Simkin
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Denis Simkin
Fight LocationUkraine Donetsk, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Denis Simkin Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout11-0-0
Officials
Ref: Alexandr Lavrenchuk
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov took Simkin down immediately, isolated the arm, and cinched an americana/keylock submission in just 35 seconds.
WIN
Valeriy Shcherbakov Ukraine Ukraine
WH – Igor Vovchanchyn Cup 2
Nov / 09 / 2012
Submission (Achilles Lock)
Rnd 1 (1:38) Nov / 09 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:38
METHODSubmission (Achilles Lock)
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🥊 Igor Vovchanchyn Cup 2 • Krylov vs. Shcherbakov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Valeriy Shcherbakov
Fight LocationUkraine Kharkiv, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Valeriy Shcherbakov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout10-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov attacked the leg in a grappling exchange, securing an Achilles lock to force a tap at 1:38 of round one.
WIN
Vladimir Gerasimchik Russia Russia
OC – Oplot Challenge 7
Oct / 20 / 2012
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (1:35) Oct / 20 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:35
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
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🥊 Oplot Challenge 7 • Krylov vs. Gerasimchik
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Vladimir Gerasimchik
Fight LocationUkraine Kharkiv, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vladimir Gerasimchik Record at Bout (Opponent)1-2-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout9-0-0
Officials
Ref: Anton Bochorishvili
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov controlled Gerasimchik from side control, isolating the shoulder to lock in a kimura at 1:35 of round one.
WIN
Igor Kukurudziak Ukraine Ukraine
ECSF – Kolomyi Cup
Oct / 13 / 2012
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (2:47) Oct / 13 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:47
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
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🥊 Kolomyi Cup • Krylov vs. Kukurudziak
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Igor Kukurudziak
Fight LocationUkraine Kolomyia, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Igor Kukurudziak Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout8-0-0
Officials
Ref: Vitali Vovk
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov controlled Kukurudziak on the canvas, advancing position and locking in a kimura to secure the submission at 2:47 of round one.
WIN
Viktor Smirnov Ukraine Ukraine
ECSF – MMA Lion Cup
Oct / 02 / 2012
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (0:12) Oct / 02 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:12
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
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🥊 MMA Lion Cup • Krylov vs. Smirnov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Viktor Smirnov
Fight LocationUkraine Lviv, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Viktor Smirnov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout7-0-0
Officials
Ref: Vitali Vovk
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov landed an early strike that caused a shoulder injury to Smirnov, leading to a doctor stoppage in just 12 seconds.
WIN
Anatoliy Didenko Ukraine Ukraine
OC – Oplot Challenge 4
Sep / 15 / 2012
Submission (Achilles Lock)
Rnd 1 (0:29) Sep / 15 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:29
METHODSubmission (Achilles Lock)
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🥊 Oplot Challenge 4 Rematch • Krylov vs. Didenko 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Anatoliy Didenko
Fight LocationUkraine Kharkiv, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Anatoliy Didenko Record at Bout (Opponent)0-2-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their second meeting, Krylov dragged Didenko down and snatched an Achilles lock to secure the submission in just 29 seconds.
WIN
Alexey Stepanov Ukraine Ukraine
ECSF – MMA Ukraine Cup 7
Sep / 14 / 2012
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:29) Sep / 14 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:29
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 MMA Ukraine Cup 7 • Krylov vs. Stepanov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Alexey Stepanov
Fight LocationUkraine Donetsk, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexey Stepanov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: Alexander Lavrenchuk
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov took Stepanov’s back immediately off the opening bell, sinking in a rear-naked choke at 0:29 of round one.
WIN
Svyatoslav Scherbakov Ukraine Ukraine
ECSF – MMA Ukraine Cup 6
Aug / 26 / 2012
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (1:44) Aug / 26 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:44
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 MMA Ukraine Cup 6 • Krylov vs. Scherbakov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Svyatoslav Scherbakov
Fight LocationUkraine Pereshchepyne, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Svyatoslav Scherbakov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov controlled Scherbakov on the canvas before securing an armbar submission at 1:44 of round one.
WIN
Anatoliy Didenko Ukraine Ukraine
ECSF – MMA Ukraine Cup 5
Aug / 18 / 2012
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:08) Aug / 18 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:08
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 MMA Ukraine Cup 5 • Krylov vs. Didenko 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Anatoliy Didenko
Fight LocationUkraine Kolomyia, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Anatoliy Didenko Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov grounded Didenko in their first encounter, taking his back to lock in a rear-naked choke at 2:08 of the opening frame.
WIN
Alexey Artemenko Ukraine Ukraine
BBF – Big Boys Fights
Aug / 16 / 2012
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:20) Aug / 16 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:20
METHODSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
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🥊 Big Boys Fights • Krylov vs. Artemenko
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Alexey Artemenko
Fight LocationRussia Ryazan, Russia
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexey Artemenko Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Alexandr Lavrenchuk
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov jumped on a tight guillotine choke during an exchange, forcing Artemenko to tap out at 2:20 of round one.
WIN
Denis Bogdanov Ukraine Ukraine
ECSF – Cup Of West Ukraine 2012
Aug / 10 / 2012
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:31) Aug / 10 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:31
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 Cup Of West Ukraine 2012 • Krylov vs. Bogdanov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Denis Bogdanov
Fight LocationUkraine Truskavets, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Denis Bogdanov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Krylov took Bogdanov to the canvas, took the back, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 1:31 of round one.
WIN
Alexander Umrikhin Ukraine Ukraine
RFP 6 – West Fight 4
Jul / 27 / 2012
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:56) Jul / 27 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:56
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Krylov vs. Umrikhin
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupNikita Krylov vs Alexander Umrikhin
Fight LocationUkraine Dubno, Ukraine
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexander Umrikhin Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut in Dubno, 20-year-old Kyokushin karateka Nikita Krylov stormed Umrikhin with punches to secure a TKO stoppage in just 56 seconds.
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