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Nikita Krylov

#9 Light Heavyweight Division • 27-8-0 (W-L-D)
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Athletes
4 years ago

Nikita Krylov Searching For Perfect Balance

Nikita Krylov knows he needs to enjoy training, but it also should be difficult. The search for balance is helping him prepare for Johnny Walker at UFC Brasilia.
Athletes
5 years ago

Nikita Krylov Ready To Make His Run

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 11: Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier face-off for the media during the UFC 236 Ultimate Media Day at Hyatt Regency Atlanta on April 11, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Results
5 years ago

UFC 236: Results

TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 10: Max Holloway celebrates his TKO victory over Anthony Pettis in their interim UFC featherweight championship bout during the UFC 206 event inside the Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo
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7 years ago

UFC 206: Thrill and the Agony

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 30: Tyron Woodley celebrates his knockout victory over Robbie Lawler in their welterweight championship bout during the UFC 201 event on July 30, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via
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8 years ago

UFC Rankings Report: Woodley cashes in; Kowalkiewicz rises

UFC.com insider Forrest Griffin and host Matt Parrino break down the fresh new rankings. Tyron Woodley debuts on the pound-for-pound list; Karolina Kowalkiewicz rises to No. 2 at strawweight; Nikita Krylov doesn't move, but should he have?
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 30: (L-R) Nikita Krylov kicks Ed Herman in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 201 event on July 30, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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8 years ago

UFC 201: Nikita Krylov backstage interview

Nikita Krylov landed a beautiful, highlight-reel head kick knockout against Ed Herman in the main event of the UFC 201 FS2 prelims. He spoke backstage with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi about his performance.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: (R-L) Ross Pearson of England punches Chad Laprise of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/
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8 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar Fights at UFC 201

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the best under-the-radar fights to look forward to at UFC 201 on Saturday.
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17: Chris Wade celebrates after his submission victory over Mehdi Bahgdad of France in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuff
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8 years ago

UFC Minute: Sneaky Best of Rotterdam

Fight Night Rotterdam offers up two thrilling heavyweight clashes in its main and co-main event. UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles is here to preview some of the best under-the-radar fights from the rest of the card.
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14: (L-R) Opponents Ovince Saint Preux and Nikita Krylov face off during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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9 years ago

Submission of the Week: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Nikita Krylov

Former Tennessee football star and light heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux puts Nikita Krylov to sleep using the Von Flue choke. Watch Saint Preux take on Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in the main event at UFC Fight Night Uberlandia.
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10 years ago

UFC 171: Official Weigh-In

Watch the official weigh-in for UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler from Dallas, Texas.

Stats & Records

  • 11
    Wins by Knockout
  • 15
    Wins by Submission
Striking accuracy 56% 56%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
437
Sig. Strikes Attempted
777
Grappling accuracy 33% 33%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
1
Takedowns Attempted
27
4.33
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.52
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.34
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.34
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
44
%
Sig. Str. Defense
56
%
Takedown Defense
0.45
Knockdown Ratio
07:13
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
220 (50%)
Clinch
126 (29%)
Ground
91 (21%)

Sig. Str. by target

61% 265 Head 26% 112 Body 14% 60 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
11 (41%)
DEC
1 (4%)
SUB
15 (56%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Krylov vs Ankalaev

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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  • Win

    Walker vs Krylov

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    DEC
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  • Win

    Teixeira vs Krylov

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Donetsk, Ukraine
Trains at
Fight Club No1 - Moscow, Russia
Fighting style
Karate
Age
28
Height
75.00
Weight
205.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 01, 2013
Reach
77.50
Leg reach
44.50
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2012. I really enjoyed it and it turns out that I’m quite good at it as well.

What ranks and titles have you held? Master of Sports of Ukraine in Kyokushin karate and hand-to-hand combat, Master of Sports in Submission Fighting, and 2013 ADCC Ukraine Champion.

Do you have any heroes? Al Capone, Ilya Mate, Igor Vovchanchyn.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The bird of happiness and I will not miss it!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I’m currently enrolled at Donetsk Law Institute.

What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve been fighting professionally straight out of high school.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Gladiator Fighting Championship 4-man single-night tournament winner

Favorite grappling technique: All kinds of leg locks

Favorite Striking technique: Spinning back kick

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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 30: (R-L) Nikita Krylov kicks Ed Herman in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 201 event on July 30, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Light Heavyweight Division • -- (W-L-D)