Light Heavyweight#13 RankedACTIVE

Nikita Krylov

30-11

1 Win Streak

Age

Height

6'3"

Weight

205 lbs

Reach

77.5"

Avg Fight Time

06:34

Gym

Fight Club No1 - Moscow, Russia

UFC Record

12-9(21 bouts)

Wins By

5 KO 5 Sub 2 Dec

Losses By

3 KO 4 Sub 2 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 6R2 3R3 3

Last 5

LWWWW

Finish Rate

93%

Bonuses

Style

Karate

Location

Donetsk, Ukraine

Last Fight2026-01-24

W - Modestas Bukauskas

KO/TKOR1 4:18

Punches to Head On Ground

Opponent Last Bout

L - Nikita KrylovKO/TKOR1 2:12· Punches to Head At Distance

Fight History

LOSS

vs Bogdan Guskov

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:18

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:18

WIN

vs Ryan Spann

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2025-09-27

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R1 3:38

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:38

WIN

vs Francimar Barroso

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:11

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:11

WIN

vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 2:29

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:29

WIN

vs Cody Donovan

UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 4:57

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:57

WIN

vs Alexander Gustafsson

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 1:07

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:07

LOSS

vs Paul Craig

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R1 3:57

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:57

LOSS

vs Magomed Ankalaev

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Johnny Walker

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Glover Teixeira

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Jan Blachowicz

UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Back Control

R2 2:41

SubmissionArm Triangle From Back Control·R2 2:41

LOSS

vs Dominick Reyes

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:24

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:24

WIN

vs Volkan Oezdemir

UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Ovince Saint Preux

UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 2:30

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:30

LOSS

vs Misha Cirkunov

UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 4:38

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 4:38

WIN

vs Ed Herman

UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley· 2016-07-30

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R2 0:40

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 0:40

LOSS

vs Ovince Saint Preux

UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· 2014-03-15

Submission

Von Flue Choke From Side Control Technical Submission

R1 1:29

SubmissionVon Flue Choke From Side Control Technical Submission·R1 1:29

LOSS

vs Soa Palelei

UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R3 1:34

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 1:34

WIN

vs Walt Harris

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 0:25

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 0:25

WIN

vs Stanislav Nedkov

UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing

R1 1:24

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 1:24

WIN

vs Modestas Bukauskas

UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 4:57

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:57

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.3/min

Grappling

2.17 TD

Defense

45%

⚖️Nikita adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

18 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+55% vs div avg

56%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

39%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Elbows

39%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Triangles

33%

Counters

33%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

28%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (56%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (95%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 200% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

50% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

50% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)

Kick to Head At Distance

40% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

20% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

20% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

20% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 5 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

60% of subs

From Guard

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

20% of subs

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke Standing

20% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (3x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚔️

All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.

🔥

Finisher: 93% of wins end in finish (12 KO + 16 subs).

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

55%

Above Avg

Division Rank#7 of 26

0%100%

Striking Defense

45%

Average

Division Rank#20 of 26

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

44% acc57%

Clinch

76% acc24%

Ground

81% acc20%

Striking Differential+1.73/min

4.31 landed/min2.58 absorbed/min

4.31

Landed/Min

2.58

Absorbed/Min

0.57

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed566

Sig. Strikes Attempted1035

Key Insights

Favorable output (1.7:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 81% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

High pace fighter: 6.2 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

38%

Below Avg

Division Rank#10 of 26

0%100%

TD Defense

53%

Average

Division Rank#24 of 26

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

2.17

TD / 15min

1.37

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

38%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

12 total attempts

Early Hunter

83%

17%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.17/15min.

Active submission threat (1.37/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

566

1.79

Ratio

Absorbed

317

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

5/3

KD Recovery

33.3%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

41.4

High

Strikes/Min

6.2

Standing %

71%

R3 vs R1 Output

90%

Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.79x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (41.4) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 21 fights

R1 Control

1:21

R2 Control

1:22

R3 Control

1:55

R1 to Final

-16%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+11.8pp).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-5.3pp

Body

+7.5pp

Leg

-2.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+11.8pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#13

of 26

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

of 26

🥇 Top 25%

Accuracy

of 26

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

#20

of 26

📉 Below Average

Knockdowns

#15

of 26

🥉 Mid-range

Takedowns

of 26

🥈 Top 50%

Submissions

of 26

🥇 Top 25%

Damage Ratio

of 26

🥇 Top 25%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3095

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights