Light Heavyweight#13 RankedACTIVE
Nikita Krylov
30-11
1 Win Streak
Age
33
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
LWLLW
Finish Rate
93%
Bonuses
1
Style
Karate
Location
Donetsk, Ukraine
Last Fight2026-01-24
MB
W - Modestas Bukauskas
KO/TKOR3 1:01
Punch
Opponent Last Bout
L - Nikita KrylovDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2· 2026-07-11
KO/TKO
Punch
R3 1:01
KO/TKOPunch·R3 1:01
WIN
MB
vs Modestas Bukauskas
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett· 2026-01-24
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 4:57
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:57
LOSS
BG
vs Bogdan Guskov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-07-26
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:18
LOSS
DR
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
RS
vs Ryan Spann
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2023-03-11
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:38
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:38
WIN
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AG
vs Alexander Gustafsson
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2022-07-23
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 1:07
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:07
LOSS
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2022-03-19
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:57
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:57
LOSS
MA
vs Magomed Ankalaev
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane· 2021-02-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JW
vs Johnny Walker
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2020-03-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GT
vs Glover Teixeira
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2019-09-14
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
OS
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
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik· 2018-09-15
Submission
Arm Triangle From Back Control
R2 2:41
SubmissionArm Triangle From Back Control·R2 2:41
LOSS
MC
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
EH
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
WIN
FB
vs Francimar Barroso
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2016-05-08
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:11
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:11
WIN
MR
vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· 2015-08-23
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:29
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:29
WIN
SN
vs Stanislav Nedkov
UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson· 2015-01-24
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 1:24
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 1:24
WIN
CD
vs Cody Donovan
UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao· 2014-07-19
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 4:57
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:57
LOSS
OS
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
WIN
WH
vs Walt Harris
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· 2014-01-25
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 0:25
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 0:25
LOSS
SP
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
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
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
21 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+51% vs div avg
52%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
38%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
⭐Other
Counters
33%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
29%
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 (52%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●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 199% 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
5
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
5
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#15
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 5 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#15
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (5x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (5x). Single-threat grappling 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).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (78% in R3). Front-loads pressure.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% acc59%
Clinch
77% acc23%
Ground
81% acc18%
Striking Differential+1.73/min
4.31 landed/min2.58 absorbed/min
4.31
Landed/Min
2.58
Absorbed/Min
0.57
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed566
Sig. Strikes Attempted1035
Key Insights
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 81% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 6.1 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
2%
Landed
1
Defended
49
Total
50
2.17
TD / 15min
1.37
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
50
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
19
Landed
50
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
12 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
83%
R2
17%
R3
0%
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
EliteKD Exchange
5/3
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.6
High
Strikes/Min
6.1
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
78%
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 (40.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 22 fights
R1 Control
1:23
R2 Control
1:14
R3 Control
1:38
R1 to Final
-26%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+11.7pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-5.4pp
Body
+8.1pp
Leg
-2.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#13
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#3
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#7
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#20
of 26
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#15
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#7
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#2
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#3
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3095
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 6
33% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights