Nikita Krylov

Nikita Krylov

Personal Information

Full Name Nikita Andreyevich Krylov
Date of Birth March 7, 1992
Age 30 Years
Nationality Ukraine
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg)
Nickname The Miner

Nikita Krylov News

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Breaking: Charles Johnson steps in on short notice against Ode Osbourne at UFC Vegas 70

Nikita Krylov: A Brief Biography

Nikita Andreyevich Krylov is a Ukrainian MMA fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's light heavyweight division. He has been a professional fighter since 2012 and has also fought for M-1 Global. Currently, he is ranked #6 in the UFC's light heavyweight rankings.

UFC 236 Holloway v Poirier 2
UFC 236

Latest News Update for Nikita Krylov

Krylov was supposed to fight Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night 220 on February 25, 2023. However, on the day of the event, Krylov got sick and the main event was called off. Their fight was rescheduled for two weeks later at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili. In that fight, Krylov defeated Spann by using a triangle choke submission in the first round.

Nikita Krylov Facts

Birth PlaceKrasnyi Luch, Luhansk, Ukraine
Father’s NameAndrii Krylov
Star SignPisces
Net Worth (2023)$1.7 million
Last Fight Earnings$211,000
Age30
EducationEast Ukrainian National University
MMA Debut2012
MMA Record30-9
AchievementsFNG Light Heavyweight Champion
Children1
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Early Life and Career

Krylov was born in Krasnyi Luch, Ukraine, and grew up in a family that was involved in Kyokushin Karate. He started training in Kyokushin Karate at the age of ten, following in the footsteps of his father who was also a successful competitor in the sport.

In 2012, Krylov transitioned to mixed martial arts and made his debut on July 27, 2012, at West Fight 4 in Donetsk, Ukraine. He won his first twelve fights, including ten submissions and one TKO, before losing to Vladimir Mishchenko via submission on December 29, 2012, at Oplot Challenge 22. After winning two more fights in a Gladiators Fighting Challenge tournament in Donetsk on January 19, 2013, he faced Mishchenko in a rematch on March 8, 2013, at Oplot Challenge 40, and again lost by an arm-triangle choke. Krylov rebounded with a TKO victory over Gabriel Tampu at M-1 Challenge 38 in St. Petersburg, Russia, in April 2013.

Nikita Krylov's Career in UFC

Krylov made his debut in the UFC on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 against Soa Palelei but lost via third-round TKO. He bounced back with a 25-second TKO win over Walt Harris in his next fight on January 25, 2014. Krylov then moved down to the light heavyweight division and lost to Ovince Saint Preux via Von Flue choke on March 15, 2015. He won his next three fights against Cody Donovan, Stanislav Nedkov, and Marcos Rogério de Lima. Krylov was released from the UFC on February 17, 2017, but later explained that he chose not to re-sign his contract to compete elsewhere to better his skills and fight closer to his home in Ukraine.

In 2018, Krylov was released from his contract with Fight Nights Global to negotiate with the UFC. He lost his UFC debut against Jan Błachowicz but went on to win his rematch against Ovince Saint Preux. He suffered his first career decision loss against Glover Teixeira but bounced back with a unanimous decision win over Johnny Walker. Krylov was scheduled to face Volkan Oezdemir but the fight was cancelled due to Oezdemir's injury. Krylov lost his fight against Magomed Ankalaev via unanimous decision but bounced back with a knockout win over Alexander Gustafsson, earning him the Performance of the Night award. He won his most recent fight against Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision and is scheduled to face Ryan Spann on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220.

UFC 206: Krylov v Cirkunov
UFC 206: Krylov v Cirkunov
UFC Fight Night: Krylov v Ankalaev
UFC Fight Night: Krylov v Ankalaev

Nikita Krylov's Career in Eurasia Fight Nights/Fight Nights Global

After leaving the UFC, Krylov signed a multi-fight contract with Eurasia Fight Nights (EFN)/Fight Nights Global promotion. He won his promotional debut against Stjepan Bekavac by submission due to a guillotine choke. Krylov then fought and won against Maro Perak for the Donbas Association of Combat Sports promotion. He returned to Fight Nights Global and defeated Emanuel Newton by knockout. Krylov challenged for the FNG light heavyweight title against Fabio Maldonado and won via knockout in the second round.

Nikita Krylov Record

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Win30-9Ryan SpannSubmission (triangle choke)UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. DvalishviliMarch 11, 202313:38
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win29–9Volkan OezdemirDecision (unanimous)UFC 280October 22, 202235:00
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win28–9Alexander GustafssonKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. AspinallJuly 23, 202211:07London, England
Loss27–9Paul CraigSubmission (triangle choke)UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. AspinallMarch 19, 202213:57London, England
Loss27–8Magomed AnkalaevDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. GaneFebruary 27, 202135:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win27–7Johnny WalkerDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. OliveiraMarch 14, 202035:00Brasília, Brazil
Loss26–7Glover TeixeiraDecision (split)UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. GaethjeSeptember 14, 201935:00
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win26–6Ovince Saint PreuxSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 236April 13, 201922:30
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss25–6Jan BłachowiczSubmission (arm-triangle choke)UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. OleinikSeptember 15, 201822:41Moscow, Russia
Win25–5Fábio MaldonadoKO (punch)Fight Nights Global 87: Khachatryan vs. QueallyMay 19, 201823:33
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win24–5Emanuel NewtonKO (knee)Fight Nights Global 77: Krylov vs. NewtonOctober 13, 201710:43Surgut, Russia
Win23–5Maro PerakTKO (punches)Donbass Association of Combat Sports: United DonbassAugust 26, 201720:36Donetsk, Ukraine
Win22–5Stjepan BekavacSubmission (guillotine choke)Fight Nights Global 68: Pavlovich vs. MokhnatkinJune 2, 201710:53
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Loss21–5Misha CirkunovSubmission (guillotine choke)UFC 206December 10, 201614:38
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win21–4Ed HermanKO (head kick)UFC 201July 30, 201620:40
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win20–4Francimar BarrosoSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. ArlovskiMay 8, 201623:11
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win19–4Marcos Rogério de LimaSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. OliveiraAugust 23, 201512:29
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win18–4Stanislav NedkovSubmission (standing guillotine choke)UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. JohnsonJanuary 24, 201511:24
Stockholm, Sweden
Win17–4Cody DonovanTKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. BrandãoJuly 19, 201414:57Dublin, Ireland
Loss16–4Ovince Saint PreuxTechnical Submission (Von Flue choke)UFC 171March 15, 201411:29
Dallas, Texas, United States
Win16–3Walt HarrisTKO (head kick and punches)UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. ThomsonJanuary 25, 201410:25
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss15–3Soa PaleleiTKO (punches)UFC 164August 31, 201331:34
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win15–2Gabriel TampuTKO (punches)M-1 Challenge 38April 9, 201314:27
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Loss14–2Vladimir MishchenkoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Oplot Challenge 40March 8, 201310:58Kharkiv, Ukraine
Win14–1Kylychbek SarkarbaevTKO (punches)Gladiators FC 2January 19, 201310:49Donetsk, Ukraine
Win13–1Julian BogdanovKO (punch)Gladiators FC 2January 19, 201311:17Donetsk, Ukraine
Loss12–1Vladimir MishchenkoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Oplot Challenge 22December 29, 201211:47Kharkiv, Ukraine
Win12–0Denis SimkinSubmission (americana)Gladiators FC 1December 22, 201210:35Donetsk, Ukraine
Win11–0Valery ScherbakovSubmission (Achilles lock)Warriors Honor: Igor Vovchanchyn CupNovember 9, 201211:38Kharkiv, Ukraine
Win10–0Vladimir GerasimchikSubmission (kimura)Oplot Challenge 7October 20, 201211:35Kharkiv, Ukraine
Win9–0Igor KukurudziakSubmission (kimura)ECSF: Kolomyi CupOctober 13, 201212:47Kolomyia, Ukraine
Win8–0Viktor SmirnovTKO (doctor stoppage)ECSF: MMA Lion CupOctober 2, 201210:12Lviv, Ukraine
Win7–0Anatoliy DidenkoSubmission (Achilles lock)Oplot Challenge 4September 15, 201210:29Kharkiv, Ukraine
Win6–0Alexey StepanovSubmission (rear-naked choke)ECSF: MMA Ukraine Cup 7September 14, 201210:29Donetsk, Ukraine
Win5–0Svyatoslav ScherbakovSubmission (armbar)ECSF: MMA Ukraine Cup 6August 26, 201211:44
Pervomaisk, Ukraine
Win4–0Anatoliy DidenkoSubmission (rear-naked choke)ECSF: MMA Ukraine Cup 5August 18, 201212:08
Cherkassy, Ukraine
Win3–0Alexey ArtemenkoSubmission (guillotine choke)Big Boys FightsAugust 16, 201212:20Donetsk, Ukraine
Win2–0Denis BogdanovSubmission (rear-naked choke)ECSF: Cup of West Ukraine 2012August 10, 201211:31
Truskavets, Ukraine
Win1–0Alexander UmrikhinTKO (punches)West Fight 4July 27, 201210:56Donetsk, Ukraine

Nikita Krylov’s Most Popular Fights

Nikita Krylov vs. Alexander Gustafsson

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FAQs on Nikita Krylov

What is Nikita Krylov's nickname?

Nikita Krylov's nickname "The Miner" comes from his hometown of Donetsk, Ukraine, which is known for its mining industry.

In what weight division does Nikita Krylov compete?

Nikita Krylov competes in the light heavyweight division.

What is Nikita Krylov's nationality?

Nikita Krylov is Ukrainian.

What is Nikita Krylov's ranking in the UFC?

Krylov is ranked #6 in the UFC's light heavyweight rankings.

What is Nikita Krylov's MMA record?

Krylov holds a professional MMA record of 30 wins and 9 losses (30-9-0).

Last Updated On 12th March 2023

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