Nikita Krylov
The Miner
Ukraine
Durability issues remain
Krylov lost to Bogdan Guskov via KO (punches) at 4:18 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Now 33 years of age and with north of 40 fights on his professional resume, Krylov can't be putting forth performances such as this one as a -195 favorite. He and Guskov fought to even terms of the feet for about four minutes, at which point Krylov ate a huge right hand and crumbled on the spot. He tried to recover, but was done for good after a handful of follow-up shots. Nikita returned in April after more than two years on the sidelines and was knocked out by Dominick Reyes in just over two minutes. If these durability issues are here to stay, Krylov has zero chance of making an impact moving forward, even in a thin light heavyweight division.
Now 33 years of age and with north of 40 fights on his professional resume, Krylov can't be putting forth performances such as this one as a -195 favorite. He and Guskov fought to even terms of the feet for about four minutes, at which point Krylov ate a huge right hand and crumbled on the spot. He tried to recover, but was done for good after a handful of follow-up shots. Nikita returned in April after more than two years on the sidelines and was knocked out by Dominick Reyes in just over two minutes. If these durability issues are here to stay, Krylov has zero chance of making an impact moving forward, even in a thin light heavyweight division.
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Guskov up next
Krylov is scheduled to compete against Bodgan Guskov in a light heavyweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Barely a month after Krylov suffered a knockout at the hands of Dominick Reyes, the former will try to bounce back quickly by defeating Guskov. Before the Reyes fight, Krylov's last fight and win were in 2023, so he does not have blistering momentum in the eyes of the UFC brass. On the contrary, Guskov is fighting off three consecutive stoppage wins.
Barely a month after Krylov suffered a knockout at the hands of Dominick Reyes, the former will try to bounce back quickly by defeating Guskov. Before the Reyes fight, Krylov's last fight and win were in 2023, so he does not have blistering momentum in the eyes of the UFC brass. On the contrary, Guskov is fighting off three consecutive stoppage wins.
Finished in return from long layoff
Krylov lost to Dominick Reyes via KO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 1 at UFC 314 on Saturday in Miami.
ANALYSIS
It was the first fight from Krylov in more than two years, and it's fair to wonder if all the time away had any impact on his performance. He was scheduled for a fight last November, but either way was looking at an extended run on the sidelines. Krylov entered the evening with one knockout defeat in 39 previous pro bouts, so he definitely doesn't have durability issues. That said, he was wobbled by Reyes early on before being crushed with a left hand which turned his lights out in an instant. Nikita entered the night on a three-fight winning streak, and he's still just 33 years old (far from ancient at 205 pounds), so there should be some gas left in the tank if he is able to compete a bit more frequently.
It was the first fight from Krylov in more than two years, and it's fair to wonder if all the time away had any impact on his performance. He was scheduled for a fight last November, but either way was looking at an extended run on the sidelines. Krylov entered the evening with one knockout defeat in 39 previous pro bouts, so he definitely doesn't have durability issues. That said, he was wobbled by Reyes early on before being crushed with a left hand which turned his lights out in an instant. Nikita entered the night on a three-fight winning streak, and he's still just 33 years old (far from ancient at 205 pounds), so there should be some gas left in the tank if he is able to compete a bit more frequently.
Next fight scheduled
Krylov will face off against Dominick Reyes at UFC 314 on Apr. 12, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Krylov, who has not appeared in a UFC event since March of 2023, will look to get back into gear against Dominick Reyes in April. The 32-year-old Ukranian fighter is 5-4 during his time with the UFC.
Krylov, who has not appeared in a UFC event since March of 2023, will look to get back into gear against Dominick Reyes in April. The 32-year-old Ukranian fighter is 5-4 during his time with the UFC.
Won't fight Murzakanov
Krylov will no longer fight Azamat Murzakanov (undisclosed) at UFC 309 on Nov. 16, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
An unspecified issue caused Murzakanov to withdraw from the fight, and it appears unlikely that a replacement fighter will be found in time to face Krylov, per King. As a result, Krylov will have to wait a bit longer before potentially extending his winning streak to four.
An unspecified issue caused Murzakanov to withdraw from the fight, and it appears unlikely that a replacement fighter will be found in time to face Krylov, per King. As a result, Krylov will have to wait a bit longer before potentially extending his winning streak to four.
Murzakanov up next
Krylov is scheduled to compete against fellow light heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 309 in New York City on Nov. 16, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
This will be Krylov's first fight scheduled since 2023, when he defeated Ryan Spann. The Spann win was Krylov's third straight victory after defeats over former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Volkan Oezdemir.
This will be Krylov's first fight scheduled since 2023, when he defeated Ryan Spann. The Spann win was Krylov's third straight victory after defeats over former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Volkan Oezdemir.