Magomed Ankalaev vs Nikita Krylov
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They have met once
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Magomed Ankalaev vs Nikita Krylov: Matchup Breakdown
Magomed Ankalaev is 13-2-1 (1 NC) in the Light Heavyweight division with a 76.5% win rate. Nikita Krylov is 12-11 at Light Heavyweight, winning 52.2% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Magomed Ankalaev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane on Feb 27, 2021, won by Magomed Ankalaev by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,255 to 800. Career peaks are 1,273 for Magomed Ankalaev and 1,068 for Nikita Krylov. Magomed Ankalaev has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 13 victories, a 53.8% finish rate. Nikita Krylov has 5 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins, finishing 83.3% of the time.
Magomed Ankalaev stands 6' 3" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Nikita Krylov is 6' 3" with a reach of 77", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Nikita Krylov. Magomed Ankalaev is 34, Nikita Krylov is 34.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Magomed Ankalaev has landed 744 significant strikes at 52.4% accuracy with 12 takedowns and 1h 00m of control time. Nikita Krylov has landed 693 at 54.3% with 23 takedowns and 0h 57m of control.
Magomed Ankalaev has 3 title fights (1 won) against 0 (0 won) for Nikita Krylov. They share 5 common opponents: Bogdan Guskov, Johnny Walker, Jan Blachowicz, Volkan Oezdemir, Paul Craig.
Have Magomed Ankalaev and Nikita Krylov fought before?
Yes. Magomed Ankalaev and Nikita Krylov have fought once in the UFC. Magomed Ankalaev won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane on February 27, 2021.
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Who has more UFC wins, Magomed Ankalaev or Nikita Krylov?
Magomed Ankalaev has more UFC wins: 13 to 12. Magomed Ankalaev's UFC record is 13-2-1 (1 NC); Nikita Krylov's is 12-11.
KO/TKO wins: Magomed Ankalaev 7, Nikita Krylov 5. Submission wins: Magomed Ankalaev 0, Nikita Krylov 5.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.
Who is taller, Magomed Ankalaev or Nikita Krylov?
Magomed Ankalaev and Nikita Krylov are the same height: 6'3". Nikita Krylov has the longer reach: 77 inches to 75.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.