Magomed Ankalaev vs Nikita Krylov

Magomed Ankalaev vs Nikita Krylov: Matchup Breakdown

Magomed Ankalaev is 12-2-1 in the Light Heavyweight division with an 80% win rate. Nikita Krylov is 12-10 at Light Heavyweight, winning 54.5% 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 ELO rating, 1,210 to 919. Career peaks are 1,244 for Magomed Ankalaev and 1,054 for Nikita Krylov. Magomed Ankalaev has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 12 victories, a 50% 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 690 significant strikes at 52.8% accuracy with 10 takedowns and 51:41 of control time. Nikita Krylov has landed 689 at 54.2% with 23 takedowns and 55:38 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.