Nikita Krylov vs Soa Palelei
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (1)
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Striking career totals
Grappling career totals
Career UFC bouts
Nikita Krylov vs Soa Palelei: Matchup Breakdown
Nikita Krylov is 12-11 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 52.2% win rate. Soa Palelei is 4-3 at Heavyweight, winning 57.1% of the time. Nikita Krylov is listed as active. Soa Palelei is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Soa Palelei leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 on Aug 31, 2013, won by Soa Palelei by KO/TKO in round 3.
Soa Palelei holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 960 to 800. Career peaks are 1,068 for Nikita Krylov and 1,039 for Soa Palelei. Nikita Krylov has 5 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 12 victories, an 83.3% finish rate. Soa Palelei has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 100.0% of the time.
Nikita Krylov stands 6' 3" with a reach of 77" and fights orthodox. Soa Palelei is 6' 4" with a reach of 81", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Soa Palelei. Nikita Krylov is 34, Soa Palelei is 49.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Nikita Krylov has landed 693 significant strikes at 54.3% accuracy with 23 takedowns and 57:07 of control time. Soa Palelei has landed 121 at 57.3% with 9 takedowns and 21:24 of control.
They share 1 common opponent: Walt Harris.
Have Nikita Krylov and Soa Palelei fought before?
Yes. Nikita Krylov and Soa Palelei have fought once in the UFC. Soa Palelei won by KO/TKO at UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 on August 31, 2013.
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Who has more UFC wins, Nikita Krylov or Soa Palelei?
Nikita Krylov has more UFC wins: 12 to 4. Nikita Krylov's UFC record is 12-11; Soa Palelei's is 4-3.
KO/TKO wins: Nikita Krylov 5, Soa Palelei 4. Submission wins: Nikita Krylov 5, Soa Palelei 0.
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Who is taller, Nikita Krylov or Soa Palelei?
Soa Palelei is taller at 6'4", to Nikita Krylov's 6'3" (1 inch). Soa Palelei has the longer reach: 81 inches to 77.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.