Nikita Krylov: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

56%

539 landed · 967 attempted

Takedown accuracy

35%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-03-11 to 2026-07-12

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Robert Whittaker
Jul 12, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:01
Modestas Bukauskas
Jan 25, 2026
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:57
Bogdan Guskov
Jul 26, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:18
Dominick Reyes
Apr 12, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:24
Ryan Spann
Mar 11, 2023
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 3:38
Volkan Oezdemir
Oct 22, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Alexander Gustafsson
Jul 23, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:07
Paul Craig
Mar 19, 2022
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 3:57
Magomed Ankalaev
Feb 27, 2021
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Johnny Walker
Mar 14, 2020
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Glover Teixeira
Sep 14, 2019
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Ovince Saint Preux
Apr 13, 2019
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 2:30
Jan Blachowicz
Sep 15, 2018
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 2:41
Misha Cirkunov
Dec 10, 2016
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 4:38
Ed Herman
Jul 30, 2016
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:41

Nikita Krylov Bio

Nikita Krylov is a Ukrainian-born mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC light heavyweight division under the nickname “The Miner.” Born March 7, 1992, he is listed at 6 feet 3 inches tall. As of September 29, 2026, the UFC lists Krylov as an active athlete. His official profile identifies karate as his fighting style and lists Fight Club No1 in Moscow as his training base.

Krylov turned professional in July 2012 and made his UFC debut against Soa Palelei at UFC 164 on August 31, 2013. He initially competed at heavyweight before settling at light heavyweight. His background includes Kyokushin karate, hand-to-hand combat and submission fighting, and his MMA approach has long paired aggressive striking with a broad submission game. During a break from the UFC, he competed in regional promotions before returning to the organization in 2018. Krylov has held the Fight Nights Global light heavyweight championship, but he has not won a UFC title.

Record: 31-12-0
Division: Light Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Reach: 77"
Leg reach: 44.50
Gym / team: Vale Tudo MMA Academy
Nationality: Donetsk, Ukraine
Birth date: Mar 7, 1992 (age 34)
Age: 34
Country: Ukraine

Nikita Krylov Questions & Answers

What division does Nikita Krylov compete in?

Nikita Krylov competes in the UFC light heavyweight division.

How tall is Nikita Krylov?

Krylov is listed at 6 feet 3 inches tall.

When was Nikita Krylov born?

He was born on March 7, 1992.

When did Krylov make his UFC debut?

He made his UFC debut at UFC 164 on August 31, 2013, in a heavyweight bout with Soa Palelei.

What is Nikita Krylov's fighting style?

The UFC lists karate as his fighting style. His career has also featured submission fighting, giving him an attacking style that can threaten with both strikes and grappling.

Has Krylov won a major title?

Krylov held the Fight Nights Global light heavyweight championship. He has not won a UFC championship.

Is Nikita Krylov currently a UFC fighter?

Yes. As of September 29, 2026, the UFC athlete profile lists him as active in the light heavyweight division.