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Magomed Ankalaev vs Nikita Krylov

Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC); Nikita Krylov is 31-12-0. Nikita Krylov has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Magomed Ankalaev. They have met once: Magomed Ankalaev 1, Nikita Krylov 0.

Magomed Ankalaev
Russia
Magomed Ankalaev
22-2-1 (1 NC)
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Light HeavyweightMet once
Nikita Krylov
Ukraine
Nikita Krylov
“The Miner” · 31-12-0
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Style & credentials

Magomed Ankalaev
Combat SamboGreco-Roman Wrestling
  • —Master of SportCombat Sambo
  • 2016Light Heavyweight ChampionshipWFCA (World Fighting Championship Akhmat)
  • 2016Light Heavyweight Grand PrixAkhmat FC
  • 2016Champion · Dagestan Republiclight-heavyweight
Camp · Fight Club Akhmat · Grozny, RU
Nikita Krylov
KarateCombat SamboNo-Gi Grappling
  • —1st Dan · Karate
  • 2018Fight Nights Global Light Heavyweight ChampionshipFight Nights Global
  • 2008Champion · European Championshipsjunior
  • —Champion · Ukrainian Nationalsjunior
Camp · Industrials (Moscow) · Moscow, Russia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

54%
Head
59%
29%
Body
25%
17%
Leg
16%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Magomed Ankalaevlast 7 fights
70%16%14%
Nikita Krylovlast 7 fights
63%16%21%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Magomed Ankalaev· from fights outside the UFC Nikita Krylov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.524.38
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersNikita Krylov · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.492.75
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Good · better than 79% of UFC fightersNikita Krylov · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.852.19
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fightersNikita Krylov · Good · better than 75% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
24%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fightersNikita Krylov · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
88%53%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersNikita Krylov · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.201.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersNikita Krylov · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.52
Strikes landed / min
4.38
2.49
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.75
0.85 / 3.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.19 / 5.8
24%
Takedown accuracy
38%
88%
Takedown defence
53%
3:41
Control time / fight
2:32
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.10

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Magomed Ankalaev17 UFC fights · 732 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%263/766
21%154/228
15%109/123
Clinch
3%19/30
6%43/49
2%13/13
Ground
15%110/164
2%17/17
1%4/4
Nikita Krylov22 UFC fights · 689 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
28%195/606
17%116/193
14%97/117
Clinch
13%91/126
7%50/57
2%15/16
Ground
17%120/151
1%5/5
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Magomed AnkalaevNikita Krylov

Frequently asked questions

Have Magomed Ankalaev and Nikita Krylov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane (Sat, Feb 27, 2021), where Magomed Ankalaev won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Magomed Ankalaev and Nikita Krylov?

Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC) and Nikita Krylov is 31-12-0.

Who has the longer reach, Magomed Ankalaev or Nikita Krylov?

Nikita Krylov has the longer reach: 77" · 196 cm against 75" · 191 cm for Magomed Ankalaev, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Magomed Ankalaev or Nikita Krylov?

Neither. Both stand 6'3" · 191 cm.

Who is older, Magomed Ankalaev or Nikita Krylov?

They are the same age: 34.

Who has more finishes, Magomed Ankalaev or Nikita Krylov?

Magomed Ankalaev has 12 wins inside the distance (12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Nikita Krylov has 29 wins (13 by KO/TKO, 16 by submission).

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