Best fights of Nikita Krylov
Over 14 years as a professional, Nikita Krylov has compiled a 31-12 (29) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nikita Krylov submits Ovince Saint Preux in their 2nd fight
On April 13, 2019 Nikita Krylov faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Krylov was 27 years old with a record of 25-6, and Preux was 36 with a record of 23-12. Both Krylov and Preux were coming off a loss. Krylov submitted Ovince Saint Preux via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Nikita Krylov defeats Volkan Oezdemir
On October 22, 2022 Nikita Krylov faced Volkan Oezdemir in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 30 years old with a record of 28-9, and Oezdemir was 33 with a record of 18-6. Both Krylov and Oezdemir were coming off a win. Krylov won via unanimous decision.
3. Nikita Krylov loses to Robert Whittaker via KO
On July 11, 2026 Nikita Krylov faced Robert Whittaker in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 34 years old with a record of 31-11, and Whittaker was 35 with a record of 26-9. Krylov was coming off a win, while Whittaker was on a 2-fight losing streak. Whittaker stopped Krylov via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Nikita Krylov loses to Glover Teixeira via split decision
On September 14, 2019 Nikita Krylov faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 27 years old with a record of 26-6, and Teixeira was 39 with a record of 29-7. Krylov was coming off a win and Teixeira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Krylov lost via split decision. Went the distance with Teixeira.
5. Nikita Krylov KOs Ed Herman
On July 30, 2016 Nikita Krylov faced Ed Herman in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 24 years old with a record of 20-4, and Herman was 35 with a record of 23-11. Krylov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Herman was coming off a win. Krylov stopped Ed Herman via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Nikita Krylov submits Ryan Spann
On March 11, 2023 Nikita Krylov faced Ryan Spann in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 31 years old with a record of 29-9, and Spann was 31 with a record of 21-7. Both Krylov and Spann were on a 2-fight winning streak. Krylov submitted Ryan Spann via triangle choke in the 1st round.
7. Nikita Krylov defeats Johnny Walker
On March 14, 2020 Nikita Krylov faced Johnny Walker in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 28 years old with a record of 26-7, and Walker was 27 with a record of 17-4. Both Krylov and Walker were coming off a loss. Krylov won via unanimous decision.
8. Nikita Krylov submits Marcos Rogério de Lima
On August 23, 2015 Nikita Krylov faced Marcos Rogério de Lima in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 23 years old with a record of 18-4, and Lima was 30 with a record of 13-2-1. Both Krylov and Lima were on a 2-fight winning streak. Krylov submitted Marcos Rogério de Lima via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Nikita Krylov KOs Modestas Bukauskas
On January 24, 2026 Nikita Krylov faced Modestas Bukauskas in a light heavyweight bout. Krylov was 33 years old with a record of 30-11, and Bukauskas was 31 with a record of 19-6. Krylov was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Bukauskas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Krylov stopped Modestas Bukauskas via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Nikita Krylov KOs Fábio Maldonado
On May 19, 2018 Nikita Krylov fought Fábio Maldonado for the FNG light heavyweight title. Krylov was 26 years old with a record of 24-5, and Maldonado was 38 with a record of 24-11. Krylov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Maldonado was on a 2-fight winning streak. Krylov stopped Fábio Maldonado via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.