Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
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| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Donetsk, Ukraine |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Nikita Krylov
12/07/2026
Nikita Krylov faced Robert Whittaker at UFC 329 and lost by technical knockout in the third round. The bout was a notable 2026 matchup for Krylov and is reflected in later source updates to his fight history.
24/01/2026
Nikita Krylov defeated Modestas Bukauskas by knockout in the third round at UFC 324. The win updated his professional record to 31 wins and 11 losses and was his most recent fight in the provided profile data.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | The Miner |
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| Rank | Master of Sports of Ukraine in Kyokushin Karate, Hand-to-Hand Combat, and Submission Fighting |
| Black Belt | First degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate |
| UFC Significance | First Ukrainian to sign with the UFC |
| Full Name | Nikita Andreyvich Krylov |
| Height | 191 cm |
| Weight | 93 kg |
| Reach | 197 cm |
Physical Stats & More
| Weight Class | Light Heavyweight (formerly Heavyweight) |
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| Pro Since | 07/07/2012 |
| Total Fights | 42 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Wins by Submission | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| First Round Finishes | 23 |
Personal Life
| Family Background | Born into a Russian family from Krasnyi Luch in Ukraine |
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| Training Location | Donetsk, Ukraine |
| Name Origin | Takes his ring name from his family's livelihood — generations of miners |
Career
| Years Active | 2012–present |
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| Affiliation | YK Promotion |
| Organization | UFC |
| Recent Record | Won nine of his last 14 fights |
| Notable Wins | Nine wins in less than a minute |
| Last Fight | 24/01/2026 |
| UFC Debut | 31/08/2013 |
| UFC Record | 12-9-0 |
| Longest Win Streak | 5 (2014–2016) |
| Next Best Win Streak | 3 (2022–2023) |
| Major Titles |
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| Notable Losses |
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Style Quotient
| Submission Specialties | 6 RNC, 3 guillotine, armbar, 2 Achilles lock, 2 kimura, keylock, triangle |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has only gone out of the first round 10 times in his career | |
| 2. Nine of his wins occurred in under one minute | |
| 3. 21 of his fights took place at Light Heavyweight (14-7 record) | |
| 4. Ring name derived from family's mining heritage |
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