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UFC Light Heavyweight

Nikita Krylov VS Modestas Bukauskas

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

31-13-0 Record 21-7-0
33 Age 31
190 cm Height 190 cm
197 cm Reach 193 cm
orthodox Stance switch
94% Finish rate 71%
42% KO rate 57%
52% Sub rate 14%

Result Summary

Nikita Krylov def. Modestas Bukauskas TKO (punch) · R3 0:03

Nikita Krylov earned a bizarre and abrupt TKO victory over Modestas Bukauskas just 3 seconds into the third round. After two competitive rounds of light heavyweight action, the fight ended almost immediately as the third round began. Bukauskas appeared compromised or suffered an injury during the very first exchange or movement out of the corner, forcing the referee to wave off the contest instantly. It was a sudden anti-climactic end to what had been a solid scrap.

Fight Overview

Light heavyweight veterans collide as Nikita Krylov takes on Modestas Bukauskas. Krylov is a chaotic finisher known for his 'kill or be killed' mentality and strong karate/grappling mix. Bukauskas is a more measured, technical kickboxer who relies on range and athleticism. Krylov will likely look to exploit Bukauskas's grappling defense, while Modestas will try to keep this a striking match.

Keys to Victory

Nikita Krylov

  1. Force the grappling exchange early to tire Bukauskas's arms
  2. Mix high kicks with takedown attempts to freeze Modestas
  3. Push a pace that Bukauskas cannot match in the second and third rounds

Modestas Bukauskas

  1. Maintain strict distance management with the jab
  2. Sprawl and brawl; deny the takedown and punish on the exit
  3. Target Krylov's body to sap his energy for the later rounds

Last 5 fights

Nikita Krylov

  1. L Bogdan Guskov KO · R1 4:18 · 26 JUL 2025
  2. L Dominick Reyes KO · R1 2:24 · 12 APR 2025
  3. W Ryan Spann Submission · R1 3:38 · 11 MAR 2023
  4. W Volkan Oezdemir Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 OCT 2022
  5. W Alexander Gustafsson KO · R1 1:07 · 23 JUL 2022

Modestas Bukauskas

  1. W Paul Craig KO · R1 5:00 · 6 SEPT 2025
  2. W Ion Cuțelaba Decision · R3 5:00 · 10 MAY 2025
  3. W Rafael Cerqueira KO · R1 2:12 · 22 FEB 2025
  4. W Marcin Prachnio Submission · R3 3:12 · 27 JUL 2024
  5. L Vitor Petrino KO · R2 1:03 · 4 NOV 2023

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