Nikita Andreyevich Krylov (born March 7, 1992) is a Ukrainian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2012, Krylov has also competed for M-1 Global. As of October 22, 2024, he is #6 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. Background. Krylov was born into an ethnic Russian family from Krasnyi Luch in Ukraine. He originally began training in Kyokushin karate at the age of ten, as his father had been a successful competitor in the sport himself.
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