Combat Edge Intelligence

Nikita Krylov vs Sanae Kikuta

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Nikita Krylov
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Nikita Krylov

“The Miner”

31-12-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1691Good

Tale of the tape

31-12-0Record31-9-3
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height5'9"
77"ReachTBD
215 lbsWeight200 lbs
Raty TeamTeamGrabaka

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Nikita KrylovNow 1691
If they win+12→ 1703
If they lose-12→ 1679
Sanae KikutaNow 1687
If they win+12→ 1699
If they lose-12→ 1675

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1709 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1515 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.36
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
54%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
48%
Strike defense
TBD
2.05
Takedown avg.
TBD
37%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
53%
Takedown defense
TBD
1.23
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Nikita KrylovSanae Kikuta
170020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (42%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
16 (52%)
Submission
16 (52%)
2 (6%)
Decision
10 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikita Krylov79%
Sanae Kikuta 21%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikita Krylov a 79% favorite over Sanae Kikuta in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1691 vs 1687), separated by just 4 points.

Nikita Krylov finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Sanae Kikuta 68%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.