Result
Paul CraigSubmission
MethodSubmission
RoundR1
Time3:57
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeLukasz Bosacki
DetailsTriangle choke
Elo swing-17Nikita Krylov (1688 → 1671)+17Paul Craig (1721 → 1738)
DateMar 19, 2022
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueO2 Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Miner | 31-12-0Nikita Krylov
W
Bearjew | 17-10-1Paul Craig
Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig
Method :Submission
Round :R1
Time :3:57
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Lukasz Bosacki
Details :Triangle choke
Nikita Krylov
Elo1690Good
3Y trend1701 → 1690
AwardPerformance of the Night:, Paul Craig
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time3:57
MethodSubmission
Paul Craig
Elo1663Good
3Y trend1693 → 1663
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Paul Craig won this fight by Submission in round R1 at 3:57. Nikita Krylov led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Nikita Krylov and Paul Craig across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Nikita KrylovPaul Craig
Elo edge
Nikita Krylov1690-13 last move
Paul Craig1663-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Nikita Krylov#39 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1690 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Modestas Bukauskas (rated 1719 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Paul Craig (rated 1721 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -8 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #38 Lucas Fernando, 3 ahead of #40 Simeon Powell.
Paul Craig#55 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1663 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Maurício Rua (rated 1733 at the time): +22.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Johnny Walker (rated 1606 at the time): -26.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -29 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #54 Bruno Cappelozza, 6 ahead of #56 Shamil Gamzatov.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Nikita KrylovvsPaul Craig
Control time
3:49vs0:02
Total strikes
30vs11
Sig. strikes
19vs2
Sub. attempts
0vs1
Takedowns
1vs1
Finishing profile
Nikita Krylovsubmission leads 52% of wins
Paul Craigsubmission leads 76% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VOLKOV VS ASPINALL. Paul Craig defeated Nikita Krylov by Submission in round R1 at 3:57. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig quick answers
Who won Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig?
Paul Craig won Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig by Submission in round R1 at 3:57.
What event is Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig on?
Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VOLKOV VS ASPINALL.
What are the records for Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig?
Nikita Krylov enters with a 31-12-0 record and Paul Craig enters with a 17-10-1 record.
What division is Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig?
Nikita Krylov vs Paul Craig is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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