Krylov vs Guskov Prediction
❓ On July 26, Abu Dhabi (UAE) will host the UFC on ABC 9 mixed martial arts tournament. One of the evening's bouts features Russian fighter Nikita Krylov taking on Uzbekistan's Bogdan Guskov. Who will come out on top in this clash? Check out the prediction for this fight from the Scores24 editorial team!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Nikita Krylov Player Overview
Krylov, a 33-year-old Russian fighter, boasts a professional MMA record of 30-10. Known as "The Miner," he has been competing in the UFC since 2018. Over the past two and a half years, Nikita has stepped into the octagon only once due to shoulder issues and subsequent surgeries. This appearance came in March of this year when he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Dominick Reyes.
Krylov has secured 12 victories by knockout and 16 via submission. On average, Nikita lands 14.99 strikes per minute with an accuracy of 64%. Additionally, he completes 1.35 successful takedowns per round.
Match Results: Nikita Krylov
Bogdan Guskov Player Overview
Guskov, a 32-year-old fighter from Uzbekistan with Russian roots, boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 17-3. He joined the UFC in 2023. Heading into his bout against Krylov, "Tsarevich" is riding a three-fight win streak. In his most recent contest this January, he defeated Billy Elekana via submission in the second round.
Guskov has secured 14 victories by knockout and three by submission. On average, Bogdan lands 8.93 strikes per minute with an accuracy of 61%. Additionally, he executes 0.17 successful takedowns per round.
Match Results: Bogdan Guskov
Editorial Prediction
Nikita Krylov emerges as the favorite in the bookmakers' odds, primarily due to his experience advantage. Indeed, Krylov has twice as many professional fights under his belt. However, that's where the advantage ends; in terms of skills, both fighters are on par with each other. Yet, they are clearly at different stages in their careers. Krylov has long passed his peak and looked worn out in his last fight, plagued by ongoing health issues. In contrast, Guskov is just hitting his stride, showing increasing momentum. Our bet is on Bogdan, who appears more driven in a sporting sense and hungry for victory.
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