Nikita Krylov vs. Azamat Murzakanov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in New York City, New York, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Nikita “The Miner” Krylov will take on Azamat “The Professional” Giles in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 309 card.

Krylov brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Giles, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 55% striking accuracy, Krylov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.38 per minute. On the other hand, Giles boasts a 56% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.72 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Nikita Krylov vs. Azamat Murzakanov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Nikita Krylov is coming in with a 30-9-0 record. Krylov will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili in March.

Giles, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Nikita Krylov on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov and holds a 14-0-0 record.

Nikita Krylov has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 35-year-old Azamat Murzakanov is an southpaw fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Nikita Krylov stats

→ Krylov’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Krylov lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute.
→ Krylov’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Krylov’s takedown average is 2.29 per 15 minutes.
→ Krylov’s takedown defense is 53%.

Krylov comes in with 55% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.38 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Giles fires at 56% accuracy, landing about 4.72 significant strikes per minute. Nikita Krylov also has a 38% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.29 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Giles’s 0.62 takedowns and 83% takedown accuracy.

Azamat Murzakanov stats

→ Giles’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Giles lands 4.72 significant strikes per minute.
→ Giles’s takedown accuracy is 15%.
→ Giles’s takedown average is 0.62 per 15 minutes.
→ Giles’s takedown defense is 83%.

Azamat spent, on average, 9:40 minutes in the Octagon, and Nikita has an average fight time of 6:56 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Nikita or Azamat? Sound off in the comments.

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