Prediction for the fight Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov

After an unsuccessful comeback, Nikita Krylov does not intend to stand idle for long, so he agreed to a fight with Bogdan Guskov at the UFC on ABC 9 tournament on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. For Bogdan, this is a chance to enter the TOP-10, but Shakhtar intends to secure its position by winning. It is time to assess the chances of both of them to triumph in this fight.

• Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov;
• Nikita Krylov;
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Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov

Nikita Krylov

Nikita, before losing to Reyes, was on a 3-win streak, but the failure caused him to move to 10th place in the rankings. Before us is a basic karateka and sambo wrestler who has won the Fight Nights and GFC (as part of the Grand Prix).

Before the 2-year break and defeat, Krylov had filled his statistics with victories over Gustafsson, Spann and Oezdemir, and the level of his opposition in the future directly depends on whether he defeats Guskov.

Strengths

"Shakhtar" is excellent at keeping distance with his kicks, and is somewhat chaotic, which helps him catch up with the opposition with punches that follow a non-standard trajectory to the target. And Nikita has something to show in wrestling, since he has more wins with techniques than knockouts.

Weaknesses

That same chaos and unconventionality sometimes play against Krylov: he doesn't prepare attacks in the best way, and when he comes out of them, there are questions about the block, which is why Nikita often catches heavy counterattacks. The recent downtime also affected him.

The current form and readiness of the fighter

The fighter is 33 years old, and he is entering the cage 3 months after a knockout loss - not the best idea. Nikita has more than enough experience, but his implementation is a bit lame, and the number of injuries he has received does not allow him to perform consistently.

Bogdan Guskov

This is the 13th number in the rating, with an impressive list of achievements in various sports. From boxing to universal combat, Guskov has won victories in regional competitions. The last three bets on Bogdan's victory came in without problems, moreover, he defeated quite strong guys: Paugu, Spann and Elikana.

Strengths

Guskov is versatile, but prefers a stance, although when he gets in, it doesn't matter to him in what position to finish off the opponent. Just like his counterpart, Bogdan is also a fan of missing and having an extra fight, he actively presses, throws punches on all floors, and when possible, uses grappling skills.

Weaknesses

Bogdan rarely lost early, but in his case, so far, a strong head has saved him, since in terms of defense, there are a lot of questions about him. Too open work at medium-close range, chasing the finish - all this is reflected in the amount of damage received.

The current form and readiness of the fighter

The athlete is 32 years old, a win streak of three fights indicates that he feels comfortable within the TOP-15, and the opponent who has lost his way, who can lead him to more rated opponents, was chosen in time. At this stage, Guskov does not make anyone doubt himself.

Comparative analysis

Nikita will have a slight advantage in arm span, but they are similar in other parameters. Probably, it is Krylov who will play the role of counter-striker in this fight, since going head-on with Bogdan is not in his interests. Lots of kicks from a long distance, a shuttle and a ragged pace will help Shakhtar disrupt Guskov's plans to enter the mid-close range, but only for the time being.

The fight promises to be a real fireworks show. As for clinches and ground fighting, both have a chance of success, since they wrestle well, but Nikita has more emphasis on submission finishes, while Bogdan prefers to get by with ground and pound.

On paper, Krylov should look more confident in the stand-up due to his base of kicks, however, in his last performance he looked pale and now it is difficult to assess his form, since recovering from a knockout in such a short time and showing an exit to his former level is quite a task.

Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov Prediction

The odds do not quite reflect the real state of affairs: Krylov is not in the best shape after injuries, downtime and defeat, but Guskov is in perfect order with this. Nikita is technically richer, but there are questions about whether he will eat another blow and get knocked out. Although Bogdan can do the same, so we will consider such an option as an early end to the fight for the bet. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Prediction: Full fight – no/Total Less (2.5) by rounds