Krylov vs. Guskov: High Stakes, Heavy Hands, and a Fight to Remember
So, here’s what’s going down this weekend: Nikita Krylov and Bogdan Guskov are set to face off at UFC on ABC 9 in Abu Dhabi, and honestly, it’s a fight that’s stirring up a lot of conversation among MMA fans—and for good reason.
Krylov, known in the octagon as “The Miner,” is a veteran with a 30-10 record. He’s been in there with some of the best, and while he’s coming off a rough first-round knockout loss to Dominick Reyes back in April, that doesn’t seem to be shaking anyone close to him. In fact, his loss is being seen less as a red flag and more as a setup for a comeback. According to experts and even Guskov’s own camp, Krylov prepares individually for every fight and knows how to bounce back. One tough outing doesn’t erase a whole career of skill and grit.
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On the other side of the cage, we’ve got Bogdan Guskov—17-3 overall, 3-1 in the UFC—and a fighter who’s rapidly becoming someone you just have to watch. After being submitted in his UFC debut by Volkan Oezdemir, Guskov didn’t crumble. Instead, he came back with three straight finishes, knocking out Zac Pauga, Billy Elekana, and Ryan Spann. That kind of turnaround doesn’t just show ability; it shows serious resilience.
And that’s part of what makes this fight so interesting. Krylov brings wrestling and octagon smarts; Guskov brings knockout power and momentum. The two styles make for the kind of unpredictable matchup that fans love—think of it as the MMA version of a highway car crash you can’t look away from, even if you’re not quite sure what you’re watching.
Most analysts are leaning toward Krylov. The betting lines are giving him the edge at -202 compared to Guskov’s +172. Why? Because Guskov’s biggest weakness so far has been grappling, and Krylov is exactly the kind of fighter who can exploit that. A first-round submission win for Krylov is what many are predicting, and it would be a solid statement to reestablish himself in the division.
Still, don’t count Guskov out. He’s got fire, momentum, and something to prove. No bad blood here—both sides respect each other—but once that cage door closes, it’s all business.
The fight is scheduled to kick off the main card around 12:10 p.m. Eastern, airing on ABC and streaming on ESPN+. It’s the kind of matchup that might not steal headlines right now, but could easily become one of those fights people talk about for weeks if someone lands the right shot—or makes the perfect move.
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