UFC Fight Night 204: Krylov vs Craig 03/19/2022 – The Ultimate Fighting Championship has their third fight card of the month and they will be flying to London, England this coming Saturday, March 19. The O2 Arena will be the venue for UFC Fight Night 192 and fans can get to enjoy the matches through Pay Per View or UFC Fight Pass subscription. Alexander Volkov will be entering enemy territory as he fights Tom Aspinall in the main event at the light heavyweight division. Paul Craig is another light heavyweight that will be competing in the main card against Nikita Krylov. According to UFC betting lines, Nikita Krylov is going to be the favorite to win in this matchup against Paul Craig.
UFC Fight Night 204: Krylov vs Craig 03/19/2022
| When: | Saturday, March 19, 4:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | O2 Arena, London, England |
| TV: | Pay Per View |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
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UFC Fight Night 204: Krylov vs Craig 03/19/2022 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Krylov | -190 | Paul Craig | +165 |
Main Card
Nikita Krylov
Nikita Krylov goes by the ring name as “The Miner” and this fighter came from the war-torn country of Donetsk, Ukraine. He has been busy training at the Industrials fight stable and will represent them in this match. Krylov is a 30-year-old fighter that has been comfortable competing in the light heavyweight division. He stands at six-foot-three and boasts a 27-8 professional record. 16 of his wins came from decisions. This fighter has been battling consistency upon entering the UFC back in September 2018. He has won two matches but lost three as well. His most recent match was a unanimous decision win over Magomed Akalaev in UFC Fight Night 186.
Paul Craig
Paul Craig is a 34-year-old fight veteran and he came all the way from Coatbridge, Scotland to be in this fight. He has been representing the Scottish Hit Squad fight stable in his professional matches. Craig stands at six-foot-four and goes by the ring name “Bearjew”. This natural light heavyweight holds a professional record of 15-4 and those wins are divided into 12 submissions and three knockouts. This fighter is on momentum winning his last three fights. Among the fighters he conquered were Gadzhimurad Antigulov, Mauricio Rua and the most recent was a first-round knockout of Jamahal Hill in UFC 263.
Krylov vs Craig Betting Numbers
| Record | 27-8-0 | 15-4-1 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Country | Ukraine | Scotland |
| Height | 6’3″ | 6’3″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 205 | 205 |
| Reach (in) | 77 | 76 |
| Win by KO/TKO | 41% | 20% |
| Win by Submission | 56% | 80% |
| Decisions | 4% | 0% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 4.33 | 2.59 |
| Striking accuracy | 56% | 51% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 2.52 | 2.39 |
| Striking defense | 43% | 50% |
| Takedown average | 1.34 | 2.06 |
| Takedown accuracy | 33% | 25% |
| Takedown defense | 55% | 55% |
| Submission average | 1.30 | 1.90 |
Krylov vs Craig Betting Picks
Even after his three-fight winning streak, Paul Craig is still listed as the riskier pick in the best online sportsbook against Nikita Krylov. The Ukrainian fighter has competed with better opponents and has a chip on his shoulder representing his country in this match.
