UFC Dublin Preview – Cody Donovan vs. Nikita Krylov

With just days to go until UFC Dublin we here at SevereMMA want to get you more familiar with some of the fighters on show with a series of profiles on each bout. From first prelim to the main event this card is full of quality mixed matrial artists with interesing careers. Next up is the light-heavyweight bout between Cody Donovan and Nikita Krylov.

Cody Donovan

Nickname: Donnybrook
Twitter: @donnybrookcody
Record: 8 wins, 4 losses
Age: 33
Height: 6’3”
Notable wins: Peter Nolan (June 2012), Nick Penner (December 2012)
Notable losses: Ovince St. Preux (August 2013), Gian Villante (November 2013)
Facts and Stats: 7 of his 8 career wins have come inside the distance. All 4 losses have been via (T)KO Finished 4 opponents in the first round.
Strengths: Powerful striking with right hand and kicks, jiu-jitsu, trains out of strong camps (Elevation and Grudge)
Weaknesses: Open to be countered, gets taken down as he kicks, prone to the KO.
Keys to victory: Don’t rush in, keep hands up, land the right hand, get takedowns and use jiu-jitsu.

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Nikita Krylov

Nickname: Al Capone
Twitter: @AlCaponeMMA
Record: 16 wins, 4 losses.
Age: 22
Height: 6’3”
Notable wins: Walt Harris (January 2014)
Notable losses: Ovince St. Preux (March 2014), Soa Palelei (August 2013)
Facts and Stats: Went unbeaten in 12 fights to start his career, recently dropped down from heavyweight, all 20 fights have finished inside the distance.
Strengths: Submissions, Knockout power with hands and feet.
Weaknesses: Submission defence, wrestling
Keys to victory: Avoid the right hand, use counters and headkicks, get on top if it hits the floor.
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