The co-main event at UFC Vegas 20 featured a light heavyweight fight between Nikita Krylov (8) vs Magomed Ankalaev (11).
Krylov’s UFC career has been topsy-turvy, as he hasn’t been able to string together a series of victories. However, he would have been aiming to build on a unanimous decision win over Johnny Walker by beating a tough challenger in Ankalaev.
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Unfortunately for him, Ankalaev dominated and claimed his sixth win in succession and is certain to rise into the top-10 at 205 pounds. Meanwhile, Krylov’s career trajectory continued and he will head back to the drawing board to chart out a plan to secure successive wins.
Twitter reacts as Magomed Ankalaev secures an impressive win at UFC Vegas 20
Rob Tatum scored the first round in favor of Nikita Krylov.
10-9 Krylov. He landed with more volume. #UFCVegas20
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) February 28, 2021
Ryan Frederick also scored the first round for Nikita Krylov.
10-9 Krylov in the first #UFCVegas20
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) February 28, 2021
A fan commented on the close nature of the fight between the two men at light heavyweight.
Krylov and Ankalaev going to war!!! #UFCVegas20
— Dan (@BestFightPicks) February 28, 2021
Bloody Elbow pointed out a slick takedown secured by Ankalaev in the second round.
Right hook from Ankalaev. And another. Krylov with his step kick to right hand. Another right from Ankalaev. Krylov spins and gets taken down immediately. #UFCVegas20
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) February 28, 2021
A meme post narrated the hype that Ankalaev is beginning to gather around him, as he puts on one impressive performance after another.
ankalaev army, mount up! #UFCVegas20 pic.twitter.com/qz5oiSmKjR
— Hektic_One (@hektic_one) February 28, 2021
Bantamweight title challenger, ‘Funkmaster‘ Aljamain Sterling, who takes on ‘No Mercy’ Petr Yan next week, took to Twitter to comment on the fight.
Big boys letting that leather go!! #UFCVegas20
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 28, 2021
Sean Sheehan felt that Ankalaev did enough in the second round to win it and even the score at 19-19.
19-19. Ankalaev found his range in round two and landed the harder strikes throughout. Stalemate on the ground. #UFCVegas20
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) February 28, 2021
Rob Tatum also felt that Ankalaev did enough to secure the second round and level the match at one round apiece.
10-9 Ankalaev in round two. He evens the fight at 19-19. #UFCVegas20
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) February 28, 2021
Nick Baldwin also gave the second round to Magomed Ankalaev.
19-19. Big round coming up between Ankalaev and Krylov.
— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) February 28, 2021
After losing the first round, Ankalaev did enough in rounds two and three to win both and secure a unanimous decision win in the co-main event at UFC Vegas 20.
#UFCVegas20 Results: Magomed Ankalaev def. Nikita Krylov by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) February 28, 2021
With his win, Ankalaev has not put himself in an excellent position to fight a top-ranked fighter in his next outing. What did you make of Magomed Ankalaev’s performance tonight? Let us know in the comments below!
