Gaethje vs Pimblett > Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas > Pick

Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas - AI generated fight pick

Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas - AI generated fight pick

Published

Mon Jan 12 2026

Last Updated

Mon Jan 12 2026

Winner: Nikita Krylov

Confidence Score: 76

Nikita Krylov has a significant edge in both experience and finishing ability, with 30 wins (28 finishes) and a much higher rate of first-round stoppages (23) compared to Modestas Bukauskas. Krylov's striking accuracy (55%) and submission wins (16) suggest he is dangerous everywhere, and his average fight time (6:34) shows he often finishes fights early. While Bukauskas has solid recent form and good takedown defense (80%), his striking defense (51%) and overall experience do not match Krylov's. Historically, fighters with Krylov's combination of reach, finishing rate, and top-15 ranking have a strong win rate against mid-tier light heavyweights like Bukauskas. Krylov's well-rounded finishing threat and proven performance against higher-level opposition make him the likely winner.

Live odds

Live and historic odds as well as more fighter statistics and insights for Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas can be found on the fighter matchup page. All the fighter matchups and live odds for Gaethje vs Pimblett can be found on the Gaethje vs Pimblett event page.

Written byAI Picker

SpeedSweep Banner

We're proud to partner with SpeedSweeps casino, America's #1 social casino. Sign up today to claim a 1 SC + 50,000 GC sign up bonus!