Tonight’s UFC Vegas 20 event was co-headlined by a key light heavyweight bout featuring Magomed Ankalaev taking on Nikita Krylov.<\/p>\n
Ankalaev (14-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since earning a first round knockout<\/a> over Ion Cutelaba at UFC 254 in October. That victory had marked the Russian’s fifth in a row and third straight stoppage win.<\/p>\n As for Nikita Kylov (26-7 MMA), ‘Al Capone’ was most previously seen in action eleven months ago where he had earned a unanimous decision victory over Johnny Walker. The Ukrainian standout had gone 2-2 over his past four fights<\/a> overall prior to tonight’s contest with Ankalaev.<\/p>\n Tonight’s UFC Vegas 20 co-main event proved to be a grueling back and forth affair. Nikita Krylov seemingly got the better of Magomed Ankalaev in round one, landing a plethora of kicks and punches. However, the tide would turn in round two and Magomed was able to keep that momentum going to seal a decision victory in round three.<\/p>\n Official UFC Vegas 20 Result: Magomed Ankalaev def. Nikita Krylov by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)<\/p>\n Check out how the pros reacted to Ankalaev defeating Krylov below:<\/p>\n Krylov mixing in the punch\/kick and kick\/punch combos nicely on the right side! #UFCVegas20<\/a><\/p>\n — Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 28, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n