Welcome to the live blog for the UFC 314 light heavyweight clash between Nikita Krylov and Dominick Reyes. This highly anticipated fight is part of the main card and will take place on Saturday at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Nikita Krylov, currently ranked No. 9 in the 205-pound division by MMA Fighting Global Rankings, will face Dominick Reyes, who is positioned at No. 15.
This fight marks Krylov`s return to the Octagon after a period of inactivity, with his last appearance dating back to March 11, 2023. Despite his absence, Krylov`s strong position in the rankings remains largely unchanged, bolstered by his previous three-fight winning streak. Notably, two of these victories were decisive first-round finishes, including a submission win against Ryan Spann and a knockout victory over Alexander Gustafsson, a former title challenger.
Dominick Reyes is currently in a phase of career revitalization. After being known for his close fight against Jon Jones, Reyes experienced a four-fight losing streak following his title fight defeat at UFC 247. However, he has since bounced back impressively, beginning with a swift two-minute knockout of Dustin Jacoby in June 2024, followed by a second-round finish of Anthony Smith at UFC 310. Another victory in this fight could propel Reyes back into the top 10 rankings.
Follow along with this live blog for real-time updates and commentary on the Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes fight at UFC 314.
