Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes at UFC 314 | Preview & Prediction
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We have a quality fight in the light heavyweight division between two fighters looking to get back into contention as Nikita Krylov meets Dominick Reyes in Miami
Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes Facts
When is UFC 314? UK – the extra preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday 12th April 2025, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
Where is UFC 314? Kaseya Center, Miami, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 314? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 314
What TV channel is UFC 314 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 314? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 314 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Nikita Krylov and Dominick Reyes expected to walk out? 3:15am UK / Saturday 12th April, 10:15pm US ET / 7:15pm US PT
UFC 314 Main Card
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes (Featherweight)
Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)
Bryce Mitchell vs Jean Silva (Featherweight)
Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio Pitbull (Featherweight)
Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
UFC 314 Prelims
Dan Ige vs Sean Woodson (Featherweight)
Yan Xiaonan vs Virna Jandiroba (Women’s Strawweight)
Jim Miller vs Chase Hooper (Lightweight)
Sedriques Dumas vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
Darren Elkins vs Julian Erosa (Featherweight)
Su Mudaerji vs Mitch Raposo (Flyweight)
Tresean Gore vs Marco Tulio (Middleweight)
Nora Cornolle vs Hailey Cowan (Women’s Bantamweight)
Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes Prediction
Nikita Krylov is coming off three successive wins but the Ukrainian has not fought in over two years. Successive wins over Alexander Gustafsson, Volkan Oezdemir and Ryan Spann have seen him rise up to number eight in the rankings but he has not fought since March 2023 for one reason or another so he will have to shake off any rust as he returns to action at UFC 314.
He has been paired up with Dominick Reyes who is enjoying something of a resurgence himself of late. After suffering four losses in a row against some of the best fighters in the division, including two title shots against Jon Jones and Jan Blachowicz, Reyes had a reset in 2023 and bounced back nicely in 2024 with back-to-back knockout wins over Dustin Jacoby and Anthony Smith.
There are plenty of unknowns in this fight but the one thing we do know is that there is plenty on the line. The winner could catapult himself up close to the top five and get back in the mix while it will only make the road longer for the losing fighter.
Prior to his absence, Krylov was looking increasingly dangerous and he really is a well-rounded fighter that in a threat standing and on the ground. Reyes is a little more one-dimensional and will need to rely on his striking to get the win here.
For that reason, we have to side with Krylov to have enough in his locker to get the win. It may not be pretty at times and Krylov may need to take it to the floor which will not be popular with the fans, but that is his best route to victory.
Prediction: Nikita Krylov to win
