UFC Veteran vs. Ex-Bellator Champ Ends In Nasty 42-Second Knockout

Former UFC competitor Nikita Krylov has been seeing some success with the Russian mixed martial arts promotion Fight Nights Global. Today, Krylov went toe-to-toe with Emanuel Newton for his second appearance in the promotion. With a vicious first round knockout, Krylov has been getting some attention from the fight community.

Former Bellator MMA champion Emanuel Newton is now suffering a three fight losing streak after being dealt a brutal knockout loss to Krylov today. Newton suffered a unanimous decision defeat in his Fight Night Global debut at FNG 61, before losing to Krylov. Nikita Krylov has not competed inside the octagon since his submission loss to Misha Cirkunov at UFC 206 last year.

Krylov can be seen dealing a stunning knee to Newton’s face within the video available above. Watch Krylov put on a dominant performance, before ending the former champion in a dazzling display.