Nikita Krylov, known as "The Miner," faces off against Modestas Bukauskas, "The Baltic Gladiator," at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This light heavyweight match-up unfolds during UFC 324's undercard event Gaethje vs. Pimblett, offering fans an evening of top-tier fighting action.
Krylov, with a professional record since 2012, holds impressive victories with 12 wins via knockout. He last competed against Bogdan Guskov in July 2025 but suffered a KO loss. Modestas Bukauskas turned pro the same year and boasts 11 knockout victories, including a win over Scotland's Paul Craig last September. Both fighters possess similar heights and weight classes, implying a well-matched duel tonight.
What time is Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas fight
Live coverage for the Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 05:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 02:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 09:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | 08:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
The UFC 324 event takes place on January 24, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 06:40 PM EST.
Nikita Krylov will face Modestas Bukauskas in a Light Heavyweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard. The main event features Justin Gaethje against Paddy Pimblett.
Please note that the timing for Krylov vs. Bukauskas may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. The ring walk time can change due to differences in undercard performance.
For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, please refer to your local listings for accurate start times in your area.
How and where to watch the Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas Fight
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| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas Betting Odds
- Underdog: Nikita Krylov : 2.2 (+120)
- Favorite: Modestas Bukauskas : 1.7 (-134)
| Method of victory | Nikita Krylov | Modestas Bukauskas |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.8 (+280) | 2.4 (+143) |
| By decision or technical decision | 10.5 (+950) | 10.0 (+900) |
Nikita Krylov stands as the favorite with odds of 2.2 (+120) to win the fight. Meanwhile, Modestas Bukauskas, at 1.7 (-134), is seen as the underdog but with better odds overall. Krylov profiting by KO/TKO/DQ comes in at 3.8 (+280), while Bukauskas beating him this way is more favored at 2.4 (+143). If it goes the distance, Krylov's win by points holds massive odds at 10.5 (+950), slightly steeper than Bukauskas at 10.0 (+900). The odds indicate a narrow edge to Bukauskas despite Krylov being the favorite to win straight-up.
Fighters Details
Nikita Krylov
- Nationality: Ukraine
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 41
- Record: 30 / 11 / 0
Modestas Bukauskas
- Nationality: Lithuania
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 19 / 6 / 0
Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas Fight Card
- Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
- Sean O'Malley vs Yadong Song
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
- Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas
- Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo
- Ateba Abega Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev
- Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas
- Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson
- Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez
- Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman
- Adam Fugitt vs Ty Cole Miller