UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev · Prelims (12:00 PM ET) · Light Heavyweight · 3 rounds
Free, no-login matchup breakdown for Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Numbers come from Sherdog and UFC.com; nothing is filled in by guesswork.
| Nikita Krylov | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 31-12-0 | 10-0-0 |
| Age | 34.6 | 25.8 |
| Reach (in) | 77.5 | 78.0 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Style (stat-derived) | Grappler | Grappler |
| Layoff (days) | 105 | 119 |
| UFC record | 12-10 | 3-0 |
| Last 5 | LWLLW | WWWWW |
| Sig. strikes landed /min | 4.4 | 8.6 |
| Sig. strike defense % | 48.0 | 59.0 |
| Takedowns /15 min | 2.2 | 11.1 |
| Takedown defense % | 53.0 | 100.0 |
| Sub attempts /15 min | 1.1 | 7.4 |
| Wins by | 13 KO/TKO, 16 submission, 2 decision | 4 KO/TKO, 5 submission, 1 decision |
| Losses by | 4 KO/TKO, 6 submission, 2 decision | 0 KO/TKO, 0 submission, 0 decision |
Overall the matchup leans toward a finish (stat-based read, not a prediction).
Kalshi's moneyline has Nikita Krylov 19¢, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 82¢. That makes Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev the favorite. The "fight goes the distance" market trades around 11–13¢, roughly a 12% market chance it reaches the judges.
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See CageCalls ($1.99 / 30 days)Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev is on the prelims of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. That segment starts at 12:00 PM ET.
Nikita Krylov (31-12-0) has 13 KO/TKO, 16 submission, 2 decision wins. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (10-0-0) has 4 KO/TKO, 5 submission, 1 decision wins (Sherdog).
Kalshi's moneyline has Nikita Krylov 19¢, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 82¢. That makes Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev the favorite. The "fight goes the distance" market trades around 11–13¢, roughly a 12% market chance it reaches the judges. Prices move; check Kalshi before acting.
On the stats, this matchup leans toward a finish. Nikita Krylov has won 6% of their wins on the cards and Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 10%. It is scheduled for 3 rounds.
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