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Nikita Krylov vs Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev prediction
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev · Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Light Heavyweight
Method lean: KO · 95% finish chance
Preview
There is little to separate them on our numbers: Nikita Krylov 53%, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 47%.
In MMARANK's Light Heavyweight ratings Nikita Krylov sits #18 and Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev #30.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev arrives on a 3-fight winning streak; Nikita Krylov is 2-3 in the last 5.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev has finished 100% of UFC wins (1 KO, 2 submission) against 83% for Nikita Krylov, and the model's method lean is a KO/TKO (95% chance it ends inside the distance).
Records side by side
Recent form · last 5
Common opponents · 0
No shared opponents in the data.
Tale of the tape
edges 3 — 4FAQ
Who is favoured in Nikita Krylov vs Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev?
MMARANK's model gives Nikita Krylov a 53% win probability and Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev 47%. This is our own rating-based estimate, not bookmaker odds.
When is Nikita Krylov vs Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev?
Nikita Krylov vs Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev is booked for UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, 24 October 2026 (Light Heavyweight).
What are Nikita Krylov's and Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev's records?
Nikita Krylov is 12-10 in the UFC; Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev is 3-0 in the UFC.
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