Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun
Odds, prediction and stats · Middleweight · 3 rounds · Early Prelims
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Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Early Prelims starts
- 10:00 AM ET · 7:00 AM PT · 3:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Middleweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Abubakar Vagaev (25-4) faces Jacob Malkoun (10-3) in a middleweight bout on the early prelims of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abubakar Vagaev has won 1 of 1 UFC fight. Jacob Malkoun has won 6 of 9 UFC fights, 1 by knockout, and comes in on 3 wins in a row.
Abubakar Vagaev is 2 inches taller. Jacob Malkoun lands 5.39 takedowns per 15 minutes, better than 99% of active UFC fighters.
No sportsbook has posted odds on this fight yet; this page updates when one does.
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Questions and answers
When is Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun?
Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev. The early prelims starts at 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT, 3:00 PM UK).
Where is Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun?
Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun takes place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How can I watch Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun?
ufc.com lists the early prelims on Paramount+.
What are the odds for Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun?
No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.
What does the CageOracle model predict for Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun?
The model gives Jacob Malkoun a 64% chance. That's its number as of today: it updates each week as the model learns from new fights, and locks in fight week, when UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev is the next UFC card.
How many rounds is Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Abubakar Vagaev and Jacob Malkoun's records?
Abubakar Vagaev is 25-4 (1-0 in the UFC). Jacob Malkoun is 10-3 (6-3 in the UFC).
How old are Abubakar Vagaev and Jacob Malkoun?
Abubakar Vagaev is 33 and Jacob Malkoun is 31.
How tall are Abubakar Vagaev and Jacob Malkoun, and what is their reach?
Abubakar Vagaev is 5'11" and has a 73" reach; Jacob Malkoun is 5'9" and has a 73" reach.
Where are Abubakar Vagaev and Jacob Malkoun from?
Abubakar Vagaev fights out of Grozny, Russia; Jacob Malkoun fights out of Sydney, Australia.
Have Abubakar Vagaev and Jacob Malkoun fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.