Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov
Odds, prediction and stats · Bantamweight · 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
- Bantamweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Colby Thicknesse (9-1) faces Asaf Chopurov (11-0) in a bantamweight bout on the early prelims of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Colby Thicknesse has won 2 of 3 UFC fights, all of them on the scorecards, and comes in on 2 wins in a row. Asaf Chopurov is making a UFC debut, with a 11-0 pro record.
Asaf Chopurov is 3 years younger. Colby Thicknesse attempts 1.67 submissions per 15 minutes, better than 97% 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 Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov?
Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov 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 Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov?
Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov takes place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How can I watch Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov?
ufc.com lists the early prelims on Paramount+.
What are the odds for Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov?
No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.
What does the CageOracle model predict for Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov?
The model gives Asaf Chopurov a 57% 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 Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Colby Thicknesse and Asaf Chopurov's records?
Colby Thicknesse is 9-1 (2-1 in the UFC). Asaf Chopurov is 11-0.
How old are Colby Thicknesse and Asaf Chopurov?
Colby Thicknesse is 27 and Asaf Chopurov is 24.
How tall are Colby Thicknesse and Asaf Chopurov, and what is their reach?
Colby Thicknesse is 5'7" and has a 69" reach.
Where are Colby Thicknesse and Asaf Chopurov from?
Colby Thicknesse fights out of Windang, Australia; Asaf Chopurov fights out of Volgograd, Russia.
Have Colby Thicknesse and Asaf Chopurov fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.