Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
Odds, prediction and stats · Light Heavyweight · 3 rounds · Prelims
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Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Prelims starts
- 12:00 PM ET · 9:00 AM PT · 5:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Light Heavyweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Nikita Krylov (31-12) faces Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev (10-0) in a light heavyweight bout on the prelims of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Nikita Krylov has won 12 of 22 UFC fights, 5 by knockout and 5 by submission. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev has won 3 of 3 UFC fights, 1 by knockout and 2 by submission, and comes in on 3 wins in a row.
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is 9 years younger. Nikita Krylov attempts 1.14 submissions per 15 minutes, better than 89% 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 Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev. The prelims starts at 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT, 5:00 PM UK).
Where is Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev takes place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How can I watch Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
ufc.com lists the prelims on Paramount+.
What are the odds for Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.
What does the CageOracle model predict for Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
The model gives Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev a 74% 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 Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Nikita Krylov and Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's records?
Nikita Krylov is 31-12 (12-10 in the UFC). Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is 10-0 (3-0 in the UFC).
How old are Nikita Krylov and Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
Nikita Krylov is 34 and Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is 25.
How tall are Nikita Krylov and Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev, and what is their reach?
Nikita Krylov is 6'3" and has a 77" reach; Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is 6'2" and has a 78" reach.
Where are Nikita Krylov and Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev from?
Nikita Krylov fights out of Kislovodsk, Russia; Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev fights out of Istanbul, Turkey.
Have Nikita Krylov and Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.