At UFC 333, light heavyweights Nikita Krylov and Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev meet on the prelims. For Krylov it is a test against an unbeaten prospect; for Yakhyaev, a step up to a known opponent.
Nikita Krylov: UFC experience and versatility
Krylov (31-12-0) is a long-tenured UFC light heavyweight. Public reports suggest he is dangerous on the feet, can finish fights and work in the clinch; experience against strong opposition is his main asset.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: unbeaten prospect
Yakhyaev enters with a 10-0-0 record. Public reports suggest pressure and confidence, but UFC 333 will test him against a higher-level, experienced opponent.
What the matchup tests
The bout compares Yakhyaev’s youth and momentum with Krylov’s experience. Krylov must control distance; Yakhyaev must impose pace and avoid grappling errors.
| Fighters | Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev |
|---|---|
| Records | 31-12-0 vs. 10-0-0 |
| Division | Light heavyweight |
| Event | UFC 333, prelims |
| Start | 24 October 2026, 16:00 UTC |
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