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Nikita Krylov

Nikita Krylov

31-12

Light Heavyweight

6' 3" 205.0 Orthodox
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UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
October 24, 2026
📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev

10-0

Light Heavyweight

6' 2" 206.0 Orthodox
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📋 Tale of the Tape

Nikita Krylov Category Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
34 Age 25
6' 3" Height 6' 2"
205.0 lbs Weight 206.0 lbs
77.5" Reach 78"
Orthodox Stance Orthodox
31-12 Record 10-0
4.36 SLpM 20.95
2.05 TD Avg 14.29
65.0 Fight Lab Score 74.0

📊 Skill Comparison

Power
Nikita Krylov
0.0
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
0.0
Speed
Nikita Krylov
6.5
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
10.0
Technique
Nikita Krylov
5.0
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
7.7
Wrestling
Nikita Krylov
5.7
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
10.0
Submission
Nikita Krylov
3.0
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
10.0
Cardio
Nikita Krylov
8.6
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
2.0
Durability
Nikita Krylov
9.3
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
10.0
Fight IQ
Nikita Krylov
10.0
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
5.8

🧠 Fight Lab Prediction

🏆 Nikita Krylov

Predicted Winner

50.0%
50.0%
Nikita Krylov
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev

Confidence: Very High
DATA COVERAGE
94%
High
🔎 Key Matchup Edges
Strongest category advantages in the matchup
Primary Edge Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +7.5 (Fight IQ)
Secondary Edge Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +6.7 (Grappling)

📊 Matchup Breakdown

Category Edge
Resume -0.9
Striking -3.13
Wrestling -5.94
Grappling -6.71
Cardio 2.6
Fight IQ -7.53
Experience 6.21
Momentum -6.0
Total Edge -38.17

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📊 Fight Lab Comparison

Category Nikita Krylov Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
Resume Score
65.0
74.0
Win %
72.1%
100.0%
Striking Accuracy
54.0%
78.0%
Takedown Defense
53.0%
100.0%
SLpM
4.36
20.95
TD Avg
2.05
14.29

📊 Matchup Breakdown

Resume
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +0.9
Striking
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +3.1
Wrestling
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +5.9
Grappling
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +6.7
Cardio
Nikita Krylov +2.6
Fight IQ
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +7.5
Experience
Nikita Krylov +6.2
Overall Edge Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +38.2

📏 Physical Matchup

Nikita Krylov Category Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
75" Height 74"
77.5" Reach 78.0"
Light Heavyweight Weight Class Light Heavyweight
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE Nikita Krylov +1"
REACH DIFFERENCE Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev +0.5"
PHYSICAL CONTEXT
Comparable physical profile
PHYSICAL EDGE
EVEN

🧠 Keys to Victory

Nikita Krylov

  • ✅ Push the pace and make the cardio advantage show over time.
  • ✅ Use the experience advantage to manage difficult moments.

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev

  • ✅ Use the striking advantage and control the pace on the feet.
  • ✅ Mix in takedowns and make the wrestling advantage matter.
  • ✅ Look for grappling exchanges and submission opportunities.

📈 Last Five Performances

Nikita Krylov
Recent Form
● L ● W ● L ● L ● W
L Robert Whittaker
2026-07-11
KO/TKO • R3 • 1:01
SS 54/111 (48.6%)
TD 0/0
KD 0    SUB 0    CTRL 0:00
W Modestas Bukauskas
2026-01-24
KO/TKO • R3 • 4:57
SS 72/137 (52.6%)
TD 1/4 (25.0%)
KD 1    SUB 0    CTRL 2:37
L Bogdan Guskov
2025-07-26
KO/TKO • R1 • 4:18
SS 23/43 (53.5%)
TD 0/0
KD 1    SUB 0    CTRL 0:17
L Dominick Reyes
2025-04-12
KO/TKO • R1 • 2:24
SS 8/17 (47.1%)
TD 0/0
KD 1    SUB 0    CTRL 0:02
W Ryan Spann
2023-03-11
SUB • R1 • 3:38
SS 7/12 (58.3%)
TD 2/2 (100.0%)
KD 0    SUB 2    CTRL 2:39
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
Recent Form
● W ● W ● W ● W ● W
Julius Walker W
2026-06-27
KO/TKO • R1 • 0:08
6/8 (75.0%) SS
0/0 TD
1 KD
0 SUB
0:03 CTRL
Brendson Ribeiro W
2026-04-04
SUB • R1 • 2:52
7/15 (46.7%) SS
2/3 (66.7%) TD
0 KD
1 SUB
1:56 CTRL
Rafael Cerqueira W
2025-11-22
SUB • R1 • 0:33
6/10 (60.0%) SS
1/1 (100.0%) TD
1 KD
1 SUB
0:24 CTRL
Alik Lorenz W
2025-08-26
KO/TKO • R1 • 0:30
Detailed fight statistics not available
Jacky Jeanne W
2024-09-26
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • R1 • 2:23
Detailed fight statistics not available
Recent Form Analysis
LAST FIVE
Nikita Krylov 2-3
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev 5-0
WIN %
Nikita Krylov 40.0%
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev 100.0%
FINISH RATE
Nikita Krylov 100.0%
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev 100.0%
AVG FIGHT LAB RATING
Nikita Krylov --
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev --
SIG / TD ACCURACY
Nikita Krylov SS 52.0% · TD 62.5%
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev SS 60.6% · TD 83.3%
AVG CONTROL
Nikita Krylov 1:07
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev 0:47
PREDICTION DATA
94%
High