Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev remained undefeated earlier today (Saturday, October 24, 2026) at UFC 333 LIVE at Etihad Arena Paramount+ in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as the red-hot light heavyweight made light work of the veteran and first-round TKO of Nikita Krylov.
Yahhyaev took a huge step up in the competition on Saturday’s “Prelims” undercard, but still emerged as a heavy betting favorite. Despite Krylov’s experience and dangerous finishing ability, Yakhjaev’s odds were still too early. That’s exactly how this fight went, as it wasn’t over until halfway through the first round.
Krylov tried to pressure Yakhyaev early along the cage, but it ended in his death. Yakhjaev finally managed to reverse the positioning and shot a fence against Krylov. That’s when the 25-year-old prospect unleashed a perfectly placed knee that landed on Krylov’s chin. Yakhjaev added a few more punches as the referee stepped in to save “The Miner” from any further punishment.
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