Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Prediction & Picks - UFC #333
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
The UFC will head back to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday with Nikita Krylov (31-12-0) battling Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev (10-0-0) in the Light Heavyweight division. Krylov will look to pull off an upset as the +300 underdog and bounce back from his disappointing run. The Russian fighter failed to build on his KO win over Bukauskas after losing to Robert Whittaker via a KO punch at UFC 329 in July this year. He’s yet to get a title shot despite spending his last 13 years in the franchise. Time could be running out for the 34-year-old.
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev, on the other hand, joined the UFC in August last year after defeating Alik Lorenz via a KO punch at DWCS. The Turkish fighter has since won his last three fights, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous fighters in the division. The most impressive part is that all of his UFC wins have never gone past Round 1, highlighting his efficient finishing skills. The “Hunter” will be keen to add another stoppage win to his record in Abu Dhabi.
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Nikita Krylov - Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Key Points
- Nine of the last 10 Yakhyaev’s wins are inside the distance.
- The total rounds stayed under 1.5 in the last six Yakhyaev’s bouts.
- Nikita Krylov is 1-3 in his last four assignments.
- The fight didn’t go the distance in the last four Nikita Krylov defeats.
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Our Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Prediction
This fight is another mismatch that we could see in the UAE on Saturday. Although Krylov is an intelligent fighter, we don’t see any route to victory for him. Therefore, the question is how Yakhyaev is going to win this fight, considering his 4-0 KO record and 5-0 submission run. The Hunter is an explosive fighter who averages 8.60 significant strikes per minute with an insane 68% accuracy. He’s also an accomplished wrestler who averages 11.11 takedowns every 15 minutes with a 75% accuracy. In addition, Yakhyaev has a 1-inch reach advantage, which could be vital in this contest. We don’t see Krylov lasting past the first round.
Our prediction for Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev: Under 1.5 rounds to hit.
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