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Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev TKO's Nikita Krylov at UFC 333

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:36 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev TKO's Nikita Krylov at UFC 333

Summary

Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev secured a first-round technical knockout of Nikita Krylov at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026, held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Yakhyaev, now 11-0, finished the fight with a knee strike followed by punches at 2:38 of the opening round. The victory holds personal significance for Yakhyaev, who has admired Krylov's career since his early days in mixed martial arts. Following this win, Yakhyaev expressed his ambition to fight against the top five light heavyweights, aiming to position himself for a title shot next year.

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By the Numbers

•Yakhyaev remains unbeaten with a record of 11-0.
•The TKO victory came at 2:38 in the first round.
•This fight took place at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
•Yakhyaev aims to fight ranked opponents to challenge for the title.
•He cited respect for Krylov's career during a post-fight interview.

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5:36 AMYahoo Sports — 11-0 Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev wants UFC Top 5 after Nikita Krylov TKO

What they're saying

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Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev continued his unbeaten run with a first-round technical knockout of veteran Nikita Krylov at UFC 333, and the light heavyweight prospect now wants to test himself against the division’s elite.
— Yahoo Sports

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