The UFC 333 main card features two title fights headlined by MMA’s best fighters. But don’t forget about the prelims!
Dominick Reyes looks to prove he can still go in the octagon, as he takes on a dangerous Azamat Murzakanov.
Meanwhile, Abus Magomedov returns to action, as does Grant Dawson.
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UFC 333 prelims predictions
The following odds are all courtesy of the DraftKings Sportsbook.
Azamat Murzakanov vs. Dominick Reyes odds (Light heavyweight)
| Fighter | Point spread | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Azamat Murzakanov | -3.5 (-160) | O 1.5 (+100) | -205 |
| Dominick Reyes | +3.5 (+120) | U 1.5 (-130) | +170 |
Murzakanov vs. Reyes prediction and best bet
Murzakanov is coming off a loss to Paulo Costa, getting knocked out. Before that, he was unbeaten in the octagon. “The Professional” lands 4.40 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.68 takedowns landed per 15 minutes.
Reyes is a former UFC light heavyweight title contender who was very close to beating Jon Jones for gold. “The Devastator” is 4-1 in his last five fights. He lands 4.99 significant strikes and averages 0.25 takedowns landed.
Was Murzakanov’s loss motivation to tighten things up? Is Reyes’ run all hype? Reyes has fought his way back to relevancy. It hasn’t been pretty, but he appears motivated. Earning an upset win doesn’t seem far off.
Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev odds (Light Heavyweight)
| Fighter | Point spread | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Nikita Krylov | +3.5 (+330) | O 1.5 (+210) | +410 |
| Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | +3.5 (-525) | U 1.5 (-280) | -550 |
Krylov vs. Yakhyaev prediction and best bet
Krylov is 1-3 in his last four fights. He lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.19 takedowns landed per 15 minutes. All four of Aakhyaev’s octagon fights have ended via knockout. He’s only landed double-digit strikes once.
Krylov’s (lack of) durability may fail him here. While he’s shown promise on the ground, Aakhyaev has proven in a short period of time that he’s dangerous across all fronts of MMA. A massive upset is possible, but not likely.
Abus Magomedov vs. Cameron Rowston odds (Middleweight)
| Fighter | Point spread | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Abus Magomedov | -3.5 (+105) | O 1.5 (-180) | -122 |
| Cameron Rowston | +3.5 (-140) | U 1.5 (+140) | +102 |
Magomedov vs. Rowston prediction and best bet
Magomedov lands 3.06 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.50 takedowns landed per 15 minutes. After Joe Pyfer beat him, Magomedov quickly returned to his winning ways against Michal Oleksiejczuk. Rowston lands 4.60 significant strikes and averages 1.34 takedowns landed.
It’s a very unique matchup. Rowston is more athletic, but Magomedov is more technical. The former has a height edge, but both have the same reach. Magomedov can be dangerous. However, after proving himself on Dana White’s Contender Series, it feels like it’s Rowston’s time to shine.
Grant Dawson vs. Nurullo Aliev odds (Lightweight)
| Fighter | Point spread | Total rounds | Moneyline |
| Grant Dawson | -3.5 (+150) | O 2.5 (-245) | -115 |
| Nurullo Aliev | +3.5 (-205) | U 2.5 (+185) | -105 |
Dawson vs. Aliev prediction and best bet
Dawson lands 3.14 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.58 takedowns landed per 15 minutes. He landed six takedowns against Diego Ferreira. Aliev lands 2.29 significant strikes and averages 3.48 takedowns landed, landing eight against Mike Davis.
Expect a lot of grappling in this matchup. It’s anyone’s game, and whoever can tire the other out should win. Dawson’s body of work is more impressive, which may be enough.
UFC 333 main card and full fight lineup
Main Card
- Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Movsar Evloev for the UFC featherweight title
- Petr Yan (c) vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3 for the UFC bantamweight title
- Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Ramazan Temirov; Flyweights
- Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev; Heavyweights
- Aaron Pico vs. Losene Keita; Featherweights
Prelims
- Azamat Murzakanov vs. Dominick Reyes; Light Heavyweights
- Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev; Light Heavyweights
- Abus Magomedov vs. Cameron Rowston; Middleweights
- Grant Dawson vs. Nurullo Aliev; Lightweights
Early Prelims
- Colby Thicknesse vs. Asaf Chopurov; Bantamweights
- Abubakar Vagaev vs. Jacob Malkoun; Middleweights
- Bolaji Oki vs. Daniel Santos; Featherweights
- Kody Steele vs. Noah Gugnon; Lightweights
- Iasmin Lucindo vs. Nicole Caliari; Catchweight
