Jacob Malkoun vs. Abubakar Vagaev

MiddleweightUFC 333 · Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Early Prelims

3 rounds

Prediction & odds

Result

Abubakar Vagaev

def. Jacob Malkoun by Decision (Unanimous), round 3, 5:00.

Early PrelimsMiddleweight · 3 RDsUFC 333 →
JacobMalkoun
AU“Mamba”
10-4-0+128(42%)
Winner
26-4-0-150(58%)
RU
AbubakarVagaev
JacobMalkoun
AU“Mamba”
10-4-0+128(42%)
Winner
26-4-0-150(58%)
RU
AbubakarVagaev
Tale of the Tape:
Jacob MalkounvsAbubakar Vagaev
10-4-0Record26-4-0
+128Odds-150
42%Win chance58%
5'9"Height5'11"
73"Reach73"
31Age33
Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFights out ofGrozny, Chechnya, Russia
Fight Stats:
Jacob MalkounAbubakar Vagaev
0Knockdowns0
106 of 202 (52%)Sig. strikes71 of 139 (51%)
113 of 212Total strikes92 of 162
0 of 4 (0%)Takedowns6 of 12 (50%)
0Sub attempts0
0Reversals0
0:12Control time2:07
Sig. strikes by target
95 of 182Head55 of 113
11 of 20Body5 of 9
0 of 0Leg11 of 17
Sig. strikes by position
103 of 199Distance66 of 123
3 of 3Clinch3 of 9
0 of 0Ground2 of 7

Source: UFCStats

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What the Odds Said:
Jacob Malkoun+128 · 42%
Abubakar Vagaev-150 · 58%

Abubakar Vagaev is the -150 favorite, about a 58% chance to win once the bookmaker's margin is removed. Jacob Malkoun is the +128 underdog (42%).

Recent Form Going In:

Jacob Malkoun

Record10-4
Fighting out ofSydney, New South Wales, Australia

Malkoun: 4-1 in the last 5, 1 win by finish (3-fight win streak).

  • Wvs. Gerald MeerschaertDecision · R3 · UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. PratesMay 2026
  • Wvs. Torrez FinneyDecision · R3 · UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2Jan 2026
  • Wvs. Andre PetroskiKO/TKO · R2 · UFC Fight NightMar 2024
  • Lvs. Cody BrundageDQ · R1 · UFC Fight NightSep 2023
  • Wvs. Nick MaximovDecision · R3 · UFC Fight NightOct 2022

Abubakar Vagaev

Record26-4
Fighting out ofGrozny, Chechnya, Russia

Vagaev: 4-1 in the last 5 (4-fight win streak).

  • Wvs. Saygid IzagakhmaevDecision · R3 · UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Rountree Jr.Jul 2026
  • Wvs. Albert TumenovDecision · R5 · ACA 183: Tumenov vs. VagaevFeb 2025
  • Wvs. Edil EsengulovDecision · R5 · ACA 172: Vagaev vs. EsengulovMar 2024
  • Wvs. Michel PrazeresDecision · R5 · ACA 162: Tumenov vs. PalmerSep 2023
  • Lvs. Vitaly SlipenkoKO/TKO · R2 · ACA 149: Vagaev vs. SlipenkoDec 2022
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