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The MMA Guru — UFC 333 early predictions

THE MMA GURU gives early UFC 333 predictions. FightCardIQ verifies those picks against the source transcript and matching card.

Picks scorecard

Card not settled yet — 4 picks pending

  1. Pick Alexander Volkanovski · Decision

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    All analysts: 16 picks — 13 Volkanovski · 3 Evloev

    The MMA Guru picks Alexander Volkanovski by decision, expecting him to be too strong and difficult to hold down; he also allows for a possible late TKO.

  2. Pick Petr Yan · Decision

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 8 picks — 7 Yan · 1 Dvalishvili

    The MMA Guru picks Petr Yan, citing his damage and body work and a healthier matchup profile, with a 49-46 score expectation.

  3. Pick Alexander Volkov · to win

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 4 picks — 4 Volkov · 0 Kuniev

    The MMA Guru leans toward Alexander Volkov in his early reaction to the Volkov–Kuniev booking. He calls it a strong matchup without giving a technical argument for the selection.

  4. Pick Azamat Murzakanov · KO/TKO

    Result Pending

    All analysts: 4 picks — 3 Murzakanov · 1 Reyes

    The MMA Guru predicts Azamat Murzakanov will knock out Dominick Reyes. He separately says he is rooting for Reyes, without changing the prediction.