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UFC’s Dominick Reyes continues improbable comeback with KO victory

UFC's Dominick Reyes continued his comeback with a first-round knockout of Azamat Murzakanov in a lightweight bout at UFC 333 Saturday, Oct. 24.

By Josh Peter · Yahoo

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:57 PM

Key Things to Know

Dominick Reyes defeated Azamat Murzakanov via first-round TKO at UFC 333.
Reyes secured the stoppage victory using a head kick and follow-up punches.
The light heavyweight preliminary bout took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2026.

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Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes continued his career resurgence with a dominant first-round stoppage against Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 333 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Fighting at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Reyes secured the victory by landing a decisive head kick followed by punches to defeat the veteran finisher via technical knockout.

The preliminary card bout saw Reyes enter as a betting underdog against Murzakanov before delivering the quick finish. The high-profile victory marks another significant step in Reyes's ongoing climb back into contention within the UFC light heavyweight division.

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