Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov Prediction, Picks, Odds for UFC 333 Saturday, October 24

Asaf Chopurov is heading to the UFC as the reigning UAE Warriors champion, and he is stepping into the deep end against Colby Thicknesse on Saturday. Thicknesse, who trains alongside Alexander Volkanovski, brings a solid record but has shown he can be had on the feet, surviving close scrapes against Vince Morales and Josias Musasa. Chopurov, on the other hand, arrives undefeated with eleven pro wins and a massive background of thirty-five amateur fights, making him a dangerous unknown quantity at the highest level. The odds have Chopurov as a heavy favorite at -650, with Thicknesse sitting at +470. While Thicknesse is tough, he lacks the power to put guys away quickly, which points to this one dragging out. The math suggests a decision finish is quite likely, so locking in the ‘Fight Goes to Decision’ prop at +180 or better, and taking the Over 2.5 rounds at +130, makes a lot of sense. If you want a bit of extra value, look at Chopurov winning by decision at +225.