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UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev continues on the early prelims with a fight between Bolaji Oki and Daniel Santos in the featherweight division. Check out our UFC 333 odds series for our Oki-Santos prediction and pick.
Bolaji Oki (10-4) enters on a two-fight skid. He suffered a third-round TKO loss to Manoel Sousa in March 2026. Before that, Mason Jones stopped him with elbows in the second round in September 2025. Both followed a May 2025 decision win over Michael Aswell Jr. He drops to featherweight as he comes into his fight this weekend against Daniel Santos.
Daniel Santos (13-3) is coming off his second UFC loss. Doo Ho Choi stopped him with a second-round body shot in May 2026, in a Fight of the Night-caliber slugfest. Before that, Santos knocked out Joo Sang Yoo in 21 seconds of round two at UFC 320. That win moved him to 4-1 in the UFC. He is now 4-2 as he comes into his fight this weekend against Bolaji Oki.
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UFC 333 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings
UFC 333 Odds: Bolaji Oki-Daniel Santos Odds
Bolaji Oki: -108
Daniel Santos: -112
Over 2.5 rounds: +124
Under 2.5 rounds: -160
Why Bolaji Oki Will Win
Bolaji Oki is a live underdog at UFC 333. His size, finishing power and a fresh start at featherweight give him a clear path to beat Daniel Santos.
He is the bigger man, standing 3 inches taller with a 6-inch reach advantage. Behind a long jab and front kicks, he can keep Santos at the end of his strikes.
Oki’s record is 10-4, and he has five knockout wins and four first-round finishes. Santos is dangerous, but he was just stopped by Doo Ho Choi in May.
Oki’s two recent losses came at a different weight, and his move down to featherweight is an intriguing adjustment . If he makes the cut well, his length and power can travel better against smaller opponents.
Santos will bring pressure and knockout power, so Oki must stay disciplined. If he controls range, he can win a decision or land the finish, which would end his skid.
Why Daniel Santos Will Win
Daniel Santos looks like the right side at UFC 333. He has the better record, the sharper recent form and the betting edge.
His knockout power is real. He won 7 of his 14 fights by (T)KO and has two submission wins.
At UFC 320, he stopped Joo Sang Yoo in just 21 seconds of the second round. That kind of explosiveness can end a fight before Oki’s length matters.
Oki arrives on a two-fight losing streak. A TKO loss to Manoel Sousa followed his TKO loss to Mason Jones .
Santos’ only recent loss came in a Fight of the Night slugfest with Doo Ho Choi, which shows he can take punishment and keep trading. That durability should help him survive Oki’s early output.
Oki is moving down to featherweight, which adds weight-cut risk. If Santos closes the distance and lands first, he can add another knockout.
Final Bolaji Oki-Daniel Santos Prediction & Pick
Daniel Santos is my pick to beat Bolaji Oki at UFC 333, although this matchup looks competitive rather than comfortable. His finishing ability makes him appealing against an opponent coming off consecutive stoppage defeats.
Oki’s six-inch reach advantage gives him a clear route to success if he maintains distance and establishes his jab. However, I expect Santos to work inside that range, attack the body and make Oki defend combinations instead of settling into an offensive rhythm.
Santos also has the option to mix in takedowns, giving him another way to disrupt Oki’s striking and win exchanges. That versatility could become decisive if Oki starts finding success with straight punches during the opening round.
The danger for Santos is getting reckless while closing distance, particularly against the taller fighter. Still, I favor his varied offense to produce a breakthrough, with Santos earning a second-round TKO after forcing Oki backward.
Final Bolaji Oki-Daniel Santos Prediction & Pick: Daniel Santos (-112), UNDER 2.5 Rounds (-160)
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