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Alexander YakovlevWW
WelterweightMMA

Alexander Yakovlev

"Russian Thunder"

RussiaRussiaAge 41K Dojo Warrior TribeUFC
25
Wins
13
Losses
1
Draws
72%
Finish Rate
9
KO / TKO
9
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut

Biography

Alexander Andreevich Yakovlev, is a Russian mixed martial artist and rapper who competes in the Lightweight division. Yakovlev competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, M-1 Global, ProFC, Shooto Russia, and Bodog Fight promotions.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy35%

1.74

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.41

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.66

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.15

avg

Submissions

0.3

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 188 cmUFC debut May. 31, 2014Born Great Novgorod, RussiaTeam K Dojo Warrior Tribe

How He Wins

KO / TKO9
Decision1
Submission9

Finish Rate

72%
18 of 25
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
W
W
L
L
W
L
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts39 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossRussiaMaxim ButorinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3AMC Fight Nights 119Mar 18, 2023
LossRussiaAli AbdulkhalikovH2HDecision (unanimous)R5ProFC 70Mar 27, 2022
LossSpainJoel ÁlvarezH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC 254Oct 24, 2020
LossUnited StatesRoosevelt RobertsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. KattarNov 9, 2019
WinBrazilAlex da Silva CoelhoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. OleinikApr 20, 2019
LossUnited StatesZak CummingsH2HSubmission (straight armbar)R2UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2Nov 19, 2016
LossNigeriaKamaru UsmanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Holm vs. ShevchenkoJul 23, 2016
WinUnited StatesGeorge SullivanH2HKO (punches)R1UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. BaderJan 30, 2016
WinUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. LamasApr 4, 2015
LossNico MusokeDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. StoryOct 4, 2014
LossBrazilDemian MaiaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. MaldonadoMay 31, 2014
WinEnglandPaul DaleyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Legend: Part 2: InvasionNov 8, 2013
WinBrazilReinaldo da SilvaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Fightspirit Championship 1Sep 8, 2013
WinRussiaMurad AbdulaevH2HDecision (split)R3M-1 Challenge 38Apr 9, 2013
LossRussiaRashid MagomedovH2HDecision (unanimous)R5M-1 Challenge 35Nov 15, 2012
DrawRussiaShamil ZavurovH2HDraw (majority)R3M-1 Challenge 31Mar 16, 2012
WinSpainJuan Manuel SuarezH2HTKO (punches)R2M-1 Global: Fedor vs. MonsonNov 20, 2011
WinGermanyChristian EckerlinH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2M-1 Challenge 25: Zavurov vs. EnomotoApr 28, 2011
WinFranceDimitri AnghelouH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2IM 1: Team Saint Petersburg vs. Team FranceJan 22, 2011
WinKhamid GereyhanovSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Draka: Governor's Cup 2010Dec 18, 2010
WinArmeniaVahe TadevosyanH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1ProFC: Union Nation Cup 7Aug 6, 2010
LossUnited StatesJacob McClintockH2HSubmission (armbar)R1fightFORCE: Day of AngerFeb 28, 2009
WinYuri PulaevSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Shooto Russia: Against The WarSep 26, 2008
WinRussiaAlexander KokoevH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Bodog Fight: USA vs. RussiaNov 30, 2007
WinGigam MatevosianH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PGM: Russia vs. NovgorodNov 24, 2007
WinGigam MatevosianH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2PGM: Russia vs. NovgorodApr 28, 2007
LossFranceKarl AmoussouH2HSubmission (armbar)R1M-1 MFC: International Mix FightMar 17, 2007
WinArmeniaIshkhan ZakharianH2HTKO (punches)R1M-1: International Fight Night 6Nov 18, 2006
WinAndrei SimykinH2HTKO (punches)R3M-1: Mix-Fight TournamentOct 12, 2006
WinRussiaAlexander GrebenkinH2HTKO (punches)R1M-1 MFC: Mix-fightJun 15, 2006
WinOleg GlazunovH2HKO (punches)R2M-1 MFC: New BloodOct 1, 2005
WinRussiaDanila VeselovH2HDecision (unanimous)R2M-1 MFC: Mix-fightApr 10, 2005
WinArtur KorchemnyH2HTKO (punches)R1CF: Champions FightFeb 25, 2005
WinRussiaDmitry SokovH2HTKO (punches)R1M-1 MFC: International Fight NightsFeb 5, 2005
LossRussiaMagomed TugayevH2HSubmission (armbar)N/AM-1 MFC: Mix-FightMay 21, 2004
WinVladimir MagomedshayshafievH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)N/AM-1 MFC: Mix-FightApr 10, 2004
WinVladimir MagomedshayshafievH2HTKO (punches)N/AM-1 MFC: Mix-FightFeb 21, 2004
LossRussiaAlexander ShlemenkoH2HTKO (punches)R2IAFC: Stage of Russia Cup 3Feb 19, 2004
WinDmitry IliyicinH2HDecision (unanimous)Stage of Russia Cup 3 Semifinal2—

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