Alexander Yakovlev
Loss
Submission (R1 · 3:00)UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje
- Pro record 24-10-1
- UFC record 3-6-0
- Outside the UFC 21-4-1
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 9 bouts · through 2020-10-24
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
9 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2020-10-24
5 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2019-11-09
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Alexander Yakovlev's professional MMA record?
Alexander Yakovlev has a professional MMA record of 24-10-1 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Alexander Yakovlev's UFC record?
Alexander Yakovlev's UFC record is 3-6-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 21-4-1 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Alexander Yakovlev fight next?
Alexander Yakovlev does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Alexander Yakovlev?
Alexander Yakovlev is 42 years old, born July 18, 1984.
How tall is Alexander Yakovlev?
Alexander Yakovlev stands 191 cm (6'3") tall, with a 188 cm (74") reach.
Where is Alexander Yakovlev from?
Alexander Yakovlev is from Russia.
What is Alexander Yakovlev's nickname?
Alexander Yakovlev is known as "Russian Thunder".
When was Alexander Yakovlev's last fight?
Alexander Yakovlev last fought on October 24, 2020 at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje, losing to Joel Alvarez by submission in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Alexander Yakovlev vs Roosevelt Roberts?
Alexander Yakovlev lost to Roosevelt Roberts by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar on November 9, 2019. All three judges (Lukasz Porebski, Howard Hughes, Clemens Werner) scored the fight 29-28 in Roosevelt Roberts's favor.
What were the scorecards for Alexander Yakovlev vs Kamaru Usman?
Alexander Yakovlev lost to Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko on July 23, 2016. All three judges (Gabriel Sabaitis, Brandon Mason, Rick Winter) scored the fight 30-25 in Kamaru Usman's favor.
Alexander Yakovlev scouting report
Alexander Yakovlev (Russia), a lightweight, went 24-10-1 as a pro and 3-6 in the UFC (21-4-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado on May 31, 2014; one of his three UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and one by decision; he lost his last two UFC bouts. His reach of 74 inches is 2.4 inches longer than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Joel Alvarez, then 2-1 in the UFC, on October 24, 2020 (UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Alexander Yakovlev vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 9 UFC bouts (1:39:11 of fight time).
| Stat | Yakovlev | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.7173 in 1:39:11 | 4.4 | 1 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 47.4%173 of 365 landed | 47.5% | 48 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.4239 in 1:39:11 | 4.3 | 6 |
| Significant strike defense | 58.5%337 of 576 avoided | 52.7% | 82 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.711 in 1:39:11 | 1.6 | 61 |
| Takedown accuracy | 35.5%11 of 31 landed | 36.1% | 46 |
| Takedown defense | 72.2%26 of 36 stopped | 63.9% | 67 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.21 in 1:39:11 | 0.5 | 37 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.32 in 1:39:11 | 0.4 | 46 |
| Control time | 15.1%14:58 of 1:39:11 | 19.4% | 40 |
| Average fight time | 11:019 bouts | 10:20 | 55 |
| Height | 191 cm75″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 188 cm74″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC record: 3-6
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-6-0Pro record now: 23-5-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0SUBR1 3:00UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeOct 24, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-5-0Pro record now: 12-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. KattarNov 9, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-4-0Pro record now: 21-4-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR2 3:10UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. OleinikApr 20, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-4-0Pro record now: 25-7-0UFC record entering: 4-2-0SUBR2 4:02UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2Nov 19, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-3-0Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0DECUFC on FOX: Holm vs. ShevchenkoJul 23, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 17-7-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-1-0KO/TKOR1 3:59UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. BaderJan 30, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 13-7-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 9-4-1 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs LamasApr 4, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0Pro record now: 13-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs StoryOct 4, 2014Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 28-11-0UFC record entering: 12-6-0DECUFC Fight Night: Miocic vs MaldonadoMay 31, 2014Result & stats