Alexander Yakovlev, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 24-10-1, primarily in the lightweight division at 155 lbs. Standing tall at 6' 3', he boasts a reach of 74 inches and fights from a southpaw stance. In terms of performance statistics, Yakovlev demonstrated an average of 1.74 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 47%. He absorbed an average of 2.41 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense rate of 58%. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 1.66 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 35%. Notable victories in Yakovlev's career include defeating Gray Maynard, who held an ELO rating of 1043 at the time. His most recent fights show a mixed record, having lost to Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision, Zak Cummings by submission (armbar), and Joel Alvarez by submission (armbar) in his last bout in October 2020. Prior to these losses, he managed a win against Alex Da Silva via submission (Schultz Front Headlock).