Alexander Yakovlev (fighter)
| Alexander Yakovlev | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 18, 1984 [1] Veliky Novgorod, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Other names | Thunder of the North, Sultan Tukhaev, Saitama |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2] |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight (2004–2014, 2016–current) Lightweight (2015) |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Style | Freestyle Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | St. Petersburg, Leningrad, Russia Fairfield, New Jersey, United States [3] |
| Team | Team MMA Spirit K-Dojo Warrior Tribe Alexander Nevsky MMA D-Fight Russia MMA |
| Trainer | Andrei Semenov (formally), Magomed Tikhaev, Murat Keshtov |
| Rank | Master of Sports in HTHC[2] Master of Sports in Sambo[2] Master of Sports in Combat Sambo[2] Master of Sports in Freestyle Wrestling[2] |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 30 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | St. Petersburg Ministry of Internal Affair University |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Alexander Magomedovich Yakovlev (Russian: Александр Андреевич (Магомедович) Яковлев; born July 18, 1984), also known as Sultan Tikhaev, is a Russian amateur wrestler, mixed martial artist and rapper. Yakovlev is recognized as an aggressive welterweight competitor who competed in the M-1 Global, ProFC, Shooto Russia, and Bodog Fight promotions. Yakovlev’s martial arts background included training in Sambo and Freestyle Wrestling prior to turning his attention to professional fighting at the age of nineteen. He is currently fighting in the welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Mixed martial arts career
Yakovlev is managed by Murat Keshtov and Doug Wilson. He currently trains with Albert Tumenov, Alexander Keshtov, Rustam Chsiev, Khusein Khaliev in K Dojo Warrior Tribe.
M-Global
At the age of 19, Alexander made his professional MMA debut in a tournament for M-1 Global.
Yakovlev faced Shamil Zavurov on March 16, 2012 at M-1 Challenge 31, with the fight ending in a draw (judges scorecards: 29–28 Zavurov, 28–28, 28–28)
Yakovlev faced Rashid Magomedov on November 15, 2012 at M-1 Challenge 35.[4] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Yakovlev faced Murad Abdulaev on April 9, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 38.[5] He won via split decision.
Yakovlev faced UFC veteran Paul Daley on November 8, 2013 at Legend 2. He won via unanimous decision.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On January 6, 2014, Yakovlev signed a contract with the UFC.
Yakovlev was initially expected to make his debut against Yan Cabral on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[7] However, on April 9, Yakovlev was moved to the The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale card as he replaced an injured Mike Pierce against Demian Maia.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Yakovlev fought Nico Musoke on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Yakovlev next dropped to the Lightweight division and faced Gray Maynard on April 4, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 63.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]
Yakovlev faced George Sullivan in the Welterweight at UFC on Fox 18 on January 30, 2016.[12] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[13]
Yakovlev is expected to face Ryan LaFlare on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20.[14]
Amateur career
Hand-to-hand combat
On 27–30 March 2013, Yakovlev became the Russian national HTHC champion. He beat Alexei Nazarov, Andrey Koreshkov and Alexander Stetsurenko.
He has the rank "master of sports in freestyle wrestling." Yakovlev's brother, Rasul Tikhaev, is a member of Belarus National Freestyle Wrestling Team.
Championships and accomplishments
Sambo
- Russian Combat Sambo Federation
- Medalist Russian Sambo Championship
Hand-to-hand combat
- Russian Union of Martial Arts
- Medalist Russian Hand-to-hand combat Championships
- Russian National Champion[15]
Freestyle Wrestling
- All-Russian Wrestling Federation
- Medalist of Freestyle Wrestling National Tournament
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 30 matches | 23 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 3 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 23–6–1 | George Sullivan | KO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader | January 30, 2016 | 1 | 3:59 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Win | 22–6–1 | Gray Maynard | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas | April 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 21–6–1 | Nico Musoke | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Loss | 21–5–1 | Demian Maia | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado | May 31, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–4–1 | Paul Daley | Decision (unanimous) | Legend: Part 2: Invasion | November 8, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 20–4–1 | Reinaldo da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Fightspirit Championship 1 | September 8, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Kolpino, Russia | |
| Win | 19–4–1 | Murad Abdulaev | Decision (split) | M-1 Challenge 38 | April 9, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 18–4–1 | Rashid Magomedov | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 35 | November 15, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | For the M-1 Global Welterweight Championship. |
| Draw | 18–3–1 | Shamil Zavurov | Draw (majority) | M-1 Challenge 31 | March 16, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 18–3 | Juan Manuel Suarez | TKO (punches) | M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson | November 20, 2011 | 2 | 3:55 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 17–3 | Christian Eckerlin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 Challenge 25: Zavurov vs. Enomoto | April 28, 2011 | 2 | 3:14 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 16–3 | Dimitri Anghelou | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IM 1: Team Saint Petersburg vs. Team France | December 18, 2010 | 2 | 3:40 | Cherepovets, Russia | |
| Win | 15–3 | Khamid Gereyhanov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Draka: Governor's Cup 2010 | December 18, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Khabarovsk, Russia | |
| Win | 14–3 | Vahe Tadevosyan | Submission (triangle choke) | ProFC: Union Nation Cup 7 | August 6, 2010 | 1 | 4:55 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Loss | 13–3 | Jacob McClintock | Submission (armbar) | fightFORCE: Day of Anger | February 28, 2009 | 1 | 4:59 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 13–2 | Yuri Pulaev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto Russia: Against The War | September 26, 2008 | 1 | 3:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 12–2 | Alexander Kokoev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bodog Fight: USA vs. Russia | November 30, 2007 | 2 | 4:43 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 11–2 | Gigam Matevosian | Decision (unanimous) | PGM: Russia vs. Novgorod | November 24, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Velikiy Novgorod, Russia | |
| Win | 10–2 | Gigam Matevosian | Submission (triangle choke) | PGM: Russia vs. Novgorod | April 28, 2007 | 2 | 2:15 | Velikiy Novgorod, Russia | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Karl Amoussou | Submission (armbar) | M-1 MFC: International Mix Fight | March 17, 2007 | 1 | 1:44 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 9–1 | Ishkhan Zakharian | TKO (punches) | M-1: International Fight Night 6 | November 18, 2006 | 1 | 3:26 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 8–1 | Andrei Simykin | TKO (punches) | M-1: Mix-Fight Tournament | October 12, 2006 | 3 | 1:40 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 7–1 | Alexander Grebenkin | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC: Mix-fight | June 15, 2006 | 1 | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 6–1 | Oleg Glazunov | KO (punches) | M-1 MFC: New Blood | October 1, 2005 | 2 | 1:40 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 5–1 | Danila Veselov | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 MFC: Mix-fight | April 10, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 4–1 | Artur Korchemny | TKO (punches) | CF: Champions Fight | February 25, 2005 | 1 | 3:20 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 3–1 | Dmitry Sokov | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC: International Fight Nights | February 5, 2005 | 1 | 1:32 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Magomed Tugayev | Submission (armbar) | M-1 MFC: Mix-Fight | May 21, 2004 | N/A | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 2–0 | Vladimir Magomedshayshafiev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 MFC: Mix-Fight | April 10, 2004 | N/A | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Vladimir Magomedshayshafiev | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC: Mix-Fight | February 21, 2004 | N/A | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia |
Discography
See also
References
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External links
- Professional MMA record for Alexander Yakovlev from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
