Alexander Yakovlev vs Joel Alvarez

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Key Stats

Alexander YakovlevvsJoel Alvarez
9
Fights
12
3
Wins
8
6
Losses
4
2
Finishes
7
14:57
Control Time
9:36

Striking Stats

Alexander YakovlevvsJoel Alvarez
173
Sig. Strikes Landed
458
47.4%
Sig. Strike Acc.
52.8%
19.2
Sig. Str / Fight
38.2
2
Knockdowns
1
85
Head Strikes
302
46
Body Strikes
95
42
Leg Strikes
61

Grappling Stats

Alexander YakovlevvsJoel Alvarez
11
Takedowns Landed
1
35.5%
Takedown Acc.
33.3%
1.2
TD / Fight
0.1
1
Sub. Attempts
6
1
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

YakovlevvsAlvarez
42 yrs
Age
33 yrs
6' 3"
Height
6' 3"
155 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
74"
Reach
77"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
854
ELO Rating
1,046
1,000
Peak ELO
1,164
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
66.7%
Finish Rate
87.5%
292
Days / Fight
232

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

YakovlevvsAlvarez
Retired
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
0
2
Best Streak
4
LLWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWWLL

Win Methods

YakovlevvsAlvarez
1 (33.3%)
KO/TKO
4 (50.0%)
1 (33.3%)
Submission
3 (37.5%)
1 (33.3%)
Decision
1 (12.5%)

Head-to-Head Record

Alexander Yakovlev0
–
Joel Alvarez1
L
UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeSubmission - R1
Oct 24, 2020
Who Wins?
Alexander Yakovlev ProfileJoel Alvarez Profile

Alexander Yakovlev vs Joel Alvarez: Matchup Breakdown

Alexander Yakovlev is 3-6 in the Welterweight division with a 33.3% win rate. Joel Alvarez is 8-4 at Lightweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Alexander Yakovlev is listed as retired. Joel Alvarez is listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Joel Alvarez leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on Oct 24, 2020, won by Joel Alvarez by Submission in round 1.

Joel Alvarez holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,046 to 854. Career peaks are 1,000 for Alexander Yakovlev and 1,164 for Joel Alvarez. Alexander Yakovlev has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 3 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Joel Alvarez has 4 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 87.5% of the time.

Alexander Yakovlev stands 6' 3" with a reach of 74" and fights southpaw. Joel Alvarez is 6' 3" with a reach of 77", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Joel Alvarez. Alexander Yakovlev is 42, Joel Alvarez is 33.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Yakovlev has landed 173 significant strikes at 47.4% accuracy with 11 takedowns and 14:57 of control time. Joel Alvarez has landed 458 at 52.8% with 1 takedown and 9:36 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Alexander Yakovlev and Joel Alvarez fought before?

Yes. Alexander Yakovlev and Joel Alvarez have fought once in the UFC. Joel Alvarez won by submission at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on October 24, 2020.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Alexander Yakovlev or Joel Alvarez?

Joel Alvarez has more UFC wins: 8 to 3. Alexander Yakovlev's UFC record is 3-6; Joel Alvarez's is 8-4.

KO/TKO wins: Alexander Yakovlev 1, Joel Alvarez 4. Submission wins: Alexander Yakovlev 1, Joel Alvarez 3.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Alexander Yakovlev or Joel Alvarez?

Alexander Yakovlev and Joel Alvarez are the same height: 6'3". Joel Alvarez has the longer reach: 77 inches to 74.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.