Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev

Preliminary Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Usman defeats Yakovlev
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"Nigerian Nightmare"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Thunder of the North"

Fighter Comparison

7-1-0

Climbed to 8-1
Pro
Record
24-7-1

Fell to 24-8-1
-250
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+220
(Moderate Underdog)

Nigeria
Nation

Russia
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
29
+2 mos, 1 week, 5 days
Age at Fight 32
+5 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Blackzilians Performance Institute Gym K-Dojo Warrior Tribe

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,213

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Usman
78%
Yakovlev
22%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on FOX 20

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko
  • Date: Saturday 07.23.2016 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: United Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 5 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Usman Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Yakovlev Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:
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