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Alexander Yakovlev vs Demian Maia

Alexander Yakovlev is 24-10-1; Demian Maia is 28-11-0. Demian Maia is 6 years older than Alexander Yakovlev. Alexander Yakovlev has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Demian Maia. Alexander Yakovlev is 2" · 5 cm taller than Demian Maia. They have met once: Alexander Yakovlev 0, Demian Maia 1.

Alexander Yakovlev
Russia
Alexander Yakovlev
“Russian Thunder” · 24-10-1
Win · SubmissionLoss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Unanimous Decision
Met once
Demian Maia
Brazil
Demian Maia
28-11-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · TKOWin · Submission
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Style & credentials

Alexander Yakovlev

No background on record

Camp · K Dojo
Demian Maia
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingJudo
  • 2021Black belt · BJJ
  • 2007Champion · ADCC77-87 kg
  • 2007Champion · Super Challengeunder 83 kg
  • 2006Champion · IBJJF Pans-88 kg
Camp · Vila da Luta / Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu · Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

49%
Head
80%
27%
Body
15%
24%
Leg
5%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Alexander Yakovlevlast 9 fights
72%13%16%
Demian Maialast 33 fights
50%12%38%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alexander Yakovlev Demian Maia
Strikes landed / min
1.741.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.412.07
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.662.49
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
35%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
72%62%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.201.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.74
Strikes landed / min
1.80
2.41
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.07
1.66 / 4.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.49 / 10.0
35%
Takedown accuracy
25%
72%
Takedown defence
62%
1:40
Control time / fight
4:42
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Alexander Yakovlev9 UFC fights · 173 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
32%56/206
16%27/42
24%41/52
Clinch
4%7/12
8%14/16
1%1/1
Ground
13%22/31
3%5/5
0%0/0
Demian Maia33 UFC fights · 729 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
41%302/1095
4%32/72
4%32/43
Clinch
4%28/54
6%46/63
1%9/11
Ground
34%246/342
4%29/29
1%5/5

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Alexander YakovlevDemian Maia

Frequently asked questions

Have Alexander Yakovlev and Demian Maia ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi (Sat, May 31, 2014), where Demian Maia won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Alexander Yakovlev and Demian Maia?

Alexander Yakovlev is 24-10-1 and Demian Maia is 28-11-0.

Who has the longer reach, Alexander Yakovlev or Demian Maia?

Alexander Yakovlev has the longer reach: 74" · 188 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Demian Maia, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Alexander Yakovlev or Demian Maia?

Alexander Yakovlev is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; Demian Maia stands 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Alexander Yakovlev or Demian Maia?

Demian Maia is 48 and Alexander Yakovlev is 42.

Who has more finishes, Alexander Yakovlev or Demian Maia?

Alexander Yakovlev has 19 wins inside the distance (9 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission); Demian Maia has 17 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).