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Alexander Yakovlev vs George Sullivan

Alexander Yakovlev is 24-10-1; George Sullivan is 17-7-0 (1 NC). George Sullivan is 3 years older than Alexander Yakovlev. Alexander Yakovlev has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over George Sullivan. Alexander Yakovlev is 3" · 8 cm taller than George Sullivan. They have met once: Alexander Yakovlev 1, George Sullivan 0.

Alexander Yakovlev
Russia
Alexander Yakovlev
“Russian Thunder” · 24-10-1
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Met once
George Sullivan
United States
George Sullivan
“The Silencer” · 17-7-0 (1 NC)
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Style & credentials

Alexander Yakovlev

No background on record

Camp · K Dojo · Russia
George Sullivan

No background on record

Camp · Pellegrino MMA · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

49%
Head
57%
27%
Body
23%
24%
Leg
20%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Alexander Yakovlevlast 9 fights
72%13%16%
George Sullivanlast 7 fights
56%14%30%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alexander Yakovlev· from fights outside the UFC George Sullivan· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.743.53
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fightersGeorge Sullivan · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.412.42
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersGeorge Sullivan · Good · better than 81% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.661.37
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersGeorge Sullivan · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
35%21%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersGeorge Sullivan · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
72%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersGeorge Sullivan · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.200.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Yakovlev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersGeorge Sullivan · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.74
Strikes landed / min
3.53
2.41
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.42
1.66 / 4.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.37 / 6.5
35%
Takedown accuracy
21%
72%
Takedown defence
38%
1:40
Control time / fight
2:43
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.70

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
George Sullivan6 UFC fights · 178 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
33%58/312
9%16/38
20%36/48
Clinch
2%4/8
9%16/21
1%2/3
Ground
24%42/53
2%3/3
1%1/1

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Alexander Yakovlev and George Sullivan ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader (Sat, Jan 30, 2016), where Alexander Yakovlev won by TKO.

What are the records of Alexander Yakovlev and George Sullivan?

Alexander Yakovlev is 24-10-1 and George Sullivan is 17-7-0 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Alexander Yakovlev or George Sullivan?

Alexander Yakovlev has the longer reach: 74" · 188 cm against 73" · 185 cm for George Sullivan, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Alexander Yakovlev or George Sullivan?

Alexander Yakovlev is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; George Sullivan stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Alexander Yakovlev or George Sullivan?

George Sullivan is 45 and Alexander Yakovlev is 42.

Who has more finishes, Alexander Yakovlev or George Sullivan?

Alexander Yakovlev has 19 wins inside the distance (9 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission); George Sullivan has 11 wins (11 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission).