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Vitalii Yakymenko

"The King"
12-2-0UkraineUkraineLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-2

Last fight: Win vs Marcello Morelli · Submission · Oct 10, 2026

12-2-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Marcello MorelliSUB · R5 01:10
KSWKSW 122: Yakymenko vs Morelli·October 10, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Vitalii Yakymenko holds a professional MMA record of 12-2-0. Yakymenko has won 12 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: October 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: KSW, BRAVE CF.

Profile

Height
5'5"165 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
DOB
Aug 30, 1996
Age
30
Nationality
Ukraine
Birthplace
Kharkiv, Ukraine

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 12-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.49per min
Strikes absorbed1.50per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed5.40per 15 min
72% success
Takedowns stuffed71%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Vitalii Yakymenko sits in the top 25.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Marcello Morelli×2Title bout · Title win #2
    KSW 122: Yakymenko vs Morelli· Oct 10, 2026· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 8-5
    SUB
    R5 · 01:10
  2. WIN
    vs Sebastian Przybysz×1Title bout · Title win #1
    KSW 115: Przybysz vs Yakymenko· Feb 21, 2026· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 14-5-1
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Rogerio Bontorin
    KSW 110: Grzebyk vs Tulshaev· Sep 20, 2025· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 17-6
    TKO
    R3 · 4:30
  4. LOSS
    vs Jan Cieplowski
    FEN 57· Nov 23, 2024· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 8-0
    SD
  5. WIN
    vs Farid Alibabazade
    FEN 54: Wyroślak vs. Grabovich· May 17, 2024· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 11-7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:52
  6. WIN
    vs Ismaiel Haidari
    FEN 52: Łazarz vs. Szewczyk 2· Feb 17, 2024· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 7-6
    TKO
    R2 · 1:48
  7. WIN
    vs Maysara Mohamed
    BRAVE CF 77· Dec 5, 2023· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 7-1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 02:08
  8. WIN
    vs Piotr Kamiński
    FEN 49: Fight Night Mrągowo· Aug 25, 2023· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:34
  9. WIN
    vs Mohammad Farhad
    BRAVE CF 70· Apr 23, 2023· Bantamweight· 5-1 vs 12-5
    UD
    R3 · 05:00
  10. WIN
    vs Albert Meliksetyan
    Professional League Storm 2· Dec 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:50
  11. WIN
    vs Albert Meliksetyan
    WWFC 20· Sep 25, 2021· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
    UD
  12. LOSS
    vs Roman Akhremchik
    WWFC 19· May 15, 2021· Flyweight· 2-1 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:15
  13. WIN
    vs Ruslan Kolomiets
    Road to Kars FC 2· Sep 19, 2020· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:50
  14. WIN
    vs Sergey Litvinov
    Road to WWFC· Aug 23, 2020· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:07

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Official KSW Ranking

Vitalii Yakymenko's standing in the official KSW rankings.

Current
Unranked
Peak
Champion Bantamweight
First ranked
Aug 1, 2026
Times ranked
1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1792▲28
Peak
1792Oct 10, 2026
Rated fights
14
1500160017001800202120222023202420252026Aug 23, 2020 · 1550Sep 19, 2020 · 1585May 15, 2021 · 1535Sep 25, 2021 · 1560Dec 18, 2021 · 1591Apr 23, 2023 · 1625Aug 25, 2023 · 1648Dec 5, 2023 · 1689Feb 17, 2024 · 1707May 17, 2024 · 1732Nov 23, 2024 · 1721Sep 20, 2025 · 1749Feb 21, 2026 · 1764Oct 10, 2026 · 17921792

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Frequently asked questions

When does Vitalii Yakymenko fight next?

Vitalii Yakymenko has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Vitalii Yakymenko's record?

Vitalii Yakymenko's professional MMA record is 12-2-0.

Who is Vitalii Yakymenko fighting next?

Vitalii Yakymenko's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Vitalii Yakymenko fight last?

Vitalii Yakymenko most recently fought Marcello Morelli at KSW 122: Yakymenko vs Morelli on Saturday, October 10, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Vitalii Yakymenko fight in?

Vitalii Yakymenko fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Vitalii Yakymenko have?

Vitalii Yakymenko has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Vitalii Yakymenko?

Vitalii Yakymenko is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Vitalii Yakymenko weigh?

Vitalii Yakymenko weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Vitalii Yakymenko's reach?

Vitalii Yakymenko has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Vitalii Yakymenko?

Vitalii Yakymenko is 30 years old (born Aug 30, 1996).

Where is Vitalii Yakymenko from?

Vitalii Yakymenko is from Ukraine.

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