Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
Last fight: Win vs Nikita Krylov · TKO · Oct 24, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev holds a professional MMA record of 11-0-0. Yakhyaev has won 11 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 1 by decision. In the UFC, Yakhyaev lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute with 60% accuracy and averages 9.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 24, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, ACA.
Profile
- Height
- 6'2"188 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 78"198 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jan 3, 2001
- Age
- 25
- Nationality
- Türkiye
- Birthplace
- Chechnya, Russia
Latest on Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
More on the blogCareer history
- WINUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev· Oct 24, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 31-13TKOR1 · 2:38
- WINUFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres· Jun 27, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 7-3POTNTKOR1 · 0:08
- WINUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan· Apr 4, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 17-10SUBR1 · 2:52
- WINUFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 11-4SUBR1 · 0:33
- WINvs Alik LorenzUFC · Dana White's Contender Series 79· Aug 26, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 6-2TKOR1 · 0:30
- WINvs Jacky Jeanne×1Title bout · Title win #1Ares FC 25: Sola vs. Gagloev· Sep 26, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 4-2SUBR1 · 2:23
- WINvs Paulin BegaiAres FC 23: Begai vs. Yakhyaev· Jul 11, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 5-3SUBR1 · 1:32
- WINvs Nikolay KovalenkoKhan Fight 2· Jan 7, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 7-1UD
- WINvs Mohamadou LamineKhan Fight 1· Oct 15, 2022· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 0:37
- WINvs Nazhmudin YusupovACA YE 27 - ACA Young Eagles 27· Jun 25, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 1-1SUBR2 · 3:09
- WINvs Elbek RavshanovACA YE 22 - ACA Young Eagles 22· Nov 12, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 3:00
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Kazbek CheldievValeri Kokov Memorial 2019· Oct 19, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 1-3UD
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2025Contract winner · DWCS
- 2024Light Heavyweight Championship · ARES Fighting Championship
- 2023Light Heavyweight Championship · Khan Fight
- 2022Master of Sport · MMA
- 2021Candidate Master of Sport · MMA
- Champion · Chechen Republic Championship
- Medalist · North Caucasus Federal District Championship · junior
- Champion · NAGA Europe
- Master of Sport · Combat Sambo
- Sports School No. 2, Urus-Martan District, Chechen Republic · Combat Sambo
- AGE 13Started in Combat Sambo
Camp
- MMA & Combat Nurnberg · Nuremberg, Germany
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev sits in the top 25.
- #1 Shortest average fight time, Light Heavyweight1:20
- #1 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Light Heavyweight9.0
- #1 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, all divisions9.0
- #1 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Light Heavyweight6.7
- #1 Takedowns per 15 minutes, all divisions9.0
- #1 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Light Heavyweight9.0
- #2 Shortest average fight time, all divisions1:20
- #2 Best significant strike accuracy, Light Heavyweight68.3%
- #1 Best striking differential, Light Heavyweight4.19
- #2 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, all divisions6.7
- #3 Fastest finishes, Light Heavyweight0:08
- #3 Fastest knockouts, Light Heavyweight0:08
- #3 Fastest submissions, Light Heavyweight0:33
- #3 Best striking differential, all divisions4.19
- #5 Strikes landed per minute, Light Heavyweight6.13
- #6 Highest share of control time, Light Heavyweight48.4%
Bonus résumé
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #12 Light Heavyweight
- Meta rank
- #13 Light Heavyweight
- Peak
- #12 Light Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Nov 3, 2026
- Times ranked
- 2
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1852▲20
- Peak
- 1852Oct 24, 2026
- Rated fights
- 11
Frequently asked questions
When does Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev fight next?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's record?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's professional MMA record is 11-0-0.
Who is Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev fighting next?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev fight last?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev most recently fought Nikita Krylov at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev fight in?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev fights at Light Heavyweight.
Is Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev ranked in the UFC?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is currently ranked #12 in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.
How many knockouts does Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev have?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev won?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.
How much does Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev weigh?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's reach?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev has a reach of 78" (198 cm).
How old is Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is 25 years old (born Jan 3, 2001).
Where is Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev from?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is from Türkiye.
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