Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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ABDUL-RAKHMAN YAKHYAEV
“Hunter”
TURKEY • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
11-0-0
(T)KO
5-0
SUB
5-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Turkey
WT CLASS
Light Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 2″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE
01/03/2001 (25)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
78.0″ (198cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Nuremberg MMA • Nuremberg, Germany
NICKNAME
“Hunter”
RESOURCE LINKS
PERSONAL LINKS
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record
WINS11
KO/TKO
5
SUB
5
DECISION
1
LOSSES0
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 11 professional bouts (11-0-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Nikita Krylov
Ukraine
Ukraine
UFC 333 – Volkanovski vs. Evloev
Oct / 24 / 2026
TKO (Knee and Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:38)
Oct / 24 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME2:38
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 333 Featured Light Heavyweight Clash • Krylov vs. Yakhyaev
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Nikita Krylov
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout (Opponent)31-13-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout10-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: -500 (Favorite)
vs
Nikita Krylov: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a massive statement showcase at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, Yakhyaev pressured top-ranked veteran Nikita Krylov, hurting him with a brutal knee to the body before swarming with punches along the fence to force referee Jason Herzog’s stoppage at 2:38 of round one.
WIN
Julius Walker
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night 280 – Fiziev vs. Torres
Jun / 27 / 2026
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:08)
Jun / 27 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME0:08
METHOD
KO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Baku Feature • Yakhyaev vs. Walker
Historic 8-Second Finish
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Julius Walker
Fight Location Baku, Azerbaijan (Baku Crystal Hall)
Baku, Azerbaijan (Baku Crystal Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Julius Walker Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout9-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD (+$100k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: -700 (Favorite)
vs
Julius Walker: +500 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jim Perdios
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Yakhyaev scored one of the fastest knockouts in UFC light heavyweight history, rushing Walker right off the opening touch and landing a thunderous right hand that dropped Walker out cold in just eight seconds, collecting a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Brendson Ribeiro
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night 272 – Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr / 04 / 2026
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:52)
Apr / 04 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME2:52
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Vegas 115 • Yakhyaev vs. Ribeiro
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Brendson Ribeiro
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Brendson Ribeiro Record at Bout (Opponent)15-7-0 (1 NC)
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout8-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Brendson Ribeiro: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Yakhyaev landed a clean double-leg takedown against Brazilian finisher Ribeiro, punished him with ground strikes to force a transition to the back, and sunk in a rear-naked choke to force the tapout at 2:52 of round one.
WIN
Raffael Cerqueira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night 265 – Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Nov / 22 / 2025
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:33)
Nov / 22 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME0:33
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Official UFC Debut • Yakhyaev vs. Cerqueira
UFC Promotional Debut
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Raffael Cerqueira
Fight Location Almaty, Kazakhstan (Almaty Arena)
Almaty, Kazakhstan (Almaty Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Raffael Cerqueira Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout7-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Raffael Cerqueira: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rich Mitchell
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his official Octagon debut in Almaty, Yakhyaev swarmed Brazilian contender Cerqueira right away, scoring a quick takedown, taking the back, and securing a rear-naked choke in just 33 seconds.
WIN
Alik Lorenz
United States
United States
Dana White’s Contender Series – Contender Series 2025: Week 3
Aug / 26 / 2025
TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:30)
Aug / 26 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME0:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DWCS Season 9 Feature • Yakhyaev vs. Lorenz
UFC Contract Winner
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Alik Lorenz
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alik Lorenz Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout6-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Alik Lorenz: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Yakhyaev earned his UFC contract in sensational style, cracking Lorenz with a brutal knee to the solar plexus that folded him, following up with punches to secure the stoppage in only 30 seconds.
WIN
Ares 25 – Sola vs. Gagloev
Sep / 26 / 2024
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:23)
Sep / 26 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME2:23
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Ares FC Light Heavyweight Championship • Yakhyaev vs. Jeanne
Defended Ares FC Title
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Jacky Jeanne
Fight Location Paris, France (Dôme de Paris)
Paris, France (Dôme de Paris)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jacky Jeanne Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: Mohamed El Fadili
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his Ares FC Light Heavyweight Championship in Paris, Yakhyaev dragged French challenger Jacky Jeanne to the mat, smoothly passed guard to take the back, and locked up a rear-naked choke at 2:23 of the first round.
WIN
Ares 23 – Studio: Begai vs. Yakhyaev
Jul / 11 / 2024
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:32)
Jul / 11 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME1:32
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant Ares FC Light Heavyweight Championship • Begai vs. Yakhyaev
Captured Ares FC Belt
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Paulin Begai
Fight Location Paris, France (Ares Studio)
Paris, France (Ares Studio)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Paulin Begai Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining Ares 23 in Paris, Yakhyaev captured the vacant Ares FC Light Heavyweight Championship by jumping on a tight guillotine choke during a scramble to force a tap from Begai in just 92 seconds.
WIN
Nikolay Kovalenko
Russia
Russia
Khan Fight 2 – Blood for Gold
Jan / 07 / 2023
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jan / 07 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Khan Fight 2 Main Event • Yakhyaev vs. Kovalenko
Featured Title Bout
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Nikolay Kovalenko
Fight Location Bursa, Turkey
Bursa, TurkeyDuration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Nikolay Kovalenko Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Ilhan Yalin
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a grueling 25-minute test in Turkey, Yakhyaev handed undefeated Russian heavyweight prospect Kovalenko his first career loss, dominating with wrestling and top control to sweep a unanimous decision.
WIN
Mouhamadou Lamine
Senegal
Senegal
Khan Fight 1 – Hafizoglu vs. Samedov
Oct / 15 / 2022
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:24)
Oct / 15 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME0:24
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Khan Fight 1 • Yakhyaev vs. Lamine
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Mouhamadou Lamine
Fight Location Bursa, Turkey
Bursa, TurkeyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mouhamadou Lamine Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Yakhyaev blitzed Lamine right out of the opening exchange, landing vicious hooks to force a referee stoppage in just 24 seconds.
WIN
Nazhmudin Yusupov
Russia
Russia
ACA YE 27 – ACA Young Eagles 27
Jun / 25 / 2022
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:09)
Jun / 25 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME3:09
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ACA Young Eagles 27 • Yakhyaev vs. Yusupov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Nazhmudin Yusupov
Fight Location Tolstoy-Yurt, Russia
Tolstoy-Yurt, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Nazhmudin Yusupov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Andrey Kovalev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing under the ACA Young Eagles banner, Yakhyaev displayed his slick submission skills from bottom guard, locking in a tight triangle choke to force the tap at 3:09 of round two.
WIN
Elbek Ravshanov
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
ACA YE 22 – ACA Young Eagles 22
Nov / 12 / 2021
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:00)
Nov / 12 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME3:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Yakhyaev vs. Ravshanov
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAbdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Elbek Ravshanov
Fight Location Tolstoy-Yurt, Russia
Tolstoy-Yurt, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Elbek Ravshanov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Gerikhan Shibilov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev launched his professional mixed martial arts career in dominant fashion, grounding Ravshanov and unloading unanswered punches to earn a first-round TKO victory at 3:00.
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