Alexander Yakovlev (fighter)
| Alexander Yakovlev Александр Яковлев Sultan Tikhaev Султан Тихаев | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 18, 1984[1] Veliky Novgorod, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Other names | Thunder of the North, Sultan Tikhaev |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2] |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1] |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Fighting out of | St. Petersburg, Leningrad, Russia Fairfield, New Jersey, United States |
| Team | Team MMA Spirit K Dojo Warrior Tribe Fight Spirit Gym Mamishev Team Alexander Nevsky MMA D-Fight Russia MMA |
| Rank | Master of Sports in HTHC Master of Sports in Sambo Master of Sports in Combat Sambo Master of Sports in Freestyle Wrestling |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Alexander Yakovlev (Russian: Александр Яковлев, born July 18, 1984), also known as Sultan Tikhaev, is a Russian mixed martial artist and rapper. Yakovlev is recognized as an aggressive welterweight competitor who competed in the M-1 Global, ProFC, Shooto Russia, and Bodog Fight promotions. Yakovlev’s martial arts background included training in Sambo and Freestyle Wrestling prior to turning his attention to professional fighting at the age of nineteen.
Background
Alexander was born on July 18, 1984, in Novgorod with the name Yakovlev Alexander Andreevich. The family was unsuccessful, with their father leaving the family when Alexander was one year old. In 1985 Alexander's mother, Kuznetsova Lyubov Valeryevna, got acquainted and soon married Tikhaev Magomed Magomedovich, who adopted Alexander and changed his surname, a name and a middle name on Tikhaev Sultan Magomedovich. His mother and stepfather agreed to keep the adoption secret and brought up Alexander as native son Magomed.
His new father imparted to Alexander the principles and traditions of fighting. In 1995, he brought Alexander into sports wrestling club "Olympian" to trainer Dmitriyev Andrey Yuryevich and Alexander engaged in freestyle wrestling until 2002. That same year Alexander entered the Ministry of Internal Affairs St. Petersburg University of Russia on full-time tuition. In 2003, Alexander got acquainted with Andrei Semenov , who brought him into the world of the mixed martial arts. At the same time, he trained in sambo, combat sambo, freestyle wrestling and hand-to-hand combat.
In 2005 his stepfather died of heart attack and then Alexander learned the truth about his family. He graduated from the University in 2007 with the rank of the lieutenant of criminal justice. Alexander worked in the Department of Internal Affairs across the Novgorod region for the next 5 years.
Mixed martial arts career
Yakovlev is managed by Murat Keshtov and Doug Wilson. He currently trains with Albert Tumenov, Alexander Keshtov, Rustam Chsiev, Khusein Khaliev in K Dojo Warrior Tribe.
M-Global
At the age of 19, Alexander made his professional MMA debut in a tournament for M-1 Global.
Yakovlev faced Shamil Zavurov on March 16, 2012 at M-1 Challenge 31, with the fight ending in a draw (judges scorecards: 29–28 Zavurov, 28–28, 28–28)
Yakovlev faced Rashid Magomedov on November 15, 2012 at M-1 Challenge 35.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Yakovlev faced Murad Abdulaev on April 9, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 38.[4] He won via split decision.
Yakovlev faced UFC veteran Paul Daley on November 8, 2013 at Legend 2. He won via unanimous decision.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On January 6, 2014, Yakovlev signed a contract with the UFC.[6]
Yakovlev was initially expected to make his debut against Yan Cabral on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[7] However, on April 9, Yakovlev was moved to the The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale card as he replaced an injured Mike Pierce against Demian Maia.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Yakovlev fought Nico Musoke on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Sports career
Hand-to-hand combat
On 27–30 March 2013, Yakovlev become Russian national HTHC champion. He beat Alexei Nazarov, Andrey Koreshkov and Alexander Stetsurenko.
Championships and accomplishments
Sambo
- Russian Combat Sambo Federation
- Medalist Russian Sambo Championship
Hand-to-hand combat
- Russian Union of Martial Arts
- Medalist Russian Hand-to-hand combat Championships
- Russian National Champion[10]
Freestyle Wrestling
- All-Russian Wrestling Federation
- Medalist Russian Freestyle Wrestling Championships
Mixed martial arts record
| 28 matches | 21 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 3 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21–6–1 | Nico Musoke | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Loss | 21–5–1 | Demian Maia | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado | May 31, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–4–1 | Paul Daley | Decision (unanimous) | Legend - Part 2: Invasion | November 8, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 20–4–1 | Reinaldo da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Fightspirit Championship 1 | September 8, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Kolpino, Russia | |
| Win | 19–4–1 | Murad Abdulaev | Decision (split) | M-1 Challenge 38 | April 9, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 18–4–1 | Rashid Magomedov | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 35 | November 15, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | For M-1 Global Welterweight Championship. |
| Draw | 18–3–1 | Shamil Zavurov | Draw (majority) | M-1 Challenge 31 | March 16, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 18–3 | Juan Manuel Suarez | TKO (punches) | M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson | November 20, 2011 | 2 | 3:55 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 17–3 | Christian Eckerlin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 Challenge 25 | April 28, 2011 | 2 | 3:14 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 16–3 | Dimitri Anghelou | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IM 1 - Team Saint Petersburg vs. Team France | December 18, 2010 | 2 | 3:40 | Cherepovets, Russia | |
| Win | 15–3 | Khamid Gereyhanov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Draka - Governor's Cup 2010 | December 18, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Khabarovsk, Russia | |
| Win | 14–3 | Vahe Tadevosyan | Submission (triangle choke) | ProFC - Union Nation Cup 7 | August 6, 2010 | 1 | 4:55 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Loss | 13–3 | Jacob McClintock | Submission (armbar) | fightFORCE - Day of Anger | February 28, 2009 | 1 | 4:59 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 13–2 | Yuri Pulaev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto Russia - Against The War | September 26, 2008 | 1 | 3:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 12–2 | Alexander Kokoev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bodog Fight - USA vs. Russia | November 30, 2007 | 2 | 4:43 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 11–2 | Gigam Matevosian | Decision (unanimous) | PGM - Russia vs. Novgorod | November 24, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Velikiy Novgorod, Russia | |
| Win | 10–2 | Gigam Matevosian | Submission (triangle ?hoke) | PGM - Russia vs. Novgorod | April 28, 2007 | 2 | 2:15 | Velikiy Novgorod, Russia | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Karl Amoussou | Submission (armbar) | M-1 MFC - International Mix Fight | March 17, 2007 | 1 | 1:44 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 9–1 | Ishkhan Zakharian | TKO (punches) | M-1 - International Fight Nights 6 | November 18, 2006 | 1 | 3:26 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 8–1 | Andrei Simykin | TKO (punches) | M-1 - Mix-Fight Tournament | October 16, 2006 | 3 | 1:40 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 7–1 | Alexander Grebenkin | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC - New Blood | June 15, 2006 | 1 | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 6–1 | Oleg Glazunov | KO (punches) | M-1 MFC - New Blood | October 1, 2005 | 2 | 1:40 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 5–1 | Danila Veselov | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 MFC - Mix-fight | April 10, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 4–1 | Artur Korchemny | TKO (punches) | CF - Champions Fight | February 25, 2005 | 1 | 3:20 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 3–1 | Dmitry Sokov | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC - International Fight Nights | February 5, 2005 | 1 | 1:32 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Magomed Tugayev | Submission (armlock) | M-1 MFC: Mix-Fight | May 21, 2004 | N/A | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 2–0 | Vladimir Magomedshayshafiev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 MFC: Mix-Fight | April 10, 2004 | N/A | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Vladimir Magomedshayshafiev | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC: Mix-Fight | February 21, 2004 | N/A | N/A | St. Petersburg, Russia |
Discography
References
- ^ a b "Alexander Yakovlev". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Miocic vs. Maldonado". UFC.com. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ "M-1 Challenge 35: Emelianenko vs. Monson". mixfight.ru. Retrieved 2012-11-15.
- ^ "M-1 Challenge 38: Gran Prix". mixfight.ru. Retrieved 2013-03-19.
- ^ "MMA legend vs Bad Boy". valetudo.ru. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
- ^ http://www.kingdommma.co.uk/2014/01/alexander-yakovlev-signs-with-ufc.html
- ^ Matt Erickson (2014-02-21). "Sambo vs. BJJ". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
- ^ Staff (April 9, 2014). "Replacement Alexander Yakovlev meets Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 42". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Staff (2014-08-08). "Alexander Yakovlev replaces Amir Sadollah at UFC Fight Night 53 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
- ^ "Ykovlev winner Russia HTHC Championships". .mixfight.ru. March 30, 2013.
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujktY2PYMEw
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ipTizjfvlQ&feature=player_embedded#!