21-4
#5
Welterweight
25-13-1
Fight: Usman vs. Yakovlev
24 JUL SUN '16 12:00 AM
prelim
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3 rounds
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nickname
Nigerian Nightmare
Thunder of the North
Forms
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
Nationality
Nigeria 
Russia
Age
(1987-05-11) 38
41 (1984-07-18)
Weight
(77 kg) 170 lbs
170 lbs (77 kg)
Height
(183 cm) 6′0″
6′3″ (191 cm)
Reach
(193 cm) 6′4″
6′2″ (188 cm)
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Wins
21
9 KO/TKO - 36%
1 submission - 4%
11 decision - 44%
25
24% - 9 KO/TKO
24% - 9 submission
18% - 7 decision
Losses
4
1 KO/TKO - 4%
1 submission - 4%
2 decision - 8%
13
3% - 1 KO/TKO
13% - 5 submission
18% - 7 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Usman vs. Yakovlev
Which event are Kamaru Usman and Alexander Yakovlev fighting in?
They are set to face each other in UFC on FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko.
How many rounds is the Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev?
The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
When is the Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on July 24, 2016
At what time does the Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in United Center.
In which weight class are Kamaru Usman and Alexander Yakovlev competing?
They are competing in the UFC Welterweight.
What are the nationalities of Kamaru Usman and Alexander Yakovlev?
Kamaru Usman represents Nigeria, and Alexander Yakovlev represents Russia.
What type of fight is the Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Welterweight.
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