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ABDUL-RAKHMAN YAKHYAEV

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Lightweight competitor Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev is a versatile mixed martial artist who prepares at a prominent gym. He is known for combining strong striking with solid grappling. Throughout his career, Yakhyaev has built a reputation by defeating established opponents in regional promotions, demonstrating his competence in both stand-up fighting and ground work.

Yakhyaev enters UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman on July 18, 2026, with a 6-3-0 record. His last five matches began with a unanimous decision loss in August 2025, followed by a punch-induced knockout win that November and a split decision victory in January 2026. Although he lost via rear-naked choke in April 2026, Yakhyaev rebounded in June 2026, securing a technical knockout using punches.

Record entering UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman

6
Wins
3
Losses
0
Draws
6-3-0
Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Opponent Name 8
Win13-3-0 (0 NC)·TKO (punches)
Event Name 8·City, Country
Jun 5, 2026·Round 2·3:10
07vs. Opponent Name 7
Loss12-3-0 (0 NC)·Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event Name 7·City, Country
Apr 20, 2026·Round 3·4:55
06vs. Opponent Name 6
Win12-2-0 (0 NC)·Decision (split)
Event Name 6·City, Country
Jan 15, 2026·Round 5·5:00
05vs. Opponent Name 5
Win11-2-0 (0 NC)·KO (punch)
Event Name 5·City, Country
Nov 10, 2025·Round 1·1:50
04vs. Opponent Name 4
Loss10-2-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
Event Name 4·City, Country
Aug 15, 2025·Round 3·5:00
03vs. Opponent Name 3
Win10-1-0 (0 NC)·Submission (guillotine choke)
Event Name 3·City, Country
Jun 30, 2025·Round 2·2:30
02vs. Opponent Name 2
Win9-1-0 (0 NC)·TKO (punches)
Event Name 2·City, Country
Apr 15, 2025·Round 3·4:00
01vs. Opponent Name 1
Win8-1-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
Event Name 1·City, Country
Feb 1, 2025·Round 5·5:00

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