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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex da Silva vs Alexander Yakovlev

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

24-5-0Record25-13-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
73"Reach74,0"
159 lbsWeight170 lbs
Astra Fight Team· 1573 avg Elo · 6 ratedTeamK Dojo Warrior Tribe· 1646 avg Elo · 3 rated

What's at stake

Alex da Silva is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Alexander Yakovlev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alex da SilvaNow 1668
If they win+14→ 1682
If they lose-18→ 1650
Alexander YakovlevNow 1631
If they win+13→ 1644
If they lose-11→ 1620

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1591 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1659 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.14
Sig. strikes / min
1.74
46%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.41
57%
Strike defense
59%
1.97
Takedown avg.
1.66
44%
Takedown accuracy
35%
77%
Takedown defense
72%
0.28
Submission avg.
0.15

Trajectory

Alex da SilvaAlexander Yakovlev
1650170020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

14 (58%)
KO/TKO
9 (36%)
8 (33%)
Submission
9 (36%)
2 (8%)
Decision
7 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Alex da Silva57%
Alexander Yakovlev 43%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Alex da Silva a 57% favorite over Alexander Yakovlev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Alex da Silva holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1668 to 1631, a 37-point edge.

Alexander Yakovlev enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alex da Silva finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Alexander Yakovlev 72%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.