Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Yakovlev vs James Llontop

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

25-13-1Record14-5-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'1"Height6'0"
74,0"Reach73″
170 lbsWeight155 lbs

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Alexander YakovlevNow 1621
If they win+12→ 1633
If they lose-12→ 1609
James LlontopNow 1615
If they win+16→ 1631
If they lose-16→ 1599

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.

1640 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1552 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.74
Sig. strikes / min
5.57
47%
Strike accuracy
42%
2.41
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.12
59%
Strike defense
58%
1.66
Takedown avg.
0
35%
Takedown accuracy
0%
72%
Takedown defense
55%
0.15
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander YakovlevJames Llontop
16001650170020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

9 (36%)
KO/TKO
7 (50%)
9 (36%)
Submission
1 (7%)
7 (28%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

James Llontop70%
Alexander Yakovlev 30%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes James Llontop a 70% favorite over Alexander Yakovlev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alexander Yakovlev's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1621 vs 1615), separated by just 6 points.

Alexander Yakovlev enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

James Llontop enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alexander Yakovlev finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, James Llontop 57%.

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