Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Yakovlev vs Joe Giannetti

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

25-13-1Record16-5-1
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'1"Height6'0"
74,0"Reach42,0"
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
Joe GiannettiNow 1619
If they win+16→ 1635
If they lose-16→ 1603

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 Elo1511 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.74
Sig. strikes / min
1.93
47%
Strike accuracy
39%
2.41
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.80
59%
Strike defense
41%
1.66
Takedown avg.
1
35%
Takedown accuracy
17%
72%
Takedown defense
0%
0.15
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander YakovlevJoe Giannetti
1600165020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

9 (36%)
KO/TKO
6 (38%)
9 (36%)
Submission
8 (50%)
7 (28%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Joe Giannetti70%
Alexander Yakovlev 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Joe Giannetti a 70% favorite over Alexander Yakovlev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alexander Yakovlev's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1621 vs 1619), separated by just 2 points.

Alexander Yakovlev enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alexander Yakovlev finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Joe Giannetti 88%.

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