Julius Walker vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
Age
27|25
Height
6'4"|6'2"
Reach
78"|78"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Julius Walker | Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53.7% | 57.6% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.7 | 5.4 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 4.2 | 2.3 | ► |
| Strike Differential | -0.5/min | 3.1/min | ► |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 38.5% | 75.0% | ► |
| Takedown Defense | — | — | — |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 4.1 | 12.7 | ► |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.0 | 8.5 | ► |
| Control Time/15min | 8:10 | 10:04 | ► |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 0.0% | 33.3% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 0.0% | 66.7% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 9:12 | 1:11 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 0.4 | 8.5 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Edges | 0 | 7 | 2 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Julius Walker
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
League median
| Statistic | Julius Walker | Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 61.4% | 7.9% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 9:12 | 1:11 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 50.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 59.4% | 25.0% | ◀ |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 19-13 (59.4%) | 3-9 (25.0%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 0-2 (0.0%) | 3-9 (25.0%) | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 39.5% | 32.9% | — |
| % Time in Control | 54.5% | 67.1% | ▶ |
| % Time Controlled | 6.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 90.1% | 100.0% | — |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 5.01 | 6.00 | ▶ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 8.24 | 6.86 | ▶ |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | -3.23 | -0.86 | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 44.8% | 43.8% | — |
| Distance Strike Defense | 43.7% | 57.9% | ▶ |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 1.16 | 28.57 | ▶ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 1.59 | 0.00 | ▶ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 8.92 | 17.14 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 0.34 | 0.00 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | — | — | — |
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge.
Methodology →
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Julius Walker | Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53.7% | 57.6% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.7 | 5.4 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 4.2 | 2.3 | ► |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38.5% | 75.0% | ► |
| Takedown Defense | — | — | — |
| Control Time/Fight | 5:01 | 0:47 | ◄ |
| Edges | 1 | 3 | 2 even |
Last 3 Fights
Julius Walker
LOSS
vs. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres • Jun 2026Light Heavyweight
Julius Walker0/10%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev6/875%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
LOSS
vs. Dustin Jacoby
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira • Feb 2026Light Heavyweight
Julius Walker7/2133%TD 3/7Ctrl 2:47
Dustin Jacoby42/7159%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:59KD 1
WIN
vs. Rafael Cerqueira
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez • Aug 2025Light Heavyweight
Julius Walker44/6271%TD 6/10Ctrl 11:46KD 1
Rafael Cerqueira19/4245%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:27
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
WIN
vs. Julius Walker
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres • Jun 2026Light Heavyweight
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev6/875%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
Julius Walker0/10%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
WIN
vs. Brendson Ribeiro
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan • Apr 2026Light Heavyweight
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev7/1547%TD 2/3Ctrl 1:56
Brendson Ribeiro8/1747%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
WIN
vs. Rafael Cerqueira
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker • Nov 2025Light Heavyweight
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev6/1060%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:24KD 1
Rafael Cerqueira0/10%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Common Opponents
vs. Rafael Cerqueira
Julius Walker
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez • Aug 2025Light Heavyweight
Julius Walker44/6271%TD 6/10Ctrl 11:46KD 1
Rafael Cerqueira19/4245%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:27
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker • Nov 2025Light Heavyweight
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev6/1060%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:24KD 1
Rafael Cerqueira0/10%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is the busier striker, landing 5.4 significant strikes per minute vs 3.7. Their opponent absorbs 4.2 strikes per minute on average — Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's output should find a target.
Grappling: Julius Walker shoots 4.1 TD/15min at 38% accuracy against Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's 0% defense — takedowns are a viable path. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev shoots at 75% accuracy against Julius Walker's 100% defense — Julius Walker should keep it standing.
Control: Julius Walker controls 5:01 per fight on average vs 0:47 — sustained control shifts rounds and drains cardio.
Finish Threat: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev finishes 100% of wins (33% KO/TKO, 67% sub).
Fight Length: Julius Walker's fights average 9:12 vs 1:11 for Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev. If this reaches the championship rounds, Julius Walker's conditioning history becomes a factor.