Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Yakhyaev's record-setting performances have already etched his name in UFC history. He holds the fastest submission in UFC Light Heavyweight history at 33 seconds and the second-fastest finish in the division at 8 seconds. With a perfect 10-0 record and nine first-round finishes, he is widely regarded as one of the most promising prospects in mixed martial arts.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Master of Sports in Combat Sambo
Amateur rank in Combat Sambo.
Master of Sports in MMA
Amateur rank in MMA.
NAGA European Grappling Champion
Amateur grappling championship.
Rankings & Lists
Fighters on the Rise 2026
Records & Feats
Fastest Submission in UFC Light Heavyweight History
Submitted Rafael Cerqueira in 33 seconds at UFC Fight Night in Doha, November 22, 2025.
Second-Fastest Finish in UFC Light Heavyweight History
Knocked out Julius Walker in 8 seconds at UFC Fight Night in Baku, June 27, 2026.