Alexander Yakovlev will get a second chance at a first UFC win after replacing Amir Sadollah at October’s UFC Fight Night 53 event in Sweden. UFC officials today announced that the Russian-born Yakovlev (21-5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has stepped in a replacement and meets fellow welterweight Nico Musoke (12-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC). Sadollah (6-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC), meanwhile, recently left the UFC Fight Night 53 card and now meets Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-5 MMA, 1-4 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 52 as a replacement for injured Kyle Noke. UFC Fight Night 53 takes place Oct. 4 at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. The event streams on UFC Fight Pass.
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Alexander Yakovlev replaces Amir Sadollah at UFC Fight Night 53 in Sweden – MMA Junkie