A victory over big-show veteran Paul Daley ultimately proved to be Alexander Yakovlev’s ticket to the UFC. The Russian welterweight has signed a six-fight deal with the UFC, his manager, Doug Wilson, confirmed with MMAjunkie. The fighter’s team at K Dojo Warrior Tribe tweeted the news earlier today. The 29-year-old enters the organization with a solid 21-4-1 record. He’s won three straight, including a unanimous decision over Daley in November, and is 8-1-1 since 2010
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Following Paul Daley win, Alexander Yakovlev signs with UFC – MMA Junkie