Welterweight Zak Cummings (19-5) takes on Alexander Yakovlev (23-7-1) this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Missouri native last fought in August, losing a tough decision to Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Fight Night 92 in Salt Lake City.
Cummings described Yakovlev just as he described himself, “Very well rounded.”
“He’s got good striking, wrestling, and very good jiu-jitsu defense on the ground,” continued Cummings, who then remarked that Yakovlev’s ability to go the distance with Demian Maia without being tapped was proof enough that Yakovlev had outstanding submission defensive.