Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Volkanovski vs José Aldo

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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José Aldo

“Junior”

32-10-0BantamweightUFC

1781Great

Tale of the tape

28-4-0Record32-10-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'7"
71″Reach70"
145 lbsWeight135 lbs
Freestyle Fighting GymTeamNova Uniao

What's at stake

Alexander Volkanovski is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — José Aldo carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexander VolkanovskiNow 1865
If they win+9→ 1874
If they lose-15→ 1850
José AldoNow 1781
If they win+15→ 1796
If they lose-9→ 1772

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1785 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1747 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

6.18
Sig. strikes / min
3.62
57%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.72
59%
Strike defense
61%
1.67
Takedown avg.
0.49
34%
Takedown accuracy
54%
70%
Takedown defense
93%
0.16
Submission avg.
0.14

Trajectory

Alexander VolkanovskiJosé Aldo
180018502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (48%)
KO/TKO
17 (53%)
3 (11%)
Submission
1 (3%)
11 (41%)
Decision
14 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Volkanovski76%
José Aldo 24%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Volkanovski a 76% favorite over José Aldo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Alexander Volkanovski holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1865 to 1781, a 84-point edge.

Alexander Volkanovski enters on a 2-fight win streak.

José Aldo enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexander Volkanovski finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, José Aldo 56%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.