Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Volkov vs Daniel Cormier

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

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Tale of the tape

40-11-0Record22-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'7"Height5'11"
80"Reach72"
258 lbsWeight251 lbs
Strela TeamTeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Alexander VolkovNow 1830
If they win+12→ 1842
If they lose-12→ 1818
Daniel CormierNow 1823
If they win+12→ 1835
If they lose-12→ 1811

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.

1748 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1777 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.78
Sig. strikes / min
4.25
58%
Strike accuracy
53%
2.86
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.92
54%
Strike defense
55%
0.57
Takedown avg.
1.83
67%
Takedown accuracy
45%
69%
Takedown defense
80%
0.23
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Alexander VolkovDaniel Cormier
1800185020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

24 (60%)
KO/TKO
10 (45%)
4 (10%)
Submission
5 (23%)
12 (30%)
Decision
7 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Volkov72%
Daniel Cormier 28%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Volkov a 72% favorite over Daniel Cormier in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1830 vs 1823), separated by just 7 points.

Alexander Volkov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Daniel Cormier enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexander Volkov finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Daniel Cormier 68%.

Alexander Volkov carries a 8-inch reach advantage.

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