Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Volkov vs Fabrício Werdum

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

40-11-0Record24-10-1
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'7"Height6'4"
80"Reach45,0"
258 lbsWeight246 lbs
Strela TeamTeamWerdum Combat Team

What's at stake

Alexander Volkov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Fabrício Werdum carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexander VolkovNow 1830
If they win+11→ 1841
If they lose-13→ 1817
Fabrício WerdumNow 1803
If they win+13→ 1816
If they lose-11→ 1792

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 Elo1725 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.78
Sig. strikes / min
3.59
58%
Strike accuracy
52%
2.86
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.64
54%
Strike defense
56%
0.57
Takedown avg.
1.75
67%
Takedown accuracy
32%
69%
Takedown defense
32%
0.23
Submission avg.
1.16

Trajectory

Alexander VolkovFabrício Werdum
18001850201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

24 (60%)
KO/TKO
6 (25%)
4 (10%)
Submission
12 (50%)
12 (30%)
Decision
6 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Volkov70%
Fabrício Werdum 30%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Volkov a 70% favorite over Fabrício Werdum in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Alexander Volkov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1830 to 1803, a 27-point edge.

Alexander Volkov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Alexander Volkov finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Fabrício Werdum 75%.

Alexander Volkov and Fabrício Werdum share 1 common opponent: Marcin Tybura.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021
Marcin Tybura
WinDEC · 2017