Alexander Volkov vs Jon Jones
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
40-11-0Record28-1-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'7"Height6'4"
80"Reach84"
258 lbsWeight248 lbs
Strela TeamTeamJackson-Wink MMA
What's at stake
Jon Jones is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Alexander Volkov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+15→ 1844
If they lose-9→ 1820
If they win+9→ 1915
If they lose-15→ 1891
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 Elo1762 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Alexander VolkovJon Jones
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Jon Jones55%
Alexander Volkov 45%Elo baseline: 61%
The Combat Edge model makes Jon Jones a 55% favorite over Alexander Volkov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).
Jon Jones holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1906 to 1829, a 77-point edge.
Alexander Volkov enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Jon Jones enters on a 10-fight win streak.
Alexander Volkov finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Jon Jones 64%.
Alexander Volkov and Jon Jones share 1 common opponent: Ciryl Gane.
Jon Jones carries a 4-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.
Common opponents (1)
LossDecision (split) · 2024
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021
WinSubmission (Guillotine Choke) · 2023