Alexander Volkov vs Roy Nelson
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
40-11-0Record24-20-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'7"Height6'0"
80"Reach72,0"
258 lbsWeight249 lbs
Strela TeamTeamCountry Club
What's at stake
Alexander Volkov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Roy Nelson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+6→ 1835
If they lose-18→ 1811
If they win+18→ 1650
If they lose-6→ 1626
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 Elo1687 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Alexander VolkovRoy Nelson
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Alexander Volkov87%
Roy Nelson 13%Elo baseline: 76%
The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Volkov a 87% favorite over Roy Nelson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (76%).
Alexander Volkov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1829 to 1632, a 197-point edge.
Alexander Volkov enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Roy Nelson enters on a 5-fight loss streak.
Alexander Volkov finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Roy Nelson 83%.
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.