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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Volkov vs Vadim Nemkov

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

40-11-0Record20-2-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'7"Height6'0"
80"Reach76"
258 lbsWeight242 lbs
Strela TeamTeamFedorTeam· 1773 avg Elo · 3 rated

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 1829
If they win+12→ 1841
If they lose-12→ 1817
Vadim NemkovNow 1819
If they win+16→ 1835
If they lose-16→ 1803

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 Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

4.84
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
58%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.90
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
54%
Strike defense
Not available
0.54
Takedown avg.
Not available
31%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
69%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.22
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Alexander VolkovVadim Nemkov
1800202420252026

Win method breakdown

24 (60%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
4 (10%)
Submission
6 (30%)
12 (30%)
Decision
4 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Vadim Nemkov51%
Alexander Volkov 49%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Vadim Nemkov a 51% favorite over Alexander Volkov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alexander Volkov's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1829 vs 1819), separated by just 10 points.

Alexander Volkov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Vadim Nemkov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Alexander Volkov finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Vadim Nemkov 80%.

Alexander Volkov 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.