Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez

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At a glance

4Key stats ledof 7 compared2
16-3UFC record11-4, 1 NC
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
1,475ELO rating: Volkanovski leads1,100
3Win streak: Volkanovski leads1
LLWWWLast 5 (old → new)WWLLW
37.5%Finish rate: Rodriguez leads45.5%
71"Reach: Level71"
5' 6"Height: Rodriguez leads5' 11"
38 yrsAge34 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
98.5Sig. strikes / fight: Volkanovski leads61.5
1.8Takedowns / fight: Volkanovski leads0.6

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

1Volkanovski leads the series0
  1. Volkanovski wonKO/TKO · R3UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez · Jul 8, 2023

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How they win share of UFC wins

VolkanovskiKODEC
RodriguezKODEC
6 (37.5%)KO/TKO: Volkanovski leads4 (36.4%)
0 (0.0%)Submission: Rodriguez leads1 (9.1%)
10 (62.5%)Decision: Volkanovski leads6 (54.5%)

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Full breakdown

Striking career totals

1,871Sig. strikes landed: Volkanovski leads984
56.9%Strike accuracy: Volkanovski leads46.9%
6Knockdowns: Volkanovski leads5
1,228Head strikes: Volkanovski leads544
191Body strikes: Rodriguez leads193
452Leg strikes: Volkanovski leads247

Grappling career totals

34Takedowns landed: Volkanovski leads10
34.3%Takedown accuracy: Volkanovski leads29.4%
1h 01mControl time: Volkanovski leads0h 17m
4Sub. attempts: Rodriguez leads9
3Reversals: Level3

Career UFC bouts

19Fights: Volkanovski leads16
16Wins: Volkanovski leads11
3Losses: Volkanovski leads4
0No contests1
6Finishes: Volkanovski leads5
84.2%Win rate: Volkanovski leads68.8%
9Title wins: Volkanovski leads0
12Title fights: Volkanovski leads1
12Best win streak: Volkanovski leads6
1,499Peak ELO: Volkanovski leads1,204
192Days / fight: Volkanovski leads274
145 lbs.Weight145 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 33 / 1 ratings

8.1Overall: Volkanovski leads4.6
8.7Striking: Rodriguez leads9.2
7.9Grappling: Volkanovski leads1.0
8.1Wrestling: Volkanovski leads1.0
8.8Cardio: Volkanovski leads6.7
7.5Chin: Volkanovski leads6.3
7.5Power: Volkanovski leads6.7
8.3Excitement: Volkanovski leads1.0

Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez: Matchup Breakdown

Alexander Volkanovski is 16-3 in the Featherweight division with an 84.2% win rate. Yair Rodriguez is 11-4 (1 NC) at Featherweight, winning 68.8% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Alexander Volkanovski leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez on Jul 8, 2023, won by Alexander Volkanovski by KO/TKO in round 3.

Alexander Volkanovski holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,475 to 1,100. Career peaks are 1,499 for Alexander Volkanovski and 1,204 for Yair Rodriguez. Alexander Volkanovski has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 16 victories, a 37.5% finish rate. Yair Rodriguez has 4 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 45.5% of the time.

Alexander Volkanovski stands 5' 6" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Yair Rodriguez is 5' 11" with a reach of 71", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Alexander Volkanovski is 38, Yair Rodriguez is 34.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Volkanovski has landed 1,871 significant strikes at 56.9% accuracy with 34 takedowns and 1h 01m of control time. Yair Rodriguez has landed 984 at 46.9% with 10 takedowns and 0h 17m of control.

Alexander Volkanovski has 12 title fights (9 won) against 1 (0 won) for Yair Rodriguez. They share 3 common opponents: Max Holloway, Chan Sung Jung, Brian Ortega.

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Have Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez fought before?

Yes. Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez have fought once in the UFC. Alexander Volkanovski won by KO/TKO at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez on July 8, 2023.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Alexander Volkanovski or Yair Rodriguez?

Alexander Volkanovski has more UFC wins: 16 to 11. Alexander Volkanovski's UFC record is 16-3; Yair Rodriguez's is 11-4 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Alexander Volkanovski 6, Yair Rodriguez 4. Submission wins: Alexander Volkanovski 0, Yair Rodriguez 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Alexander Volkanovski or Yair Rodriguez?

Yair Rodriguez is taller at 5'11", to Alexander Volkanovski's 5'6" (5 inches). Both have a 71-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.