Alexander Volkov vs Tai Tuivasa

Fighter 1
VS
Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Alexander VolkovvsTai Tuivasa
19
Fights
19
14
Wins
8
5
Losses
11
7
Finishes
7
22:53
Control Time
25:05

Striking Stats

Alexander VolkovvsTai Tuivasa
1,250
Sig. Strikes Landed
522
57.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
48.4%
65.8
Sig. Str / Fight
27.5
4
Knockdowns
8
734
Head Strikes
307
269
Body Strikes
95
247
Leg Strikes
120

Grappling Stats

Alexander VolkovvsTai Tuivasa
10
Takedowns Landed
1
62.5%
Takedown Acc.
11.1%
0.5
TD / Fight
0.1
2
Sub. Attempts
0
1
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

VolkovvsTuivasa
37 yrs
Age
33 yrs
6' 7"
Height
6' 2"
250 lbs.
Weight
264 lbs.
80"
Reach
75"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
1,225
ELO Rating
800
1,225
Peak ELO
1,074
73.7%
Win Rate
42.1%
50.0%
Finish Rate
87.5%
191
Days / Fight
171

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

VolkovvsTuivasa
Active
Status
Active
2
Win Streak
0
4
Best Streak
5
WWLWW
Last 5 (old → new)
LLLLL

Win Methods

VolkovvsTuivasa
6 (42.9%)
KO/TKO
7 (87.5%)
1 (7.1%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
7 (50.0%)
Decision
1 (12.5%)

Fan Ratings

VolkovvsTuivasa
7.9
Overall
3.2
8.8
Striking
4.3
7.2
Grappling
1.9
5.4
Wrestling
1.4
8.1
Cardio
3.0
8.1
Chin
2.4
8.6
Power
6.4
8.7
Excitement
3.4

Head-to-Head Record

Alexander Volkov1
–
Tai Tuivasa0
W
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. StricklandSubmission - R2
Sep 9, 2023

Common Opponents (7)

VolkovvsTuivasa
L2L
Ciryl Gane
L1L
W1W
Sergei Pavlovich
L1L
W1W
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
L1L
W1W
Marcin Tybura
L1L
W1W
Greg Hardy
W1W
L1L
Derrick Lewis
W1W
W1W
Stefan Struve
W1W
Who Wins?
Alexander Volkov ProfileTai Tuivasa Profile

Alexander Volkov vs Tai Tuivasa: Matchup Breakdown

Alexander Volkov is 14-5 in the Heavyweight division with a 73.7% win rate. Tai Tuivasa is 8-11 at Heavyweight, winning 42.1% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Alexander Volkov leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland on Sep 9, 2023, won by Alexander Volkov by Submission in round 2.

Alexander Volkov holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,225 to 800. Career peaks are 1,225 for Alexander Volkov and 1,074 for Tai Tuivasa. Alexander Volkov has 6 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 14 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Tai Tuivasa has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 87.5% of the time.

Alexander Volkov stands 6' 7" with a reach of 80" and fights orthodox. Tai Tuivasa is 6' 2" with a reach of 75", southpaw. That is a 5-inch reach advantage for Alexander Volkov. Alexander Volkov is 37, Tai Tuivasa is 33.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Volkov has landed 1,250 significant strikes at 57.7% accuracy with 10 takedowns and 22:53 of control time. Tai Tuivasa has landed 522 at 48.4% with 1 takedown and 25:05 of control.

They share 7 common opponents: Ciryl Gane, Sergei Pavlovich, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Marcin Tybura, Greg Hardy, Derrick Lewis, Stefan Struve.

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Have Alexander Volkov and Tai Tuivasa fought before?

Yes. Alexander Volkov and Tai Tuivasa have fought once in the UFC. Alexander Volkov won by submission at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland on September 9, 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 Volkov or Tai Tuivasa?

Alexander Volkov has more UFC wins: 14 to 8. Alexander Volkov's UFC record is 14-5; Tai Tuivasa's is 8-11.

KO/TKO wins: Alexander Volkov 6, Tai Tuivasa 7. Submission wins: Alexander Volkov 1, Tai Tuivasa 0.

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

Who is taller, Alexander Volkov or Tai Tuivasa?

Alexander Volkov is taller at 6'7", to Tai Tuivasa's 6'2" (5 inches). Alexander Volkov has the longer reach: 80 inches to 75.

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