Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history
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Striking Stats
Grappling Stats
Tale of the Tape
Career Snapshot
Win Method Breakdown
Fan Ratings
Head-to-Head Record
Common Opponents (2)
Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta: Matchup Breakdown
Alexander Volkov is 14-5 in the Heavyweight division with a 73.7% win rate. Waldo Cortes Acosta is 10-3 at Heavyweight, winning 76.9% 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 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026, won by Alexander Volkov by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Alexander Volkov holds the higher ELO rating, 1,159 to 1,105. Career peaks are 1,159 for Alexander Volkov and 1,129 for Waldo Cortes Acosta. Alexander Volkov has 6 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 14 victories, a 50% finish rate. Waldo Cortes Acosta has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50% of the time.
Alexander Volkov stands 6' 7" with a reach of 80" and fights orthodox. Waldo Cortes Acosta is 6' 4" with a reach of 78", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Alexander Volkov. Alexander Volkov is 37, Waldo Cortes Acosta is 34.
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. Waldo Cortes Acosta has landed 759 at 48.6% with 4 takedowns and 13:51 of control.
They share 2 common opponents: Sergei Pavlovich, Derrick Lewis.