Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (3)
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Fan ratings out of 10 · 3 / 3 ratings
Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta: Matchup Breakdown
Alexander Volkov is 15-5 in the Heavyweight division with a 75.0% win rate. Waldo Cortes Acosta is 10-4 at Heavyweight, winning 71.4% 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 MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,219 to 1,100. Career peaks are 1,219 for Alexander Volkov and 1,171 for Waldo Cortes Acosta. Alexander Volkov has 6 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 15 victories, a 46.7% finish rate. Waldo Cortes Acosta has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% 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 38, Waldo Cortes Acosta is 35.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Volkov has landed 1,324 significant strikes at 57.1% accuracy with 10 takedowns and 24:55 of control time. Waldo Cortes Acosta has landed 787 at 47.5% with 4 takedowns and 13:51 of control.
They share 3 common opponents: Sergei Pavlovich, Curtis Blaydes, Derrick Lewis.
Have Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes Acosta fought before?
Yes. Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes Acosta have fought once in the UFC. Alexander Volkov won by unanimous decision at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Alexander Volkov or Waldo Cortes Acosta?
Alexander Volkov has more UFC wins: 15 to 10. Alexander Volkov's UFC record is 15-5; Waldo Cortes Acosta's is 10-4.
KO/TKO wins: Alexander Volkov 6, Waldo Cortes Acosta 5. Submission wins: Alexander Volkov 1, Waldo Cortes Acosta 0.
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Who is taller, Alexander Volkov or Waldo Cortes Acosta?
Alexander Volkov is taller at 6'7", to Waldo Cortes Acosta's 6'4" (3 inches). Alexander Volkov has the longer reach: 80 inches to 78.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.