Final · Alexander Volkov wins · Decision - Unanimous · R3
Red Corner
Alexander
Volkov
Volkov
40-11-0 Orthodox · Russia
VS
3 Rounds
Blue Corner
Waldo
Cortes Acosta
Cortes Acosta
17-3-0 Orthodox · Dominican Republic
Market anchor
No line posted for this bout — a stats-only read, so the confidence tier is capped.
How it likely ends
| KO / TKO | Sub | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov | 23% | 7% | 22% |
| Cortes Acosta | 24% | 6% | 18% |
Goes the distance40%
Round projection
Goes the distance
Veteran read Two seasoned veterans (19 and 13 UFC bouts), but the styles point to the scorecards.
Why — the drivers
Most likely path: Cortes Acosta by KO/TKO (24%). 60% chance of a finish.
Highest single-outcome probability on the board.
favors Cortes Acosta
Recent form (last 5): 4-1 vs 3-2
favors Volkov
Career record: 40-11-0 vs 17-3-0
favors Cortes Acosta
Age: 37 vs 34
favors Cortes Acosta
Striking accuracy: 58% vs 49%
favors Volkov
Knockdown power: 0.24/15min vs 0.70/15min
favors Cortes Acosta
Reach: 80" vs 78"
favors Volkov
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