Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Volkov and Werdum met in a five-round heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov on Saturday, March 17. Volkov is 40-11 overall and 3-0 in the UFC. Werdum is 24-9-1 and 11-3. Volkov has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Werdum has 11 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Werdum gives up three inches of reach. Volkov won by KO/TKO in round 4 at 1:38.
| Stat | Volkov | Werdum |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'7" | — |
| Reach | 80" | 77" |
| Age | 29 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-0 | 11-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 6.9 | 5.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 58% | 58% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 64% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 75% | 23% |
| Takedown Defense | 88% | 33% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:10 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 14% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 36% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:30 | 10:18 |
