Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta, UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland prediction and deep analysis
Alexander Volkov/Waldo Cortes Acosta
heavyweightWinner Committee
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Key Takeaways
- The War Room Committee picks Waldo Cortes Acosta (55% win probability).
- Waldo Cortes Acosta path. "One Clean Right Hand": Cut the cage and force Volkov to back straight up rather than circling cleanly
- Alexander Volkov path. "Jab, Frame, Exit": Lead with the jab from range and refuse to plant inside Cortes Acosta's punching distance
- Risk: Early Cortes Acosta KO
- Risk: Volkov layoff and age tax
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta?
Alexander Volkov won. Blueprint MMA's pre-fight pick was Waldo Cortes Acosta.
Who wins Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta?
Blueprint MMA's War Room Committee picks Waldo Cortes Acosta with a 55% win probability.
What could change the outcome of Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes Acosta?
Early Cortes Acosta KO: Volkov has been stopped before by athletic punchers, and Cortes Acosta's last three opponents did not see the third round. One clean right hand inside ten minutes ends the read. Volkov layoff and age tax: At 37 and 196 days removed from the Almeida win, a slow start could hand Cortes Acosta the opening round and the cage real estate he needs to plant counters. Volkov leans on the takedown earlier than expected: If Cortes Acosta's striking timing looks live in round one, Volkov's high takedown accuracy gives him a Plan B that the market is barely pricing in.
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