Alexander Volkov

Mixed Martial Artist

Russian Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Quick Info

ProfessionMixed Martial Artist
NationalityRussian
Date of Birth24/10/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceMoscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Latest News about Alexander Volkov

09/05/2026

Alexander Volkov is scheduled to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026. This upcoming heavyweight bout marks his potential 40th career win as he enters with a professional record of 39-11-0. The event is set to take place in Las Vegas.

25/10/2025

Alexander Volkov defeated Jailton Almeida by split decision in their heavyweight clash at UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane on October 25, 2025. The three-round fight went the full distance, with Volkov securing the victory and improving his record to 39-11-0. This win came seven months after his unanimous decision loss to Ciryl Gane.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameDrago
Weight DivisionHeavyweight
Height6' 7"
Weight261 lb (119 kg)
StanceOrthodox
TeamStrela Team
Professional Record39-11-0

Physical Stats & More

BuildTowering frame

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeBachelor's in Engineering
UniversityBauman Moscow State Technical University

Career

MMA DebutApril 2009
Debut OpponentNikolay Pleshakov (TKO, 80 seconds)
Championships
  • Bellator Heavyweight Champion (2014)
  • M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion (2016)
UFC Debut2016
Notable Wins
  • UFC Fight Night 207
  • UFC Fight Night 127
  • UFC Fight Night 184
  • Walt Harris (TKO, UFC 254, 2020)
  • Alistair Overeem (TKO, UFC Fight Night 184, 2021; Performance of the Night)
  • Jairzinho Rozenstruik (TKO, UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik, 2022)
  • Alexander Romanov (TKO, UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili, 2023)
  • Tai Tuivasa (Submission, UFC 293, 2023)
  • Sergei Pavlovich (Decision, UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov, 2024)
  • Jailton Almeida (Decision, UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane, 2025)
Win Methods
Knockout24
Submission4
Decision10

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started with Kyokushin karate before transitioning to kickboxing and MMA
2. Fastest win: 20 seconds vs. Adam Alikhanov
3. Earned Fight of the Night at UFC Fight Night (September 2017)
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