Alexander Volkov | |
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Born | Alexander Yevgenyevich Volkov[1] October 24, 1988 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Native name | Александр Волков |
Other names | Drago |
Nationality | Russian |
Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
Weight | 263 lb (119 kg; 18 st 11 lb) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Reach | 80 in (203 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Moscow, Russia |
Team | Strela Team |
Rank | Black belt in Tsu Shin Gen[2] Brown belt in Kyokushin Karate[2] Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
Years active | 2009–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 48 |
Wins | 38 |
By knockout | 24 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 10 |
Losses | 10 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 5 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Alexander Yevgenyevich Volkov (Russian: Александр Евгеньевич Волков;[1] born October 24, 1988) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Volkov previously competed for the M-1 Global promotion, as well as Bellator MMA. He is a former heavyweight champion in both promotions. As of July 2, 2024, he is #3 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.[4]