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Tale of the Tape
Age
37
Height
6' 7"
Reach
80"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Russia
Key Stats
79%
Win Rate
68%
Finish Rate
24
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
3
Title Fight Wins
52
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Drago". That's what they call Alexander Volkov, and is ranked #2 at UFC heavyweight — close enough to smell the title, dangerous enough that champions don't say his name too loudly.
On the feet he's a problem: 4.78 significant strikes a minute at 64% accuracy, and 60% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him. Add a 80" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
Most recent outing: a win over Waldo Cortes Acosta via decision - unanimous. Business handled.
At 37, the window is what it is — which tends to make every remaining fight more honest, and more dangerous.
Recent Fights
Waldo Cortes Acosta
Decision - Unanimous · May 10, 2026
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
Jailton Almeida
Decision - Split · Oct 25, 2025
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane
Decision - Split · Dec 8, 2024
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
Sergei Pavlovich
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 22, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
Tai Tuivasa
Submission (Ezekiel Choke) R2 · Sep 10, 2023
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
Latest / Alexander Volkov News
Kuniev Calls Out Pereira, Rips 'AI' Rankings Before Volkov at UFC 333
Rizvan Kuniev wants Alex Pereira next — and he can't understand how a 0-1 heavyweight is already ranked No. 3. First he has to get past No. 2 Alexander Volkov.
Oct 23, 2026
Josh Hokit Fires Back at Volkov, Floats a Light Heavyweight Jump
The unbeaten 10-0 contender says the No. 2-ranked Volkov will never share a cage with him — and that he's already eyeing a drop to 205.
Oct 9, 2026
Matt Brown Says Volkov Earned Hokit's UFC 334 Title Shot Over Him
Josh Hokit is 4-0 in the UFC and one win from gold against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 — but Matt Brown thinks a more deserving contender got passed over.
Oct 6, 2026