Alexander Volkov- UFC Heavyweight Champion

Russian fighter Alexander Volkov competes in the Heavyweight division. He is a professional MMA fighter and a high-profile heavyweight fighter. Volkov has a significant place in the UFC and is among the highest-paid fighters in the community. The top contender is famous for his furious performance in the octagon.

Alexander Volkov set a milestone with his intense finishes , winning most of the fights with the knockout method. Volkov has earned multiple accomplishments in the leading tournaments, including UFC 267, UFC Fight Night 207, UFC Fight Night 127, UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve, and UFC Fight Night 184. 

Alexander Volkov was born on October 24, 1988. He was born in Moscow, Russia. 

In his home town, Moscow, he was interested in the technical field; he pursued his career in engineering. He got a diploma from Technical University. 

The Russian fighter Alexander Yevgenyevich Volkov showcased his prowess in various martial arts. Drago always wanted to enhance his physical endurance, he distinguished himself in the octagon after getting training in the following martial arts:

• Tsu Shin Gen
• Kyokushin Karate
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The well-renowned fighter Alexander Volkov has dignified his place after a great struggle. He was part of Tsu Shin Gen, which means ‘ to see with the body eye’. This martial art requires a great deal of practice and hard work.

The martial arts of Tsu Shin Gen increase mental endurance and help the body to coordinate. Alexander Volkov has earned a black belt in Tsu Shin Gen. 

Kyokushin Karate is a martial art that originated in Japan. Alexander Volkov has started training in this martial Art, which is known for its physical endurance. He has increased his physical endurance with his sparing skills. Alexander is a brown belt in Kyokushin Karate.

The multitalented contender Alexander Volkov is known for his prowess and physical toughness. He has increased his skill set with his dedication; he started his BJJ journey to enhance his grappling skills.

Volkov’s interest in BJJ took him to a desirable place. He is versatile in his striking and submission methods. Alexander Volkov holds the notable distinction of black belt in jiu-jitsu. 

Russian fighter Alexander commenced his MMA career in 2009. He was part of the M-1 Global. Volkov appeared against Nikolay Pleshakov and won the fight by total knockout.

Alexander has great coordination and manages time and techniques very well. As he moved forward, he started to implement the fastest finishes. Volkov squared off against Adam Alikhanov and won the fight in less than twenty seconds. 

Alexander Volkov is a dynamic MMA fighter; he has demonstrated his amazing skill set on the podium. With the incorporation of striking, grappling, and submission techniques, he has appeared in forty-eight fights and won thirty-eight of them. Most of his wins are by knockout. 

Alexander Volkov is a dynamic fighter in the UFC. He recently competed in the heavyweight division. Volkov is among the highly paid fighters in mixed martial arts (MMA).

Alexander Volkov’s estimated net worth is approximately one million dollars. 

Alexander Volkov has achieved various accomplishments; the versatile fighter is famous for the name “Drago”.

He was given this after his inspiration for the movie character Ivan Drago. 

Alexander Volkov turned out to be the leading fighter in MMA. He set a tremendous record in MMA, and later on, he dignified his place in the Ulitmate Fighting Championship (UFC) octagon.

In 2016, he made his debut in the UFC. He showcased his performance on the UFC stage, which took the attention of spectators. His grappling, striking, and submission techniques are mind-blowing. He has been part of the most renowned events of the UFC, which include UFC Fight Night 149, UFC Fight Night 99, UFC 254, and UFC Fight Night 184.

Alexander has formidable striking skills, and the tallest UFC contender has the advantage of long reach. The master of accurate finishes won most of the fights with the knockout method. He achieved the title of “performance of the night” two times. 

Alexander Volkov likes to keep his personal life private, he is married to Vita Volkova. In 2013 they met each other and soon they were in a relationship. After three years they got married. He is a father of two children. 

The UFC 293 event was held in Australia, and two renowned fighters, Alexander Volkov and Tai Tuivasa, faced off. From the start of the match, Alexander was in the leading position. The master of striking and grappling won the match via the submission method of Ezekiel Choke.

The event of the UFC Fight Night, Volkov vs. Struve, was arranged with the blast of epic strikes and drastic kicks. Alexander Volkov and Stefan Struve faced each other in the Octagon. Volkov continued to hit Struve with massive punches, and the continued straights made it very difficult for the opponent to manage. Stefan was unable to strike back, and Alexander won the match via TKO Punches. 

The exciting event of UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili occurred between the tough UFC fighters Alexander Volkov and Alexandr Romanov. The fighters were passionate and furious, showing their compassion in the cage. The repeated hit of the strikes made the fight more intense. In the end, Alexander won the match with TKO punches.

The well-renowned fighter Alexandar Volkov won the following title:

The master of grappling Volkov has shown powerful strikes, he has mesmerized the audience with epic kicks and won the title of performance of the night two times:

Alexander has won the following titles in the UFC heavyweight division

UFC Alexander Volkov vs Tai Tuivasa Full Fight - MMA Fighter

Alexander Volkov vs Alexandr Romanov | FREE FIGHT

Full Fight | Vitaly Minakov vs. Alexander Volkov | Bellator 108

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