Alexander Volkov

Alexander Volkov
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Alexander Volkov

Heavyweight Russia Age 38 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) 40-11 record, per Combat Press, Oct 24, 2026

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Where things stand Alexander Volkov is scheduled to face Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with Dana White reportedly saying Volkov will get a heavyweight title shot. Volkov has said he considered retiring and stopped training for over four months after his second loss to Ciryl Gane. Summarized with AI from the stories below ·

About Alexander Volkov
Alexander Yevgenyevich Volkov (Russian: Александр Евгеньевич Волков; born 24 October 1988) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional 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 June 24, 2025, he is #2 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.

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vs Rizvan Kuniev UFC 333 Oct 24, 2026

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  1. UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev set in Abu Dhabi as Caliari misses weight Update: Weigh-ins: title fighters on weight, Nicolle Caliari misses by 4.5 pounds
    Result UFC Updated 9 outlets, 2 updates
  2. Alexander Volkov says he considered retiring after second loss to Ciryl Gane Alexander Volkov said he thought about retiring and stopped training for over four months after his second loss to Ciryl Gane, La Sueur reports.
    UFC via La Sueur
  3. Rizvan Kuniev calls out Alex Pereira, questions his No. 3 heavyweight ranking Ahead of facing Alexander Volkov at UFC 333, Rizvan Kuniev told MMA Fighting he wants Alex Pereira next and called Pereira's No. 3 heavyweight ranking 'very strange'.
    UFC 2 outlets

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