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Alexander
Volkov
29-6-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #3 Heavyweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Performance of the Night / 1 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.
Record: 29-6-0
Summary: Striking, Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Info

Nickname: Drago
From: Moscow Russia
Fights Out Of: Moscow Russia
Age: 29
Height: 6' 7" ( 200 cm )
Weight: 250 lb ( 113 kg )
Reach 80"
Leg Reach 47"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
609
57% Successful
350
Types of Successful Strikes
0
350
81% Standing
282
37
31
Striking Defense
58
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
6
83% Successful
5
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
1
0
Takedown Defense
74
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Win
Alexander Volkov
Mar 17, 2018
48
48
3
2
0
0
3
0
 R4 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Win
Alexander Volkov
Sep 2, 2017
135
41
2
0
0
0
1
0
 R3 KO/TKO
Fight of the Night
Win
Alexander Volkov
Apr 15, 2017
122
32
0
1
0
0
0
2
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Alexander Volkov
Nov 19, 2016
43
45
1
1
0
0
1
0
 R3 Decision - Split
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Biography

TRAINING: Techniques, cardio training and sparring are in the morning. Evening time is mainly for weight or strength training sessions.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been doing sports since childhood. I earned my first karate belt when I was nine years old. And it was obvious to me that I needed to continue.

What ranks and titles have you held? M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion 2016. Winner of two Grand Prix Bellator Fighting Championships (Heavyweight) 2012, 2014. M-1 Eastern European tournament Runner-Up 2010

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is a very important stage in my career and is a great experience.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Graduated from The Bauman Moscow State Technical University in 2011. Diploma of Engineer.

What was your job before you started fighting? I became a professional fighter when I was a full-time student.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Ashihara Karate Champion of Moscow. Three-time Pankration Champion of Moscow

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Tsu Shin Gen - black belt, Kyokushin Karate - brown belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - purple belt

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke

Favorite Striking technique: High kick

 
  • Pro since 2009

 

  • 19 wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, triangle)

 

  • 15 first round finishes

 

  • Has won 10 of his last 12 and five in a row

 

  • Owns wins over Vinicius Queiroz, Brett Rogers and Ricco Rodriguez

Career

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