How tall is Alexander Volkov UFC?

Last Modified Dec 2, 2024 04:10 GMT
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich v Volkov
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich v Volkov

Alexander Volkov is a Russian MMA fighter. He is called “Drago” and he participates in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is now ranked #3 in the Heavyweight division rankings in the UFC.

Volkov has been a part of 48 MMA fights so far. He won 38 fights (24 by knockout, 4 by submission, and 10 by decision) and lost 10 fights (2 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 5 by decision). Drago’s next opponent is the No.2 ranked heavyweight, Ciryl Gane at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, United States.

Alexander Volkov's height

Alexander Volkov’s height is 6’7” which is equal to 2.01m.

Alexander Volkov's weight

Alexander Volkov weighs 258 lbs which is 117 kg.

Alexander Volkov's reach

Alexander Volkov has a reach of 80 in, which is similar to being around 203 cm.

Alexander Volkov's best fights in the UFC

Alexander Volkov is already regarded as a good fighter in the UFC. Here is a look at some of the opponents whom he destroyed in the Octagon.

Alexander Volkov vs Stefan Struve

These two locked horns at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Struve on September 2, 2017, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Drago beat Struve via KO/TKO with a punch in 3 minutes 30 seconds of Round 3. He was given the Fight of the Night for this.

Alexander Volkov vs Fabricio Werdum

This fight happened at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov on March 17, 2018, in London, England. Volkov defeated Werdum by KO/TKO with a punch in 1 minute 38 seconds of Round 4, thereby getting Performance of the Night for his efforts.

Alexander Volkov vs Alistair Overeem

Alexander Volkov and Alistair Overeem faced each other at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov on February 26, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Volkov beat Overeem via KO/TKO with a punch in 2 minutes 6 seconds of Round 2. He was honored with the Performance of the Night for this.

Alexander Volkov's best fight before UFC

Let’s have a look at the best fights in Alexander Volkov’s career before he came to the UFC.

Alexander Volkov vs Rich Hale

This fight occurred at Bellator 84 on December 14, 2012, in Hammond, Indiana, United States. It was the Bellator Season 7 Heavyweight Tournament Finale. Volkov defeated Hale via unanimous decision in 5 minutes of Round 5. Consequently, he became the Bellator Heavyweight World Champion.

Alexander Volkov vs Denis Smoldarev

These two locked horns at M-1 Challenge 64 on February 19, 2016, in Moscow, Russia. Volkov beat Smoldarev via submission through a triangle choke in 41 seconds of Round 3, thereby becoming the M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion in the process.

Alexander Volkov vs Attila Vegh

Drago defended his M-1 Global Heavyweight Championship against Attila Vegh at M-1 Challenge 68 on June 16, 2016, in Moscow, Russia. Volkov beat Vegh by KO/TKO through punches in 2 minutes 38 seconds of Round 1. He successfully retained his title.

Last Updated On December 2, 2024.

FAQs

A. 36 years is the age of Alexander Volkov.

A. Alexander Volkov has been a former 1-time Bellator Heavyweight World Champion and M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion.

A. Alexander Volkov was inspired by Ivan Drago, the famous Russian boxer and the villain in Rocky IV (1985). Volkov has explained that just like the character in the film, he wants to be focused on only winning. Hence, he took the nickname.

A. 38-10-0 is the MMA record of Alexander Volkov.

A. Alexander “Drago” Volkov is ready to lock horns with Ciryl Gane on December 7, 2024. 

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