Alexander Volkov, nicknamed “Drago” is a participant in the heavyweight division at Ultimate Championship Wrestling (UFC). He is now the No. 3 ranked fighter in the heavyweight division in the UFC.
Alexander Volkov has so far competed in 48 professional mixed martial arts bouts. Having won 38 fights (24 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 10 by decision), he lost 10 fights (2 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 5 by decision). Alexander Volkov will go toe to toe against Ciryl Gane on December 7, 2024.
Alexander Volkov's nationality
Alexander Volkov is Russian by nationality and ethnicity. Born in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, on October 24, 1988, he is 36 years old as of December 2024. He even uses Russian music as his walk-out songs during his fights. Volkov mainly uses the song “Mama Mi Vse Tiago Bolni” by the Russian band 25/17 in his UFC appearances.
Alexander Volkov's best fights in Russia
In keeping up with Alexander Volkov's nationality, here’s a peek into some of the best MMA fights he had in “Mother Russia.”
Alexander Volkov vs Pat Bennett
Alexander Volkov clashed with Pat Bennett at M1 Challenge 22: Narkun vs Vasilevsky on December 10, 2010, in Moscow, Russia. Volkov overcame Bennett by unanimous decision in the fifth minute of Round 4.
Alexander Volkov vs Arsen Abdulkerimov
These two locked horns at M-1 Global: Fedor vs Monson on November 20, 2011 in Moscow, Russia. Volkov defeated Abdulkerimov via KO/TKO by punches in only 26 seconds of Round 1.
Alexander Volkov vs Ricco Rodriguez
Alexander Volkov clashed with Suave at BF: Baltic Challenge 3 on February 23, 2012, in Kaliningrad, Russia. Volkov defeated Rodriguez by unanimous decision in 5 minutes of Round 3.
Alexander Volkov vs Alexei Kudin
This fight happened at Union MMA Pro on February 21, 2015, in Krasnodar, Russia. Alexander Volkov beat Alexei Kudin by unanimous decision in 5 minutes of Round 3.
Alexander Volkov vs Denis Smoldarev
Alexander Volkov and Dennis Smoldarev clashed at M-1 Challenge 64 on February 19, 2016, in Moscow, Russia. The M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion was to be chosen in this fight. Volkov defeated Smoldarev via submission through a triangle choke in only 41 seconds of Round 3. Consequently, he became the M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion.
Alexander Volkov vs Attila Vegh
Alexander Volkov clashed with Pumukli at M-1 Challenge 68 on June 16, 2016, in Moscow, Russia. Volkov defended his M-1 Global Heavyweight Championship in this fight. He defeated Vegh via KO/TKO by punches in 2 minutes, and 38 seconds of round1, and retained the M-1 Global Heavyweight Championship.
Last updated on December 2, 2024.
FAQs on Alexander Volkov's Nationality
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A. He is 36 years old as of December 2024.
