Alexander "King Kong" Romanov, hailing from Comrat City, Moldova, is a mixed martial artist competing in the heavyweight division of the UFC. Born on December 11, 1990, Romanov transitioned to professional MMA in 2016 and quickly made a name for himself with his wrestling-based fighting style. Standing 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 264 pounds, he boasts an advantageous reach of 75 inches.
Romanov initially fought in various regional promotions, including the Eagles Fighting Championship, where he remained undefeated. His notable pre-UFC achievements include victories over seasoned fighters like Virgil Zwicker. Romanov's dominant performances earned him a call-up to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he made his debut on September 12, 2020.
In the UFC, Romanov accumulated a series of notable victories, including first-round finishes against fighters such as Marcos Rogério de Lima and Chase Sherman. However, his journey in the UFC has not been without setbacks. Romanov faced tough competition, suffering losses to Marcin Tybura via majority decision and Alexander Volkov by first-round stoppage. Despite these challenges, he rebounded with a dominant decision win over Blagoy Ivanov on July 1, 2023. Currently, Romanov is preparing for a matchup against Jailton Almeida at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024.
Alexander Romanov Nationality
Alexander Romanov is of Moldovan nationality as he was born in Comrat, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union. The #13 ranked UFC heavyweight began training in freestyle wrestling at age seven and has represented Moldova in numerous international competitions.
He made four Moldovan World Teams and eight European Teams, earning a bronze medal at the 2016 World University Championships and two European bronze medals in UWW grappling. He also had a brief career as a Sumo wrestler.
Alexander Romanov Ethnicity
Alexander Romanov is of Russian and Ukrainian ethnicity as he was born to a Russian father and Ukrainian mother. Additional details regarding his lineage are undisclosed.
Alexander Romanov Religion
According to reports, Alexander Romanov is speculated to be a devoted Christian. However, the fighter himself hasn’t confirmed his religion.
FAQs on where is Alexander Romanov from
A. Alexander Romanov is from Moldova.
A. Alexander Romanov was born in Comrat, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union, on December 11, 1990.
A. Alexander Romanov is 33 years old as of May 2024.
A. Alexander Romanov trains at the Lion Club gym in Moldova.
A. For his next fight, Alexander Romanov will square off against Jailton Almeida at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024.
A. Alexander Romanov holds a record of 17 wins and 2 losses (17-2-0) in professional MMA. Of his wins 6 have come via KO, 7 by submission, and 2 from decisions. His only losses came against Marcin Tybura and Alexander Volkov.
