Alexander Volkov, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 39-11-0 throughout his career, with a notable UFC record of 13-5-0. Weighing in at 261 lbs., Volkov stands tall at 6' 7', boasting a reach of 80'. His ELO Rating of 1160 places him second in the UFC Heavyweight division. Volkov's fighting style primarily revolves around Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his performance statistics reflect a strong striking game. In the octagon, he averages 4.78 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 57%. His opponents manage to land 2.86 strikes per minute against him, but Volkov's strike defense stands at 53%, indicating his ability to evade attacks effectively. Throughout his UFC career, Volkov has demonstrated a knack for securing significant victories. One of his most notable wins was against Fabricio Werdum, who held an ELO Rating of 1165 at the time. In recent years, he has competed in five fights, with victories over Alexandr Romanov (KO/TKO), Tai Tuivasa (SUB), Sergei Pavlovich (U-DEC), and Jailton Almeida (S-DEC). However, he suffered a setback against Ciryl Gane in 2024, losing the match via split decision.