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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 31
UFC Heavyweight Reveals Lifelong Battle With Bronchial Asthma After Recent Victory
UFC heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333, which put him at the doorstep of a potential title shot.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 29
Alexander Volkov ends his pursuit of the UFC heavyweight title after constant snubs
Alexander Volkov is changing his perspective after continuing to be ignored. The Russian heavyweight has fought 20 times in the UFC and appeared in seven main events since signing for the promotion in 2016.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 28
Miocic Backs Volkov For UFC Gold After 333 Win
Stipe Miocic believes Alexander Volkov will capture UFC heavyweight gold if the promotion finally gives him a title shot. Volkov extended his winning streak to three with a unanimous decision over Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333 this past Saturday in Abu Dhabi, improving to 7-1 in his last eight outings.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 27
Volkov Overtakes Pereira In UFC 333 Rankings
Alexander Volkov jumped Alex Pereira to claim the No. 2 heavyweight spot after beating Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi last weekend. The Russian's victory over fellow ranked contender Kuniev earned him the leap past Pereira in the updated UFC rankings, according to MMA Mania.
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev Bold UFC 333 Prediction & Odds
In a just world, Alexander Volkov would be preparing to face Ciryl Gane at MSG for the Undisputed Heavyweight Gold. Instead, he’s preparing to walk in Abu Dhabi against surging heavyweight contender Rizvan Kuniev.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Heavyweight Contenders Collide as Volkov’s Experience Meets Kuniev’s Rise
Alexander Volkov has spent years competing against some of the UFC heavyweight division’s most recognizable names. At UFC 333, he faces Rizvan Kuniev in a matchup that could alter the championship picture.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Alexander Volkov books UFC 333 title eliminator to decide who faces the winner of Aspinall vs Gane 2
Alexander Volkov is potentially just one win away from securing a UFC title shot. The 6ft 7in heavyweight has been a major player in the division for the past decade.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
Joe Rogan Says Prime Jon Jones vs Peak Alex Pereira Would’ve Been 'Absolute Chaos'
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan believes a fight between Jon Jones in his prime years against the best version of Alex Pereira would have produced one of the wildest matchups in MMA history.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 11
Alexander Volkov Stays Focused, Defeats Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328
NEWARK, N.J. — Alexander Volkov isn’t forgetting the past. And that memory may be exactly what’s keeping him dangerous. Volkov earned a unanimous decision victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328 on Saturday night, extending his winning streak to two and potentially pushing himself back into the heavyweight title picture.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 10
Alexander Volkov decisions Waldo Cortes-Acosta in UFC 328 heavyweight clash
Heavyweight contenders Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta collided on Saturday's UFC 328 main card. Volkov entered the octagon at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey ranked No.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 7
UFC 328 star Alexander Volkov predicts future Alex Pereira heavyweight fight: ‘He’s big, I’m huge’
Alexander Volkov could move close to a showdown with the UFC White House winner this Saturday. Just over a month before Alex Pereira fights Ciryl Gane at heavyweight for interim gold, ‘Drago’ will return to action in Newark.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 6
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane branded a fake title fight by UFC 328 star Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov does not see the UFC White House co-main event as a legitimate championship matchup. All eyes will be on the heavyweight division just over a month after Volkov makes his return to action this Saturday at UFC 328.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 1
Waldo Cortés-Acosta vs Alexander Volkov: Preview & Betting Tips
Waldo Cortés-Acosta brings a 17-2 record into this heavyweight clash, with nine of those wins coming by knockout. He stands 193cm and fights orthodox, carrying decent power but facing a significant step up in competition.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 30
Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortés-Acosta: Preview & Betting Tips
Alexander Volkov meets Waldo Cortés-Acosta in a heavyweight clash that pairs veteran craft against rising ambition. The Russian brings a 39-11 ledger and nearly four dozen career finishes; the Dominican counters with a 17-2 mark and youth on his side.
MMA News / Yardbarker / April 12
Potential matchups after UFC 327
Here are some fights that the matchmakers could make following UFC 327.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24
Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar
UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Potential matchups for main-event, co-main-event fighters after UFC Vegas 110
Here’s who the winners and losers could fight next.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25, 2025
MMA World Happy With Robbery as Alexander Volkov Wins at UFC 321 After Controversial Ciryl Gane Loss
Maybe it’s really true – what goes around eventually comes around. For Alexander Volkov, who turned 37 just two days ago, this must be the sweetest birthday yet.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22, 2025
UFC 321 – Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida: Preview & Betting Tips
The heavyweight division takes the spotlight at UFC 321, as Alexander Volkov faces off against Jailton Almeida in a matchup that could have serious implications for the title picture.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 22, 2025
Which Gym Does Alexander Volkov Train At? UFC Fighter’s Team, Coach, and Training Details
While most men strive to get famous and rich, Alexander Volkov wants to fight for a whole other cause. During the UFC 310 media day, he revealed, “My goal
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17, 2025
Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division amid ‘shallow’ criticism from Joe Rogan and UFC fans
Tom Aspinall believes the UFC heavyweight division will flourish in the next few years. The 265lb weight class has been bereft of stars and top contenders for quite some time.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 16, 2025
UFC 321 adding a potential title eliminator between Alexander Volkov and Jailton Almeida
With Jon Jones retired and Tom Aspinall being the new undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, the division is finally moving again. I’m expecting that we will hear about Aspinall’s next title defense very soon and today, we learned about a big time heavyweight matchup that’s being booked for October.
MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 25, 2025
Alexander Volkov scolds UFC for showing ‘excessive loyalty’ to Jon Jones
It's not just Tom Aspinall and UFC fans at their wits' end with Jon Jones' title reign; it's other UFC heavyweights. First, Curtis Blaydes called for Jones to be stripped, and now another heavyweight has vented their frustration with the stagnant division.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 9, 2024
UFC Fighter Called Ruling in his Fight a ‘bullsh*t decision’
According to MMA Junkie, Alexander Volkov (38-11 MMA, 6-4 UFC) is still befuddled as to why he wasn’t victorious against former heavyweight interim champion, Ciryl Gane (13-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC).
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 8, 2024
Ciryl Gane defeats Alexander Volkov in controversial split decision
Heading into UFC 310, former interim heavyweight titleholder Ciryl Gane hadn't fought in 14 months. "Bon Gamin" faced a familiar foe. The second ranked Gane faced third ranked Alexander Volkov in a rematch.
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