Where things standAlexander Volkov, record 40-11, is scheduled to face Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, per the bout listing. He recently said he considered retiring and stopped training for over four months after his second loss to Ciryl Gane, according to La Sueur.Summarized with AI from the stories below ·
About Alexander Volkov
Alexander Yevgenyevich Volkov (Russian: Александр Евгеньевич Волков; born 24 October 1988) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2009, Volkov previously competed for the M-1 Global promotion, as well as Bellator MMA. He is a former heavyweight champion in both promotions. As of June 24, 2025, he is #2 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
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