UFC

Alexander “Drago”Volkov

UFC40-11-0

Division
Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 7"
Weight
250 lbs.
Reach
80"
Nationality
Moscow, Russia
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

57%

1,185 landed · 2,064 attempted

Takedown accuracy

64%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-09-09 to 2026-05-09

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

  • Win

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Jailton Almeida

    Oct 25, 2025

    Win

    Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Ciryl Gane

    Dec 7, 2024

    Loss

    Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Sergei Pavlovich

    Jun 22, 2024

    Win

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Tai Tuivasa

    Sep 9, 2023

    Win

    Submission · Round 2 · 4:37

  • Alexandr Romanov

    Mar 11, 2023

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:16

  • Jairzinho Rozenstruik

    UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik · Jun 4, 2022

    Winner

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:12

  • Tom Aspinall

    UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall · Mar 19, 2022

    Defeated

    Submission · Round 1 · 3:25

  • Marcin Tybura

    UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira · Oct 30, 2021

    Winner

    Unanimous Decision · Round 3

  • Ciryl Gane

    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov · Jun 26, 2021

    Defeated

    Decision · Round 5

  • Alistair Overeem

    UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov · Feb 6, 2021

    Winner

    KO/TKO · Round 2

  • Walt Harris

    UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje · Oct 24, 2020

    Winner

    KO/TKO · Round 2

  • Greg Hardy

    UFC Moscow: Zabit vs. Kattar · Nov 9, 2019

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

Alexander Volkov Bio

Alexander Volkov, nicknamed Drago, is a Russian mixed martial artist in the UFC heavyweight division. His UFC profile identifies Moscow as his birthplace and Global Fight Gym as his training base. He has competed professionally since 2009 and made his UFC debut in November 2016, defeating Tim Johnson by split decision.

Volkov’s background includes full-contact karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His pre-UFC achievements include the M-1 Global heavyweight championship. His UFC career includes victories over Fabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem and Tai Tuivasa. UFC lists him at 6 feet 7 inches tall with an 80-inch reach.

Record
40-11-0
Division
Heavyweight
Fighting style
Karate
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 7"
Weight
250 lbs.
Reach
80"
Leg reach
47.50
Gym / team
Strela Team
Nationality
Moscow, Russia
Birth date
Oct 24, 1988 (age 37)
Age
37

Alexander Volkov Questions & Answers

What division does Alexander Volkov compete in?

Volkov competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

How tall is Alexander Volkov?

UFC lists Volkov at 6 feet 7 inches.

When did Alexander Volkov make his UFC debut?

He debuted against Tim Johnson on November 19, 2016.