Heavyweight#2 RankedACTIVE

Alexander Volkov

38-11

1 Win Streak

Age

Height

6'7"

Weight

2545 lbs

Reach

80"

Avg Fight Time

12:57

Gym

Global Fight Gym

UFC Record

13-5(18 bouts)

Wins By

6 KO 1 Sub 6 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 3R3 8R4 1

Last 5

WWLWW

Finish Rate

74%

Bonuses

Style

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Moscow, Russia

Last Fight2025-10-25

W - Jailton Almeida

Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Opponent Last Bout

L - Alexander VolkovDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Waldo Cortes Acosta

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland· 2026-05-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jailton Almeida

UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane· 2025-10-25

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Ciryl Gane

UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Sergei Pavlovich

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2024-06-22

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Tai Tuivasa

UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland· 2023-09-09

Submission

Ezekiel Choke From Mount

R2 4:37

SubmissionEzekiel Choke From Mount·R2 4:37

WIN

vs Alexandr Romanov

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2023-03-11

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 2:16

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:16

WIN

vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik· 2022-06-04

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:12

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:12

LOSS

vs Tom Aspinall

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2022-03-19

Submission

Straight Armbar From Half Guard

R1 3:45

SubmissionStraight Armbar From Half Guard·R1 3:45

WIN

vs Marcin Tybura

UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Ciryl Gane

UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov· 2021-06-26

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Alistair Overeem

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2021-02-06

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:06

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:06

WIN

vs Walt Harris

UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance Front Kick

R2 1:15

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance Front Kick·R2 1:15

LOSS

vs Curtis Blaydes

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2020-06-20

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Greg Hardy

UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar· 2019-11-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Derrick Lewis

UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor· 2018-10-06

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 4:49

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 4:49

WIN

vs Fabricio Werdum

UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov· 2018-03-17

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R4 1:38

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R4 1:38

WIN

vs Stefan Struve

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve· 2017-09-02

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R3 3:30

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 3:30

WIN

vs Roy Nelson

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis· 2017-04-15

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Timothy Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2· 2016-11-19

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.0/min

Grappling

0.61 TD

Defense

54%

⚖️Alexander adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 57% striking and 67% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

34 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+58% vs div avg

59%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

47%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

44%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

41%

⭐Other

Counters

35%

Damage Events

26%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (59%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (106%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 226% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

86% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

14% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

KO/TKO

100% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

Other

Submission

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (6x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: TD Acc% (67%) and Strikes/Min (5.0).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

57%

Above Avg

Division Rank#8 of 22

0%100%

Striking Defense

54%

Average

Division Rank#10 of 22

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

54% acc85%

Clinch

66% acc8%

Ground

81% acc7%

Striking Differential+1.98/min

4.97 landed/min2.99 absorbed/min

4.97

Landed/Min

2.99

Absorbed/Min

0.24

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1224

Sig. Strikes Attempted2135

Key Insights

Alexander is a distance-first striker, with 82% of output at range.

Favorable output (1.7:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 54% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

67%

Elite

Division Rank#5 of 22

0%100%

TD Defense

72%

Elite

Division Rank#10 of 22

0%100%

TD Success Rate

33%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.61

TD / 15min

0.24

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

67%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Opportunistic

100%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 72%.

4 career submission wins.

High TD accuracy (67%).

Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,138

2.01

Ratio

Absorbed

566

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

4/1

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

33.9

Moderate

Strikes/Min

6.3

Standing %

91%

R3 vs R1 Output

104%

Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.01x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (33.9) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 19 fights

R1 Control

0:34

R2 Control

0:15

R3 Control

0:31

R1 to Final

-4%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+1.1pp

Body

+0.5pp

Leg

-1.7pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-11.1pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

24.4

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

16.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

66%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

#10

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

#10

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Knockdowns

#13

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Takedowns

#14

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3153

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 5

20% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights