Best fights of Alexander Volkov
Over 17 years as a professional, Alexander Volkov has compiled a 40-11 (28) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alexander Volkov KOs Fabrício Werdum
On March 17, 2018 Alexander Volkov faced Fabrício Werdum in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 29 years old with a record of 29-6, and Werdum was 40 with a record of 23-7-1. Volkov was on a 5-fight winning streak and Werdum was on a 2-fight winning streak. Volkov stopped Fabrício Werdum via KO in the 4th round.
2. Alexander Volkov defeats Waldo Cortes-Acosta
On May 9, 2026 Alexander Volkov faced Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 37 years old with a record of 39-11, and Cortes-Acosta was 34 with a record of 17-2. Volkov was coming off a win and Cortes-Acosta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Volkov won via unanimous decision.
3. Alexander Volkov KOs Alistair Overeem
On February 6, 2021 Alexander Volkov faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 32 years old with a record of 32-8, and Overeem was 40 with a record of 47-18. Volkov was coming off a win and Overeem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Volkov stopped Alistair Overeem via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Alexander Volkov defeats Rich Hale
On December 14, 2012 Alexander Volkov fought Rich Hale for the vacant Bellator heavyweight title. Volkov was 24 years old with a record of 18-3, and Hale was 27 with a record of 21-4-1. Volkov was on a 9-fight winning streak and Hale was on a 4-fight winning streak. Volkov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Alexander Volkov defeats Marcin Tybura
On October 30, 2021 Alexander Volkov faced Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 33 years old with a record of 33-9, and Tybura was 35 with a record of 22-6. Volkov was coming off a loss, while Tybura was on a 5-fight winning streak. Volkov won via unanimous decision.
6. Alexander Volkov submits Tai Tuivasa
On September 10, 2023 Alexander Volkov faced Tai Tuivasa in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 34 years old with a record of 36-10, and Tuivasa was 30 with a record of 14-5. Volkov was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Tuivasa was on a 2-fight losing streak. Volkov submitted Tai Tuivasa via Ezekiel choke in the 2nd round.
7. Alexander Volkov defeats Sergei Pavlovich
On June 22, 2024 Alexander Volkov faced Sergei Pavlovich in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 35 years old with a record of 37-10, and Pavlovich was 32 with a record of 18-2. Volkov was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Pavlovich was coming off a loss. Volkov won via unanimous decision.
8. Alexander Volkov defeats Jailton Almeida
On October 25, 2025 Alexander Volkov faced Jailton Almeida in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 37 years old with a record of 38-11, and Almeida was 34 with a record of 22-3. Volkov was coming off a loss, while Almeida was on a 2-fight winning streak. Volkov won via split decision.
9. Alexander Volkov submits Denis Smoldarev
On February 19, 2016 Alexander Volkov fought Denis Smoldarev for the vacant M-1 Global heavyweight title. Volkov was 27 years old with a record of 24-6, and Smoldarev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Volkov was on a 2-fight losing streak. Volkov submitted Denis Smoldarev via triangle choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Alexander Volkov KOs Stefan Struve
On September 2, 2017 Alexander Volkov faced Stefan Struve in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 28 years old with a record of 28-6, and Struve was 29 with a record of 28-8. Volkov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Struve was on a 2-fight winning streak. Volkov stopped Stefan Struve via TKO in the 3rd round.