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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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 KOs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
On June 4, 2022 Alexander Volkov faced Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 33 years old with a record of 34-10, and Rozenstruik was 34 with a record of 12-3. Both Volkov and Rozenstruik were coming off a loss. Volkov stopped Jairzinho Rozenstruik via TKO in the 1st round.
8. 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.
9. Alexander Volkov defeats Roy Nelson
On April 15, 2017 Alexander Volkov faced Roy Nelson in a heavyweight bout. Volkov was 28 years old with a record of 27-6, and Nelson was 40 with a record of 22-13. Volkov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nelson was coming off a win. Volkov won via unanimous decision.
10. Alexander Volkov KOs Attila Végh
On June 16, 2016 Alexander Volkov defended his M-1 Global heavyweight title against Attila Végh. Volkov was 27 years old with a record of 25-6, and Végh was 30 with a record of 29-6-2. Volkov was coming off a win, while Végh was on a 2-fight losing streak. Volkov stopped Attila Végh via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.