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Alexander Volkov

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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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Alexander Volkov is the 145th most popular martial arts, the 2,915th most popular biography from Russia and the 6th most popular Russian Martial Arts.

Alexander Volkov, the Russian mixed martial artist born in 1988, is most famous for competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and for his striking skills, particularly his knockout power. He has held the Bellator Heavyweight Championship and is known for his victories over several top-ranked opponents in MMA.

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Among MARTIAL ARTS

Among martial arts, Alexander Volkov ranks 145 out of 179. Before him are Frank Mir, Donald Cerrone, Petr Yan, Natalina Lupino, Eddie Alvarez, and Rafael dos Anjos. After him are Satoshi Ishii, Frankie Edgar, Ángel Matos, Shinya Aoki, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, and Yoon Hyun.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1988, Alexander Volkov ranks 411. Before him are Madoka Haji, Ibrahim Ayew, Tsukasa Shiotani, Jovana Brakočević, Ashton Eaton, and Atousa Pourkashiyan. After him are ASAP Ferg, Óscar Trejo, Aino Kishi, Iñigo Pérez, Lil Dicky, and Denys Boyko.

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In Russia

Among people born in Russia, Alexander Volkov ranks 2,915 out of 3,761. Before him are Igor Kunitsyn (1981), Elena Vaenga (1977), Olena Petrova (1972), Dmitri Bulykin (1979), Dmitry Patrushev (1977), and Vasili Kulkov (1966). After him are Valeri Bure (1974), Anvar Ibragimov (1965), Olga Zaitseva (1978), Yulia Putintseva (1995), Anastasia Potapova (2001), and Tatiana Totmianina (1981).

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Among MARTIAL ARTS In Russia

Among martial arts born in Russia, Alexander Volkov ranks 6. Before him are Khamzat Chimaev (1994), Islam Makhachev (1991), Hüseyin Özkan (1972), Dennis Siver (1979), and Petr Yan (1993). After him are Zabit Magomedsharipov (1991), Umar Nurmagomedov (1996), Artem Lobov (1986), Patimat Abakarova (1994), and Yury Styopkin (1971).

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