Last fight
Win
Volkov vs Almeida
Oct. 25, 2025
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
24
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
17
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 1248
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 2162
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 5
- Takedowns Attempted
- 15
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Moscow, Russia
Trains at
Global Fight Gym
Fighting style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age
37
Height
79.00
Weight
261.50
Octagon Debut
Nov. 19, 2016
Reach
80.00
Leg reach
47.50
- Pro since 2009
- 24 wins by KO, four by submission (2 RNC, triangle, Ezekiel choke)
- 17 first round finishes
- Seven finishes in the UFC (6 KOs, 1 Sub)
- Has won five of his last six and 15 of his last 20
- Owns wins over Vinicius Queiroz, Brett Rogers and Ricco Rodriguez
UFC 321 (10/25/25) Volkov won a three round split decision over Jailton Almeida
UFC 310 (12/7/24) Volkov lost a three round split decision to Ciryl Gane
UFC on ABC (6/22/24) Volkov won a three round unanimous decision over Sergei Pavlovich
UFC 293 (9/9/23) Volkov submitted Tai Tuivasa via Ezekiel choke at 4:37 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (3/11/23) Volkov stopped Alexandr Romanov via strikes at 2:16 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/4/22) Volkov stopped Jairzinho Rozenstruik via strikes at 2:12 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/19/22) Volkov was submitted by Tom Aspinall via armbar at 3:45 of the first round
UFC 267 (10/30/21) Volkov won a three round unanimous decision over Marcin Tybura
UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Volkov lost a five-round unanimous decision to Ciryl Gane
UFC Fight Night (2/6/21) Volkov stopped Alistair Overeem via strikes at 2:06 of the second round
UFC 254 (10/24/20) Volkov stopped Walt Harris via strikes at 1:15 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (6/20/20) Volkov lost a five round unanimous decision to Curtis Blaydes
UFC Fight Night (11/9/19) Volkov won a three round unanimous decision over Greg Hardy
UFC 229 (10/6/18) Volkov was knocked out by Derrick Lewis at 4:49 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (3/17/18) Volkov knocked out Fabricio Werdum at 1:38 of the fourth round
UFC Fight Night (9/2/17) Volkov stopped Stefan Struve via strikes at 3:30 of the third round
UFC on FOX (4/15/17) Volkov won a three round unanimous decision over Roy Nelson
UFC Fight Night (11/19/16) Volkov won a three round split decision over Tim Johnson
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been doing sports since childhood. I earned my first karate belt when I was nine years old. And it was obvious to me that I needed to continue.
What ranks and titles have you held? M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion 2016. Winner of two Grand Prix Bellator Fighting Championships (Heavyweight) 2012, 2014. M-1 Eastern European tournament Runner-Up 2010
Who is your favorite fighter and why? I don’t have a favorite fighter. I respect fighters who combine strength, intelligence, and discipline — fighters who control the fight instead of just moving forward.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? I’m inspired by people who stay disciplined and keep improving over time. It doesn’t matter what field they’re in — what matters is that they don’t break under pressure and keep moving forward.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is a very important stage in my career and is a great experience.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? I’ve had many important fights in my career. One of the early key fights was against Ibrahim Magomedov. I was still young, and that fight made me decide to fully commit to a professional fighting career. In the UFC, important fights for me were against Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum. These are high-level opponents, and fights like that show you where you really stand. But overall, I see every fight as important. Each one is a challenge and a step forward.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Graduated from The Bauman Moscow State Technical University in 2011. Diploma of Engineer.
What was your job before you started fighting? I became a professional fighter when I was a full-time student.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Ashihara Karate Champion of Moscow. Three-time Pankration Champion of Moscow
Ranks in any martial arts styles: I started training at a young age. My base is Ashihara and Kyokushin karate — full-contact styles. I won the Russian junior championship and placed in multiple tournaments. Later I transitioned into mixed styles, competed in pankration, and won the Moscow championship multiple times.
Currently, I hold:
— a 3rd-degree black belt in karate
— a black belt in jiu-jitsu
Is there a cause you would like to use your platform for? I believe in discipline and conscious self-development. I want to show that strength is not just physical — it’s about mindset, character, and self-control.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? What motivates me is growth. Fighting is the most honest way to test yourself and understand your real level. I want to keep getting better — not just as a fighter, but as a person.
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke
Favorite Striking technique: High kick
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I have a family and two sons. It’s important for me to be present and to be an example for them. Outside of fighting, I focus on personal development — I’m interested in philosophy, mindset, and discipline. I enjoy being active, but I mostly use my free time to improve myself and find ways to become more efficient in training. I follow a simple principle: everything I do in life either helps my performance or works against it. So I try to build habits that support my performance.
