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Alexander Volkov calls out Francis Ngannou, ‘The Predator’ responds
UFC heavyweight knockout artist Francis Ngannou (14-3 MMA) has been hounding his employer to book him a fight. ‘The Predator’ has not stepped foot inside the Octagon since June’s UFC event in Minneapolis, where he needed just over a minute to dispose of former heavyweight kingpin Junior dos Santos by way of TKO. That win […]
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Francis Ngannou accuses UFC of using him as a gatekeeper
Francis Ngannou wants another shot at the UFC heavyweight title, and believes a fight with Alexander Volkov could be the key to earning that opportunity. Unfortunately, the Cameroonian-Frenchman is convinced that Volkov is avoiding him and that the UFC is content to use him as a so-called gatekeeper. “Just for the record, Volkov turned down […]
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Pros react to Alexander Volkov defeating Greg Hardy at UFC Moscow
A heavyweight bout between Greg Hardy and Alexander Volkov co-headlined today’s UFC Moscow event. Hardy (5-1 MMA) was making a quick turnaround for today’s contest. The former Dallas Cowboy was last seen in action at last month’s UFC Boston event where he fought Ben Sosoli for fifteen minutes. That bout was originally ruled a decision […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Alexander Volkov defeats Greg Hardy (Highlights)
A heavyweight bout featuring former Bellator champion Alexander Volkov taking on former NFL star Greg Hardy co-headlined today’s UFC Moscow event. Volkov (30-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he suffered a last second knockout loss to Derrick Lewis. Had he held on […]
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Muhammed Lawal believes Greg Hardy beats and possibly finishes Alexander Volkov
American Top Team coach and MMA legend Muhammed Lawal is impressed with the progress Greg Hardy has made in MMA. The former NFL star is in his first year in the UFC and set for his fifth fight in the co-main event on Saturday when he takes on Alexander Volkov. The fight represents a massive […]
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UFC Moscow | Pro fighters make their picks for Greg Hardy vs. Alexander Volkov
In the co-main event of UFC Moscow, Greg Hardy is getting the big step up in competition many fans have been calling for. He is set to take on top-10 heavyweight, Alexander Volkov on short notice. Heading into this fight, Hardy is a +215 underdog while the Russian is a -275 favorite. Ahead of the […]
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Greg Hardy: If ‘pillow hands’ Derrick Lewis can KO Volkov, so can I
The UFC matchmakers surprised everyone on Tuesday when the promotion announced that controversial heavyweight Greg Hardy has decided to step up on short notice to replace Junior dos Santos and fight Alexander Volkov in the co-main event of UFC Moscow. It’s a massive step up in competition for Greg Hardy, who just fought to a […]
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Opening odds for Greg Hardy vs Alexander Volkov released
The opening betting odds for the new UFC Moscow co-main event between Greg Hardy and Alexander Volkov have now been released. The mixed martial arts world was stunned yesterday when it was revealed that Hardy will be replacing the injured Junior dos Santos in the co-main event of UFC Moscow on November 9. The former […]
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Francis Ngannou reacts after UFC gives Alexander Volkov fight to Greg Hardy
When Junior dos Santos withdrew from his UFC Moscow headlining fight with Alexander Volkov, Francis Ngannou suggested that he’d be willing to step in and replace him. In the end, however, the opportunity to fight Volkov on short notice was instead offered to the amply less experienced Greg Hardy. Hardy and Volkov will now collide […]
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Greg Hardy steps in against Alexander Volkov at UFC Moscow
Junior dos Santos was recently forced out of his UFC Moscow headlining fight with Alexander Volkov. He’ll be replaced a very unlikely fighter: former football player Greg Hardy. UPDATE: This Hardy vs. Volkov fight will serve as the UFC Moscow co-headliner. A featherweight bout between Calvin Kattar and Zabit Magomedsharipov will now headline the card. […]
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Junior dos Santos vs. Alexander Volkov targeted as UFC Moscow main event
A battle of heavyweight sluggers will reportedly headline the upcoming UFC Moscow card as Junior dos Santos will fight Alexander Volkov in a five-round main event. The Russian news outlet TASS (via MMANytt) first reported the battle between the two heavyweights, which is set to headline a card at CSKA Arena on November 9 in […]
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Report | UFC returns to Russia in April, Alistair Overeem projected to face Alexander Volkov
September 15, 2018, marked the UFC’s very first trip over to Russia. This, of course, was just the continuation of the European expansion for the worldwide leader in MMA as the second event in the promotion’s history is set. According to MMA Team Dagestan, the UFC will hold their second event in Russia in St […]
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UFC 229 Results: Derrick Lewis KO’s Alexander Volkov in final seconds (Highlights)
A key heavyweight bout between perennial contenders Alexander Volkov and Derrick Lewis took place at tonight’s UFC 229 event in Las Vegas. Alexander Volkov enters tonight’s contest on a six-fight win streak, his latest being a fourth-round knockout victory over former champ Fabricio Werdum this past March in London. Meanwhile, Derrick Lewis has won two […]
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Alexander Volkov prefers to face Daniel Cormier over Brock Lesnar in potential heavyweight title shot
UFC 229 is playing host to one of the biggest fights in UFC’s history but among the lineup to get there is plenty of great action in its own right. In the main card second bout, we get a massive contender matchup between Derrick ‘Black Beast’ Lewis and Russia’s ‘Drago’, Alexander Volkov. The 6’7″ Volkov […]
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Derrick Lewis vs Alexander Volkov in the works for UFC 229 co-main event
Late last month, Russia’s very best heavyweight fighter challenged “The Black Beast” Derrick Lewis to a fight in Moscow. That fighter was of course none other than Alexander Volkov who seemed to be next in line for a title shot until Daniel Cormier and Brock Lesnar came along. Volkov having not fought since March when […]
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Alexander Volkov challenges Derrick Lewis to a fight in UFC Moscow
After Daniel Cormier’s massive and historic heavyweight title victory at UFC 226, the division’s top contenders are now being put on hold. One of those is/was the top Russian striker and former Bellator champion, Alexander “Drago” Volkov who was even on standby for Cormier’s title fight barring an injury. Having his last fight been in […]
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Report | UFC looking at Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov for UFC Moscow
Continuing to shine but going unnoticed has been the young dominant heavyweight wrestler, Curtis Blaydes. Blaydes just recently picked up the biggest win of his young career this past Saturday at UFC 225 when he finished perennial top contender, Alistair Overeem in devastating fashion. Blaydes has now emerged as a clear future title challenger but […]
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Report | In case of injury to Stipe Miocic or Daniel Cormier, Alexander Volkov will substitute
It’s always good to have a backup plan. Especially for one of the biggest fights of all time. UFC light heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier will be moving up in weight to challenge for the heavyweight title against the division’s champion, Stipe Miocic at UFC 226 on July 7th. In the unfortunate case of an injury […]
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Alexander Volkov pens lengthy message to recent KO victim Fabricio Werdum
Last weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s exciting trip to London, England, former Bellator heavyweight champ Alexander Volkov stepped into the cage with former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum. This bout stood out as one of the toughest tests of Volkov’s career thus far, not just because Werdum is such a dangerous foe, […]
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After KO of Werdum, Alexander Volkov makes case for heavyweight title shot – ideally in Russia
Alexander Volkov did not let his UFC London headlining showdown with former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum go to waste. Though Werdum was able to give him some interesting looks early on, particularly on mat, Volkov came through with flying colors in the fourth, putting his decorated foe down with a pair of uppercut and […]
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MMA Community reacts to Alexander Volkov finishing Fabricio Werdum
MMA Community reacts to Alexander Volkov finishing Fabricio Werdum! UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov picked up the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career today in London, scoring a fourth-round knockout victory over former division champion Fabricio Werdum in the main event of UFC Fight Night 127. Werdum had a strong opening two rounds but […]
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UFC London Results: Alexander Volkov KO’s Fabricio Werdum (VIDEO)
UFC London Results: Alexander Volkov KO’s Fabricio Werdum A key heavyweight tilt between former champion Fabricio Werdum and surging contender Alexander Volkov headlined today’s UFC Fight Night 127 event in London, England. Round one begins and Werdum starts things off with his patented flying side kick but Volkov is able to avoid it. Werdum shoots […]
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Alexander Volkov Thinks Fabricio Werdum Would Win if it Was Just Jiu-Jitsu But It’s Not
The main event this evening will pit Fabricio Werdum against Alexander Volkov, who has quietly stacked up a five-fight win streak. It’s a big test for Volkov and the next logical step in his climb to the top, meanwhile Werdum has been battling back since losing his title and will earn his third straight win […]
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VIDEO | Fabricio Werdum Goes Full WWE at UFC London Weigh-in
It looks like Fabricio Werdum is really taking this whole pro wrestling thing to heart. He had a recent meeting with the WWE and is interested in doing some sort of lucha libre, but he started getting in on the action early today. Werdum inexplicably carried a chair to the weigh-ins today to stare Alexander […]
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BREAKING | Fabricio Werdum Booked for Main Event of UFC London
UFC London was the Bermuda Triangle of match-ups. It was long supposed to be the card basically made for Michael Bisping’s retirement fight. After opponents were ruled out one-by-one, finally either Bisping or the UFC decided he would not be fighting on that card. Darren Till and Stephen Thompson was also ruled out. Finally, we […]
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UFC Fighters react to Alexander Volkov’s TKO victory over Stefan Struve
Alexander Volkov picked up the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career today in Rotterdam, scoring a third-round TKO victory over Stefan Struve in the main event of UFC Fight Night 115. Struve looked sharp in the early stages of the fight, landing a variety of strikes including a flying knee which left Volkov […]
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UFC Rotterdam Results: Alexander Volkov TKO’s Stefan Struve (VIDEO)
A heavyweight scrap between perennial division contenders Stefan Struve and Alexander Volkov served as the main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 115 fight card in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Round one begins and Struve lands a right hand early. Both fighters fire off low kicks. Volkov lands another. He goes to the body with a right […]
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The UFC’s two tallest fighters will headline UFC Rotterdam on September 2
The UFC’s two tallest fighters will headline UFC Rotterdam on September 2 The octagon will return to the Netherlands on September 2 and will feature a key heavyweight showdown between the promotions two tallest fighters in the evenings main event. Stefan Struve (28-8 MMA), who stands at 7-foot tall, will return to action in front […]