The lanky Alexander Volkov is the number 7 ranked UFC heavyweight and here is all you need to know about his net worth, salary, records and endorsements. Also, find out the top 50 richest UFC fighters in history.
Alexander Volkov facts
| Birth Place | Moscow, Russia |
| Father’s Name | Yevgeniy Volkov |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| Net Worth | $1 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | Undisclosed |
| Age | 36 |
| Date of Birth | October 24, 1988 |
| Education | Bauman Moscow State Technical University |
| Nationality | Russian |
| MMA Debut | April 19, 2009 |
| MMA Record | 38-10 |
| Divisions | Heavyweight |
| Achievements | Number 5 ranked UFC heavyweight, Former Bellator World Heavyweight champion |
| Wife | Vita Volkov |
| Children | A son |
| Endorsements | Fightwear Russia |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Alexander Volkov is one of the tallest fighters in the history of the promotion. The 34-year-old Russian is currently ranked number 7 in the heavyweight division.
A former M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion and Bellator Heavyweight Champion, Volkov is currently on the hunt for the same in the UFC as well.
Alexander Volkov Net Worth and Salary
Alexander Volkov has a net worth of approximately $1 million. Thanks to his incredibly long MMA career. He defeated Sergei Pavlovich and earned $450,000 as a payout. His overall earnings in the UFC crossed the $1.5 million mark.
For his fight against Alistair Overeem, which he won via. TKO, Volkov took home a stunning $225,000, which has been his highest payday until today.
In his first UFC fight, against Timothy Jackson, Volkov earned $82,500 – quite a high amount, but justified. since he was already an accomplished fighter by the time he joined the promotion.
Volkov might not have won his fight against Tom Aspinall, but he made a decent amount by bagging $295,000.
Alexander Volkov MMA and UFC Record
Volkov made his MMA debut in April 2009 in a promotion called M-1 challenge in Russia. The first, 19 fights of Volkov were in Russia, and he had an impressive record of 16 wins and 3 losses by then.
Volkov then moved to America, directly landing in the Bellator. In only his third Bellator fight, he became the Bellator Heavyweight world champion.
However, the Russian went on to lose his title in the very next match.
Volkov then went back to Russia and won the M-1 Global Heavyweight championship. After one successful title defense of his title, he joined the UFC.
Drago made his debut against Timothy Johnson and remained unbeaten for the next two years, stitching up four victories in a row.
He was then beaten by the powerful Derrick Lewis via. knockout at UFC 229. Since then Volkov has gone on to beat the likes of Greg Hardy, Walt Harris Alistair Overeem and Marcin Tybura. However, he lost his fight at UFC Fight Night Volkov vs Aspinall.
Volkov’s MMA record stands at 36 wins and 10 losses.
Alexander Volkov Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Volkov was born in Moscow, Russia on the 24th of October in 1988. The Russian was brought up by his father Yevgeniy Volkov. Not much is known about the Russian’s mother.
He is married to Vita Volkov and the couple have a son together. Vita is the co-founder of Dental Volk Technologies and VICARE. The pair currently resides in Moscow, Russia.
As for his endorsements, Volkov is sponsored by Fightwear Russia- an apparel brand based in Russia.
FAQs about Alexander Volkov
Volkov is 201cms tall.
Alexander Volkov is 36 years old. He was born on the 24th of October in 1988.
Alexander Volkov is from Moscow, Russia.
Volkov has lost to Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis in the UFC.
Volkov’s nickname is Drago.
Volkov made his MMA debut on the 19th of April in 2009.
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