Alexander Volkov has competed exclusively against elite-level opposition for his last 12 UFC bouts. His most recent unranked opponent was Greg Hardy in November 2019 at a Moscow event. Over the past 12 fights, Volkov has faced ranked opposition in every contest except one against Alexander Romanov, who was ranked 14th at the time. Volkov himself has remained in the top 15 of the heavyweight rankings continuously for over nine years. The post highlights Volkov's sustained ability to compete at the highest level of the heavyweight division for an extended period.
