UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov spoke to Russian news agency TASS following his fight on Victory Day, stating that he 'completed his mission.' The brief interview was conducted by Igor Lazorin for TASS. Details of the specific bout and opponent are not provided in the post, but Volkov's comments emphasize the personal significance of competing on Russia's May 9th Victory Day holiday. The fighter's remarks suggest pride in representing his country on this important national commemoration. This was part of TASS's sports coverage accessible on their platform.
Alexander Volkov told Russian state news agency TASS on May 9th that he "completed his mission" after competing on Victory Day, Russia's national holiday commemorating the end of World War II in Europe.
Volkov, known by the nickname "Drago," expressed pride in having fought on such a significant date in the Russian calendar. The interview, conducted by Igor Lazorin for TASS, did not elaborate on the specific bout or opponent, but the heavyweight contender's words underscored the personal and patriotic meaning he attached to the performance.
The 37-year-old Russian stands six-foot-seven with an 80-inch reach and currently holds the number one contender ranking in the UFC heavyweight division. Representing the Strela Team, Volkov carries a professional record of 40 wins and 11 losses. He is one of the more technically refined strikers in the division, landing 4.78 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 57 percent — numbers that place him among the more efficient heavyweights on the roster.
Why it matters
- Volkov is the ranked number one heavyweight contender, meaning any performance he turns in carries direct title implications
- Competing on Victory Day carries outsized cultural weight in Russia, and Volkov's public comments reflect the significance fighters from that country attach to the date
- His combination of elite striking volume, accuracy, and a 201 cm frame makes him a stylistically distinct presence near the top of the division
