Alexander Volkov's manager has confirmed that a contract for a scheduled bout against Kuniev has yet to be delivered, describing the situation as unusually complicated. Normally such paperwork arrives quickly, but the team is still waiting and plans to speak with Hunter Campbell once the U.S. business day begins.
Alexander Volkov's management team is still waiting on paperwork for a planned heavyweight bout, with the fighter's manager confirming as of September 14, 2026 that a contract for the matchup against Kuniev has not yet been delivered.
The manager described the situation as unusually complicated compared to standard UFC contract processing, where documentation typically arrives quickly. The team indicated it intends to raise the matter directly with UFC executive Hunter Campbell once the U.S. business day gets underway.
Volkov, known as "Drago," enters the situation as one of the heavyweight division's most established contenders. The 37-year-old Russian fighter carries a record of 40 wins and 11 losses and currently holds the number-two ranking in the heavyweight division. Standing six-foot-seven with an 80-inch reach, he presents a physically imposing profile, and his output reflects that — landing 4.78 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 57 percent. He competes out of Strela Team.
No verified data for his opponent, Kuniev, is available in the AgentMMA database at this time, limiting what can be stated about that side of the matchup.
Why it matters
- Volkov is the second-ranked heavyweight, meaning any official bout assignment carries significant divisional weight
- A contract delay at this stage is unusual and could affect scheduling for both fighters
- Hunter Campbell's involvement signals the issue has risen to a senior UFC decision-making level
