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UFC’s most decorated Heavyweight champion ‘glad’ he never had to fight ‘super tough’ Alexander Volkov – ‘He’ll get it done’

Alexander Volkov secured a unanimous decision victory over Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333, held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2026, to keep his pursuit of the UFC Heavyweight title alive. The 38-year-old Russian has now won three straight fights, improving his record to 7-1 over his last eight bouts, though his path to a championship bout remains complicated by the potential returns of Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira.

Stipe Miocic, the former Heavyweight champion, publicly endorsed Volkov’s capabilities, stating that he is relieved he never faced the fighter in the octagon. Miocic described Volkov as exceptionally durable and quick, expressing confidence that the contender will capture the gold belt if the organization finally grants him the opportunity.

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