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Volkov's professional MMA debut came in April 1999 when he defeated Nikolay Pleshakov by [[knockout|TKO (punches)]] in just 80 seconds.<ref name="Pleshakov">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/Sundays-M-1-Card-to-Stream-on-Sherdogcom-17062|title=Sunday's M-1 card to stream on Sherdog.com|publisher=sherdog.com|date=April 18, 2009}}</ref> Volkov followed this up a month later with another TKO victory, this time against Adam Alikhanov in just 20 seconds.<ref name="sherdog" /> A further month later, Volkov suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Akhmed Sultanov. Midway through the first round, Volkov was forced to tap due to strikes. Volkov then went on a two-fight win streak, both via TKO.<ref name="sherdog" /> |
Volkov's professional MMA debut came in April 1999 when he defeated Nikolay Pleshakov by [[knockout|TKO (punches)]] in just 80 seconds.<ref name="Pleshakov">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/Sundays-M-1-Card-to-Stream-on-Sherdogcom-17062|title=Sunday's M-1 card to stream on Sherdog.com|publisher=sherdog.com|date=April 18, 2009}}</ref> Volkov followed this up a month later with another TKO victory, this time against Adam Alikhanov in just 20 seconds.<ref name="sherdog" /> A further month later, Volkov suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Akhmed Sultanov. Midway through the first round, Volkov was forced to tap due to strikes. Volkov then went on a two-fight win streak, both via TKO.<ref name="sherdog" /> |
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In December 1999, after only a year as a professional fighter, Volkov faced [[Ibragim Magomedov]] at M-1 Challenge 20 - 2009 Finals. Coming in as an underdog, his team simply wanted him to make it through all three reounds, but Volkov exceeded expectations by winning via unanimous decision.<ref name = "m1" /> Volkov was awarded an M-1 Global ring "as a reward for exceptional performance".<ref name="m1" /> |
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Following two more tournament wins, Volkov progressed to the M-1 Selection 2010 - Eastern Europe Finals, where a win would put Volkov in line to challenge for the M-1 Global Heavyweight title at the [[2010 M-1 Challenge Season]] events. To reach the championship fight, Volkov first had to take on Maxim Grishin to become the Eastern Europe champion. Unfortunately for Volkov, he fell prey to a rear naked choke early in the opening round and was eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/M-1-Selection-2010-Europe-Finals-Feature-Spectacular-Performances-25833|title=M-1 Selection 2010 Europe Finals feature spectacular performances|publisher=sherdog.com|date=July 22, 2010}}</ref> |
Following two more tournament wins, Volkov progressed to the M-1 Selection 2010 - Eastern Europe Finals, where a win would put Volkov in line to challenge for the M-1 Global Heavyweight title at the [[2010 M-1 Challenge Season]] events. To reach the championship fight, Volkov first had to take on Maxim Grishin to become the Eastern Europe champion. Unfortunately for Volkov, he fell prey to a rear naked choke early in the opening round and was eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/M-1-Selection-2010-Europe-Finals-Feature-Spectacular-Performances-25833|title=M-1 Selection 2010 Europe Finals feature spectacular performances|publisher=sherdog.com|date=July 22, 2010}}</ref> |
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Alexander Volkov | |
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Born | Alexander Volkov October 24, 1988 |
Nationality | Russian |
Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Fighting out of | Moscow, Russia |
Team | Red Devil Sport Club |
Years active | 2009-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 10 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 0 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Alexander Volkov (born October 24, 1988) is a Russian professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who competes in the heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Volkov has competed almost exclusively for the M-1 Global promotion.
Mixed martial arts career
Background
Volkov stands at between 6'7"[1] and 7'0"[2]
Volkov currently trains at Red Devil Sport Club, a training facility closely linked to the M-1 Global promotion. His current training partners include the likes of Fedor Emelianenko, Viktor Nemkov, Gegard Mousasi and Amar Suloev. He began training at the start of 2009.[2]
M-1 Global
Volkov's professional MMA debut came in April 1999 when he defeated Nikolay Pleshakov by TKO (punches) in just 80 seconds.[3] Volkov followed this up a month later with another TKO victory, this time against Adam Alikhanov in just 20 seconds.[1] A further month later, Volkov suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Akhmed Sultanov. Midway through the first round, Volkov was forced to tap due to strikes. Volkov then went on a two-fight win streak, both via TKO.[1]
In December 1999, after only a year as a professional fighter, Volkov faced Ibragim Magomedov at M-1 Challenge 20 - 2009 Finals. Coming in as an underdog, his team simply wanted him to make it through all three reounds, but Volkov exceeded expectations by winning via unanimous decision.[2] Volkov was awarded an M-1 Global ring "as a reward for exceptional performance".[2]
Following two more tournament wins, Volkov progressed to the M-1 Selection 2010 - Eastern Europe Finals, where a win would put Volkov in line to challenge for the M-1 Global Heavyweight title at the 2010 M-1 Challenge Season events. To reach the championship fight, Volkov first had to take on Maxim Grishin to become the Eastern Europe champion. Unfortunately for Volkov, he fell prey to a rear naked choke early in the opening round and was eliminated.[4]
Less than a month later, Volkov took his first fight outside of M-1 in nearly a year. His opponent was the debuting Eldar Yagudin, who he defeated inside the opening round by TKO (punches).[1]
Mixed martial arts record
10 matches | 8 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 2 |
By decision | 1 | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 8-2 | Eldar Yagudin | TKO (Punches) | Ratnoe Pole | August 7, 2010 | 1 | 4:34 | Ryazan, Russia | |
Loss | 7-2 | Maxim Grishin | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | M-1 Selection 2010 - Eastern Europe Finals | July 22, 2010 | 1 | 2:39 | Moscow, Russia | Eastern Europe tournament final |
Win | 7-1 | Alexander Romaschenko | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | M-1 Selection 2010 - Eastern Europe Round 3 | May 28, 2010 | 1 | 2:59 | Kiev, Ukraine | Eastern Europe tournament semi-final |
Win | 6-1 | Vitalii Yalovenko | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | M-1 Selection 2010 - Eastern Europe Round 2 | April 10, 2010 | 2 | 1:05 | Kiev, Ukraine | Eastern Europe tournament opening round |
Win | 5-1 | Ibragim Magomedov | Decision (Unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 20 - 2009 Finals | December 3, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
Win | 4-1 | Smbat Zakaryan | TKO (Punches) | ProFC - Union Nation Cup 3 | October 30, 2009 | 1 | 4:20 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
Win | 3-1 | Abdulhalik Magomedov | TKO (Punches) | M-1 Challenge - 2009 Selections 8 | October 4, 2009 | 1 | 4:43 | Moscow, Russia | |
Loss | 2-1 | Akhmed Sultanov | Submission (Punches) | M-1 Challenge - 2009 Selections 4 | June 24, 2009 | 1 | 2:50 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
Win | 2-0 | Adam Alikhanov | TKO (Punches) | M-1 Challenge - 2009 Selections 3 | May 28, 2009 | 1 | 0:20 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
Win | 1-0 | Nikolay Pleshakov | TKO (Punches) | M-1 Challenge - 2009 Selections 2 | April 19, 2009 | 1 | 1:20 | St. Petersburg, Russia |
The record box is based on Volkov's record on Sherdog.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Alexander Volkov". sherdog.com. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ a b c d Schaap, J. (March 3, 2010). "The biggest Russian sensation of 2009 gets his reward". m-1global.com. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- ^ "Sunday's M-1 card to stream on Sherdog.com". sherdog.com. April 18, 2009.
- ^ "M-1 Selection 2010 Europe Finals feature spectacular performances". sherdog.com. July 22, 2010.