Volkov earned his third straight game
Ultimate Fighting Championship victory at
UFC 333extending the winning streak that followed a narrow loss to the reigning champions Cyril Gane
in December 2024. “Drago” repeatedly demanded a title shot throughout fight week and says he’s more confident after nearly a decade in the promotion.
Alexander Volkov captions improved English for live UFC 333 fight week
Volkov (41-11) defeated fellow Russian Rizvan Kuniev (14-4-1, 1 NC) by unanimous decision on Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, where the judges scored the bout 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27. Known for his soft-spoken demeanor, Volkov says his improved English has helped him express himself to fans and the media.
He drew attention during fight week by appearing at a pre-fight press conference and questioning the UFC CEO Dana White for a title shot. After beating Kuniev, Volkov explained that he liked the exchanges.
“I enjoy it all week; I really enjoy it,” Volkov said in a post-fight interview. “People thought I was doing it to promote myself or something; I was just doing it for fun. I started learning more English; when I went to the US, I became more confident in my English and it gives me more opportunities to talk to all of you.”
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October 24, 2026