Where's Alexander Volkov?

[orlandod]

After a great fight against Struve in september, no news on his return yet.

Looking at the HW rankings, he should be nearing a title shot now (this is HW after all). There's a lot of good matchups for him as well.

Even though I would like to see him face Ngannou or JDS, him vs Werdum or Cain makes the most sense for me now. If he wins, I'm fine with him getting a ts.

Thoughts?

 

[Cro Cop Is Back]

Was gonna reply but I got distracted by that mullet.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Volkov Vs Reem or Arlovski next?

 

[orlandod]

Volkov Vs Reem or Arlovski next?

Volkov vs Reem would be damn good as well but I hope Alistair takes some time off after that KO loss to Ngannou. Also, he would be coming off a loss (not that I care too much about it, but the UFC normally does).

 

[hyperLem]

Maybe vs the winner of Hunt/Blaydes?

 

[lukeuidswords]

No idea. He's a 29 year old ranked Heavyweight, they should be doing their level best to get him fights.

 

[sustantum]

eh whatever give him title shot right now.

 

[iLLWiLL33]

Maybe vs the winner of Hunt/Blaydes?

Maybe, but they seem to be getting ready to push Blaydes and if he beats Hunt I can see them trying to push him towards a top guy after that.

 

[JonnyboyATL]

Volkov Vs. Werdum was my fight for him but UFC is going to Brazil for a PPV in May and need a title fight to headline...

Only three realistic options for now, a Cyborg defense Vs. Nuñes or Anderson, Nuñes Vs. Pennington or Miôciç Vs. Werdum 2.

Big money says Werdum gets the title shot.

Spoiler

Volkov Vs. Derrick Lewis when Tybura pulls out next Sunday.

 

[kimocomplex]

He took a good beating and UFC doesn't book Heavys or Women's Batamweights very often

 

[Dontfight]

he was eating some clean shots from Struve, not ready for higher caliber fighters

 

[MuyThaiElbows]

Volkov vs Hunt/Blaydes sounds about right.

 

[xyzxyz94]

I've heard they're trying to get him on UFC 223. Trying to load that card with Russians. Cain, Werdum or Overeem would be good.

 

[Kirill Chernikov]

Says he is in talks since September for a fight.

 

[Rational Poster]

Volkov should fight Cain.

 

[Roman_23]

He must be on Moscow card 100%. Him and Khabib are the only big stars.

 

[cyrusthevyrus]

Dana doesnt love him. Should move to Bellator.

 

[VVarhead]

I also heard he was gonna be on the Brooklyn card. But against who?

 

[JOLLYjoe]

Seen him on some russian show a few days ago wanting to fight Stipe.
Was hard to translate...