'UFC Fight Night 127: Werdum vs. Volkov' lineup finalized with 12 bouts
The UFC has (just about) finalized its next trip to London, which features a heavyweight headliner between ex-champion Fabricio Werdum and Alexander Volkov.UFC Fight Night 127 takes place March 17 at The O2 in England’s capital city. The entire card streams live on UFC Fight Pass.
Fabricio Werdum
Staple info:
Height: 6’4″ Age: 40 Weight: 249 lbs. Reach: 77″
Last fight: Decision win over Marcin Tybura (Nov. 18, 2017)
Camp: Kings MMA (California)
Stance/striking style: Orthodox/muay Thai
Risk management: Fair
Supplemental info:
+ Former UFC heavyweight champion
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
+ Multiple ADCC and jiu-jitsu accolades
+ 6 KO victories
+ 11 submission wins
+ 10 first-round finishes
+ KO power
+ Dynamic attack arsenal
+ Deceptively effective showman
^ Baits opposition into game
+ Dangerous from Thai plum
+/- Aggressive in exhcanges
^ Counter availabilities
+ Superb submission and ground game
+ Excellent sweeps and scrambles
+ Thrives and capitalizes in chaos
Alexander Volkov
Staple info:
Height: 6’7″ Age: 29 Weight: 251 lbs. Reach: 80″
Last fight: TKO win over Stefan Struve (Sept. 2, 2017)
Camp: Strela Team (Russia)
Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing
Risk management: Good
Supplemental info:
+ M-1 heavyweight title
+ Bellator tournament winner
+ Kyokushin karate brown belt
+ 19 KO victories
+ 3 submission wins
+ 15 first-round finishes
+ KO power
+ Accurate right hand
^ Coming forward and off the counter
+ Well-balanced combination attack
^ Often punctuates off of left side
+ Deceptively effective knees
+ Improved defensive wrestling
^ Head and hip position/over and underhooks
+ Serviceable grappling ability
– Traditionally struggles from bottom
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis following “Werdum vs. Volkov.”
Without further delay, see below for the latest UFC Fight Night 127 results. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action.)
The UFC has (just about) finalized its next trip to London, which features a heavyweight headliner between ex-champion Fabricio Werdum and Alexander Volkov.UFC Fight Night 127 takes place March 17 at The O2 in England’s capital city. The entire card streams live on UFC Fight Pass.
Fabricio Werdum
Staple info:
Height: 6’4″ Age: 40 Weight: 249 lbs. Reach: 77″
Last fight: Decision win over Marcin Tybura (Nov. 18, 2017)
Camp: Kings MMA (California)
Stance/striking style: Orthodox/muay Thai
Risk management: Fair
Supplemental info:
+ Former UFC heavyweight champion
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
+ Multiple ADCC and jiu-jitsu accolades
+ 6 KO victories
+ 11 submission wins
+ 10 first-round finishes
+ KO power
+ Dynamic attack arsenal
+ Deceptively effective showman
^ Baits opposition into game
+ Dangerous from Thai plum
+/- Aggressive in exhcanges
^ Counter availabilities
+ Superb submission and ground game
+ Excellent sweeps and scrambles
+ Thrives and capitalizes in chaos
Alexander Volkov
Staple info:
Height: 6’7″ Age: 29 Weight: 251 lbs. Reach: 80″
Last fight: TKO win over Stefan Struve (Sept. 2, 2017)
Camp: Strela Team (Russia)
Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing
Risk management: Good
Supplemental info:
+ M-1 heavyweight title
+ Bellator tournament winner
+ Kyokushin karate brown belt
+ 19 KO victories
+ 3 submission wins
+ 15 first-round finishes
+ KO power
+ Accurate right hand
^ Coming forward and off the counter
+ Well-balanced combination attack
^ Often punctuates off of left side
+ Deceptively effective knees
+ Improved defensive wrestling
^ Head and hip position/over and underhooks
+ Serviceable grappling ability
– Traditionally struggles from bottom
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis following “Werdum vs. Volkov.”
Without further delay, see below for the latest UFC Fight Night 127 results. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action.)
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