Pre-Fight Face-Off: Alexander Volkov Meets Jailton Almeida Ahead of UFC 321 Showdown

The second-ranked UFC heavyweight, Russian fighter **Alexander Volkov**, met with his upcoming opponent, Brazilian **Jailton Almeida**, ahead of their bout scheduled for October 25 at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Photo: From Almeida’s personal archive

At 36 years old, Alexander Volkov made his mixed martial arts debut in 2009 and joined the UFC in 2016. His professional record boasts 38 wins and 11 losses.

Jailton Almeida, who is 34, began his MMA career as a professional in September 2012 and made his debut in a North American organization in February 2022. He has an impressive record of 22 victories and three defeats.