LONDON – For Alexander Volkov , UFC Fight Night 127 represents an opportunity to catapult himself from heavyweight prospect to bona-fide contender. Volkov (29-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC) faces former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum (23-7-1 MMA, 11-4 UFC) in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Fight Pass-streamed event from The O2, and after securing back-to-back victories since joining the UFC, he feels much more at home under the bright lights of the octagon. “My first fight in the UFC, I was really nervous,” Volkov admitted during today’s media day. “But now I feel really comfortable. I feel like I’m in my own place, so I will enjoy how the big (the event) is
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Alexander Volkov realizes stakes high vs. friend Fabricio Werdum at UFC-London – MMA Junkie