Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida — Fight recap

Alexander Volkov earned a split decision victory over Jailton Almeida on October 25, 2025, at the conclusion of three rounds under referee Marc Goddard. Volkov dominated the striking exchanges with 24 significant strikes landed at 88% accuracy, including 19 head strikes, while Almeida countered with superior grappling, securing seven takedowns at a 77% rate and controlling 10:47 of total fight time compared to Volkov's 2:57.

The bout exemplified a classic striker-versus-grappler dynamic, with Volkov's precision striking unable to overcome Almeida's wrestling dominance on the scorecards, though two judges favored the heavyweight's technical accuracy. The split decision suggests the heavyweight division remains competitive, with Volkov's striking efficiency keeping him relevant despite the loss of positional control.