Roy Nelson meets ex-Bellator champ Alexander Volkov at UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City

[Freeloading Rusty]

The UFC’s debut in Kansas got a little bit bigger today – by about 520 pounds – with the addition of a heavyweight fight to the lineup.

Roy Nelson (22-13 MMA, 9-9 UFC) will take on former Bellator champion Alexander Volkov (27-6 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at UFC on FOX 24, the promotion today announced.

UFC on FOX 24 takes place April 15 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The main card airs on FOX following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.


Roy Nelson meets ex-Bellator champ Alexander Volkov at UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City

 

[Lukewarm Carl]

If Roy doesn't fight like a moron he should win this.


That said...

Volkov via decision.

 

[Pitbull9]

Damn Roy is .500 right now.

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

Damn Roy is .500 right now.

500 lbs

 

[Haulport]

Roy is 40 and has historically A LOT of trouble with fighters with any kind of reach on him (Roy = 72" and Volkov = 81). While I love me some Big Country, I am going to say he loses...

 

[Wild]

I think Roy's in trouble here.

 

[Freeloading Rusty]

I think Roy's in trouble here.

Just the way the UFC likes it.

 

[sparkuri]

Good fight!

 

[Mix6APlix]

Roy via kimura.

 

[Robbie Hart]

Roy wins this easily, ko