UFC Fight Night Saskatoon has found its main event as Curtis Blaydes will take on Alexander Volkov.
Blaydes enters the contest in the midst of a solid three-fight winning streak, besting Justin Willis, Shamil Abdurakhimov and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos. Since entering the UFC, the 29-year-old has won five bouts via TKO and only has two losses against Francis Ngannou on his record. Blaydes’ professional record currently stands at 13 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest.
Volkov is looking to build up momentum after his unanimous decision win over Greg Hardy at UFC Fight Night Moscow. The Russia native has won four out of his last five fights, with a TKO loss to Derrick Lewis at UFC 229 the only blemish on his record. Volkov’s professional record currently stands at 31 wins and 7 losses.
UFC Fight Night Saskatoon takes place on Saturday, June 20 from the Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov headlining.