The UFC is heading back to Russia in April with a pair of heavyweights in the main event.
Russia’s own Alexander Volkov (30-7 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will take on Alistair Overeem (44-17 MMA, 9-6 UFC) in the UFC on ESPN+ 7 headliner in St. Petersburg. The promotion announced the event today at the conclusion of a fan Q&A session ahead of the UFC on ESPN+ 3 ceremonial weigh-ins in Prague, Czech Republic.
UFC on ESPN+7 takes place April 20 at Yubileyniy Arena in St. Petersburg. The entire event streams on ESPN+.