5 keys to victory for Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night 207

It hasn't even been three months since Alexander Volkov lost in the most decisive way ever. However, at only 33-years-old, the towering Russian is still learning, growing, and improving. This loss to top prospect Tom Aspinall could very well prove to be the loss that'll really light a fire under 'Drago'.

Alexander Volkov just TOWERS over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the faceoff for the #UFCVegas56 main event. 😳

Fight breakdown: bit.ly/3NjzhL9 https://t.co/m3InVsv9j1

The most exciting part about this speculation is that fans don't have to wait too long to see if the requisite improvements were made, as he's one-half of the titular bout for this weekend's main event.

As the 6'7" heavyweight contender looks to revert back to his winning ways, the man that stands in front of him is the heavy-handed Jairzinho Rozenstruik. 'Bigi Boy' opposes the Russian and brings a 92% finishing rate into the cage with him. This is a winnable bout for Volkov, but he needs to be strategic in his approach and execution.

Here are five keys to victory for Alexander Volkov.

#5. Alexander Volkov needs to utilize his length

The tale of the tape will showcase the physical advantages that Volkov has over his opponent this weekend. When it comes to boxing, 'Drago' has a 2" reach advantage that he should look to make the most of.

#UFCVegas56 weigh-in results: Alexander Volkov – (256.5)

Full results: bit.ly/3tdWRkN https://t.co/DEdfvGBQ5D

The biggest physical advantage should be in his leg reach. Volkov has proven to be kick-heavy before, especially against heavy hitters, so the 6.5" advantage he has over 'Bigi Boy' will be a great asset for the Russian when the cage door shuts.

Not engaging in an in-close slug-fest would be very wise and subsequent to the 33-year-old making the most of his physical leverage. Rozenstruik is heavy and hits very hard. The path of least resistance for Volkov is to keep his opponent at the very end of his strikes.