(Video) UFC heavyweight goes VIRAL for getting hair combed in between rounds

Ben King

Martial artists are known for their toughness and grit in MMA. Blood, spit, and sweat cover their skin during the event. Sometimes, even the toughest warriors have a grooming session during the fights. This is the case with Russian heavyweight fighter, Alexander Volkov during his bout with Sergei Pavlovich at UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia.

The 6’7″ Volkov made waves at the event, not for his fighting skills, but for his impeccable grooming habits mid-bout. Most fighters catch their breath and strategize, but Volkov had other priorities between rounds. His corner team was spotted combing his golden hair, much to the amusement of fans. The unexpected salon treatment quickly went viral on social media.

 

 

Volkov looked calm and composed despite facing a scary knockout artist like Pavlovich. His strategy paid off in the end as he dominated his opponent and won by decision after three rounds. Volkov kept his range and bloodied his hard-hitting opponent, doubling Pavlovich’s total strikes and significant hits.

Fight fans have seen it all in MMA. Or so they thought. Enter Alexander Volkov, the Russian heavyweight who’s redefining fight night glamour. His corner team’s combing session in the octagon turned the arena into an impromptu salon. Fight fans, never ones to miss a beat, took to social media in droves, with reactions ranging from amused to bemused, and a healthy dose of wit thrown in.

Volkov has left an indelible mark on UFC history. Not just for his fighting skills, but for his impeccable grooming habits too. In a sport where blood and sweat are par for the course, his moment of self-care provided a lighthearted break for the fans.

Ben King