Roy Nelson faces Alexander Volkov at UFC on Fox 24 in April

Nelson (left) and Volkov (right) face each other in April. (Photo: UFC/Production: SUPER FIGHTS)

The UFC on Fox card, which will be held on April 15, in Kansas City, United States, added another fight. The experienced Roy Nelson will mediate forces with the Russian Alexander Volkov, in a duel valid for the heavyweight category (up to 120kg).

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In Ultimate since 2009, Nelson, 40 years old, has had 18 fights in the organization, with nine positive results and nine negative results. His last performance was in September 2016, when he knocked out Antonio Pezão No. UFC Brasilia. TUF 10 champion, he has also knocked out Rodrigo Minotauro, Brazilian MMA legend.

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Volkov, meanwhile, will make just his second UFC appearance. Former Bellator heavyweight champion, he debuted in the franchise beating Tim Johnson on points at UFC Belfast in November 2016. At 28 years old, the Russian is treated as one of the main hopes for renewal in the division.

UFC on Fox 24 will be headlined by the flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, who puts his belt on the line against the Brazilian Wilson reis. Another important name confirmed on the card is Ronaldo Jacare, which faces Robert whittaker on the main card. Two more Brazilians are scheduled for the show: Renato Moicano e Ketlen Scallop, who face Jeremy Stephens and Ashlee Evans-Smith, respectively.

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