Height measurements in combat sports have always been a bit sketchy. The UFC typically lists fighters based on what their camps provide during initial signings. But sometimes the real numbers tell a completely different story. Alexander Volkov stands as the tallest fighter currently on the UFC roster at a listed 6’7″. But according to Tom Aspinall, who has actually stood across from him, those numbers aren’t quite right.<\/p>
Aspinall is currently preparing to defend his undisputed heavyweight championship against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Three years ago, Aspinall faced Volkov in a UFC<\/a> Fight Night London headliner and submitted him in the first round. That armbar victory announced Aspinall as a legitimate heavyweight contender who could finish anyone. Now the champion has dropped a massive revelation about his former opponent. His comments about Volkov’s true height have sparked conversations across the MMA community.<\/p> Tom Aspinall made a sizable revelation during a recent interview with TNT Sports. He claimed Alexander Volkov’s listed height of 6’7″ is completely inaccurate. According to Aspinall, Volkov actually stands at a staggering 6’9″ tall. That’s two full inches taller than his official UFC billing. Aspinall didn’t just pull this number out of thin air either. He got the information straight from Volkov’s manager during their fight camp. <\/p> “He’s 6-7, that actually isn’t true. He’s actually 6ft 9in. I’m putting that out there. Yeah, his manager told me he didn’t want to seem like a freak show.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Tom Aspinall Reveals Alexander Volkov’s True Height <\/h2>