ALEXANDR ROMANOV

Representing Moldova, Alexandr Romanov possesses a background in international freestyle wrestling and holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His professional journey began in 2016, where he remained unbeaten throughout his early career within his home country. Upon signing with the UFC in 2020, he earned significant triumphs against Blagoy Ivanov and Marcos Rogerio de Lima. After leaving the UFC in 2024, he joined the Professional Fighters League, where he advanced to the final round of the 2025 heavyweight tournament. He currently trains at the Rising Tide Academy.

Heading into this match, the heavyweight carries a professional record consisting of twenty-two victories, four defeats, and one no-contest. His recent activity shows a successful run of three consecutive submission wins against Rodrigo Nascimento, Jared Vanderaa, and Cameron Graham. Previously, he dropped a split decision to Oleg Popov and saw his bout with Valentin Moldavsky end in a no-contest due to an accidental groin strike.