ALEXANDR ROMANOV

Alexandr Romanov represents Moldova in the heavyweight division, training at Rising Tide Academy. A freestyle wrestling specialist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, he previously held the Eagles Fighting Championship heavyweight belt. Before joining the global stage, he established a reputation for grappling dominance while competing at the World Wrestling Championships. His initial tenure in the UFC featured five consecutive victories, where he effectively utilized his wrestling expertise and submission proficiency to overcome opponents.

Heading into this competition, the Moldovan holds a professional record consisting of seventeen wins and two losses. His performance in recent outings has been mixed. He secured a unanimous decision victory over Blagoy Ivanov in July 2023. Prior to that triumph, he suffered consecutive defeats against Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura. Before those setbacks, he achieved back-to-back finishes against Chase Sherman and Jared Vanderaa.