Roy Nelson vs. Alexander Volkov set for UFC on FOX 24

One of the sport’s most durable sluggers is making his way to Kansas City.

Roy Nelson will meet Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight matchup at UFC on FOX 24 on April 15. FOXSports.com initially reported the bout on Tuesday.

Nelson (22-13), who will be 41 in June, is 9-9 in the UFC with two victories in his past three fights. He most recently scored a knockout win over Antonio Silva on Sept. 24 in Brazil.

Volkov, meanwhile, is a 28-year-old from Moscow with a 27-6 record. He’s won three fights in a row, including a split-decision win over Timothy Johnson in his UFC debut on Nov. 19 in Belfast.

The duo have combined for 40 career stoppages among their 49 professional victories: 21 for Volkov and 19 for Nelson.