5 of the tallest MMA fighters of all time

#4. Alexander Volkov

Few MMA fighters fit their given nickname as well as Alexander Volkov. Often referred to as 'Drago', an ode to the iconic Russian villain in the famous Rocky Balboa movies, Russia’s Volkov towers over his opponents with his massive 6-foot-6 frame.

The UFC's No. 5-ranked heavyweight is an MMA veteran with an impressive 34-9 record. Still only 33-years-old, ‘Drago’ continues to improve when it comes to utilizing his reach, steadily increasing his ability to finish fights against high-level competition.

On his resume sit 22 knockouts and three submissions, good for a solid 59 percent finishing rate. The Russian goliath is always in a matchup with a height and reach advantage.

Furthermore, Volkov is a great example of an MMA fighter who has made good use of his physical advantages so far in his career. However, he has had losses to shorter fighters, last losing to Cyril Gane, who is 6'4".

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#3. Thomas Narmo

Much like Alexander Volkov, Thomas Narmo fits his nickname to a tee. Known as ‘The Last Viking’, the Norwegian MMA fighter stands at a monstrous 6-foot-7, and has even played a giant Viking on TV for the Netflix original series, Ragnarok.

Formerly a professional hockey player, Narmo’s transition from the ice to the MMA cage has been smooth. Having gone undefeated in his first four bouts, he is considered the best of the heavyweight bunch among a still growing Norwegian MMA scene.

The Scandinavian athlete finished all four of his opponents, collecting a trio of knockouts and a submission.

Currently signed with ONE Championship, Narmo’s debut for the organization ended in a no-contest after he absorbed a debilitating groin kick prior to the final bell.

Undefeated and with a significant size advantage in almost every fight, Narmo’s stock is quickly rising. In fact, his name has been floated around as a potential opponent for Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida’s next fight.