Alexander Volkov is REFUSING to leave Russia despite Dana White’s efforts to bring him to England early for UFC London

UFC fighter Alexander Volkov doesn't want to go away Russia regardless of the go back and forth uncertainties which have took place as a result of the struggle in Ukraine.

Volkov is scheduled to headline UFC battle evening towards British ace Tom Aspinall on March 19 on the O2 arena in London and president Dana White has been attempting to get him to the uk early.

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Alexander Volkov is refusing to leave Russia early for his battle in the UKCredit: Getty

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UFC President Dana White has been making an attempt to convey Alexander Volkov to LondonCredit: Getty

this is as a result of the uk executive's crackdown on Russian nationals and nations complicit with Vladimir Putin's unlawful invasion of Ukraine.

however, the Russian bruiser has determined to live put even after home Secretary Priti Patel cancelled the visas for teams and athletes from nations connected to Putin's aggressions, akin to Belarus.

White informed TSN: "We're attempting to get him into England sooner so he can combat.

"When issues like this start blowing up, we beginning potential issues and what probabilities are, and we are trying to get around them.

"We are trying to determine, 'If that's going to take place, let's get these guys into England earlier.'

"i know that we've been attempting to get Volkov to leave Russia, and he hasn't wanted to."

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White is facing the equal issues with Russian period in-between UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan.

Yan may also be affected forward of his title in shape with Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273 in Florida and, just like in Volkov's case, the American businessman would not understand what is going to occur.

White brought: "Like I tell you guys all the time, just if you happen to consider the realm's about to get usual once again, it receives even nuttier.

"So we'll see how it works out. You maintain asking me questions like, 'Will Conor McGregor combat for the title when he comes again within the fall?'

"I don't comprehend what's going on within the fall. When the fall comes, we'll see what's happening.

"'If Petr Yan can not get into the nation?' I don't have any theory what's going to turn up with Russia and all these other issues. I don't be aware of."