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| name = Alexander Volkanovski | name = Alexander Volkanovski
| nickname = The Great
| other_names = The Great<ref>{{cite web|title=Alexander Volkanovski – "THE GREAT"|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Volkanovski-101527|website=Sherdog|publisher=Sherdog}}</ref> <br> The Hulk <ref>{{cite web|last1=Latifi|first1=Agron|title=UFC debut just the start for Illawarra ‘Hulk’ Alex Volkanovski|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4293155/ufc-debut-just-the-start-for-illawarra-hulk-alex-volkanovski/|website=illawarramercury|publisher=illawarramercury|accessdate=15 November 2016}}</ref>
| image = ] | image = Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 232.jpg
| image_size =100px | caption = Volkanovski in 2018
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| rank = Black belt in ] under Joe Lopez<ref>{{Cite web|last=BjjTribes|date=2021-12-13|title=UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski gets promoted to BJJ Black Belt|url=https://bjjtribes.com/ufc-champion-alexander-volkanovski-gets-promoted-to-bjj-black-belt/|access-date=2021-12-13|website=BjjTribes|language=en-US}}</ref>
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| rank = Brown belt in ] <small>under Joe Lopez</small>{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}
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'''Alexander Volkanovski''' (Маcedonian: Александар Волкановски) (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian ] and ]. He is a former two time ] (AFC) featherweight champion. He is currently competing in the ].<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=Champions|url=http://afcmma.com.au/champions/|website=Australian Fighting Championship|publisher=Australian Fighting Championship}}</ref><ref name=UFCprofile /> As of November 13, 2018, he is #10 in the official ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/rankings|title=Fighter Rankings {{!}} UFC ®|website=UFC|language=en|access-date=2018-11-13}}</ref> '''Alexander Volkanovski''' (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional ]. He currently competes in the ] division of the ] (UFC), where he is the former ]. Volkanovski is the second Australian to win a UFC title after ]. He is also a former ] (AFC) Featherweight champion. Prior to his UFC debut, Volkanovski competed as a professional boxer in 2015. As of 20 February 2024, he is #1 in the ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions |url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=]}}</ref> and as of 10 December 2024, he is #11 in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Holland |first=Jesse |date=2024-12-10 |title=Shavkat Rakhmonov surpasses Kamaru Usman, takes over No. 2 spot in UFC 310 rankings update |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/12/10/24317951/shavkat-rakhmonov-surpasses-kamaru-usman-takes-over-no-2-spot-ufc-310-rankings-update-mma |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}</ref>


== Background == == Background ==
Volkanovski was born in ], ], Australia, of ] heritage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/macedonian/en/audiotrack/alexander-great-volkanovski-rugby-league-ufc-fighter|title=From Rugby League to UFC champ: meet Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> He started training wrestling at an early age which he won an Australian title when he was 12.<ref name="flocombat.com">{{Cite news|url=https://www.flocombat.com/articles/5066349-from-rugby-to-ufc-alexander-volkanovski-just-wins|title=From Rugby League To UFC, Alexander Volkanovski Just Wins - FloCombat|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en-US}}</ref> He switched his focus to pursue rugby league as the ]<ref name="flocombat.com"/> when he was 14<ref name="Bloody Elbow">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/9/15749832/ufc-auckland-alex-volkanovski-transition-rugby-mma-australia-mizuto-hirota-news-interview|title=Volkanovski wants statement with ‘savage ground and pound’|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> where he won Australia Rugby League Mick Cronin Medal in 2010 as ] player with the ] and won the Premiership with them in 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4293155/ufc-debut-just-the-start-for-illawarra-hulk-alex-volkanovski/|title=UFC debut just the start for Illawarra ‘Hulk’ Alex Volkanovski|last=Latifi|first=Agron|date=15 November 2016|work=Illawarra Mercury|access-date=16 June 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/en/alex-the-hulk-volkanovski-mma-champion|title=The HULK: Alex Volkanovski Australian Macedonian MMA champion {{!}} AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|work=AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|access-date=16 June 2017}}</ref> Volkanovski was born on 29 September 1988, in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gjoncheski |first=Marjan |date=November 16, 2022 |title=Alexander Volkanovski Story – From Concrete Worker To The Best Pound-For-Pound Fighter In The UFC |url=https://theovertimer.com/2022/11/alexander-volkanovski-story-from-concrete-worker-to-the-best-pound-for-pound-fighter-in-the-ufc/ |website=theovertimer.com}}</ref> His father was born in the village of ] in Yugoslavia, ] (now ]) while his mother is from ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/macedonian/en/audiotrack/alexander-great-volkanovski-rugby-league-ufc-fighter|title=From Rugby League to UFC champ: meet Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.athletesvoice.com.au/alex-volkanovski-mick-cronin-medal-to-ufc/#tdHl8OA55Q3U9mOK.97|title = 'Mick Cronin Medal to UFC' by Alex Volkanovski|date = 13 November 2017}}</ref> Alex began training in ] at an early age and won a national title twice at the age of 12.<ref name="Wrestling Australia">{{Cite news|url=http://wrestling.com.au/newsite/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2001_National-Schools_Results-1.pdf|title=2001 National Schools Wrestling Competition|work=Wrestling Australia Inc.|access-date=2018-03-07|archive-date=14 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414192304/https://wrestling.com.au/newsite/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2001_National-Schools_Results-1.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="flocombat.com">{{Cite news|url=https://www.flocombat.com/articles/5066349-from-rugby-to-ufc-alexander-volkanovski-just-wins|title=From Rugby League To UFC, Alexander Volkanovski Just Wins - FloCombat|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en-US}}</ref> He decided to give up wrestling at the age of 14 and instead focused on a career in ] as a ].<ref name="flocombat.com"/><ref name="Bloody Elbow">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/9/15749832/ufc-auckland-alex-volkanovski-transition-rugby-mma-australia-mizuto-hirota-news-interview|title=Volkanovski wants statement with 'savage ground and pound'|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-11-12|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105010558/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/9/15749832/ufc-auckland-alex-volkanovski-transition-rugby-mma-australia-mizuto-hirota-news-interview|url-status=dead}}</ref> Volkanovski attended ] throughout his teenage years<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com.au/mma/story/_/id/28234665/ufc-alexander-volkanovksi-humble-local-hero-focus-swayed|title=Volkanovksi the humble local hero whose focus can't be swayed|work=ESPN Australia|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> and worked as a ] after graduation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/ufc/alex-volkanovski-goes-from-broke-concreter-to-getting-ready-for-ufc-title-challenge-ng-8e85fdb24bed22a59e3e37807d8eae83|title=Alex Volkanovski goes from broke concreter to getting ready for UFC title challenge|work=The West Australian|access-date=2019-01-06}}</ref>


Freestyle Fighting Gym trainer Joe Lopez said Volkanovski, who was man of the match in the 2011 Group Seven grand final when Warilla beat Gerringong, started training in MMA at the age of 22<ref name="Bloody Elbow"/> and ] to keep fit for rugby league, where he weighed 97&nbsp;kg (214 lbs).<ref>{{Citation|last=Submission Radio|title=Alex Volkanovski Reveals the Crazy Circumstances He Endured Ahead of UFC Auckland!|date=16 June 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vcmhzw5xps|accessdate=16 June 2017}}</ref> However, he soon realised he had a passion for the sport and wants to go as far as he can.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/111724/alex-volkanovski-yet-to-lose-a-cage-bout/|title=Alex Volkanovski yet to lose a cage bout|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> He switched to combat sport in 2012<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4293155/ufc-debut-just-the-start-for-illawarra-hulk-alex-volkanovski/|title=UFC debut just the start for Illawarra ‘Hulk’ Alex Volkanovski|last=Latifi|first=Agron|date=15 November 2016|work=Illawarra Mercury|access-date=8 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> where he fought in the middleweight division as he weighed 210 lbs with his 5' 6" frame prior moving the lightweight and featherweight division.<ref name="Bloody Elbow"/> He played ] rugby league for the ] in the ] where he was awarded the ] Medal in 2010 as the league's best player.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.athletesvoice.com.au/alex-volkanovski-mick-cronin-medal-to-ufc/#QeqcfAd3017BQfUU.97|title=Mick Cronin Medal to UFC|last=Volkanovski|first=Alexander|date=13 November 2017|work=athletesvoice.com.au|access-date=14 December 2019|language=en}}</ref> He also played a crucial role in Warilla's 2011 Premiership winning season and received the ] award for his performance in his team's ] victory over ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4293155/ufc-debut-just-the-start-for-illawarra-hulk-alex-volkanovski/|title=UFC debut just the start for Illawarra 'Hulk' Alex Volkanovski|last=Latifi|first=Agron|date=15 November 2016|work=Illawarra Mercury|access-date=16 June 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/en/alex-the-hulk-volkanovski-mma-champion|title=The HULK: Alex Volkanovski Australian Macedonian MMA champion {{!}} AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|work=AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|access-date=16 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620101740/http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/en/alex-the-hulk-volkanovski-mma-champion|archive-date=20 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Volkanovski then decided to quit rugby league at 23 years of age to pursue a professional career in ] in the latter half of 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4293155/ufc-debut-just-the-start-for-illawarra-hulk-alex-volkanovski/|title=UFC debut just the start for Illawarra 'Hulk' Alex Volkanovski|last=Latifi|first=Agron|date=15 November 2016|work=Illawarra Mercury|access-date=8 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> He claims to have watched ] events since childhood and would often rent UFC ] tapes from ] as well as purchase UFC ]s from 14 years of age.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/638707/alexs-fighting-career-path-is-set-in-concrete/|title=Alex's fighting career path is set in concrete|last=Keeble|first=Tim|date=10 January 2012|work=Ilawarra Mercury|access-date=6 July 2020|language=en}}</ref>


He appeared as a coach in Malaysia Invasion, an amateur MMA reality show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/en/alex-the-hulk-volkanovski-mma-champion|title=The HULK: Alex Volkanovski Australian Macedonian MMA champion {{!}} AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|work=AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref> Volkanovski is a good counter striker with powerful overhand right and a fantastic offensive wrestler.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmaoddsbreaker.com/news/10504-3ufc-fight-night-101-newcomer-breakdown-alex-volkanovski|title=UFC Fight Night 101 Newcomer Breakdown: Alex Volkanovski|last=Primetown|first=Jay|website=mmaoddsbreaker.com|language=en-gb|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref> Coach Joe Lopez said Volkanovski started training in MMA at the age of 22<ref name="Bloody Elbow"/> and ] to keep fit during the rugby league off season, where he weighed {{cvt| 97|kg}}.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=16 June 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vcmhzw5xps |title=Alex Volkanovski Reveals the Crazy Circumstances He Endured Ahead of UFC Auckland! |publisher=Submission Radio |via=] |access-date=2 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102161907/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vcmhzw5xps |archive-date=2 January 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> However, he soon realized he had a passion for the sport and wanted to go as far as he could.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/111724/alex-volkanovski-yet-to-lose-a-cage-bout/|title=Alex Volkanovski yet to lose a cage bout|date=March 2012}}</ref> Volkanovski quickly became a good counter striker with a powerful overhand right as well as a fantastic offensive wrestler.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmaoddsbreaker.com/news/10504-3ufc-fight-night-101-newcomer-breakdown-alex-volkanovski|title=UFC Fight Night 101 Newcomer Breakdown: Alex Volkanovski|last=Primetown|first=Jay|website=mmaoddsbreaker.com|date=26 November 2016|language=en-gb|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref> He initially competed in multiple amateur fights in the middleweight division as he adjusted from his rugby weight before turning professional and moving down to welterweight, lightweight and ultimately the featherweight division.<ref name="Bloody Elbow"/>


{{cquote| {{cquote
There are no excuses in fighting. You can be playing a team sport and have a good game, and you can lose. In fighting, it’s all on me. If I go out there and lose, then it’s my fault. I like that. So I know if I fight well, I’m going to win. I definitely love the fact that it’s all on you, and you do what you have to do to win. And each fight is like a grand final in the rugby league"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/10/15765204/from-the-warilla-gorillas-to-ufc-fighter-alexander-volkanovski-finding-success-in-his-second-chapter|title=From the Warilla Gorillas to the UFC, Volkanovski likes his second chapter|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> |"There are no excuses in fighting. You can be playing a team sport and have a good game, and you can lose. In fighting, it’s all on me. If I go out there and lose, then it’s my fault. I like that. So I know if I fight well, I’m going to win. I definitely love the fact that it’s all on you, and you do what you have to do to win. Each fight is like a grand final in the rugby league."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/6/10/15765204/from-the-warilla-gorillas-to-ufc-fighter-alexander-volkanovski-finding-success-in-his-second-chapter|title=From the Warilla Gorillas to the UFC, Volkanovski likes his second chapter|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref>
}} }}

Volkanovski is based at Freestyle Fighting Gym in ]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/6115054/this-kids-got-something-it-only-took-a-minute-for-alex-to-prove-he-was-different/|title=Home where the heart is for Alex Volkanovski|work=Illawarra Mercury|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> but regularly completes training camps at ] and ] in ]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/team-tmt-fighter-alex-volkanovski-gets-shot-ufc|title=Team TMT Fighter Alex Volkanovski gets his shot in the UFC|work=tigermuaythai.com|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-06 |title=UFC: Volk's quick turnaround no surprise – 'his work ethic is insane' |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3176825/ufc-alex-volkanovskis-quick-turnaround-should |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref> and ] in ] with fellow UFC fighters, former UFC ] ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12293662|title=UFC 245: City Kickboxing looking to end 2019 as UFC's best team as Kai Kara-France and Alexander Volkanovski fight|work=NZ Herald|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref> Members of Volkanovski's team have included ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-13 |title=UFC: Volk 'the complete fighter', finally getting due credit says coach |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3174158/ufc-alex-volkanovski-complete-fighter-and |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career== ==Mixed martial arts career==


=== Early career === === Early career ===
Starting has an amateur, at middleweight, going 4–0 before turning professional. Volkanovski has fought in various MMA organisations in ] region in Asia from 2012 to July 2016 prior signed with ]. He won Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) and two times ] Featherweight titles.<ref>{{cite web|last1=FNA Staff|title=Australian Fighting Championships 15 Results|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/australian-fighting-championships-15-results/|website=fight news australia|publisher=fight news australia}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Chris|title=Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 Results|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/pacific-xtreme-combat-50-results/|website=Fight News Australia|publisher=Fight News Australia}}</ref> Volkanovski amassed a record of 13–1 with 10 straight wins prior joining the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Volkanovski-101527|title=Alexander|last=Sherdog.com|first=|website=Sherdog}}</ref> Starting as an amateur at middleweight and going 4–0 before turning professional, Volkanovski has fought in various MMA organizations in the ] region in Asia from 2012 to July 2016 before signing with the ]. He won a Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) title and two ] (AFC) Featherweight titles.<ref>{{cite web|last1=FNA Staff|title=Australian Fighting Championships 15 Results|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/australian-fighting-championships-15-results/|website=fight news australia|date=19 March 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Chris|title=Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 Results|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/pacific-xtreme-combat-50-results/|website=Fight News Australia|date=4 December 2015 }}</ref> Volkanovski amassed a record of 13–1 with 10 straight wins prior to joining the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Volkanovski-101527|title=Alexander|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog}}</ref>


===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== ===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Volkanovski made his promotional debut on 26 November 2016 and increased his win streak to 11 with a second-round TKO against Yusuke Kasuya at ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ho|first1=John Hyon|title=Alexander Volkanovski Grounds and Pounds Yusuke Kasuya in Melbourne|url=http://www.thefightnation.com/alexander-volkanovski-grounds-and-pounds-yusuke-kasuya-in-melbourne/|website=The Fight Nation|publisher=International MMA|accessdate=27 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Baldwin|first1=Nick|title=UFC Melbourne results: Akhmedov grinds out Noke, Volkanovski wins debut|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/11/27/13755218/ufc-melbourne-results-akhmedov-grinds-out-noke-volkanovski-wins-debut-mma-news|website=bloodyelbow|publisher=UFC|accessdate=27 November 2016}}</ref> He announced at the post fight press conference that he would drop from lightweight to featherweight for his next fight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Volkanovski plans drop to featherweight following UFC Fight Night 101 victory|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QnIFQeTRos|website=You Tube|publisher=USA TODAY Sports|accessdate=27 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/> Volkanovski made his promotional debut on 26 November 2016, and increased his win streak to 11 with a second-round TKO against Yusuke Kasuya at ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ho|first1=John Hyon|title=Alexander Volkanovski Grounds and Pounds Yusuke Kasuya in Melbourne|url=http://www.thefightnation.com/alexander-volkanovski-grounds-and-pounds-yusuke-kasuya-in-melbourne/|website=The Fight Nation|publisher=International MMA|access-date=27 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427001418/https://www.thefightnation.com/alexander-volkanovski-grounds-and-pounds-yusuke-kasuya-in-melbourne/|archive-date=27 April 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Baldwin|first1=Nick|title=UFC Melbourne results: Akhmedov grinds out Noke, Volkanovski wins debut|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/11/27/13755218/ufc-melbourne-results-akhmedov-grinds-out-noke-volkanovski-wins-debut-mma-news|website=bloodyelbow|date=27 November 2016|publisher=UFC|access-date=27 November 2016|archive-date=14 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414111201/https://bloodyelbow.com/2016/11/27/13755218/ufc-melbourne-results-akhmedov-grinds-out-noke-volkanovski-wins-debut-mma-news|url-status=dead}}</ref> He announced at the post-fight press conference that he would drop from lightweight to featherweight for his next fight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Volkanovski plans drop to featherweight following UFC Fight Night 101 victory|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QnIFQeTRos|website=You Tube|publisher=USA TODAY Sports|access-date=27 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=Champions|url=http://afcmma.com.au/champions/|website=Australian Fighting Championship|date=20 April 2022 }}</ref>


====Move down to Featherweight====
Volkanovski was expected to face Michel Quiones on 19 February 2017 at ]. However, the bout was scrapped after Quinones suffered an injury and no replacement could be found.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cruz|first1=Guilherme|title=Alexander Volkanovski vs. Michel Quinones off Sunday’s UFC Fight Night card in Halifax 7|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/14/14608850/alexander-volkanovski-vs-michel-quinones-off-ufc-fight-night-card-halifax|website=mmafighting.com|accessdate=14 February 2017}}</ref>
Volkanovski was expected to face Michel Quiñones on 19 February 2017 at ]. However, the bout was scrapped after Quiñones suffered an injury and no replacement could be found.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cruz|first1=Guilherme|title=Alexander Volkanovski vs. Michel Quinones off Sunday's UFC Fight Night card in Halifax 7|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/14/14608850/alexander-volkanovski-vs-michel-quinones-off-ufc-fight-night-card-halifax|website=mmafighting.com|date=14 February 2017|access-date=14 February 2017}}</ref>


Volkanovski returned to Featherweight and faced ] on 11 June 2017 at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/alex-volkanovski-meets-mizuto-hirota-at-ufc-fight-night-110-in-new-zealand|title=Alex Volkanovski meets Mizuto Hirota at UFC Fight Night 110 in New Zealand|author=Staff|date=19 April 2017|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-results-alex-volkanovski-cruises-to-unanimous-decision-win-vs-mizuto-hirota|title=UFC Fight Night 110 results: Alex Volkanovski cruises to unanimous-decision win vs. Mizuto Hirota|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ban Fowlkes|accessdate=10 June 2017|date=10 June 2017}}</ref> Volkanovski returned to Featherweight and faced ] on 11 June 2017 at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/alex-volkanovski-meets-mizuto-hirota-at-ufc-fight-night-110-in-new-zealand|title=Alex Volkanovski meets Mizuto Hirota at UFC Fight Night 110 in New Zealand|author=Staff|date=19 April 2017|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision after almost finishing Hirota following a knockdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-results-alex-volkanovski-cruises-to-unanimous-decision-win-vs-mizuto-hirota|title=UFC Fight Night 110 results: Alex Volkanovski cruises to unanimous-decision win vs. Mizuto Hirota|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ban Fowlkes|access-date=10 June 2017|date=10 June 2017}}</ref>


Volkanovski was expected to face ] at ] on 19 November 2017 in ], Australia.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/alex-the-great-volkanovski-to-fight-jeremy-kennedy-at-ufc-fight-night-hunt-vs-tybura/news-story/c0bffaa9cc13e90b5da58d30653fa205/|title=Volkanovski earns UFC Fight Night berth|access-date=2017-08-24}}</ref> However, Kennedy pulled out of the fight on 5 October citing a back injury<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/exclusive-jeremy-kennedy-suffers-back-injury-ufc-sydney|title=Jeremy Kennedy suffers back injury; out of UFC Sydney |publisher=mma-today.com|author=Nolan King|date=2017-10-05|accessdate=2017-10-05}}</ref> and was replaced by ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/jeremy-kennedy-out-alex-volkanovski-humerto-bandenay-ufc-sydney|title=Jeremy Kennedy out, Alex Volkanovski meets Humberto Bandenay at UFC-Sydney|date=2017-10-12|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-08|language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2017, it was announced that Bandenay would delay his UFC debut at this event due to undisclosed reason,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/humberto-bandenay-out-ufc-sydney-against-alex-volkanovski|title=Humberto Bandenay out at UFC-Sydney; featherweight sought for Alex Volkanovski|date=2017-11-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-08|language=en-US}}</ref> and was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Young.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/shane-young-maakt-short-notice-debuut-tegen-alexander-volkanovski-tijdens-ufc-sydney/|title=Shane Young maakt short notice debuut tegen Alexander Volkanovski tijdens UFC Sydney|last=DNA|first=MMA|website=mmadna.nl|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-13}}</ref> The bout proceeded at a catchweight at 150 pounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-121-sydney-early-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|title=UFC Fight Night 121 official weigh-in results: Headliner set, but four fighters heavy|date=2017-11-18|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-18|language=en-US}}</ref> Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-121-results-alex-volkanovski-dominates-short-notice-opponent-shane-young|title=UFC Fight Night 121 results: Alex Volkanovski dominates short-notice opponent Shane Young|date=2017-11-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Volkanovski was expected to face ] at ] on 19 November 2017, in ], Australia.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/alex-the-great-volkanovski-to-fight-jeremy-kennedy-at-ufc-fight-night-hunt-vs-tybura/news-story/c0bffaa9cc13e90b5da58d30653fa205/|title=Volkanovski earns UFC Fight Night berth|access-date=2017-08-24}}</ref> However, Kennedy pulled out of the fight on 5 October, citing a back injury<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/exclusive-jeremy-kennedy-suffers-back-injury-ufc-sydney|title=Jeremy Kennedy suffers back injury; out of UFC Sydney|publisher=mma-today.com|author=Nolan King|date=2017-10-05|access-date=2017-10-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006212409/https://mma-today.com/exclusive-jeremy-kennedy-suffers-back-injury-ufc-sydney|archive-date=6 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> and was replaced by ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/jeremy-kennedy-out-alex-volkanovski-humerto-bandenay-ufc-sydney|title=Jeremy Kennedy out, Alex Volkanovski meets Humberto Bandenay at UFC-Sydney|date=2017-10-12|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-08|language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2017, it was announced that Bandenay would delay his UFC debut at this event due to undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Drex Zamboanga.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/humberto-bandenay-out-ufc-sydney-against-alex-volkanovski|title=Humberto Bandenay out at UFC-Sydney; featherweight sought for Alex Volkanovski|date=2017-11-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-08|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=mmadna17 /> In turn, Zamboanga pulled out of the fight due to visa issues and was replaced by promotional newcomer ].<ref name=mmadna17>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/shane-young-maakt-short-notice-debuut-tegen-alexander-volkanovski-tijdens-ufc-sydney/|title=Shane Young maakt short notice debuut tegen Alexander Volkanovski tijdens UFC Sydney|author=Marcel Dorff|website=mmadna.nl|date=12 November 2017|language=nl|access-date=2022-05-06}}</ref> The bout proceeded at a catchweight of 150 pounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-121-sydney-early-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|title=UFC Fight Night 121 official weigh-in results: Headliner set, but four fighters heavy|date=2017-11-18|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-18|language=en-US}}</ref> Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-121-results-alex-volkanovski-dominates-short-notice-opponent-shane-young|title=UFC Fight Night 121 results: Alex Volkanovski dominates short-notice opponent Shane Young|date=2017-11-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-19|language=en-US}}</ref>


The bout with Kennedy was rescheduled and took place on February 11, 2018 at ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/exclusive-jeremy-kennedy-vs-alex-volkanovski-added-ufc-221-perth|title=Jeremy Kennedy vs. Alex Volkanovski added to UFC 221 in Perth|publisher=mma-today.com|author=Nolan King|date=2017-12-21|accessdate=2017-12-21}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knock out.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-221-results-alex-volkanovski-destroys-jeremy-kennedy-with-second-round-tko|title=UFC 221 results: Alex Volkanovski destroys Jeremy Kennedy with second-round TKO|date=2018-02-11|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The bout with Kennedy was rescheduled and took place on 11 February 2018 at ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/exclusive-jeremy-kennedy-vs-alex-volkanovski-added-ufc-221-perth|title=Jeremy Kennedy vs. Alex Volkanovski added to UFC 221 in Perth|publisher=mma-today.com|author=Nolan King|date=2017-12-21|access-date=2017-12-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222104850/https://mma-today.com/exclusive-jeremy-kennedy-vs-alex-volkanovski-added-ufc-221-perth|archive-date=22 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-221-results-alex-volkanovski-destroys-jeremy-kennedy-with-second-round-tko|title=UFC 221 results: Alex Volkanovski destroys Jeremy Kennedy with second-round TKO|date=2018-02-11|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref>


Volkanovski faced ] on 14 July 2018 at ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamad.com/darren-elkins-vs-alexander-volkanovski-added-to-ufc-fight-night-133-in-idaho/|title=Darren Elkins vs Alexander Volkanovski added to UFC Fight Night 133 in Idaho|website=mmamad.com|author=Dale Jordan|date=2018-05-09|access-date=2018-05-09}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-fight-night-133-boise-results-alex-volkanovski-tops-gritty-darren-elkins|title=UFC Fight Night 133 results: Alex Volkanovski tops typically gritty Darren Elkins|date=2018-07-15|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-15|language=en-US}}</ref> Volkanovski faced ] on 14 July 2018 at ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamad.com/darren-elkins-vs-alexander-volkanovski-added-to-ufc-fight-night-133-in-idaho/|title=Darren Elkins vs Alexander Volkanovski added to UFC Fight Night 133 in Idaho|website=mmamad.com|author=Dale Jordan|date=2018-05-09|access-date=2018-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510014140/https://www.mmamad.com/darren-elkins-vs-alexander-volkanovski-added-to-ufc-fight-night-133-in-idaho/|archive-date=10 May 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-fight-night-133-boise-results-alex-volkanovski-tops-gritty-darren-elkins|title=UFC Fight Night 133 results: Alex Volkanovski tops typically gritty Darren Elkins|date=2018-07-15|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-15|language=en-US}}</ref>


Volkanovski faced ] on December 29, 2018 at ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/chad-mendes-vs-alex-volkanovski-ufc-232-featherweight-las-vegas|title=Chad Mendes vs. Alex Volkanovski joins UFC 232 lineup in Las Vegas|date=2018-11-06|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-11-07|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-232-results-highlights-alexander-volkanovski-stops-chad-mendes-in-all-out-battle/|title=UFC 232 results, highlights: Alexander Volkanovski stops Chad Mendes in all-out battle|website=CBSSports.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref> This fight earned him the ] award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-232-Bonuses-Nunes-Volkanovski-Mendes-Hall-Capture-3650K-Awards-147623|title=UFC 232 Bonuses: Nunes, Volkanovski, Mendes, Hall Capture $50K Awards|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref> Volkanovski faced ] on 29 December 2018 at ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/chad-mendes-vs-alex-volkanovski-ufc-232-featherweight-las-vegas|title=Chad Mendes vs. Alex Volkanovski joins UFC 232 lineup in Las Vegas|date=2018-11-06|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-11-07|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round two after surviving two knockdowns himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-232-results-highlights-alexander-volkanovski-stops-chad-mendes-in-all-out-battle/|title=UFC 232 results, highlights: Alexander Volkanovski stops Chad Mendes in all-out battle|website=CBSSports.com|date=30 December 2018 |language=en|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref> This fight earned him the ] award.<ref name="Sherdog.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-232-Bonuses-Nunes-Volkanovski-Mendes-Hall-Capture-3650K-Awards-147623|title=UFC 232 Bonuses: Nunes, Volkanovski, Mendes, Hall Capture $50K Awards|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref>

Volkanovski faced former featherweight champion ] at ] on 11 May 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/ufc/jose-aldo-vs-alexander-volkanovski-scheduled-for-ufc-237/|title=Jose Aldo vs. Alexander Volkanovski scheduled for UFC 237|last=Nichols|first=Jake|date=2019-03-05|website=The Body Lock|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-05}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/05/12/ufc-237-results-alexander-volkanovski-dominates-jose-aldo/|title=UFC 237 Results: Alexander Volkanovski Dominates Jose Aldo|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2019-05-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-12}}</ref>

=== UFC Featherweight Champion ===
==== Volkanovski vs. Holloway ====
Volkanovski faced ] on 14 December 2019, for the ] at ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/9/21/20877616/max-holloway-vs-alexander-volkanovski-set-for-ufc-245|title=Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski set for UFC 245|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2019-09-21|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|access-date=2019-09-22}}</ref> Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref name="FWCUFC245">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/ufc-245-results-alexander-volkanovski-dethrones-max-holloway-captures-ufc-featherweight-belt|title=UFC 245 results: Alexander Volkanovski dethrones Max Holloway, captures UFC featherweight belt|date=2019-12-15|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/12/15/21022505/ufc-245-results-alexander-volkanovski-dethrones-max-holloway-wins-title-unanimous-decision|title=UFC 245 results: Alexander Volkanovski dethrones Max Holloway, wins featherweight title by unanimous decision|author=Damon Martin|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=15 December 2019}}</ref>

==== Volkanovski vs. Holloway 2 ====
Volkanovski made his first title defense in a rematch against ] on 11 July 2020 at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Armstrong|first=Megan|title=Report: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway Rematch Targeted for UFC 251|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2895326-report-alexander-volkanovski-vs-max-holloway-rematch-targeted-for-ufc-251|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fuentes|first=Jon|date=2020-07-12|title=UFC 251 Results: Alexander Volkanovski Retains Over Max Holloway In Close Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/12/ufc-251-results-alexander-volkanovski-vs-max-holloway/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> This outcome was controversial amongst media outlets, with 18 out of 27 media scores giving it to Holloway,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fuentes|first=Jon|date=2020-07-12|title=Pros React To Controversial Alexander Volkanovski Win Over Max Holloway At UFC 251|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/12/pros-react-controversial-alexander-volkanovski-win-max-holloway-ufc-251/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2020-07-14|title=Robbery Review: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway at UFC 251|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/7/14/21322881/robbery-review-alexander-volkanovski-vs-max-holloway-at-ufc-251|access-date=2020-07-16|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Alexander Volkanovski def. Max Holloway:: UFC 251:: MMA Decisions|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/11126/Alexander-Volkanovski-vs-Max-Holloway|access-date=2020-07-16|website=mmadecisions.com}}</ref> mixed martial arts personalities such as UFC president ],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Coutinho|first=Reubyn|date=2020-07-12|title="We Got Some Bad Judging"- Dana White Not Happy With Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway Result|url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-251-news-we-got-some-bad-judging-dana-white-not-happy-with-alexander-volkanovski-vs-max-holloway-result-fight-island/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=EssentiallySports|language=en-US}}</ref> former referee and creator of the rules system ],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fernando Quiles Jr|date=2020-07-14|title=John McCarthy Thinks Max Holloway Beat Alex Volkanovski At UFC 251|url=https://www.mmanews.com/john-mccarthy-thinks-max-holloway-beat-alex-volkanovski-at-ufc-251/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=MMA News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Taggu|first=Mibom|date=2020-07-14|title=Big John McCarthy unhappy with Max Holloway's controversial decision loss at UFC 251|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-big-john-mccarthy-unhappy-max-holloway-s-controversial-decision-loss-ufc-251|access-date=2020-07-16|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mayenkar|first=Shantanu|date=2020-07-13|title="Your Employer Has the Right to Remove You" - Legendary MMA Referee Goes off on UFC Judge|url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-fight-island-ufc-251-your-employer-has-the-right-to-remove-you-legendary-mma-referee-john-mccarthy-goes-off-on-ufc-judge-mark-collet/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=EssentiallySports|language=en-US}}</ref> and multiple mixed martial artists.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-12|title=Twitter reacts to Alexander Volkanovski's narrow title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 251|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/twitter-reacts-alexander-volkanovski-title-defense-max-holloway-ufc-251|access-date=2020-07-16|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref>

==== Volkanovski vs. Ortega ====
Volkanovski was scheduled to make his second title defense against ] on 27 March 2021 at ].<ref name="Volkanovski vs. Ortega">{{Citation|title=Sechstes Kapitel: Kolonialisten vs. Kolonisierte – Europäer vs. Lateinamerikaner|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.3726/978-3-653-03146-1/9|work=Alexander von Humboldts Metaphysik der Erde|year=2013|publisher=Peter Lang|doi=10.3726/978-3-653-03146-1/9|isbn=978-3-631-63170-6|access-date=2021-01-17}}</ref> However, the fight was canceled due to ] protocols.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-03-20|title=Alexander Volkanovski out of UFC 260 due to COVID-19 protocols, fight against Brian Ortega to be rescheduled|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/20/22342440/alexander-volkanovski-out-of-ufc-260-due-covid-19-protocols-fight-against-brian-ortega-rescheduled|access-date=2021-03-21|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>
Volkanovski later ] that he tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{cite tweet |last=Volkanovski |first=Alex |user=alexvolkanovski |number=1373468080592986119 |date=20 March 2021 |title=https://t.co/TFFvTXe08U |language=en |access-date=2 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322015410/https://twitter.com/alexvolkanovski/status/1373468080592986119 |archive-date=22 March 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On 2 April 2021, it was announced that ] and Volkanovski would be the coaches for ] at ] and the show featured bantamweight and middleweight contestants.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-03|title=Volkanovski, Ortega named coaches for next TUF|url=https://www.espn.com.au/mma/story/_/id/31185553/alexander-volkanovski-brian-ortega-named-coaches-ultimate-fighter|access-date=2021-04-03|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref>

Volkanovski faced ] on 25 September 2021, at ] for the ].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-09|title=Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega Official For UFC 266|url=https://www.mmanews.com/2021/06/alexander-volkanovski-vs-brian-ortega-official-for-ufc-266-2/|access-date=2021-06-14|website=MMA News|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision. Volkanovski received universal praise for escaping multiple submission attempts and persevering.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-09-26|title=UFC 266 Results: Alexander Volkanovski Defeats Brian Ortega in All-Out War|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/26/ufc-266-results-alexander-volkanovski-vs-brian-ortega/|access-date=2021-09-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> This fight earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFC 266">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-26|title=UFC 266 bonuses: Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega's classic title fight among winners|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-266-bonuses-alexander-volkanovski-and-brian-ortegas-classic-title-fight-among-winners|access-date=2021-09-26|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie ====
Volkanovski was scheduled to face ] for a third time on 5 March 2022, at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2022-01-05|title=Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3, Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2 booked for UFC 272|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/1/5/22869471/alexander-volkanovski-vs-max-holloway-3-aljamain-sterling-vs-petr-yan-2-booked-for-ufc-272|access-date=2022-01-06|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> However, a day after the announcement, Holloway was forced to pull from the event due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-07|title=Max Holloway injury takes him out of UFC 272 trilogy fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/01/ufc-272-max-holloway-injured-out-vs-alexander-volkanovski-trilogy-title-fight|access-date=2022-01-07|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> Holloway was replaced by ] and the title bout was moved to ] on 9 April 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-273-fight-card-alexander-volkanovski-vs-korean-zombie-aljamain-sterling-vs-petr-yan-2-set-for-april/amp/|title=UFC 273 fight card: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie, Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2 set for April|work=CBS Sports|author=Shakiel Mahjouri, Brent Brookhouse|date=11 January 2022|access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> After knocking Jung down multiple times, Volkanovski won the fight via TKO in the fourth round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2022-04-10 |title=UFC 273 Results: Alexander Volkanovski Dominates Zombie To TKO Victory |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/10/ufc-273-results-alexander-volkanovski-vs-the-korean-zombie/ |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> The win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFC273FBOTN">{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2022-04-10 |title=UFC 273 post-fight bonuses: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns wins 'Fight of the Night' |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/10/23018702/ufc-273-post-fight-bonuses-khamzat-chimaev-vs-gilbert-burns-wins-fight-of-the-night |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> The fight also earned him second place in the Crypto.com ''"Fan Bonus of the Night"'' award.<ref name="UFC273FBOTN"/>

==== Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3 ====
The trilogy bout against Holloway was rescheduled at ] on 2 July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 5, 2022|title=Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway agree to trilogy at UFC 276|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-276-news-alexander-volkanovski-vs-max-holloway-trilogy-targeted-international-fight-week|access-date=May 5, 2022|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> Volkanovski won the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 50–45.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2022-07-03|title=UFC 276: Alexander Volkanovski Dominates Max Holloway, Puts On Striking Clinic|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/03/ufc-276-alexander-volkanovski-vs-max-holloway/|access-date=2022-07-03|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the ] ''Fan Bonus of the Night'' second-place award, which paid the ] equivalent of US$20,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmarocks.pl/mma-news/kryptowalutowe-bonusy-po-ufc-276-najwieksza-nagroda-powedrowala-do-israela-adesanyi|title=Crypto bonuses after UFC 276. The biggest prize went to Israel Adesanya|publisher=mmarocks.pl|author=Michał Tkaczuk|date=2022-07-04|access-date=2022-07-04}} {{in lang|pl}}</ref>

==== Volkanovski vs. Makhachev ====
Volkanovski moved up a weight class to challenge ] for the ] on 12 February 2023 at ].<ref name="Vol vs. Islam">{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2022-11-12 |title=Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski lightweight title fight official for UFC 284 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/11/12/23455198/islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski-lightweight-title-fight-official-for-ufc-284 |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=MMAFighting.com |language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Martin |last2=Damon |date=2023-02-12 |title=Islam Makhachev fends off challenge from Alexander Volkanovski to defend title in UFC 284 main event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/12/23596255/islam-makhachev-fends-off-challenge-from-alexander-volkanovski-to-defend-title-in-ufc-284-main-event |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=MMAFighting.com |language=en-US}}</ref> This fight earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFC 284">{{Cite web |title=UFC 284 post-fight bonuses: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski awarded 'Fight of the Night' |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/12/23596289/ufc-284-post-fight-bonuses-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski-awarded-fight-of-the-night |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=MMAFighting.com |date=12 February 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez ====
Volkanovski returned to featherweight and faced interim featherweight champion ] in a title unification bout for the ] on 8 July 2023 at ].<ref name="Yair vs. Volk">{{Cite web |last=Holland |first=Jesse |date=2023-04-06 |title=Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez title fight on tap for UFC 290 in July |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/4/6/23672940/alexander-volkanovski-vs-yair-rodriguez-title-fight-tap-ufc-290-july-mma |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in round three.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-07-09 |title=UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski Stops Yair Rodriguez in Third, Unifies Featherweight Title |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/09/ufc-290-alexander-volkanovski-vs-yair-rodriguez/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Volkanovski vs. Makhachev 2 ====
Volkanovski was next scheduled to face ] on 20 January 2024 to defend his ] at ].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria set for UFC 297 - MMAWeekly.com {{!}} UFC and MMA News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |language=en |work=MMAWeekly.com {{!}} UFC and MMA News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/alexander-volkanovski-vs-ilia-topuria-set-for-ufc-297 |access-date=2023-10-10}}</ref> However, before that bout took place, Volkanovski was tapped to step in on 10 days notice to face ] ] in a rematch, on 21 October 2023, at ], as a replacement for an injured ].<ref name="Olivera out">{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-10-10 |title=Charles Oliveira out; Alexander Volkanovski now faces Islam Makhachev in UFC 294 main event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/10/10/23912292/charles-oliveira-out-alexander-volkanovski-now-faces-islam-makhachev-in-ufc-294-main-event |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via head kick knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 294 results: Makhachev KOs Volkanovski, Chimaev tops Usman |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/38705037/ufc-294-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski-fight-live-results-analysis |website=espn.com |date=21 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

==== Volkanovski vs. Topuria ====
Following the short notice rematch with Makhachev, the bout with ] was initially expected to continue forward and take place on its original date of 20 January 2024 at ].<ref>{{Cite web |title='Love it': UFC boss confirms next fight for Volk … and Aussies won't have to wait long |language=en |website=www.foxsports.com.au |date=21 October 2023 |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/love-it-ufc-boss-confirms-next-fight-for-volk-and-aussies-wont-have-to-wait-long/news-story/db6cf6c16c8c6d99d10c62b3b10e430a}}</ref> However, it was later pushed back one month to headline ] on 17 February 2024 instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/.amp/news/alexander-volkanovski-ilia-topuria-title-headlines-ufc-298|title=Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Featherweight Title Bout Headlines UFC 298|publisher=mmanews.com|author=Colby Faria|date=2023-11-06|access-date=2023-11-06}}</ref> Volkanovski lost the championship by knockout in the second round.<ref name="ufc298">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/02/18/ufc-298-ilia-topuria-wins-featherweight-gold-with-thunderous-ko-of-alexander-volkanovski/|title=UFC 298: Ilia Topuria Wins Featherweight Gold with Thunderous KO of Alexander Volkanovski|publisher=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-02-18|access-date=2024-02-18}}</ref>

==Professional boxing career==
Volkanovski has a single boxing bout, which was a ] bout he won by unanimous decision in four rounds against Dillon Bargero.<ref name=boxrec>{{cite web|website=]|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/712865/1971810|title=Alexander Volkanovski v Dillon Bargero|access-date=27 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=fna15 />


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
Volkanovski is married.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/10/26/mma-fighter-alex-hulk-volkanovski-aiming-world-title|title=MMA fighter Alex 'The Hulk' Volkanovski aiming for world title|work=News|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en}}</ref> He appeared as a coach in Malaysia Invasion, an amateur ] reality show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/en/alex-the-hulk-volkanovski-mma-champion|title=The HULK: Alex Volkanovski Australian Macedonian MMA champion {{!}} AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|work=AUSTRALIAN MACEDONIAN E-MAGAZINE|access-date=8 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620101740/http://www.shilomagazine.com.au/en/alex-the-hulk-volkanovski-mma-champion|archive-date=20 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Because of his paternal ] and maternal ] heritage, he uses the nickname "The Great" in reference to ], claiming that he had "a Macedonian father and a Greek mother", similar to himself.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nocautenarede.com.br/exclusive-interview-with-ufc-featherweight-world-champion-alexander-volkanovski/|title=Kaue Macedo exclusive interview with UFC featherweight world champion Alexander Volkanovski|work=News|access-date=2020-06-07|language=en}}</ref>
Volkanovski is married to Emma and he has two daughters, Ariana and Airlie.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/10/26/mma-fighter-alex-hulk-volkanovski-aiming-world-title|title=MMA fighter Alex 'The Hulk' Volkanovski aiming for world title|work=News|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en}}</ref>

Volkanovski has his own YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alexander Volkanovski - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@AlexVolkanovskiOfficial?si=dgVLHaTEin3xAi7F |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments== ==Championships and accomplishments==
===Mixed martial arts===
*''']
* ''']'''
**Fight of the Night (one time) vs. ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-232-Bonuses-Nunes-Volkanovski-Mendes-Hall-Capture-3650K-Awards-147623|title=UFC 232 Bonuses: Nunes, Volkanovski, Mendes, Hall Capture $50K Awards|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref>
*''']''' ** ] (One time)
*** Five successful title defenses
**] Featherweight Champion (Two times)
*** Second most title fight wins in UFC Featherweight division history (6)<ref name="ufcfw"/>
*'''Cage Conquest'''
*** First Australian-born fighter to win a UFC championship<ref>{{Cite news |agency=Australian Associated Press |date=2019-12-15 |title=Alex Volkanovski becomes first Australian-born fighter to win UFC title |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/dec/15/alex-volkanovski-becomes-first-australian-born-fighter-to-win-ufc-title |access-date=2024-01-27 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
**Cage Conquest Welterweight Champion
** ] (Three times) {{small|vs. ], ], and ] 1}}<ref name="Sherdog.com"/><ref name="UFC 266" /><ref name="UFC 284" />
*'''Pacific Xtreme Combat'''
***UFC Honors 2023 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ] 1</small><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/presidential-choice-award | title=UFC Honors - President's Choice | date=9 January 2024 }}</ref>
**PXC Featherweight Champion
** ] (One time) {{small|vs. ]}}<ref name="UFC273FBOTN"/>
*'''Roshambo MMA'''
** Second longest win streak in UFC Featherweight division history (11)<ref name="ufcfw">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=FTW|title=UFC Stats - Featherweight Division|date=October 29, 2022|author=UFC.com|publisher=]}}</ref>
**Roshambo MMA Lightweight Champion
** Highest striking differential in UFC Featherweight division history (2.96)<ref name="ufcfw"/>
**Roshambo MMA Welterweight Champion
** Longest average fight time in UFC Featherweight division history (16:54)<ref name="ufcfw"/>
*'''Wollongong Wars'''
** Third most significant strikes landed in UFC Featherweight division history (1367)<ref name="ufcfw"/>
**Wollongong Wars Lightweight Champion
** Fourth most total strikes landed in UFC Featherweight division history (1561)<ref name="ufcfw"/>
**Third highest significant strike percentage in UFC Featherweight division history (56.5%)<ref name="ufcfw"/>
**Fourth most strikes landed per minute in UFC Featherweight division history (6.74)<ref name="ufcfw"/>
** Most leg kicks landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (75 vs ] 1)<ref name="ufcfwfight">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/fight?weight_class=FTW|title=UFC Stats - Featherweight Division - Fight|date=June 20, 2023|author=UFC.com|publisher=]}}</ref>
***Second most leg kicks landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (67 vs ] 2)<ref name="ufcfwfight"/>
** Most total leg strikes landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (81 vs ])<ref name="ufcfwfight"/>
*** Second most total leg strikes landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (75 vs ] 1)<ref name="ufcfwfight"/>
*** Third most total leg strikes landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (67 vs ] 2)<ref name="ufcfwfight"/>
** ]
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2019: Top 10 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fighters-2019|title=Ten Best – The Fighters of 2019 (No Rankings This Year)|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 5, 2020|work=]}}</ref>
***2021: Ranked #2 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fights-2021-gaethje-chandler-oliveira-holloway-volkanovski|title=THE TEN BEST FIGHTS OF 2021|date=December 26, 2021|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=]}}</ref>
***2022: Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=
https://www.ufc.com/news/fighters-2022-ufccom-awards-volkanovski-makhachev-edwards-sterling-pereira|title=The Fighters - 2022 UFC.com Awards|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 25, 2022|work=]}}</ref>
***2023: ] <small>vs. ] 1</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2023-ufc-com-awards-grasso-rakhmonov-makhachev-hooker-gaethje-hill-pantoja|title=THE FIGHTS - THE 2023 UFC.COM AWARDS|date=December 23, 2023|author=UFC Staff|work=]}}</ref>

* ''']'''
** ''Fan Bonus of the Night'' {{small|vs. ]}}<ref name="UFC273FBOTN"/>
* ''']'''
** ] Featherweight Champion (one time; former)
*** One successful title defense
* '''Cage Conquest'''
** Cage Conquest Welterweight Champion
* '''Pacific Xtreme Combat'''
** PXC Featherweight Champion
* '''Roshambo MMA'''
** Roshambo MMA Lightweight Champion
** Roshambo MMA Welterweight Champion
* '''Wollongong Wars'''
** Wollongong Wars Lightweight Champion
* '''CombatPress.com'''
** 2019 Breakout Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2020/01/combat-press-2019-mma-awards-breakout-fighter-of-the-year-alex-volkanovski/|title=Combat Press 2019 MMA Awards: Breakout Fighter of the Year – Alex Volkanovski|author=Bryan Henderson|publisher=combatpress.com|date=15 January 2020}}</ref>
* ''']'''
** 2019 – July 2020 ] <small>vs. ] at ]</small><ref name=wmmaa20>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/amanda-nunes-israel-adesanya-jorge-masvidal-pace-major-winners-at-world-mma-awards|title=Amanda Nunes, Israel Adesanya, Jorge Masvidal pace major winners at World MMA Awards|date=27 December 2020|work=]}}</ref>
** 2022 Charles 'Mask' Lewis Fighter of the Year<ref <ref name="2022 Awards Results">{{cite web|author=MMA Fighting Newswire|date=2022-12-09|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/8/23499496/2022-world-mma-awards-results|title=2022 World MMA Awards Results|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=17 December 2022}}</ref>
** 2022 International Fighter of the Year<ref name="2022 Awards Results"/>
**2023 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ] at ]</small><ref>{{cite web|author=Bryan Tucker|date=2023-12-14|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/14/24000708/world-mma-awards-2023-results|title=World MMA Awards 2023 Results|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=15 December 2023}}</ref>
* ''']'''
** 2021 September Fight of the Month <small>vs. ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-september-2021-alexander-volkanovski-brian-ortega-ufc-266|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for September: UFC 266 delivers in a big way|author=Mike Bohn|date=5 October 2021|work=]}}</ref>
**2023 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ] at ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/2023-mma-fight-of-the-year-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski-decision-ufc-284-australia|title=MMA Junkie's 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski|date=January 5, 2024|author=Mike Bohn|work=]}}</ref>
* ''']'''
** 2021 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/32929579/kamaru-usman-julianna-pena-highlight-mma-year-top-fighters-fight-finish-moments-2021|title=Kamaru Usman, Julianna Peña highlight MMA's year: The top fighters, fight, finish and moments of 2021|date=28 December 2021|work=]|author=Brett Okamoto}}</ref>
**2023 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ] at ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/39155208/mma-2023-awards-best-fighter-finish-prospect-knockout-more|title=MMA 2023 awards: The best fighters, KO, prospect and more|date=December 21, 2023|work=]}}</ref>
* '''MMA Mania'''
** 2021 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/12/25/22838982/ufc-mma-fights-of-the-year-2021-top-5-list|title=UFC/MMA 'Fights of the Year' 2021 - Top 5 List|date=25 December 2021|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Patrick L. Stumberg}}</ref>
* '''MMA Sucka'''
** 2021 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmasucka.com/2022/01/04/2021-mma-sucka-year-end-awards/|title=2021 MMA Sucka Year End Awards|author=Andrew Harbaugh|date=4 January 2022|website=mmasucka.com}}</ref>
* ''']'''
** 2022 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1608526532481368066|date=December 29, 2022|title= Male Fighter of the Year - Alexander Volkanovski🏆|user=btsportufc|work=]}}</ref>
* '''Cageside Press'''
** 2022 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/03/mma-2022-year-in-review-fighter-of-the-year/|title=MMA 2022 Year in Review: Fighter of the Year|author=Staff|date=3 January 2022|website=cagesidepress.com}}</ref>
**2023 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ] at ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/01/04/mma-2023-year-in-review-fight-of-the-year/|title=MMA 2023 Year in Review: Fight of the Year|date=January 4, 2024|publisher=cagesidepress.com}}</ref>
* ''']'''
** 2023 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. ] at ]}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Sherdog's 2023 Fight of the Year |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2023-Fight-of-the-Year-192107 |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>
*'''MMA Fighting'''
**2023 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ] at ]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/27/24014066/mma-fightings-2023-fight-of-the-year-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski-1|title=MMA Fighting's 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 1|date=December 27, 2023|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee}}</ref>
*''']'''
**] (2022)<ref name=2022won>{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 27, 2023, Observer Newsletter: 2022 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-27-2023-observer-newsletter-2022-observer-awards-issue|website=Figure4Weekly |date=February 24, 2023 |publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |access-date=28 February 2023}}</ref>
**] {{small|vs. ] at ]}}<ref name="Melz23">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=23 February 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>

===Amateur wrestling===
* Australian National Schools Wrestling Competition
** Gold medal - 12/13 yrs 62&nbsp;kg (2001)<ref name="Wrestling Australia"/>


==Mixed martial arts record== ==Mixed martial arts record==
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|{{dts|2022|April|9|format=dmy}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|0:45
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|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|], United States
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|{{yes2}} Win
|align=center|22–1
|]
|Decision (split)
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|{{dts|2020|July|12|format=dmy}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|], United Arab Emirates
|{{small|Defended the ].}}
|-
|{{yes2}} Win
|align=center|21–1
|]
|Decision (unanimous)
|]
|{{dts|2019|December|14|format=dmy}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|], United States
|{{small|Won the ].}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–1
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|Decision (unanimous)
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|], Brazil
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|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
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|align=center|2 |align=center|2
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|] |]
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|align=center|2 |align=center|2
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|align=center|16–1 |align=center|16–1
|Shane Young |]
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|align=center|5:00 |align=center|5:00
|], Australia |], Australia
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.}} |{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
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|align=center|N/A |align=center|N/A
|], Australia |], Australia
|{{small|Return to Lightweight. Won the Wollongong Wars Lightweight Championship.}} |{{small|Won the Wollongong Wars Lightweight Championship.}}
|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–1 |align=center|12–1
|Jamie Mullarkey |]
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|]
|Australian Fighting Championship 15
|{{dts|2016|May|19|format=dmy}} |{{dts|2016|May|19|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1 |align=center|1
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|James Bishop |James Bishop
|TKO (punches) |TKO (punches)
|]
|Australian Fighting Championship 13
|{{dts|2015|June|14|format=dmy}} |{{dts|2015|June|14|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1 |align=center|1
|align=center|1:39 |align=center|1:39
|], Australia |], Australia
|{{small|Return to Featherweight. Won the AFC Featherweight Championship.}} |{{small|Won the AFC Featherweight Championship.}}
|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–1 |align=center|9–1
|David Butt |David Butt
|TKO (punches) |TKO (punches)
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|align=center|1:52 |align=center|1:52
|], Australia |], Australia
|{{small|Lightweight bout.}}
|
|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–1 |align=center|8–1
|Kyle Reyes |Kyle Reyes
|Decision (unanimous) |Decision (unanimous)
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|align=center|5:00 |align=center|5:00
|], Guam |], Guam
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|Jai Bradney |Jai Bradney
|Submission (rear-naked choke) |Submission (rear-naked choke)
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|align=center|1 |align=center|1
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|- |-
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|align=center| 0:13 |align=center|0:13
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|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–0 |align=center|3–0
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|TKO (punches) |TKO (punches)
|Roshambo MMA 1 – In the Cage |Roshambo MMA 1
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|align=center| 4 |align=center|4
|align=center| 2:19 |align=center|2:19
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|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
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|Regan Wilson |Regan Wilson
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|align=center| 1 |align=center|1
|align=center| 2:49 |align=center|2:49
|], Australia |], Australia
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|- |-
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–0 |align=center|1–0
|Gerhard Voigt |Gerhard Voigt
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|align=center| 3 |align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00 |align=center|5:00
|], Australia |], Australia
|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}
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{{end}} {{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Volkanovski-101527|title=Alexander|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2018-11-07}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Volkanovski-101527|title=Alexander|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2021-09-25}}</ref>

==Professional boxing record==
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|dec-wins = 1
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|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Dillon Bargero
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|4
|17 Apr 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hurstville Entertainment Centre, ], Australia}}
|
|}<ref name=boxrec /><ref name=fna15>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/alex-volkanovski-wins-boxing-debut-in-sydney/|title=Alex Volkanovski wins boxing debut in Sydney|date=April 17, 2015|website=fightnewsaustralia.com|access-date=May 6, 2022}}</ref>

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
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!Event
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!Date
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!City
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|1.
|]
|'''Volkanovski vs. Ortega'''
|25 September 2021
|]
|], United States
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/78601-ufc-266 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2.
|]
|'''Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie'''
|9 April 2022
|]
|], United States
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/85306-ufc-fight-night |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|3.
|]
|'''Makhachev vs. Volkanovski'''
|12 February 2023
|]
|], Australia
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/93764-ufc-284 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|4.
|]
|'''Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez'''
|8 July 2023
|]
|], United States
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/98868-ufc-290 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|5.
|]
|'''Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2'''
|21 October 2023
|]
|], United Arab Emirates
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/99416-ufc-294 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|6.
|]
|'''Volkanovski vs. Topuria'''
|17 February 2024
|]
|], United States
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/107060-ufc-298 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|}


==See also== ==See also==
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* {{Sherdog|101527}} * {{Sports links}}

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Australian mixed martial artist (born 1988)

Alexander Volkanovski
Volkanovski in 2018
Born (1988-09-29) 29 September 1988 (age 36)
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
NicknameThe Great
ResidenceWollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight (2014–present)
Lightweight (2014; 2016; 2023)
Welterweight (2012–2013)
Reach71+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Fighting out ofWindang, New South Wales, Australia
TeamCity Kickboxing
Tiger Muay Thai
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA
Freestyle Fighting Gym
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joe Lopez
Years active2012–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins26
By knockout13
By submission3
By decision10
Losses4
By knockout3
By decision1
Other information
Websitealexandervolkanovski.com
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former UFC Featherweight Champion. Volkanovski is the second Australian to win a UFC title after Robert Whittaker. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. Prior to his UFC debut, Volkanovski competed as a professional boxer in 2015. As of 20 February 2024, he is #1 in the UFC featherweight rankings and as of 10 December 2024, he is #11 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

Background

Volkanovski was born on 29 September 1988, in Wollongong, New South Wales. His father was born in the village of Beranci in Yugoslavia, SR Macedonia (now North Macedonia) while his mother is from Greece. Alex began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at an early age and won a national title twice at the age of 12. He decided to give up wrestling at the age of 14 and instead focused on a career in rugby league as a front rower. Volkanovski attended Lake Illawarra High School throughout his teenage years and worked as a concreter after graduation.

He played semi-professional rugby league for the Warilla Gorillas in the Group 7 Rugby League where he was awarded the Mick Cronin Medal in 2010 as the league's best player. He also played a crucial role in Warilla's 2011 Premiership winning season and received the Man of the Match award for his performance in his team's Grand Final victory over Gerringong. Volkanovski then decided to quit rugby league at 23 years of age to pursue a professional career in Mixed Martial Arts in the latter half of 2011. He claims to have watched Ultimate Fighting Championship events since childhood and would often rent UFC VHS tapes from Blockbuster as well as purchase UFC pay per views from 14 years of age.

Coach Joe Lopez said Volkanovski started training in MMA at the age of 22 and Greco-Roman wrestling to keep fit during the rugby league off season, where he weighed 97 kg (214 lb). However, he soon realized he had a passion for the sport and wanted to go as far as he could. Volkanovski quickly became a good counter striker with a powerful overhand right as well as a fantastic offensive wrestler. He initially competed in multiple amateur fights in the middleweight division as he adjusted from his rugby weight before turning professional and moving down to welterweight, lightweight and ultimately the featherweight division.

"There are no excuses in fighting. You can be playing a team sport and have a good game, and you can lose. In fighting, it’s all on me. If I go out there and lose, then it’s my fault. I like that. So I know if I fight well, I’m going to win. I definitely love the fact that it’s all on you, and you do what you have to do to win. Each fight is like a grand final in the rugby league."

Volkanovski is based at Freestyle Fighting Gym in Wollongong but regularly completes training camps at Tiger Muay Thai and Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA in Phuket and City Kickboxing in Auckland with fellow UFC fighters, former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker and Kai Kara-France. Members of Volkanovski's team have included Eugene Bareman and Craig Jones.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting as an amateur at middleweight and going 4–0 before turning professional, Volkanovski has fought in various MMA organizations in the Oceania region in Asia from 2012 to July 2016 before signing with the UFC. He won a Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) title and two Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight titles. Volkanovski amassed a record of 13–1 with 10 straight wins prior to joining the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Volkanovski made his promotional debut on 26 November 2016, and increased his win streak to 11 with a second-round TKO against Yusuke Kasuya at UFC Fight Night 101. He announced at the post-fight press conference that he would drop from lightweight to featherweight for his next fight.

Move down to Featherweight

Volkanovski was expected to face Michel Quiñones on 19 February 2017 at UFC Fight Night 105. However, the bout was scrapped after Quiñones suffered an injury and no replacement could be found.

Volkanovski returned to Featherweight and faced Mizuto Hirota on 11 June 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110. He won the fight via unanimous decision after almost finishing Hirota following a knockdown.

Volkanovski was expected to face Jeremy Kennedy at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura on 19 November 2017, in Sydney, Australia. However, Kennedy pulled out of the fight on 5 October, citing a back injury and was replaced by Humberto Bandenay. In November 2017, it was announced that Bandenay would delay his UFC debut at this event due to undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Drex Zamboanga. In turn, Zamboanga pulled out of the fight due to visa issues and was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Young. The bout proceeded at a catchweight of 150 pounds. Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision.

The bout with Kennedy was rescheduled and took place on 11 February 2018 at UFC 221. He won the fight via technical knockout.

Volkanovski faced Darren Elkins on 14 July 2018 at UFC Fight Night 133. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Volkanovski faced Chad Mendes on 29 December 2018 at UFC 232. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two after surviving two knockdowns himself. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

Volkanovski faced former featherweight champion José Aldo at UFC 237 on 11 May 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

UFC Featherweight Champion

Volkanovski vs. Holloway

Volkanovski faced Max Holloway on 14 December 2019, for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 245. Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision.

Volkanovski vs. Holloway 2

Volkanovski made his first title defense in a rematch against Max Holloway on 11 July 2020 at UFC 251. He won the fight via split decision. This outcome was controversial amongst media outlets, with 18 out of 27 media scores giving it to Holloway, mixed martial arts personalities such as UFC president Dana White, former referee and creator of the rules system John McCarthy, and multiple mixed martial artists.

Volkanovski vs. Ortega

Volkanovski was scheduled to make his second title defense against Brian Ortega on 27 March 2021 at UFC 260. However, the fight was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Volkanovski later tweeted that he tested positive for COVID-19.

On 2 April 2021, it was announced that Brian Ortega and Volkanovski would be the coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 29 at ESPN+ and the show featured bantamweight and middleweight contestants.

Volkanovski faced Brian Ortega on 25 September 2021, at UFC 266 for the UFC Featherweight Championship. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Volkanovski received universal praise for escaping multiple submission attempts and persevering. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie

Volkanovski was scheduled to face Max Holloway for a third time on 5 March 2022, at UFC 272. However, a day after the announcement, Holloway was forced to pull from the event due to injury. Holloway was replaced by Chan Sung Jung and the title bout was moved to UFC 273 on 9 April 2022. After knocking Jung down multiple times, Volkanovski won the fight via TKO in the fourth round. The win earned him the Performance of the Night award. The fight also earned him second place in the Crypto.com "Fan Bonus of the Night" award.

Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3

The trilogy bout against Holloway was rescheduled at UFC 276 on 2 July 2022. Volkanovski won the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 50–45. This win earned him the Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night second-place award, which paid the bitcoin equivalent of US$20,000.

Volkanovski vs. Makhachev

Volkanovski moved up a weight class to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship on 12 February 2023 at UFC 284. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez

Volkanovski returned to featherweight and faced interim featherweight champion Yair Rodríguez in a title unification bout for the UFC Featherweight Championship on 8 July 2023 at UFC 290. He won the fight via TKO in round three.

Volkanovski vs. Makhachev 2

Volkanovski was next scheduled to face Ilia Topuria on 20 January 2024 to defend his UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 297. However, before that bout took place, Volkanovski was tapped to step in on 10 days notice to face UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev in a rematch, on 21 October 2023, at UFC 294, as a replacement for an injured Charles Oliveira. He lost the fight via head kick knockout in round one.

Volkanovski vs. Topuria

Following the short notice rematch with Makhachev, the bout with Ilia Topuria was initially expected to continue forward and take place on its original date of 20 January 2024 at UFC 297. However, it was later pushed back one month to headline UFC 298 on 17 February 2024 instead. Volkanovski lost the championship by knockout in the second round.

Professional boxing career

Volkanovski has a single boxing bout, which was a Super welterweight bout he won by unanimous decision in four rounds against Dillon Bargero.

Personal life

Volkanovski is married. He appeared as a coach in Malaysia Invasion, an amateur MMA reality show. Because of his paternal Macedonian and maternal Greek heritage, he uses the nickname "The Great" in reference to Alexander the Great, claiming that he had "a Macedonian father and a Greek mother", similar to himself.

Volkanovski has his own YouTube channel.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
    • UFC Featherweight Championship (One time)
      • Five successful title defenses
      • Second most title fight wins in UFC Featherweight division history (6)
      • First Australian-born fighter to win a UFC championship
    • Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Chad Mendes, Brian Ortega, and Islam Makhachev 1
    • Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Chan Sung Jung
    • Second longest win streak in UFC Featherweight division history (11)
    • Highest striking differential in UFC Featherweight division history (2.96)
    • Longest average fight time in UFC Featherweight division history (16:54)
    • Third most significant strikes landed in UFC Featherweight division history (1367)
    • Fourth most total strikes landed in UFC Featherweight division history (1561)
    • Third highest significant strike percentage in UFC Featherweight division history (56.5%)
    • Fourth most strikes landed per minute in UFC Featherweight division history (6.74)
    • Most leg kicks landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (75 vs Max Holloway 1)
      • Second most leg kicks landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (67 vs Max Holloway 2)
    • Most total leg strikes landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (81 vs Jose Aldo)
      • Second most total leg strikes landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (75 vs Max Holloway 1)
      • Third most total leg strikes landed in a fight in UFC Featherweight division history (67 vs Max Holloway 2)
    • UFC Men's Pound-For-Pound No. 1 in 2022 & 2023
    • UFC.com Awards

Amateur wrestling

  • Australian National Schools Wrestling Competition
    • Gold medal - 12/13 yrs 62 kg (2001)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches 26 wins 4 losses
By knockout 13 3
By submission 3 0
By decision 10 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 26–4 Ilia Topuria KO (punch) UFC 298 17 February 2024 2 3:32 Anaheim, California, United States Lost the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Loss 26–3 Islam Makhachev KO (head kick and punches) UFC 294 21 October 2023 1 3:06 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win 26–2 Yair Rodríguez TKO (punches) UFC 290 8 July 2023 3 4:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended and unified the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Loss 25–2 Islam Makhachev Decision (unanimous) UFC 284 12 February 2023 5 5:00 Perth, Australia For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year.
Win 25–1 Max Holloway Decision (unanimous) UFC 276 2 July 2022 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 24–1 Jung Chan-sung TKO (punches) UFC 273 9 April 2022 4 0:45 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win 23–1 Brian Ortega Decision (unanimous) UFC 266 25 September 2021 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 22–1 Max Holloway Decision (split) UFC 251 12 July 2020 5 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 21–1 Max Holloway Decision (unanimous) UFC 245 14 December 2019 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 20–1 José Aldo Decision (unanimous) UFC 237 11 May 2019 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 19–1 Chad Mendes TKO (punches) UFC 232 29 December 2018 2 4:14 Inglewood, California, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 18–1 Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov 14 July 2018 3 5:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 17–1 Jeremy Kennedy TKO (punches and elbows) UFC 221 11 February 2018 2 4:57 Perth, Australia
Win 16–1 Shane Young Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura 19 November 2017 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 15–1 Mizuto Hirota Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt 11 June 2017 3 5:00 Auckland, New Zealand Return to Featherweight.
Win 14–1 Yusuke Kasuya TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson 26 November 2016 2 2:06 Melbourne, Australia
Win 13–1 Jai Bradney TKO (punches) Wollongong Wars 4 8 July 2016 1 N/A Wollongong, Australia Won the Wollongong Wars Lightweight Championship.
Win 12–1 Jamie Mullarkey KO (punch) Australian FC 15 19 May 2016 1 3:23 Melbourne, Australia Defended the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–1 Yusuke Yachi Submission (triangle choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 4 December 2015 4 3:43 Mangilao, Guam Won the PXC Featherweight Championship.
Win 10–1 James Bishop TKO (punches) Australian FC 13 14 June 2015 1 1:39 Melbourne, Australia Won the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 9–1 David Butt TKO (punches) Wollongong Wars 2 1 November 2014 2 1:52 Thirroul, Australia Lightweight bout.
Win 8–1 Kyle Reyes Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 45 24 October 2014 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam Return to Featherweight.
Win 7–1 Jai Bradney Submission (rear-naked choke) Roshambo MMA 3 26 July 2014 1 4:58 Brisbane, Australia Defended the Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Rodolfo Marques Diniz KO (punch) Australian FC 9 17 May 2014 1 3:41 Albury, Australia Featherweight debut.
Win 5–1 Greg Atzori Submission (guillotine choke) Roshambo MMA 2 1 February 2014 1 N/A Brisbane, Australia Lightweight debut. Won the vacant Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 4–1 Luke Catubig TKO (punches) Australian FC 7 14 December 2013 3 4:39 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 3–1 Corey Nelson TKO (head kick and punches) Australian FC 5 10 May 2013 3 0:13 Melbourne, Australia AFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 3–0 Anton Zafir TKO (punches) Roshambo MMA 1 17 April 2013 4 2:19 Brisbane, Australia Won the Roshambo MMA Welterweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Regan Wilson TKO (doctor stoppage) Southern Fight Promotions: Cage Conquest 2 23 February 2013 1 2:49 Nowra, Australia Won the Cage Conquest Welterweight Championship.
Win 1–0 Gerhard Voigt Decision (unanimous) Revolution Promotions: Revolution at the Roxy 19 May 2012 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia Welterweight debut.

Professional boxing record

1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 Dillon Bargero UD 4 17 Apr 2015 Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Hurstville, Australia

Pay-per-view bouts

No. Event Fight Date Venue City PPV Buys
1. UFC 266 Volkanovski vs. Ortega 25 September 2021 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Not Disclosed
2. UFC 273 Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie 9 April 2022 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Florida, United States Not Disclosed
3. UFC 284 Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 12 February 2023 RAC Arena Perth, Australia Not Disclosed
4. UFC 290 Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez 8 July 2023 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Not Disclosed
5. UFC 294 Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 21 October 2023 Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Not Disclosed
6. UFC 298 Volkanovski vs. Topuria 17 February 2024 Honda Center Anaheim, California, United States Not Disclosed

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Preceded byMax Holloway 5th UFC Featherweight Champion
14 December 2019 – 17 February 2024 		Succeeded byIlia Topuria
UFC Featherweight Champions
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Updated to 10 December 2024
UFC Featherweight Rankings
UFC Champion: Georgia (country)Ilia Topuria

Updated to 10 December 2024
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