Alexander Volkanovski, born September 29, 1988, is a prominent Australian mixed martial artist and former UFC Featherweight Champion. Known for his relentless fighting style and exceptional versatility, Volkanovski made history as the second Australian to win a UFC title, following Robert Whittaker. Before transitioning to MMA, he competed in professional boxing in 2015. Volkanovski held the Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight title prior to joining the UFC. As of February 2024, he is ranked #1 in the UFC Featherweight division and #10 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. His dominance in the featherweight division cements his legacy in MMA.
Full Name: Alexander Volkanovski
Date of Birth: September 29, 1988
Nationality: Australian
Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Weight: 145 lbs (66 kg), competes in the Featherweight division
Reach: 71 inches (180 cm)
Nicknames: “The Great”
Profession: Mixed Martial Artist, Former UFC Featherweight Champion
Former AFC Featherweight Champion
Career Record: Known for an undefeated UFC streak and multiple title defenses
Date | Opponent | Result | Method |
---|---|---|---|
18 Feb, 2024 | I. Topuria | L | KO/TKO |
Round 2, 3:32 | |||
21 Oct, 2023 | I. Makhachev | L | KO/TKO |
Round 1, 3:06 | |||
9 Jul, 2023 | Y. Rodriguez | W | KO/TKO |
Round 3, 4:19 | |||
12 Feb, 2023 | I. Makhachev | L | Unanimous Dec |
Round 5, 5:00 | |||
3 Jul, 2022 | M. Holloway | W | Unanimous Dec |
Round 5, 5:00 |
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