Alexander Volkanovski gave Islam Makhachev all he could handle. “Back in my middleweight days!! 😂”UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski strengthened his already all-time great legacy with a dominant win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Oct. Alexander Volkanovski ( Wollongong, Nueva Gales del Sur, 29 de septiembre de 1988) es un peleador australiano de artes marciales mixtas. On the other. 2020. Women's World Cup. So, it would be interesting to see how things would unfold in the highly intriguing title unification bout. Alexander 'The Great' Volkanovski is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athlete competing in the Featherweight Division of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), has an impressive 21-1 pro record and is undefeated with the UFC since joining in 2016. His MMA record stands at 23 wins and one loss. Background. Andrew McMurtry and Matthew Sullivan. Ilia Topuria Planned For February. 17 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, CEO Dana White announced. The Volkanovski family resides in Australia and is blessed with two beautiful children, Airlie and Ariana. 2022 was an amazing year for the UFC, yet somehow 2023 looks set to be even better with a string of highly-anticipated returns on the cards. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, ending his featherweight reign. Volkanovski (23-1) dominated the scorecards — 49-46, 50-45 and 50-44 — in his 20th consecutive victory, but the Australian still had to survive an extraordinary challenge from the relentless. Masvidal Jul / 11 / 2020: Decision (Split) Herb Dean VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 5:. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski earned a dominant win over Brian Ortega at UFC 266. – Ilia Topuria thinks a victory over Josh Emmett in Saturday’s UFC on ABC 5 will serve as his launching point for a featherweight title shot. Enquiries: alex@apsportsmgmt. UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Rodriguez enters the bout with victories in two straight, and three. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Korean Zombie 【UFC世界フェザー級タイトルマッチ】 2022年4月9日 : ブライアン・オルテガ: 5分5R終了 判定3-0: UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Alexander Volkanovski. 1 fighter on most pound-for-pound lists – and the UFC’s internal rankings had Makhachev at No. 12 striking differential (1st all-time among FW), 18:00 average fight time (Longest all-time among FW), 1. . 24/10/23 06:00. Volkanovski, with only one prior loss, dominated the featherweight division, defeating Max Holloway three times, surviving a near submission by Brian Ortega, and. Not even that stood in the way of his dominating performance. 7 percent in favor of Holloway and 44. Australia. Giga Chikadze takes aim at UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski for trying to land what he believes is an "easier" fight with "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung than facing him next. Featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski and interim champion Yair Rodriguez will meet to decide the outright title-holder on July 8 in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena in the main event of UFC 290, UFC. Alexander Volkanovski was born on 29 th September 1988 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It could be slightly later, depending on when the co-main event — a bantamweight unification. Alex Volkanovski's title defense against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 has been set for Feb. Rodriguez from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 8, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Featherweight. He originally began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at an early age. Rodriguez Yair Rodriguez Won TKO (punches) Rounds: 3 Time: 4:19: 2/11/23 UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski won again, although many had Holloway winning the bout. Alex Volkanovski will have the opportunity to be the second fighter in history to combine the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles in the main event at UFC 284 in Perth next year. It wasn’t quite enough. Aussie star Alexander Volkanovski missed out on making history as Russian lightweight champion Islam Makhachev emerged victorious by unanimous decision after an epic fight at UFC 284 in Perth. It was all one-way terrific in the. Nick Walshaw. Volkanovski’s mother, Mary Volkanovski, hails from Greece. Rankings are opinions. Alexander Volkanovski, the mixed martial artist. Volkanovski would go on a 7-fight-win streak in the UFC and score victories over MMA veterans Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo before being awarded a title shot at the UFC. Alex Volkanovski was literally holding his adorable newborn Reign when he got the call -- Charles Oliveira was out and Islam Makhachev needed an opponent -- and the 145 lb. Volkanovski 2 Islam Makhachev Lost knockout (head kick, punches) Rounds: 1 Time: 3:06: 7/8/23 UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski 0 1 57 70 4 0 0 0 UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Islam Makhachev Charles Oliveira. 5lbs in 12 days. Gary A. Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand. His father was born in the village of Beranci in SR Macedonia (now North Macedonia) while his mother is from Greece. Windang’s finest, Alex Volkanovski, has left a mass of battered featherweight bodies in his wake and now he’s eyeing off a bigger prize. A hungry, dangerous striker in Yair Rodriguez entered the octagon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas seeking to turn his interim title to undisputed, but Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) wasn't ready. Yair Rodriguez (15-3, 1 N/C) Odds: Volkanovski (-380), Rodriguez (+290) Even with a loss in his last fight, Volkanovski continues to prove his greatness. Australia, Australia: PERTH, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 12: L-R Alex Volkanovski controls the body. Jamie Mullarkey vs Francisco Prado. The current UFC featherweight champion, fighting out of Freestyle Fighting Gym, Windang, Australia, subscribe to stay up to. Volkanovski pits Islam Makhachev vs Alexander The Great Volkanovski fight in RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia, Australia on Feb 11, 2023. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. And while few people are giving the flashy striker much of a chance against a. While the defeat snapped Volkanovski’s 22-fight winning streak, it didn’t feel that way, as many felt he deserved the judges’ nod. Alexander Volkanovski has weighed in on the upcoming lightweight clash between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev this Saturday at UFC 286. The official YouTube channel for Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski. The lightweight title bout between Volkanovski and Makhachev took place in the main event of UFC 284, held on February 12 in Perth, Australia. Don't Miss UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 for the UFC Lightweight Title, Live From Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi On Saturday October 21, 2023. He decided to. The Australian UFC fighter was originally a. Makhachev has 24 wins and one loss under his belt. Although Alex’s net worth is unavailable, he earns a salary of $250,000 from his UFC career. . Volkanovski called the mishap a “little scratch,” which isn’t considered bad enough to put the bout in jeopardy. The 33-year-old UFC featherweight champion hasn’t lost an MMA bout in nine years, and just successfully. Don't miss out o. It was the first stoppage win in Volkanovski's last five fights. ”. Check Out UFC. When will Alex Volkanovski fight next? Volkanoskvi vs Makhachev will take place at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, October 22, at 5am AEDT. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. . Notable people with the surname include: Alexander Volkanovski (born 1988), Australian professional mixed. UFC Featherweight Champion 24-1-0. 75 TAB outsider, the fighter who has also never tasted defeat inside the Octagon is definitely a live dog among UFC fans. POLL. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Unsurprisingly, the third round proved to be the toughest to score, with 50. Champions. str. “Alex Volkanovski is the most feared fighter in UFC history,” Sonnen said on his YouTube channel. At the end of the contest, it was Makhachev who earned the win by a controversial unanimous decision. Yahoo Sports Can Alex Volkanovski flip the script vs. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 01: Alexander Volkanovski of Australia poses on the stage during the UFC 276 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ‘Volk’ circles out and then resets in the center of the Octagon. Islam Makhachev vs. His father was born in the village of Beranci in SR Macedonia, part of Yugoslavia, while his. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski. Here's how the action played out at UFC 284. 9/29/1988 (35) Team. Dana White thinks Alexander Volkanovski can help solidify his legacy with a win on Saturday at UFC 294. His father was born in the village of Beranci in SR Macedonia, now North Macedonia, while his mother is from Greece. Alex Volkanovski has suffered a cut on his cheek just days ahead of his featherweight title defence against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski is ready to throw down with Islam Makhachev for a second time. i have to be suspicious of every fighter, but you hear about how hard fighters like Volkanovski, Whitaker worked to be in great. Credit: Courtesy of Alex Volkanovski Volkanovski began MMA training in the off-season of 2010. 25, 2021) at UFC 266 inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. . With the win, the 31-year-old has gotten back to winning ways and put an end to Allen’s undefeated UFC streak. Volkanovski, a minus-390 favorite according to FanDuel Sportsbook, took Rodriguez (16-4) to the mat near the 2-minute mark of the first round and kept him there to dictate the pace. After filming Season 29 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Volkanovski faced Ortega in the main event of UFC 266 in September 2021. Volkanovski ( Macedonian: Волкановски) is a Macedonian surname. ” The full-first-name thing isn’t for headlines — it is decidedly character. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Australian Alex Volkanovski has dug deep to retain his UFC featherweight world title with a contentious split-points win over former champion Max Holloway in Abu Dhabi. Despite being a $3. Islam Makhachev kicked of his lightweight title reign with arguably the biggest win of his career at UFC 284 when he shut down Alexander Volkanovski ’s bid at dual-champ status. Unfortunately, “The Great” was knocked out by Islam Makhachev after rolling the dice and gambling on a short-notice call-up for. Alexander Volkanovski is well aware of the inherent risks that come along with moving up a division to challenge a dominant champion like Islam Makhachev. Alexander Volkanovski (c) -370 vs. Chandler. Alexander Volkanovski next fight, UFC 290. He is signed to the Ultimate. He’s just “Alex. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. It wasn’t quite enough. Alexander Volkanovski Yusuke Kasuya 0 0 50 4 3 1 0 0. A hungry, dangerous striker in Yair Rodriguez entered the octagon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas seeking to turn his interim title to undisputed, but Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) wasn't ready. Islam Makhachev walked into one of the most intense atmospheres in UFC history Saturday as champion. The 33-year-old from Windang on the New South Wales South Coast has an overall 24-1 record in MMA combat, having won 21 straight. Mike Bohn and Danny Segura. Robert Whittaker via TKO, Round 2. Alexander Volkanovski Defended His Belt In Dramatic Style In 2021 And Intends To Keep Building His Legacy In 2022. Alexander "Drago" Volkov (37-10-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Moscow, Russia and the #6th ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. Alexander Volkanovski Early Life. Gary A. yet. Volkanovski stepped up on 11 days’ notice to rematch Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 294. If an internal link. He currently competes as a Featherweight & Lightweight in the UFC. ESPN. Being able to strike while having the odd takedown in one's arsenal is enough for most to. Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, goes into UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, this weekend (Sat. % Total str. net . UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, né le 29 septembre 1988, est un kick-boxeur et pratiquant australien d' arts martiaux mixtes (MMA). Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja - flyweight. 35. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in MMA Fighting’s Global Rankings, went 2-0 in 2022 with two remarkable title defenses in fights against Chan Sung Jung in April at UFC 273. Alexander Volkanovski gives mental health update after brutal knockout at UFC 294: 'I want everyone to know that I'm OK'. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Obviously, the more contenders you have, the better,” Alexander Volkanovski explained. Volkanovski was born on 29 September 1988, in Shellharbour, New South Wales. The two fought back in February, and it was Makhachev who won a very competitive decision to remain the. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. Lightweight. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsThe dust has settled on the UFC 294 main event championship rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski. MMA Junkie Staff. Volkanovski on entinen Australian Fighting Championshipin (AFC. Alexander Volkanovski (The Great) was born on 29 September, 1988 in Shellharbour City Council, Australia, is an Australian mixed martial arts fighter. 1. Featherweight. The contest featured reigning featherweight champion of Australia up against interim titleholder of Mexico. Anh hiện đang thi đấu ở hạng lông ( featherweight) tại Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), và là đương kim vô địch UFC Featherweight. Alex began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at an early age and won a national title at the age of 12. nz. Alex Volkanovski brought those up while attempting to explain why he would choose to accept a fight against Islam Makhachev on Saturday in the main event of UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab. Discover Alexander Volkanovski's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Fightcenter. Holloway is in an odd spot as he runs roughshod over the 155 lbs division, but falls short of capturing the UFC gold against Volkanovski. Islam Makhachev walked into one of the most intense atmospheres in UFC history Saturday as champion. UFC CEO Dana White announced a change for the main event at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. At the Freestyle Fighting Gym in Windang, there's no star pupil or gun fighter who's treated like God - not even Alexander. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record The eyes of Australia and the MMA world are on UFC 284, and it could see Alex Volkanovski break the record for the most pay-per-views for a UFC fight. Age, Biography and Wiki. champion main event opposite Islam Makhachev at the UFC 284 PPV in Perth. 11, 2023 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. Since then, the two have fostered a brother-like relationship which has resulted in Volkanovski becoming UFC’s No. Pound for pound,. If you wanted to have a fight, Alex would. The 34-year-old is worth an absolute fortune and is one of the biggest names in the sport of MMA. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. Joshua Mayne 10-16-2023 • 2 min read Alex Volkanovski is known as a fierce competitor, but not just in the octagon. But in the third round, there was a moment where he thought he might lose. 1 fight. Jul 5, 2022. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Ilia Topuria expects title shot with UFC on ABC 5 win, says he'll finish Alexander Volkanovski in first round. [9] He started training wrestling at an early age which he won an Australian title when he was 12. May 15, 2023 at 11:45 AM PDT 2 min read. Alexandre Pantoja +170, flyweight championship Robert Whittaker -360 vs. Ash Belcastro met a young, tenacious Alexander Volkanovski out the front of a 7-Eleven in Thailand nine years ago. (Photo by Paul Kane. This was the eighth time in UFC history that champions in different divisions fought for the same title, following UFC 94, UFC 205, UFC 226, UFC 232, UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Yair Rodriguez highlights from UFC 290. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. Firstly, the UFC has confirmed it will. Yair Rodriguez comes forward and just misses with a head kick. This completed the Alexander Volkanovski vs. The official YouTube channel for Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski kept his vice grip on the featherweight title with a fourth-round TKO win over Yair Rodríguez in the main event of UFC 290 from Las Vegas. [4] Volkanovski cũng là cựu vô. Yair Rodriguez for the 145 lb title is tonight's card's main event. Jul / 13 / 2013. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. att Rev. That became a. Volkanovski was a slight underdog when he faced Holloway at UFC 245 , which took place Dec. Alexander Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski had a lot of praise for Holloway after his latest win. 6. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Zuffa LLC)Order UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski Australia Featherweight HT/WT 5' 6", 154 lbs Birthdate 9/29/1988 (35) Team City Kickboxing Nickname The Great Stance Orthodox Stats W-L-D 26-3-0 (T)KO 13-2 SUB 3-0 Get the. J. P4P. win. Earlier this year, Volkanovski fell short in the slightest of margins in becoming a two-weight division UFC champion after losing to. citykickboxing . LAS VEGAS — Alex Volkanovski is the epitome of what we expect a fighter to be in 2023. Alexander VolkanovskiUFC champ Alex Volkanovski faces the Korean Zombie at UFC 273. Volkanovski explains why he lost to Islam Makhachev. PFL. ESPN. Islam Makhachev, and more UFC 294 storylinesComplete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. ‘Sad’ Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski injury ahead of UFC 290. The event marked the promotion's 18th visit to Abu Dhabi and first since UFC 280 in October 2022. Volkanovski (25. syyskuuta 1988) on australialainen vapaaottelija, joka ottelee tällä hetkellä Ultimate Fighting Championshipissä (UFC). After staving off COVID earlier this year, he defends his world title in Las Vegas on. comAlexander Volkanovski, also known by his ring as The Great, is a mixed martial artist from Australia. UFC 284: Alex Volkanovski ‘robbed’ by ‘disgraceful’ scorecard in Islam Makhachev epic. 253,127 likes · 552 talking about this. comAlexander Volkanovski (in macedone Александар Волкановски?; Wollongong, 29 settembre 1988) è un lottatore di arti marziali miste australiano originario della. The reigning UFC featherweight champion is coming off a significant setback, having suffered his first loss in the UFC against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Language Label Description Also known as; English: Alexander Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski married his wife, Emma Volkanovski, on October 12, 2012. Shellharbour, Australia. Subscribe to get all the latest U. Islam Makhachev vs. A host of Aussies had earlier given the crowd plenty to cheer about with some stunning performances. By Gavin Porter, On Twitter. Except for this one: Islam Makhachev vs. Yair Rodriguez (ic) -- Round 2: Volkanovski suffered a cut in the first round, taking an elbow from Rodriguez off his back. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Featherweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (April 9, 2022) at UFC 273 inside Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. UFC 288 recently concluded and featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski took to his official YouTube to comment on the main event title, which saw Henry Cejudo vs. A new contender in the featherweight division emerged from the wreckage of UFC 237 as Alexander Volkanovski defeated Jose Aldo via unanimous decision in main card action Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. This was the first time that fans could vote for their Fan Bonus of the Night, with Khamzat Chimaev taking $30,000 worth of. A host of Aussies had earlier given the crowd plenty to cheer about with some stunning performances. image. RodriguezUFC 284 saw the two best pound-for-pound fighters in the promotion battle it out in an epic five-round war that surpassed the expectations of almost all those who watched. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. An acclaimed wrestler-turned-rugby player, Volkanovski initially stepped onto the scene as a come-forward fighter who typically approached the. In reflection, Volkanovski’s resume is impressive as they come at 145 lbs with notable wins over Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega, and three wins over featherweight fan-favourite Max Holloway. Aussie star Alexander Volkanovski missed out on making history as Russian lightweight champion Islam Makhachev emerged victorious by unanimous decision after an epic fight at UFC 284 in Perth. au . Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Alexander Volkanovski expected nothing less out of the UFC 288 main event this past weekend (May 6, 2023). Spencer Kyte, on. Volkanovski 2 Oct / 21 / 2023: KO (Head Kick and Punches) Marc Goddard VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 1: 3:06: win: Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 284 -. His father, Tony Volkanovski, was born in Yugoslavia with Macedonian ancestry. Heavyweight. Despite the loss, Holloway outlanded Volkanovski in significant strikes by a margin of 152 to 144. 15 % LOL. Alex Volkanovski scarfing down 4,000 calories per day to bulk up for his champion vs. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Background Volkanovski was born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia, of Macedonian and Greek parentage. Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, is also very family-oriented, apart from his celebrity life. When he left, the belt came with him. September 18, 2021 - 1:38PM. Australia’s Alex Volkanovski is in a good mood. Now the world knows. Dricus Du Plessis def. Watch live from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on Saturday, April 9. Sig. Alexander Volkanovski Defended His Belt In Dramatic Style In 2021 And Intends To Keep Building His Legacy In 2022. Divisional Rankings. will now likely co-headline the April PPV, per sources. The current UFC featherweight champion, fighting out of Freestyle Fighting Gym, Windang,. 29. Chad Eduardo Mendes (born May 1, 1985) is an American former professional bare-knuckle boxer, mixed martial artist, and collegiate wrestler who is currently signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Alex Volkanovski has become the UFC featherweight champion following a unanimous victory over Max Holloway He becomes the first Australian-born UFC champion and the second Australian to win a. His father was born in the village of Beranci in Yugoslavia, SR Macedonia (now North Macedonia) while his mother is from Greece. Round two of the UFC 290 main event begins and Volkanovski is now sporting a cut after eating an elbow from Rodriguez late in the opening round. Chandler will definitely be watching, as newly crowned lightweight champion Islam Makhachev looks to defend his title against featherweight champion and P4P king Alexander Volkanovski. This commendable financial standing is the culmination of several key factors:. (French) Alexander Volkanovski in 2018. With a 25-2 record, already becoming one of the most consistently dominant featherweight champion in UFC history, the Australian. [image-1] Emma is Volkanovski's wife. Alex Volkanovski will have the opportunity to be the second fighter in history to combine the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles in the main event at UFC 284 in Perth next year. The loss drops the 28-year-old Holloway to just 1-3 in his last four bouts, all title fights. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00. While Rodriguez could bank on this, the fight also had a greater effect on ‘Blessed’. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. More. The gym features professional fighters who have competed in many major promotions, such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator, ONE Championship, and Dibella Entertainment. 12 pay-per-view in Perth, Australia, Volkanovski would capture the UFC. WATCH THE. Islam Makhachev def. Divisional Rankings. Volkanovski is 11-0 in. Alex Volkanovski played semi-professional rugby league for the Warilla Gorillas in the South Coast Rugby League competition. Therefore, Volkanovski should win this one, but to see Rodriguez pull something crazy out wouldn’t be the biggest shock ever, either. high school sweethearts. champ almost instantly. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski; Alex Volkanovski Informações Nascimento 29 de setembro de 1988 (35 anos) Shellharbour, New South Wales, Austrália: Nacionalidade australiano: Outros nomes The Great: Altura 1,68 m Peso 66 kg Divisão Peso-pena: Envergadura 180 cm [1] Luta por Shellharbour, Nova Gales do Sul, Austrália: Equipe Freestyle Fighting Gym. However, Holloway remains optimistic about a fourth fight. April 10, 2022 - 4:41PM. Alex Volkanovski can't hear the doubters anymore and according to the UFC's featherweight king nobody else will once he has conquered arch-rival Max Holloway for a third time and begun his quest. Volkanovski, the No. ESPN. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) logged his first 155-pound title defense on Saturday when he handed featherweight champ Volkanovski. In this confrontation, Alex was defeated by a unanimous decision of the judges. HT/WT. Rodriguez pits Alexander The Great Volkanovski vs Yair El Pantera Rodriguez fight in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Jul 8, 2023. When he left, the belt came with him. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Alex Volkanovski x Chan Sung Jung. Emma Volkanovski is the wife of Australian martial arts professional and fighting champion Alexander Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski will check off a lot of boxes if he defeats Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. The event. Born on 29 September 1988, Volkanovski started his. Phuket, Thailand. As the cage door slammed shut at UFC 245 in December, Alexander Volkanovski looked across the octagon and. funny how they talk about suing supplement companies. UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. Key points. At UFC 251, Volkanovski landed three takedowns and outlanded Holloway 137-102. The current UFC Featherweight Champion is Alexander Volkanovski. That’s the direction things are moving in at the moment. BRING ON 2023. We begin the story of Alexander 'The Great' Volkanovski from the. For the first time since he became a top. Volkanovski (23-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega at September’s UFC 266 event. He was born and brought up in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia. 亚历山大·沃尔卡诺夫斯基（英語： Alexander Volkanovski ，1988年9月29日 — ），澳大利亚综合格斗运动员，现为UFC终极格斗冠军赛羽量级选手及冠军 ，前澳大利亚格斗冠军赛羽量级冠军。截至2023年3月7日，他在UFC男子P4P排名中位列第2。Alexander Volkanovski (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Key Stats: +3. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into everything you need to know about the remarkable rise of this Australian athlete in the world of rugby. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. % Total str. He shifted his focus to rugby association, where he played for the Warilla Gorillas in Group 7 and earned the Australia Rugby Mick Cronin Medal in 2010 and the Premiership with them in 2011. Volkanovski would go on a 7-fight-win streak in the UFC and score victories over MMA veterans Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo before being awarded a title shot at the UFC. Ctrl Round 1 Alexander Volkanovski. Not even that stood in the way of his dominating performance. Alexander was born in Shellharbour, New South Wales,. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. This. 52 takedowns per 15. Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alexander Volkanovski from Australia on ESPN. City Kickboxing. He doesn’t view it as Makhachev’s fault that other fighters weren’t willing to risk their spot in. June 21, 2023 1:30 pm ET. Volkanovski ( Macedonian: Волкановски) is a Macedonian surname. Makhachev won a closely-contested unanimous decision over Volkanovski in a champion vs. Alexandre Pantoja +170, flyweight championship Robert Whittaker -360 vs. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Watch on. It was originally planned to take place on June 6 at Perth Arena in Perth, Australia. After suffering his first octagon loss to Islam Makhachev in a lightweight title bout in February, Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) returned to his proper weight and. Hunt Jun. Alexander Volkanovski showed the heart of a champion against Brian Ortega. The 34-year-old scored a third-round. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski earned a dominant win over Brian Ortega at UFC 266. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. It was Alex Pereira (9-2 MMA) who defeated Jiri. Champions. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski strengthened his already all-time great legacy with a dominant win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Although he may not be the most talented fighter in the world, he may well be the best. Cannonier will be available to watch. Holloway entered the fight as the betting favorite but it was Volkanovski who won a decision to become the new champ. In the end, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev continues to reign supreme as he turned away Alexander Volkanovski for a second time with a vicious head kick knockout in the opening round. ” Although Volkanovski stands on the precipice of greatness in the 145lbs division, he was around 60 pounds heavier than this during his rugby career. The fight was as one-sided as fights come with Volkanovski brutalising his rival. More. 11, 2023, live from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight championship against Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Alex began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at an early age and won a national title twice at the age of 12. Volkanovski picked it up during a training session in. com. Press the bar above you explosively. The man who moulded UFC champ Alex Volkanovski and his epic search to find the world’s most mysterious martial arts move. Witness the awe-inspiring story of Alexander Volkanovski as he dominates the world of combat sports and proves his mettle as a true warrior.