Although he may not be the most talented fighter in the world, he may well be the best. WATCH THE. “That’s not just an opinion, I. i have to be suspicious of every fighter, but you hear about how hard fighters like Volkanovski, Whitaker worked to be in great. Pound for pound,. Australia’s Alex Volkanovski is in a good mood. Rodriguez from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 8, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 253,127 likes · 552 talking about this. Volkanovski recently rolled to a 22-match win streak that included four featherweight title defenses and an initial win for the belt against UFC Hall of Famer José Aldo in 2019. If you wanted to have a fight, Alex would. He is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski (26-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Windang, New South Wales and the #6th ranked Top Featherweight MMA fighter. Website. Alexander Volkanovski is a Australian mixed martial artist from Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia. Now the world knows. When he left, the belt came with him. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. He is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. 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. Islam Makhachev is a dagestani born MMA fighter, he is currently signed to the UFC, where he competes in their lightweight divison. Featherweight. On one hand, UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t have a lot of time to worry about whether he prepared correctly for his rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez squared off in the championship unification, headlining UFC 290 live stream on ESPN+ PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 8. 1. UFC fighter Volkanovski's pre fight diet. 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. The Australian UFC fighter was originally a. The first two rounds were competitive, with both men having their. Alexander Volkanovski’s Salary In 2019 – $420,000. Cannonier. Volkanovski reveals mental health battle after Islam Makhachev defeat. Alexander Volkanovski’s Daughters, Ariana, and Airlie. Volkanovski's height, weight, career record, age, and personal details: Full name: Alexander Volkanovski: Nick name: Volkanovski: Profession: Mixed Martial Arts and boxer: Height in cm and m: 168cm and 1. Alexander Volkanovski ( Macedonian: Александар Волкановски; born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. It has several prominent competitors such as UFC champions Petr Yan, Alexander Volkanovski and Valentina Shevchenko . Ortega 【UFC世界フェザー級タイトルマッチ】 2021年9月25日 : マックス・ホロウェイ: 5分5R終了 判定2-1: UFC 251: Usman vs. % Total str. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00. Volkanovski, Ortega put on Fight of the Year candidate at UFC 266 (1:12) Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega give the Vegas crowd its money's worth and more with an epic clash at UFC 266. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. The event marked the promotion's 18th visit to Abu Dhabi and first since UFC 280 in October 2022. Yair Rodriguez (ic) +290, featherweight title Brandon Moreno (c) -205 vs. The official YouTube channel for Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski. Islam Makhachev (197 votes) 50%. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. The former concreter, who worked in the family business, is firmly determined to bring Australia a championship belt in the UFC. 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. 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. Islam Makhachev. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Td % Td % Sub. Volkanovski (25. . With the win, the 31-year-old has gotten back to winning ways and put an end to Allen’s undefeated UFC streak. Alexander Volkanovski Is A Champ Chasing Contenders. str. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena. 10 in Perth, Australia, in the main event of UFC 284, featherweight champion Alex. 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. Alexander Volkanovski’s Salary In 2020 – $1. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. He sits atop the UFC’s men’s pound for pound rankings. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. Champions. Australia's Alex Volkanovski will take on Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title Volkanovski was given just eleven days notice of his bid to avenge his narrow decision loss to MakhachevAlexander Volkanovski showed he’s still top of the heap in the featherweight division on Saturday when he defended the strap against Yair Rodriguez in the UFC 290 headliner. [1] [2] Both of them competed in collegiate wrestling at Bloomsburg University before they eventually ended up in the MMA world. By E. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). Macedonian Australian mixed martial artist and kickboxer. POLL. Ilia Topuria Planned For February. $9,750,000. This page lists people with the surname Volkanovski. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The current plan – though not finalized just yet – is to have Islam. But in the third round, there was a moment where he thought he might lose. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually. Holloway faced Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch for the UFC Featherweight Championship on July 12 at UFC 251. 11, 2023 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. 12 striking differential (1st all-time among FW), 18:00 average fight time (Longest all-time among FW), 1. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 2: Volkanovski slipped under a wild punch from Makhachev and tried to fire a few power shots of his own. The 33-year-old UFC featherweight champion hasn’t lost an MMA bout in nine years, and just successfully. LAS VEGAS — Alex Volkanovski is the epitome of what we expect a fighter to be in 2023. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski is known to be willing to accept any challenge, and he had a unique proposition for a potential fight against Conor McGregor. Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, is also very family-oriented, apart from his celebrity life. Aljamain Sterling x Petr Yan. att Rev. Dillashaw, UFC 259, and UFC 277. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. First, the No. The reigning UFC Featherweight kingpin had been firmly in the sights of the former two. Alexander Volkanovski gave Islam Makhachev all he could handle. Alex Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez are reportedly set to clash in a featherweight title unification bout at UFC 290. champion clash at. Married In. After staving off COVID earlier this year, he defends his world title in Las Vegas on. Dana White thinks Alexander Volkanovski can help solidify his legacy with a win on Saturday at UFC 294. City Kickboxing is a mixed martial arts training gym based in Auckland, New Zealand. The specific information about his parents and their professions is not readily available as of writing and publishing the article. Jan Blachowicz Expects Alex Pereira to Spoil Jamahal Hill’s Return;Read more: Alex Volkanovski returns home as UFC featherweight champion. That became a. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. 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. In front of a rowdy RAC Arena full of passionate fans who cheered on his opponent Alexander Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC), the promotion’s lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1. Volkanovski’s UFC 290 octagon interview after conquering Yair Rodriguez sparked a lot of speculation. Alexander Volkanovski gave Islam Makhachev all he could handle. According to Ariel Helwani of The MMA…MORRISTOWN, N. 1 UFC Championship. Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, goes into UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, this weekend (Sat. Chandler. UFC 251: Usman vs. Alexander Volkanovski has his sights set on Ilia Topuria. It wasn’t quite enough. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski's chance at a second title will come at UFC 284 when he faces. AFC 5 - Australian Fighting Championship 5. 5 million. Although he may not be the most talented fighter in the world, he may well be the best. UFC 294 (10/21/23) Volkanovski was knocked out by Islam Makhachev at 3:06 of the first round in a bout for the UFC lightweight title . Alexander Volkanovski brilliantly stopped Yair Rodriguez to retain his featherweight title at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam. Makhachev won a closely-contested unanimous decision over Volkanovski in a champion vs. Australia. Jul / 13 / 2013. 17 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, CEO Dana White announced. If an internal link. He has defended his belt twice against some of the toughest in the division and is looking to stay active. For the first time since he became a top. Alex began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at an early age and won a national title at the age of 12. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. Masvidal was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 12, 2020 at the du Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Hän on tällä hetkellä höyhensarjan hallitseva mestari ja on pound for pound rankingissa sijalla 2. 29. 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. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Oct. Max Holloway trilogy, with Volkanovski. Volkanovski – February 11, Perth. That’s the direction things are moving in at the moment. Volkanovski was born on 19 October 1988 in Shellharbour, New South. So, it would be interesting to see how things would unfold in the highly intriguing title unification bout. image. Volkanovski by unanimous decision (48-47 x2, 49-46) — HIGHLIGHTS!Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. Not even that stood in the way of his dominating performance. Alexander Volkanovski, on the other hand, is undefeated at featherweight. Alexander Volkanovski has demanded Khabib Nurmagomedov’s absence never be mentioned after he claims ‘champ champ’ status at UFC 284, saying: “It better not be used as an excuse once this. 8 min read. Shellharbour, Australia. com. Spencer Kyte, on. His father was born in the village of Beranci in SR Macedonia, part of Yugoslavia, while his. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will fly to UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi to serve as the official backup for the lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. ESPN. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. jpg 932 × 1,300; 93 KB. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. 1 fight. Makhachev and Volkanovski squared off a second time for the UFC Lightweight. With the Australian preparing to face lightweight. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. His MMA record stands at 23 wins and one loss. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Firstly, the UFC has confirmed it will. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (25-1) and former titleholder Max Holloway (23-7) met. 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. Alex Volkanovski scarfing down 4,000 calories per day to bulk up for his champion 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. In front of a rowdy RAC Arena full of passionate fans who cheered on his opponent Alexander Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC), the promotion’s lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) retained his title via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and. And while few people are giving the flashy striker much of a chance against a. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez saw each other for the final time before sharing the octagon at UFC 290 during Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins. Mike Bohn and Danny Segura. Ariana is the elder one aged 7 years currently while the age of Airlie is 5 years. LAS VEGAS — Alex Volkanovski is the epitome of what we expect a fighter to be in 2023. win. UFC Featherweight Champion 24-1-0. But in the third round, there was a moment where he thought he might lose. Watch on. Australia’s Alex Volkanovski is in a good mood. Follow along with FanSided MMA for all your news and. Alexander Volkanovski finished Yair Rodriguez to retain his featherweight title while Alexandre Pantoja claimed. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Islam Makhachev and current UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski headlined the event. 15 % LOL. Alexander Volkanovski Is A Champ Chasing Contenders. Australia's Volkanovski dominated Mexican Rodriguez before ending the fight on. Volkanovski lands 56. Volkanovski is 11-0 in. Alexander Volkanovski may be the UFC’s pound-for-pound king and featherweight champion but it does not seem to mean much to Daniel Cormier. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 251 - Usman vs. The former concreter, who worked in the family business, is firmly determined to bring Australia a championship belt in the UFC. Ctrl Round 1 Islam Makhachev . 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. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. Tybura Nov. Volkanovski called the mishap a “little scratch,” which isn’t considered bad enough to put the bout in jeopardy. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. 2. 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. Former UFC middleweight champ and Alex teammate Israel Adesanya was one of the fighters to congratulate him. 11, 2023) a big underdog against Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. He decided to give up wrestling at the age. Alexander Volkanovski is ready to throw down with Islam Makhachev for a second time. Confirmed Upcoming Bout. April 10, 2022 - 4:41PM. Notable people with the surname include: Alexander Volkanovski (born 1988), Australian professional mixed. Holloway entered the fight as the betting favorite but it was Volkanovski who won a decision to become the new champ. If the PPV was purchased, all fights from UFC 276: Adesanya vs. syyskuuta 1988) on australialainen vapaaottelija, joka ottelee tällä hetkellä Ultimate Fighting Championshipissä (UFC). He won via TKO (punches). Gary A. 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. 2020. Alexander Volkanovski Childhood Pic. 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. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will step in against lightweight champion Islam. The 34-year-old is worth an absolute fortune and is one of the biggest names in the sport of MMA. However, Volkanovski proved that he is a better fighter by far and a more deserving champ as he won his fight against Max Holloway by unanimous decision. Fight summary of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. It was the first stoppage win in Volkanovski's last five fights. A number of them may have. The fight’s. Alexander Volkanovski takes place on Saturday, Feb. Rodriguez charged forward with kicks from. It wasn’t quite enough. The two fought back in February, and it was Makhachev who won a very competitive decision to remain the. More. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. Sig. The current UFC Featherweight Champion is Alexander Volkanovski. Izzyl simply wrote, “#GirlDad. The couple tied the wedding knot in 2015. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. However, Alexander Volkanovski always had his wife throughout the journey through all the hardships and successes. 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. [9] He started training wrestling at an early age which he won an Australian title when he was 12. Volkanovski has retained his 145 lbs belt for the better part of 3 years, even coming off of a battle with COVID-19 that left him sidelined for 6 months. Alexander Volkanovski wants his fans to know that he is OK. Unfortunately, “The Great” was knocked out by Islam Makhachev after rolling the dice and gambling on a short-notice call-up for. Alex Volkanovski's title defense against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 has been set for Feb. Only two months removed from annihilating Chan Sung Jung in their title match at UFC 273, Volkanovski defends his title this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 276. Es comúnmente considerado como uno de los. Islam Makhachev walked into one of the most intense atmospheres in UFC history Saturday as champion. Cannonier. Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) logged his first 155-pound title defense on Saturday when he handed featherweight champ Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski has proven to be an all-time great. Therefore, Volkanovski should win this one, but to see Rodriguez pull something crazy out wouldn’t be the biggest shock ever, either. Volkanovski is 11-0 in. 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. Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski (c) -370 vs. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. This. However, Holloway remains optimistic about a fourth fight. Alexander Volkanovski showed the heart of a champion against Brian Ortega. 2 percent in favor of Volkanovski. Makhachev won a closely-contested unanimous decision over Volkanovski in a champion vs. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s net worth, valued at around $3,500,000 as of 2023, is a testament to his unwavering dedication and remarkable success within the realm of MMA. BRING ON 2023. Press the bar above you explosively. Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 276 - Adesanya vs. Alexander Volkanovski broke a bone in his left hand on Saturday night in his fight against Max Holloway. All you need to. Don't Miss A Moment Of UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski, Live From The RAC Arena In Perth, Western Australia On February 11, 2023 Alex Volkanovski vs Yair Rodiguez - featherweight title. Ranking UFC 284 fights: There's no debating which fight is No. Alexander Volkanovski Defended His Belt In Dramatic Style In 2021 And Intends To Keep Building His Legacy In 2022. The Pick: Volkanovski via fourth-round TKO #2. Alexander Volkanovski broke a bone in his left hand on Saturday night in his fight against Max Holloway. Picture: Simon Bullard. champion clash at. 14, 2019. Alexander Volkanovski’s Salary In 2022 – $3 Million. Alexander Volkanovski. 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. Dricus du. Watch highlights from the UFC 290. Volkanovski’s 6. Volkanovski is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. In the fourth defense of his 145-pound crown, Volkanovski dominated Holloway throughout and left him a bloody shell of himself inside T-Mobile Arena. 12 pay-per-view in Perth, Australia, Volkanovski would capture the UFC. He is signed to the Ultimate. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Volkanovski’s ancestry is mixed. 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. GIF LINK. Nobody’s had an answer for Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) at 145 pounds, but undefeated Evloev (16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) is confident that he does. His success in martial arts tournaments was the primary contributor to the growth of his net worth. Tickets. Shane Young vs Blake Bilder. . Heavyweight. Alexander Volkanovski now 'twice as strong' with bulk up to 155: 'I’m like an absolute brick wall'. His father was born in the village of Beranci in SR Macedonia, now North Macedonia, while his mother is from Greece. Cannonier will be available to watch. Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand. Emma Volkanovski is the wife of Australian martial arts professional and fighting champion Alexander Volkanovski. 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. UFC 290 - Volkanovski vs. Alexander Volkanovski’s Salary In 2023 – $3. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Volkanovski is the third 145-pound champ to go for the 155-pound division title in UFC history, so before “The Great” goes for double gold, we’re. J. 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. Alexander Volkanovski gave Islam Makhachev all he could handle. He still resides in the same place. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will step in against lightweight champion Islam. comAlexander Volkanovski (in macedone Александар Волкановски?; Wollongong, 29 settembre 1988) è un lottatore di arti marziali miste australiano originario della. Despite his relatively small stature, he played as a front-rower and had a successful career in the sport. There's no debate this time around as Islam Makhachev finished Alexander Volkanovski in the first round to retain the UFC lightweight title at UFC 294. UFC 290 Happened Live From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, Nevada On July 8, 2023. It could be slightly later, depending on when the co-main event — a bantamweight unification. UFC 284: Makhachev vs. 1 Million. 1. Cannonier will be available to watch. Replay To the outsider, mixed martial arts (MMA), the sport behind the. Alexander Volkanovski by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:45 of Round 3. A 22-fight winning streak has put Volkanovski amongst some of the best fighters in the sport and ending that run at UFC 284 will be a serious challenge for Islam Makhachev. (English) 0 references. Islam Makhachev walked into one of the most intense atmospheres in UFC history Saturday as champion. After filming Season 29 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Volkanovski faced Ortega in the main event of UFC 266 in September 2021. 3. Alex Volkanovski is a +290 underdog to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is a -375 favorite. Volkanovski (23-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega at September’s UFC 266 event. 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. Volkanovski, with only one prior loss, dominated the featherweight division, defeating Max Holloway three times, surviving a near submission by Brian Ortega, and. He will compete in a title unification bout against interim champ Yair. Although Alex’s net worth is unavailable, he earns a salary of $250,000 from his UFC career. 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. 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. 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. Volkanovski, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, had suffered a cut beneath his right eye during a grappling session just days. San Sai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. In the lead-up to their highly anticipated clash at UFC 290, tensions were running high between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez. In the highly anticipated showdown at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is set to face off against Yair Rodriguez. Inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Volkanovski’s UFC featherweight title is on the line. Despite being a $3. Being able to strike while having the odd takedown in one's arsenal is enough for most to. Jack Jenkins put Dana White on notice. On Feb. Alex Volkanovski cemented himself as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world in the main event of UFC 273 in the early hours of Sunday morning in Jacksonville, Florida. Alexandre Pantoja +170, flyweight championship Robert Whittaker -360 vs. Yair Rodriguez by TKO (punches), 4:19 Round 3. Alexander Volkanovski Wiki/Biography. Alexander Volkanovski next fight, UFC 290. The current UFC featherweight champion, fighting out of Freestyle Fighting Gym, Windang, Australia, subscribe to stay up to. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has won all 10 of his fights with the promotion since being signed in 2016. Max Holloway beat Arnold Allen in the featherweight main event at UFC Kansas City. The main event for UFC 284 features a superfight for the lightweight title, as featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski moves up in weight to challenge southpaw Islam Makhachev at 155 pounds. He managed to give Volkanovski his first loss inside UFC breaking his 22-fight win streak. Gary A. Alexander Volkanovski had a lot of praise for Holloway after his latest win. Volkanovski ( Macedonian: Волкановски) is a Macedonian surname. 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. Hunt Jun. MMA Junkie Staff. The Australian MMA sensation has won 26 professional fights, including six UFC title fights. Islam Makhachev of Russia battles Alex Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during UFC 284 at RAC Arena on Feb. Alex Volkanovski fell short in his bid to become a double champion in the UFC, but he and Islam Makhachev put on a dazzling display in their battle for pound-for-pound supremacy. Makhachev won a closely-contested unanimous decision over Volkanovski in a champion vs. The lightweight title bout between Volkanovski and Makhachev took place in the main event of UFC 284, held on February 12 in Perth, Australia. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s Salary In 2018 – $335,000. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. 24/10/23 06:00. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. However, his perfect run in the UFC came to an end this past February when seeking dual-division champion status by. Volkanovski 2 Oct / 21 / 2023: KO (Head Kick and Punches) Marc Goddard VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 1: 3:06: win: Alexander Volkanovski: UFC 284 - Makhachev vs. com. ESPN. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alexander Volkanovski from Australia on ESPN (PH).