Alexander Volkanovski MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI
“The Great”
AUSTRALIA • FEATHERWEIGHT
W-L-D
29-4-0
(T)KO
14-3
SUB
3-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Australia
WT CLASS
Featherweight
HT / WT
5′ 6″, 145 lbs
BIRTHDATE
09/29/1988 (38)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
71.5″ (182cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Freestyle Fighting Gym • Windang, Australia
NICKNAME
“The Great”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Alexander Volkanovski Record
WINS29
KO/TKO
14
SUB
3
DECISION
12
LOSSES4
KO/TKO
3
SUB
0
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 33 professional bouts (29-4-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Movsar Evloev
Russia
Russia
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
Oct / 24 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:54)
Oct / 24 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME4:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Evloev
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Movsar Evloev Record at Bout (Opponent)20-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout28-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: +102 (Underdog)
vs
Movsar Evloev: -122 (Favorite)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the main event of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, Volkanovski handed the undefeated Movsar Evloev his first professional defeat in spectacular fashion. After stuffing multiple takedowns, Volkanovski trapped Evloev against the cage late in the second round and unleashed a vicious flurry of punches, scoring a clean knockout with just six seconds remaining at 4:54.
WIN
Diego Lopes
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Jan / 31 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jan / 31 / 2026
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)
Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Diego Lopes Record at Bout (Opponent)27-7-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout27-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -166 (Favorite)
vs
Diego Lopes: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Ben Cartlidge: 49-46
Sal D’Amato: 49-46
Derek Cleary: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In front of a roaring home crowd in Sydney, Volkanovski put on a kickboxing masterclass, neutralizing Lopes’ aggressive forward pressure with stinging lead jabs, calf kicks, and pinpoint counter hooks over 25 minutes to retain his title and earn Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Diego Lopes
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Apr / 12 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 12 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Captured Vacant UFC Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
Fight Location Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)
Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 144.5 lbs
Diego Lopes Record at Bout (Opponent)26-6-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout26-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,800,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -180 (Favorite)
vs
Diego Lopes: +150 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Sal D’Amato: 49-46
Chris Lee: 49-46
Derek Cleary: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski ascended to the featherweight throne for a second time in Miami, putting on a technical striking clinic to stifle Lopes’ dangerous power and jiu-jitsu over 25 grueling minutes, earning a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
LOSS
Ilia Topuria
Georgia
Georgia
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
Feb / 17 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:32)
Feb / 17 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME3:32
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Topuria
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria
Fight Location Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.5 lbs vs 144.5 lbs
Ilia Topuria Record at Bout (Opponent)14-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout26-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Ilia Topuria: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a competitive tactical opening round where Volkanovski used kicks from distance, Topuria backed the champion against the cage in round two and connected with a thunderous right hook, ending Volkanovski’s historic 1,526-day featherweight championship reign at 3:32.
LOSS
Islam Makhachev
Russia
Russia
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Oct / 21 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:06)
Oct / 21 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:06
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Challenged for Lightweight Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup154.5 lbs vs 155 lbs
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout (Opponent)24-1-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout26-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Volkanovski: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on just 11 days’ notice for the lightweight championship rematch, Volkanovski was caught by a flush left head kick from Makhachev, who swarmed with hammerfists to force the referee stoppage at 3:06 of round one.
WIN
Yair Rodriguez
Mexico
Mexico
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
Jul / 08 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:19)
Jul / 08 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME4:19
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
Unified Undisputed World Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.5 lbs vs 145 lbs
Yair Rodriguez Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0 (1 NC)
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout25-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -375 (Favorite)
vs
Yair Rodriguez: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Undisputed title unification bout. Volkanovski dominated the dynamic interim champion on the canvas in rounds one and two, then rocked Rodriguez with a thunderous right hook on the feet in round three before driving him to the fence and finishing with ground-and-pound at 4:19.
LOSS
Islam Makhachev
Russia
Russia
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Feb / 11 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 11 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Challenged for Lightweight Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev
Fight Location Perth, Australia (RAC Arena)
Perth, Australia (RAC Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup154.5 lbs vs 155 lbs
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout (Opponent)23-1-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout25-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -380 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Volkanovski: +310 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Ben Cartlidge: 47-48
Derek Cleary: 47-48
David Lethaby: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic pound-for-pound #1 vs. #2 superfight. Volkanovski pushed the lightweight champion to the absolute brink in Perth, defying Makhachev’s grappling and dropping him in round five with a right hand before unloading ground strikes, earning Fight of the Night honors in a razor-close decision defeat.
WIN
Max Holloway
United States
United States
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier
Jul / 02 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 02 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship Trilogy • Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.5 lbs vs 144.5 lbs
Max Holloway Record at Bout (Opponent)23-6-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout24-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -195 (Favorite)
vs
Max Holloway: +165 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Michael Bell: 50-45
Sal D’Amato: 50-45
David Hagen: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Masterclass trilogy conclusion. Volkanovski delivered the sharpest striking performance of his career, showcasing blinding hand speed and counter combinations that opened a massive cut over Holloway’s left eye and pitched a 50-45 shutout across all scorecards.
WIN
Chan Sung Jung
South Korea
South Korea
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie
Apr / 09 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (0:45)
Apr / 09 / 2022
ROUND4
TIME0:45
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Chan Sung Jung
Fight Location Jacksonville, Florida, United States (VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena)
Jacksonville, Florida, United States (VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.5 lbs vs 144.5 lbs
Chan Sung Jung Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout23-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -720 (Favorite)
vs
Chan Sung Jung: +520 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Clinical showcase. Volkanovski outclassed the Korean challenger from start to finish, scoring knockdowns in rounds one and three before referee Herb Dean mercifully stepped in to stop the fight at 0:45 of round four, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Brian Ortega
United States
United States
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega
Sep / 25 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Sep / 25 / 2021
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Ortega
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.5 lbs vs 144 lbs
Brian Ortega Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0 (1 NC)
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout22-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$750,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Brian Ortega: +155 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Michael Bell: 49-46
Sal D’Amato: 50-45
Ron McCarthy: 50-44
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Consensus 2021 Fight of the Year candidate. Volkanovski dominated the striking, escaped a deep guillotine and triangle choke in round three with breathtaking grit, and battered Ortega over 25 minutes to retain his title and pocket Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Max Holloway
United States
United States
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal
Jul / 11 / 2020
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 11 / 2020
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Usman vs. Masvidal
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Max Holloway Record at Bout (Opponent)21-5-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout21-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$600,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Max Holloway: +185 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mark Smith
Mark Collett: 48-47
David Lethaby: 48-47
Guilherme Bravo: 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes championship rematch on Fight Island. After Holloway scored knockdowns in rounds one and two, Volkanovski rallied in rounds three through five with relentless leg kicks, takedowns, and forward pressure to retain his crown via split decision.
WIN
Max Holloway
United States
United States
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington
Dec / 14 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Dec / 14 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Usman vs. Covington
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.5 lbs vs 145 lbs
Max Holloway Record at Bout (Opponent)21-4-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout20-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$400,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Max Holloway: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Volkanovski: +155 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Michael Bell: 48-47
Sal D’Amato: 48-47
Chris Lee: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Championship coronation. Volkanovski executed a tactical masterplan, delivering 75 brutal low kicks to deaden Holloway’s lead leg and neutralize his volume striking, taking a unanimous decision to claim the UFC featherweight world title.
WIN
Jose Aldo
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade
May / 11 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 11 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Title Eliminator • Aldo vs. Volkanovski
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs José Aldo
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 146 lbs
José Aldo Record at Bout (Opponent)28-4-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout19-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
José Aldo: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Volkanovski: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran
Michael Bell: 30-27
Guilherme Bravo: 30-27
Chris Lee: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silencing the hostile Rio crowd, Volkanovski controlled the distance with feints, low kicks, and relentless cage pressure against the Brazilian legend, sweeping all three rounds (30-27 x3) to earn his first title shot.
WIN
Chad Mendes
United States
United States
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2
Dec / 29 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:14)
Dec / 29 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME4:14
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 232 Contender Showcase • Mendes vs. Volkanovski
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Chad Mendes
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 146 lbs
Chad Mendes Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout18-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$125,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chad Mendes: -155 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Volkanovski: +135 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-intensity firefight. Surviving an early knockdown, Volkanovski broke Mendes with relentless forward pressure, punishing body shots, and combinations against the fence to score a TKO at 4:14 of round two, pocketing Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Darren Elkins
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov
Jul / 14 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 14 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Elkins vs. Volkanovski
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Darren Elkins
Fight Location Boise, Idaho, United States (CenturyLink Arena)
Boise, Idaho, United States (CenturyLink Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.5 lbs vs 145 lbs
Darren Elkins Record at Bout (Opponent)24-5-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout17-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Darren Elkins: +185 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Dave Hagen: 29-28
Ron McCarthy: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski dropped the notoriously durable “Damage” Elkins with heavy hooks in round one and controlled the clinch and wrestling exchanges throughout to capture a unanimous decision in Boise.
WIN
Jeremy Kennedy
Canada
Canada
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
Feb / 10 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:57)
Feb / 10 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME4:57
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 221 Feature Bout • Volkanovski vs. Kennedy
Prelim Headliner
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Jeremy Kennedy
Fight Location Perth, Australia (Perth Arena)
Perth, Australia (Perth Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Jeremy Kennedy Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout16-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Jeremy Kennedy: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Clash of undefeated featherweight prospects. Volkanovski completely overwhelmed Kennedy on the mat, mauling him from top control with vicious ground-and-pound to secure a TKO stoppage with three seconds remaining in round two.
WIN
Shane Young
New Zealand
New Zealand
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura
Nov / 18 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 18 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 121 • Volkanovski vs. Young
Catchweight Feature
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Shane Young
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)
Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Shane Young Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout15-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Shane Young: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steve Perceval
Anthony Axford: 30-27
Charlie Keech: 30-26
Chris Lee: 30-26
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing in front of his home-state crowd in Sydney, Volkanovski suffocated promotional newcomer Shane Young on the mat with relentless takedowns, controlling top position to sweep a dominant unanimous decision.
WIN
Mizuto Hirota
Japan
Japan
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
Jun / 10 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 10 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 110 • Volkanovski vs. Hirota
Catchweight Feature
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Mizuto Hirota
Fight Location Auckland, New Zealand (Spark Arena)
Auckland, New Zealand (Spark Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 149 lbs (Missed Weight)
Mizuto Hirota Record at Bout (Opponent)18-7-2
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout14-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$32,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -525 (Favorite)
vs
Mizuto Hirota: +415 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John Sharp
Scorecard 1: 30-27
Scorecard 2: 30-27
Scorecard 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski out-classed former Sengoku champion Hirota across all three rounds, scoring knockdowns with powerful right hooks and dominating in the clinch to take a lopsided unanimous decision.
WIN
Yusuke Kasuya
Japan
Japan
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson
Nov / 26 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:06)
Nov / 26 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME2:06
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Volkanovski vs. Kasuya
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Yusuke Kasuya
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 156 lbs
Yusuke Kasuya Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-2
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout13-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$22,500 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkanovski: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Yusuke Kasuya: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John Sharp
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
UFC Debut. Volkanovski stopped Japanese submission specialist Kasuya with punishing ground-and-pound punches at 2:06 of round two after securing dominant top control against the fence.
WIN
Jai Bradney
Australia
Australia
Wollongong Wars 4
Jul / 08 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1
Jul / 08 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME–
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Wollongong Wars Lightweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Bradney 2
Captured Lightweight Belt
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Jai Bradney
Fight Location Wollongong, Australia (WEC)
Wollongong, Australia (WEC)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Jai Bradney Record at Bout (Opponent)16-11-1
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout12-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rematch in his hometown of Wollongong. Volkanovski overwhelmed Bradney with aggressive striking in round one to secure a first-round TKO in his final fight before signing with the UFC.
WIN
Jamie Mullarkey
Australia
Australia
AFC 15: Wilkinson vs. Abdallah
May / 19 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:23)
May / 19 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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AFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Mullarkey
Defended AFC Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Jamie Mullarkey
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)
Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Jamie Mullarkey Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout11-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski defended his AFC featherweight title by knocking out fellow future UFC competitor Jamie Mullarkey with a thunderous counter hook at 3:23 of the opening frame.
WIN
Yusuke Yachi
Japan
Japan
PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 50
Dec / 04 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 4 (3:43)
Dec / 04 / 2015
ROUND4
TIME3:43
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PXC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Yachi
Captured PXC World Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Yusuke Yachi
Fight Location Mangilao, Guam (UOG Fieldhouse)
Mangilao, Guam (UOG Fieldhouse)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Yusuke Yachi Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout10-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling to Guam, Volkanovski captured the PXC world championship by out-wrestling future RIZIN star Yachi before submitting him with a triangle choke at 3:43 of the fourth round.
WIN
James Bishop
New Zealand
New Zealand
AFC 13: Australian Fighting Championship 13
Jun / 14 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:39)
Jun / 14 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:39
METHODKO/TKO
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AFC Featherweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Bishop
Captured AFC Featherweight Belt
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs James Bishop
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)
Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
James Bishop Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout9-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski captured the AFC featherweight title in under two minutes, dropping undefeated New Zealander Bishop with hard punches for a first-round TKO.
WIN
David Butt
Australia
Australia
Wollongong Wars 2
Nov / 01 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:52)
Nov / 01 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME1:52
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Wollongong Wars 2 • Volkanovski vs. Butt
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs David Butt
Fight Location Wollongong, Australia (WEC)
Wollongong, Australia (WEC)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
David Butt Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout8-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing in front of his hometown supporters in Wollongong, Volkanovski grounded and pounded Butt to force a second-round TKO stoppage at 1:52.
WIN
Kyle Reyes
Guam
Guam
PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 45
Aug / 24 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 24 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PXC 45 Featherweight Bout • Volkanovski vs. Reyes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Kyle Reyes
Fight Location Mangilao, Guam (UOG Fieldhouse)
Mangilao, Guam (UOG Fieldhouse)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Kyle Reyes Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout7-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski made his international debut in Guam, controlling highly regarded local standout Kyle Reyes on the canvas over three rounds to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Jai Bradney
Australia
Australia
Roshambo MMA 3: In the Cage
Jul / 26 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:58)
Jul / 26 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME4:58
METHODSubmission
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Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Bradney
Captured Lightweight Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Jai Bradney
Fight Location Brisbane, Australia (Chandler Theatre)
Brisbane, Australia (Chandler Theatre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Jai Bradney Record at Bout (Opponent)14-8-1
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout6-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski claimed the Roshambo lightweight title with a buzzer-beating rear-naked choke submission with just two seconds remaining in round one.
WIN
Rodolfo Marques Diniz
Brazil
Brazil
AFC 9: Australian Fighting Championship 9
May / 17 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:41)
May / 17 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:41
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 AFC 9 Featherweight Debut • Volkanovski vs. Marques
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Rodolfo Marques Diniz
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)
Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Rodolfo Marques Diniz Record at Bout (Opponent)16-3-1
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout5-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski made an explosive statement in his featherweight debut, knocking out experienced Brazilian veteran Marques with crisp punches at 3:41 of round one.
WIN
Greg Atzori
Australia
Australia
Roshambo MMA 2: In the Cage
Feb / 01 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 1
Feb / 01 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME–
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Roshambo MMA Welterweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Atzori
Captured Welterweight Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Greg Atzori
Fight Location Brisbane, Australia (Chandler Theatre)
Brisbane, Australia (Chandler Theatre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Greg Atzori Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout4-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski locked in a tight guillotine choke in the opening round to submit experienced Australian veteran Greg Atzori.
WIN
Luke Catubig
Australia
Australia
AFC 7: Australian Fighting Championship 7
Dec / 14 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:39)
Dec / 14 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME4:39
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 AFC 7 Welterweight Bout • Volkanovski vs. Catubig
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Luke Catubig
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)
Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Luke Catubig Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout3-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski battered Catubig over three frames with body strikes and heavy top pressure, forcing a third-round TKO stoppage at 4:39.
LOSS
Corey Nelson
Australia
Australia
AFC 5: Australian Fighting Championship 5
May / 10 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:13)
May / 10 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME0:13
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 AFC 5 Welterweight Tournament • Nelson vs. Volkanovski
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Corey Nelson
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)
Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Corey Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-1
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing up at welterweight (170 lbs) early in his career, Volkanovski suffered his first career loss when Corey Nelson connected with a head kick and follow-up punches just 13 seconds into the third round.
WIN
Anton Zafir
Australia
Australia
Roshambo MMA 1: In the Cage
Apr / 06 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:19)
Apr / 06 / 2013
ROUND4
TIME2:19
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Roshambo MMA Welterweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Zafir
Captured Welterweight Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Anton Zafir
Fight Location Brisbane, Australia (Chandler Theatre)
Brisbane, Australia (Chandler Theatre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Anton Zafir Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski captured the Roshambo welterweight title by finishing future UFC competitor Anton Zafir with punches at 2:19 of the fourth round.
WIN
Regan Wilson
Australia
Australia
Southern Fight Promotions: Cage Conquest 2
Feb / 23 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:49)
Feb / 23 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME2:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Cage Conquest Welterweight Championship • Volkanovski vs. Wilson
Captured Welterweight Title
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Regan Wilson
Fight Location Nowra, Australia (Shoalhaven Stadium)
Nowra, Australia (Shoalhaven Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Regan Wilson Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Volkanovski scored a fast first-round doctor stoppage due to strikes against Regan Wilson at 2:49 to claim the Cage Conquest welterweight championship.
WIN
Gerhard Voigt
Australia
Australia
Revolution Promotions: Revolution at The Roxy
May / 19 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 19 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Volkanovski vs. Voigt
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAlexander Volkanovski vs Gerhard Voigt
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (The Roxy Hotel)
Sydney, Australia (The Roxy Hotel)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Gerhard Voigt Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Professional MMA Debut. Transitioning from semi-pro rugby league, Volkanovski relied on his powerful Greco-Roman wrestling base to grind out Gerhard Voigt over three rounds, taking a unanimous decision in Sydney.
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