Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski's Professional MMA debut
Volkanovski made his professional debut against Gerhard Voigt on May 19, 2012, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Gerhard Voigt who carried a 2-2-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Gerhard Voigt by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Volkanovski made his debut in the UFC against Yusuke Kasuya on November 26, 2016, fighting on the main card of UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson having compiled a 13-1-0 professional MMA record.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Yusuke Kasuya by KO/TKO at 2:06 of Round 2.
Since his debut, Volkanovski has gone on to fight a total of 11 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-0-0.
The first man to defeat Jeremy Kennedy
Volkanovski defeated the previously unbeaten Jeremy Kennedy on February 10, 2018, at UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold. Jeremy Kennedy came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Volkanovski was a -200 betting favorite going into the fight. Alexander Volkanovski beat Jeremy Kennedy by KO/TKO at 4:57 of Round 2.
Winning the belt: UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway
Volkanovski won the UFC Featherweight Championship defeating Max Holloway on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington.
This was Volkanovski's 1st UFC championship fight.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Max Holloway by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway
Volkanovski defended his belt against Max Holloway on July 11, 2020 at UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal.
This was Volkanovski's first successful UFC featherweight title defence.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Max Holloway by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Featherweight Championship against Brian Ortega
Volkanovski defended his belt for the 2nd time against Brian Ortega on September 25, 2021 at UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Brian Ortega by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Featherweight Championship against Chan Sung Jung
Volkanovski defended his belt for the 3rd time against Chan Sung Jung on April 9, 2022 at UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Chan Sung Jung by KO/TKO at 0:45 of Round 4. Alexander Volkanovski took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
When was Alexander Volkanovski's last win?
Volkanovski's last win came against Chan Sung Jung at UFC 273 on Saturday April 9, 2022. Alexander Volkanovski beat Chan Sung Jung by KO/TKO at 0:45 of Round 4. Alexander Volkanovski took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.