Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski is a 34 year old Male fighter from Australia with a 25-1-0 pro MMA record. Volkanovski is scheduled to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 on Saturday February 11, 2023 in a Lightweight bout.
Alexander Volkanovski has 25 wins with a 60% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 3 by submission, 10 by decision.
Alexander Volkanovski is currently riding a 22 fight win streak.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 24-1-0 | Max Holloway |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 276 | 2022-07-02 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-1-0 | Chan Sung Jung |
KO/TKO
R4 0:45
|
UFC 273 | 2022-04-09 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-1-0 | Brian Ortega |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 266 | 2021-09-25 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-1-0 | Max Holloway |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 251 | 2020-07-11 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-1-0 | Max Holloway |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 245 | 2019-12-14 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-1-0 | José Aldo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 237 | 2019-05-11 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-1-0 | Chad Mendes |
KO/TKO
R2 4:14
|
UFC 232 | 2018-12-29 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-1-0 | Darren Elkins |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 133 | 2018-07-14 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-1-0 | Jeremy Kennedy |
KO/TKO
R2 4:57
|
UFC 221 | 2018-02-10 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-1-0 | Shane Young |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 121 | 2017-11-18 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-1-0 | Mizuto Hirota |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 110 | 2017-06-10 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-1-0 | Yusuke Kasuya |
KO/TKO
R2 2:06
|
UFC Fight Night 101 | 2016-11-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Jai Bradney |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Wollongong Wars 4 | 2016-07-08 | Lightweight | WW |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Jamie Mullarkey |
KO/TKO
R1 3:23
|
Australian FC 15 | 2016-03-19 | Featherweight | AFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Yusuke Yachi |
SUB
R4 3:43
|
PXC 50 | 2015-12-04 | Featherweight | PXC |
| Win | 9-1-0 | James Bishop |
KO/TKO
R1 1:39
|
Australian FC 13 | 2015-06-14 | Featherweight | AFC |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Dave Butt |
KO/TKO
R2 1:52
|
Wollongong Wars 2 | 2014-11-01 | Lightweight | WW |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Kyle Reyes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
PXC 45 | 2014-10-24 | Featherweight | PXC |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Jai Bradney |
SUB
R1 4:58
|
Roshambo MMA 3 | 2014-07-26 | Lightweight | |
| Win | 5-1-0 | Rodolfo Marques |
KO/TKO
R1 3:41
|
Australian FC 9 | 2014-05-17 | Featherweight | AFC |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Greg Atzori |
SUB
R1
|
Roshambo MMA 2 | 2014-02-01 | Lightweight | |
| Win | 3-1-0 | Luke Catubig |
KO/TKO
R3 4:39
|
Australian FC 7 | 2013-12-13 | Welterweight | AFC |
| Loss | 3-0-0 | Corey Nelson |
KO/TKO
R3 0:13
|
Australian FC 5 | 2013-05-10 | Welterweight | AFC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Anton Zafir |
KO/TKO
R4 2:19
|
Roshambo MMA 1 | 2013-04-06 | Welterweight | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Regan Wilson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:49
|
Regional circuit | 2013-02-23 | CC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Gerhard Voigt |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2012-05-19 |
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.
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 12 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-0-0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volkanovski defended his belt for the 4th time against Max Holloway on July 2, 2022 at UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Max Holloway by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Volkanovski's last win came against Max Holloway at UFC 276 on Saturday July 2, 2022. Alexander Volkanovski beat Max Holloway by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Volkanovski is scheduled to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 on Saturday February 11, 2023.
Volkanovski's last loss came against Corey Nelson at Australian FC 5 on Friday May 10, 2013. Alexander Volkanovski lost to Corey Nelson by KO/TKO at 0:13 of Round 3.
Volkanovski has fought 12 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-0-0.
Volkanovski has knocked out 12 opponents.
Volkanovski has submitted 3 opponents.
Volkanovski has been knocked out 1 times.
Volkanovski has never been submitted.
