Alex Volkanovski News
Alexander Volkanovski shares prediction for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway at UFC 308
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski will be paying close attention to the UFC 308 main event between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Topuria is looking to defend his featherweight title for the first time since he KO’d Volkanovski back in February. It was a statement win and he enters his first title fight as a sizeable betting favorite.
Alexander Volkanovski makes case for Ilia Topuria winning 'Fighter of the Year' if he defeats Max Holloway
Fernando Quiles - October 21, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski thinks Ilia Topuria could lock up “Fighter of the Year” if he defeats Max Holloway at UFC 308. Topuria captured the UFC Featherweight Championship back in February. He knocked out Volkanovski in the second round of their title fight. “El Matador” is now seeking his first successful title defense this Saturday.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals plan to compete on UFC 312 card in Australia
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has revealed his desire to compete on the UFC 312 card in Australia next year. Over the course of the last five years, Alexander Volkanovski has established himself as one of the best fighters of his generation. With that being said, recent defeats to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria have left many to wonder what’s next for him.
Alexander Volkanovski responds to Diego Lopes's callout for December UFC scrap
Curtis Calhoun - September 26, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has issued a response to the surging Diego Lopes’s callout for a December fight booking. Lopes defeated Volkanovski’s former rival, Brian Ortega, at UFC 306 earlier this month. After a loss to Movsar Evloev in his short-notice UFC debut, Lopes has won five straight fights and has emerged as one of the top featherweight stars.
Alexander Volkanovski makes stunning prediction for Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306
Fernando Quiles - September 10, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has given his prediction for the bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley and Merab are set to collide in the main event of UFC 306 on September 14th. The title fight takes place inside the Sphere in Las Vegas. There is some bad blood going into this one, and fans have been debating on who will get their way on fight night.
Chael Sonnen explains why Alexander Volkanovski should move to lightweight
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained why he believes Alexander Volkanovski should make the move to lightweight. Times have been tough for Alexander Volkanovski as of late. In addition to two defeats at the hands of Islam Makhachev, he also lost his UFC featherweight championship courtesy of a knockout defeat versus Ilia Topuria.
Ilia Topuria warns Alexander Volkanovski against accepting backup role at UFC 308: "He wants to get knocked out every year"
Chris Taylor - August 31, 2024
Ilia Topuria has cautioned Alexander Volkanovski against accepting a backup role for upcoming title fight at UFC 308. Topuria (15-0 MMA) is set to defend his featherweight title for the first time against former division champion Max Holloway (26-7 MMA) this coming October in Abu Dhabi.
Alexander Volkanovski explains why he didn't take UFC lightweight matchup: "I need the right fights"
Fernando Quiles - August 29, 2024
Former UFC Featherweight Champion, Alex Volkanovski, doesn’t plan to float around weight classes. Volkanovski has had a rough go inside the Octagon in his last two outings, suffering brutal KO losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. With that said, “The Great” remains in a spot where he’ll likely find himself in another 145-pound title fight.
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting “a proper performance” from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: “He gets a crazy finish”
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting ‘a proper performance’ from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Alexander Volkanovski claps back at Belal Muhammad, believes welterweight champ is "a good stylistic match up" for him
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has clapped back at Belal Muhammad. In the lead-up to UFC 304, Volkanovski claimed he thought Muhammad was a good stylistic matchup for him, despite the weight difference. After Muhammad scored an upset win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 to become the welterweight champion, he fired back at Volkanovski over his recent comments.
Alexander Volkanovski offers to fill in for UFC 304 main event if necessary: "Belal, that's a fight I could do"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is willing to fight Leon Edwards or Belal Muhammad. ‘Rocky’ and ‘Remember The Name’ are set to collide in the main event of UFC 304. The bout will be Leon Edwards’ first since a unanimous decision victory over Colby Covington in December. Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad hasn’t competed since a decision win over Gilbert Burns last summer. The welterweight title contest will headline a stacked pay-per-view card from Manchester.
Alexander Volkanovski explains why he’s picking Bobby Green to defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304: “He’s the safer bet”
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has explained why he’s picking Bobby Green to defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304. As we know, Paddy Pimblett is a divisive figure. The Liverpudlian loves to rattle the cages of the masses, and he isn’t afraid of who he upsets along the way. This weekend, he’ll take on the biggest test of his MMA career thus far when he battles Bobby Green.
Ilia Topuria issues harsh response to Alexander Volkanovski's criticism over rejecting fights
Curtis Calhoun - July 3, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has responded to Alexander Volkanovski’s harsh criticism about his title reign. Topuria finished Volkanovski to earn the UFC featherweight title at UFC 298 back in February. He’s expected to return to the Octagon by the end of the year, potentially against BMF titleholder Max Holloway.
Alexander Volkanovski shares prediction for Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes at UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 26, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski is excited to see the UFC 303 co-main event between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. Ortega and Lopes agreed to fight each other on short notice in the co-main event in a pivotal bout at featherweight. The winner of the scrap will put themselves in a good spot to fight for the title next.
Alex Volkanovski eyes “exciting” lightweight return with Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway happening next: “Maybe Charles Oliveira”
Susan Cox - June 26, 2024
Alex Volkanovski is eyeing an ‘exciting’ lightweight return with Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway happening next. The former UFC featherweight champion, Volkanovski (26-4 MMA), has lost his last two bouts inside of the Octagon. In October of 2023, at UFC 294, Islam Makachev (26-1 MMA) defeated Volkanovski by KO at 3:06 of Round 1. Then again in February of this year at UFC 298, it was the undefeated Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA) KO’ing ‘The Great’ at 3:32 of Round 2.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals he offered to fight at UFC 303 following Conor McGregor's withdrawal
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski offered to fight at UFC 303 if the promotion needed. UFC 303 was set to be headlined by a highly-anticipated matchup between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. However, the Irishman suffered an injury and was forced out of the bout and the UFC reportedly looked for new fights or potential people to replace McGregor.
Islam Makhachev gets P4P endorsement from Alexander Volkanovski amidst Jon Jones debate: "There has to be activity there..."
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
Former UFC featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski feels his two-time foe, Islam Makhachev, deserves the pound-for-pound nod over Jon Jones. Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier by fifth-round submission to retain the UFC lightweight belt at UFC 302. He remains the UFC’s pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter as of this writing, with Jones in the No. 2 spot.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals interest in Dustin Poirier superfight
Harry Kettle - June 3, 2024
UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he’d be interested in a possible showdown with Dustin Poirier. This past weekend, Dustin Poirier failed in his attempt to capture the UFC lightweight championship. Alas, while he may not have won the fight, he put forward an absolutely incredible effort against Islam Makhachev. The two battled it out over five hard rounds but in the end, it was Makhachev who was able to secure a submission win and successfully retain his belt.