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Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski
Ilia Topuria

Alexander Volkanovski is still eyeing an early 2025 rematch against Ilia Topuria: "I've got one last crack at the title"

Josh Evanoff - October 28, 2024

Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is ready for a rematch with Ilia Topuria. ‘El Matador’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 308 over the weekend. Back for the first time since defeating Alexander Volkanovski in February, Ilia Topuria faced Max Holloway. The longtime featherweight earned another shot at gold in April, scoring a fifth-round knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.

Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski
Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria shoots down the idea of rematching Alexander Volkanovski in Australia: "I'm the champion"

Cole Shelton - October 23, 2024

Ilia Topuria says if he rematches Alexander Volkanovski it will not be in Australia as ‘The Great’ wants. The UFC is returning to Sydney in February and Volkanovski says he wants to return on that card and fight for the title. However, should Topuria beat Max Holloway at UFC 308 and defend his belt, he says he won’t be going to Australia to defend his belt.

Diego Lopes and Alexander Volkanovski
Diego Lopes

Diego Lopes willing to fight Alexander Volkanovski in Sydney: "I'm ready"

Fernando Quiles - October 23, 2024

Diego Lopes isn’t opposed to colliding with Alexander Volkanovski in Sydney. Lopes has been emerging as a top contender in the featherweight division. He recently battered Brian Ortega at UFC 306 inside the Sphere in Las Vegas. He’s been so impressive that the UFC has given him a backup role if he’s needed for the 145-pound title bout this Saturday.

Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 308
Ilia Topuria

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.

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UFC

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, Diego Lopes
Diego Lopes

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, Diego Lopes
Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski open to interim title fight against Diego Lopes for UFC return: "You never know"

Josh Evanoff - September 16, 2024

Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes he could face Diego Lopes next. The Brazilian fighter is fresh off his return to the cage on the main card of Noche UFC on Saturday. There, Diego Lopes faced the biggest test of his career in the form of Brian Ortega. ‘T-City’ was hoping to earn a title shot with a victory, and was coming off a submission victory over Yair Rodriguez in February.

Alex Volkanovski
Merab Dvalishvili

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.

Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria
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
UFC

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.

Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski
Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira interested in facing former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski next: "Why not?"

Josh Evanoff - August 20, 2024

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is interested in facing Alexander Volkanovski next. ‘Do Bronx’ hasn’t appeared in the cage since a split-decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in April. That defeat prevented the Brazilian from earning a rematch with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who defeated him back in October 2022. Since then, Charles Oliveira hasn’t booked a return to the cage.

Israel Adesanya, Mark Zuckerberg, Alexander Volkanovski
Israel Adesanya

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
UFC

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.

Bobby Green, Paddy Pimblett
Bobby Green

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.

Alexander Volkanovski vs Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier

Alexander Volkanovski calls to face 'good man' Dustin Poirier: "It's a big fun fight!"

Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2024

Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants a fight with Dustin Poirier. ‘The Great’ hasn’t competed since his title defense against Ilia Topuria in February. That fight saw Alexander Volkanovski’s historic featherweight reign come to an end in stunning fashion. ‘El Matador’ ended the Australian’s title reign with a brutal second-round stoppage victory.

Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski
Ilia Topuria

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.

Alex Volkanovski
Charles Oliveira

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
UFC

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.