Alex Volkanovski News
Alexander Volkanovski's coach explains why Charles Oliveira is a harder matchup than Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski has hinted at a move to lightweight and his coach Eugene Bareman has broken down how he’d do against top lightweights. Volkanovski is set to defend his featherweight title at UFC 276 as he will face Max Holloway for the third time in an intriguing matchup. Should he win, he has said he would like to try and become a champ-champ. If he does get the chance, he will likely face the winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev, if that fight actually happens. For Eugene Bareman, he thinks the Brazilian is the tougher matchup of the two.
Sean O’Malley believes a third loss to Alex Volkanovski could damage Max Holloway’s legacy: “You can’t consider him one of the greatest”
Susan Cox - May 17, 2022
Sean O’Malley has weighed in on the upcoming Alex Volkanovski vs Max Holloway trilogy fight. Alex Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) and Max Holloway (23-6 MMA) have already met in the Octagon twice. It was to be ‘The Great’ who won both fights.
Alexander Volkanovski not worried by lightweight move: 'I don't look at this as that big of a challenge"
Josh Evanoff - May 11, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski isn’t afraid of the jump to 155 pounds. ‘The Great’ is scheduled for his trilogy bout with Max Holloway this summer. However, that doesn’t mean that Volkanovski hasn’t thought about what could be after that bout. He’s repeatedly discussed a move up to lightweight.
UFC 276 lineup announced including two title fights
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2022
The card for UFC 276 has been announced with two title fights, including Israel Adesanya vs Jared Cannonier, being confirmed. The International Fight Week card is always pretty important for the Ultimate Fighting Championship with the promotion going all out in order to create a real buzz around the product. Every year we tend to see an array of big events and fights being put on and in 2022, the UFC will not disappoint after they confirmed the current card is going to feature two title bouts on the billing.
Alex Volkanovski urges The Korean Zombie to reconsider retirement talk: “If you were in front of someone else that night, it wouldn’t have looked that way”
Susan Cox - April 25, 2022
Alex Volkanovski is urging The Korean Zombie to reconsider the talk of retirement. The Korean Zombie, Jung Chan-sung, 35, (17-7 MMA) last fought at UFC 273 earlier this month, where he went down to defeat against Alexander Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) in the featherweight battle.
Brendan Schaub gives thoughts on Conor McGregor vs. Alexander Volkanovski lightweight showdown: "It's a no-brainer"
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2022
Brendan Schaub seems to think that a proposed lightweight bout between Conor McGregor and Alexander Volkanovski makes sense. ‘The Great’ is fresh off a victory over Chan Sung Jung at UFC 273 earlier this month. Following the bout, the UFC featherweight champion opined that a move upwards might make sense. With not many matchups left at 145-pounds, he’s begun discussing a move to lightweight.
Henry Cejudo responds after Michael Bisping suggests that he’s not big enough to beat Alexander Volkanovski
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2022
Henry Cejudo has rejected Michael Bisping’s opinion that he is too small to overcome UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski. Last week, Henry Cejudo announced that he will be re-entering the USADA testing pool with the intention of returning to active competition. It comes almost two years after his initial retirement from mixed martial arts at UFC 249 and while he’s teased a comeback on several occasions, many didn’t really know whether or not he would pull the trigger on it.
Islam Makhachev tells Alexander Volkanovski to hold his horses and stay at featherweight: "LW title fight is mine"
Cole Shelton - April 13, 2022
Islam Makhachev isn’t a fan of Alexander Volkanovski thinking he could get a lightweight title fight. Volkanovski is coming off a TKO win over Korean Zombie at UFC 273 to defend his featherweight title for the third time. It was an impressive performance and after the win, Volkanovski said he didn’t know what would be next. However, he recently came out and said he would like a lightweight title fight to try and become a champ-champ.
Henry Cejudo proclaims Alexander Volkanovski as the featherweight GOAT after UFC 273
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2022
Henry Cejudo believes Alexander Volkanovski is now the featherweight GOAT. Entering UFC 273, Volkanovski told BJPENN.com that his title defense against Korean Zombie was a legacy fight for him. He also thought he was closing in on becoming the featherweight GOAT. For Cejudo, who has been angling for a fight with the featherweight champ, he believes Volkanovski became the featherweight GOAT on Saturday night.
Alexander Volkanovski doesn't take Henry Cejudo entering USADA pool seriously: "He needs to prove himself"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2022
It’s safe to say that UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t take Henry Cejudo too seriously. ‘Triple C’ entered the USADA pool over the weekend. The move was seemingly confirmed that the former champion was set upon returning. Cejudo has teased a return to the octagon since he retired in May 2020, mainly that he would fight at 145-pounds soon.
What's next for the stars of UFC 273?
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2022
The UFC returned to Jacksonville, Florida for a stacked UFC 273 card where Alexander Volkanovski defended his belt against Korean Zombie in the main event. The event saw two titles on the line and also featured Khamzat Chimaev taking on his toughest test to date in the form of Gilbert Burns. The co-main showcased a highly-anticipated rematch between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan.
The Korean Zombie issues statement following UFC 273 loss to Alex Volkanovski
Christopher Taylor - April 10, 2022
The Korean Zombie has issued a statement following his TKO loss to Alex Volkanovski at last night’s UFC 273 event. Chan Sung Jung (17-7 MMA) challenged Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) in the headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Jacksonville.
Petr Yan among three fighters to take home a “Fan Bonus of the Night” at UFC 273
Fernando Quiles - April 10, 2022
Petr Yan and two others on the UFC 273 card have received fan bonuses. UFC 273 went down this past Saturday night (April 9). In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski put the UFC Featherweight Championship on the line against the “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. The card also featured Aljamain Sterling vs. Yan 2 and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns.
Pros react after Alex Volkanovski stops Korean Zombie at UFC 273
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 273 event was headlined by a featherweight title fight featuring Alex Volkanovski taking on The Korean Zombie. Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega back at September’s UFC 266 event. ‘The Great’ entered UFC 273 sporting a twenty-fight winning streak, which included two consecutive defenses of his featherweight title.
UFC 273 Results: Alex Volkanovski stops The Korean Zombie (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 273 event is headlined by a featherweight title fight featuring Alex Volkanovski taking on challenger The Korean Zombie. Volkanovski (23-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega at September’s UFC 266 event. ‘The Great’ is currently sporting a twenty-fight winning streak, which includes two consecutive defenses of his featherweight title.
UFC 273: 'Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2022
The Octagon returns to Jacksonville for tonight’s UFC 273 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie. Volkanovski (23-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega at September’s UFC 266 event. ‘The Great’ is currently sporting a twenty-fight winning streak, which includes two consecutive defenses of his featherweight title.
Alexander Volkanovski gives take on Colby Covington getting attacked by Jorge Masvidal: "I'd have put one on his chin too"
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski has given his take on the ongoing saga between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ fought last month in the main event of UFC 272. The build-up to the bout saw both men trade tremendous trash talk. However, the majority of the talking came from Covington’s end, who discussed Masvidal’s previous marriage and children.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals goal to move to lightweight by the end of 2022
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski has revealed his plans to move to lightweight sooner rather than later. ‘The Great’ is currently set to face Chan Sung Jung this weekend at UFC 273. If he retains his UFC featherweight title, he’s expected to face Max Holloway for a trilogy bout. The two were originally scheduled to fight already, but ‘Blessed’ was forced out of the third installment due to injury.