Alex Volkanovski News
Brian Ortega breaks down potential matchup with Alexander Volkanovski
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020
Brian Ortega has shared his initial thoughts on a potential fight with UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Ortega made a triumphant return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Island 6 last weekend, picking up a decision win over “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung after almost two years away from the cage.
Alex Volkanovski reacts to Brian Ortega defeating The Korean Zombie at UFC Fight Island 6
Chris Taylor - October 17, 2020
Current UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski was clearly watching tonight’s Fight Island 6 main event between The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega and with good reason. Saturday’s highly anticipated headliner had huge high stakes as UFC President Dana White had recently revealed that the winner of tonight’s Zombie vs. Ortega fight would receive the next shot at Volkanovski.
Alex Volkanovski calls Max Holloway trilogy talk "ridiculous," suggests Holloway fight Calvin Kattar
Adam Martin - September 30, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski called a trilogy fight with Max Holloway “ridiculous” and suggested That ‘Blessed’ fight Calvin Kattar. Volkanovski and Holloway first met at UFC 245 last December. Volkanovski pulled off the upset that night, outstriking Holloway and winning a unanimous decision. However, the UFC granted Holloway, the long-time featherweight champ, an immediate rematch. The two then met a second time at UFC 251 on Fight Island earlier this summer. In one of the most controversial decisions of the year, Volkanovski edged out a split decision win.
Alexander Volkanovski denies UFC has offered him the Henry Cejudo fight
Adam Martin - September 16, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has denied that the UFC has offered him a fight against rival Henry Cejudo. Volkanovski most recently competed at UFC 251 on Fight Island, where he won a controversial split decision over Max Holloway to keep his featherweight title. In the two months since then, Cejudo has been all over social media chirping Volkanovski and looking to fight him. The UFC has not yet booked Volkanovski for his next fight, leading to fans and media speculating that Cejudo could potentially jump the line and get it.
Alexander Volkanovski sends a message to the featherweight division: "Start fighting"
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2020
Alexander Volkanovski has a simple message to the featherweight division: Start fighting. Volkanovski is coming off his first title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 251. Following the win, many wondered what would be next for the champ. He made it clear the division needed to start fighting, and nearly two months later, the message remains the same.
Photo | Henry Cejudo continues to troll Alex Volkanovski in hopes of featherweight title opportunity
Harry Kettle - August 21, 2020
Former UFC two-weight world champion Henry Cejudo continues to troll Alexander Volkanovski and campaign for a shot at the Featherweight Championship. While Cejudo may have retired in the wake of his win over Dominick Cruz earlier this summer, it’s clear to see that “Triple C” is still very much interested in the prospect of becoming the first fighter in UFC history to win a title in three different weight classes.
Herbert Burns explains why UFC 252 opponent Daniel Pineda is more dangerous than champ Alex Volkanovski
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2020
UFC featherweight Herbert Burns has explained why he believes Daniel Pineda is a more dangerous opponent for him than the division’s champion Alexander Volkanovski. Burns will return to action this weekend at UFC 252 where he will go up against the aforementioned Pineda, with the latter returning to the UFC after six years away from the promotion. Burns, on the other hand, is hoping to extend his strong start to 2020 after going 2-0 in the first half of the year.
Photo | Alexander Volkanovski trolls his "son" Henry Cejudo
Adam Martin - August 11, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared a funny photo of him reading his new children’s book to his “son” Henry Cejudo. Volkanovski recently defended the UFC featherweight title for the first time with a controversial split decision win over Max Holloway in their rematch on Fight Island. UFC president Dana White has hinted there could be a potential trilogy in the works, though Volkanovski has hinted he would rather fight a fresh opponent next. With Zabit Magomedsharipov recently losing his fight with Yair Rodriguez, perhaps he could be next.
Alexander Volkanovski responds to talk of Holloway trilogy
Tom Taylor - July 29, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has reacted to talk of a third consecutive fight with the division’s former champion Max Holloway. Volkanovski and Holloway have fought twice in the last year. The pair first met in December, when Volkanovski defeated Holloway by decision to capture the featherweight title. They then met in an immediate rematch in July, when Volkanovski won a second decision—this one very controversial—to retain the belt.
Dana White not ruling out Holloway vs Volkanovski 3, but understands why the champ may want someone new
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2020
UFC president Dana White is not ruling out the possibility of a trilogy fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. While “The Great” is now officially 2-0 against “Blessed” after their first two bouts against one another, many fans and media members believe that Holloway should’ve had his hand raised after their rematch on Fight Island.
Alex Volkanovski lists The Korean Zombie and Zabit Magomedsharipov as "frontrunners" for next title shot
Adam Martin - July 23, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski believes his next title defense will come against either The Korean Zombie or Zabit Magomedsharipov. Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway via controversial split decision at UFC 251, his second straight win over the former long-time champ. The result of the fight was controversial enough that UFC president Dana White hasn’t completely closed the book on Holloway getting a trilogy fight, but the smart money is on the UFC matchmakers choosing a fresh opponent to fight Volkanovski for his next title defense.
Alexander Volkanovski snubs Henry Cejudo after latest callout
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has issued a snappy response to former bantamweight and flyweight champ Henry Cejudo. Cejudo, who retired after a successful bantamweight title defense against Dominick Cruz in May, has since shared interest in a featherweight title fight with Volkanovski, which would give him the opportunity to become the first fighter in UFC history to win belts in three divisions.
Henry Cejudo sends a message to Dana White after witnessing the UFC hand his belts to a couple of “Rent A champs”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2020
Henry Cejudo has sent a message to UFC President Dana White in the wake of new bantamweight and flyweight champions being crowned. “Triple C” retired from mixed martial arts back in May after his convincing win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249, opening the door for both of the aforementioned divisions to move on without him. In the last few weeks, Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo have both stepped up to the plate and won titles in their respective weight classes – prompting more than a few responses from Cejudo.
Dana White: It's "not tough" to give Max Holloway a third fight with Volkanovski
Tom Taylor - July 17, 2020
UFC President Dana White believes there’s cause for a third fight between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway and Volkanovski have fought twice previously.
Calvin Kattar sends message to Alexander Volkanovski
Tom Taylor - July 16, 2020
Streaking featherweight contender Calvin Kattar has a message for UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Last night, in the main event of UFC on ESPN 13, Kattar picked up an impressive decision win over fellow contender Dan Ige. With the win, he built on the momentum of a thrilling knockout defeat of Jeremy Stephens, and further separated himself from a decision loss to red-hot contender Zabit Magomedsharipov.
Henry Cejudo continues to target UFC featherweight champ “Alex the Great Decision Makernovski”
Harry Kettle - July 16, 2020
Retired UFC star Henry Cejudo continues to tease the idea of going after Alexander Volkanovski and the UFC Featherweight Championship. Following his big win over Dominick Cruz earlier this year which saw him successfully retain the UFC Bantamweight Championship, “Triple C” decided to retire from mixed martial arts. Now, however, Cejudo now appears to have his sights set on doing what no man or woman has ever done before – winning a third UFC belt.
Henry Cejudo: Alexander Volkanovski is "scared to sign the damn contract"
Tom Taylor - July 15, 2020
Alexander Volkanovski responds to "Korean Zombie" callout
Tom Taylor - July 15, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has responded to a recent callout from “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Volkanovski is riding the momentum of a successful defense against the former champion Max Holloway, which he earned with a closely contested decision at UFC 251.
Chael Sonnen thinks Max Holloway beat Alex Volkanovski at UFC 251
Fernando Quiles - July 14, 2020
Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe there was a robbery at UFC 251 but he does think Max Holloway deserved the nod over Alex Volkanovski. In the co-main event of UFC 251, Holloway challenged Volkanovski in a rematch for the featherweight championship. Volkanovski captured the 145-pound gold back in Dec. 2019 with a unanimous decision win over “Blessed.” In the rematch, “The Great” had a tougher time with Holloway but was able to secure the split decision victory.