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Alexander Volkanovski

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Alexander Volkanovski

Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current and two-time UFC Featherweight Champion. Volkanovski is the first Australian-born fighter to win a UFC title. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. Prior to his UFC debut, Volkanovski competed as a professional boxer in 2015. As of 9 December 2025, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. He is considered one of the greatest Featherweights of all time.

Infobox

Born
(1988-09-29) 29 September 1988 (age 37)Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Nickname
The Great
Residence
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight
145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division
Featherweight (2014–present)Lightweight (2014; 2016; 2023) Welterweight (2012–2013)
Reach
mw- 71 1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Fighting out of
Windang, New South Wales, Australia
Team
City Kickboxing Tiger Muay ThaiBangtao Muay Thai & MMA Freestyle Fighting Gym
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joe Lopez
Years active
2012–present
Total
31
Wins
27
By knockout
3
By submission
3
By decision
1
Losses
4
Website
alexandervolkanovski.com

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
31 matches
By knockout
27 wins
13
4 losses
3
By submission
By submission
31 matches
By submission
27 wins
3
4 losses
0
By decision
By decision
31 matches
By decision
27 wins
11
4 losses
1
31 matches
27 wins
4 losses
By knockout
13
3
By submission
3
0
By decision
11
1
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–4
Opponent
Diego Lopes
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 314
Date
12 April 2025
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Notes
Won the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
26–4
Opponent
Ilia Topuria
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC 298
Date
17 February 2024
Round
2
Time
3:32
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Notes
Lost the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
26–3
Opponent
Islam Makhachev
Method
KO (head kick and punches)
Event
UFC 294
Date
21 October 2023
Round
1
Time
3:06
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–2
Opponent
Yair Rodríguez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 290
Date
8 July 2023
Round
3
Time
4:19
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended and unified the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–2
Opponent
Islam Makhachev
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 284
Date
12 February 2023
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Perth, Australia
Notes
For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–1
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 276
Date
2 July 2022
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–1
Opponent
Jung Chan-sung
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 273
Date
9 April 2022
Round
4
Time
0:45
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–1
Opponent
Brian Ortega
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 266
Date
25 September 2021
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–1
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC 251
Date
12 July 2020
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–1
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 245
Date
14 December 2019
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–1
Opponent
José Aldo
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 237
Date
11 May 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–1
Opponent
Chad Mendes
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 232
Date
29 December 2018
Round
2
Time
4:14
Location
Inglewood, California, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–1
Opponent
Darren Elkins
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov
Date
14 July 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Boise, Idaho, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–1
Opponent
Jeremy Kennedy
Method
TKO (punches and elbows)
Event
UFC 221
Date
11 February 2018
Round
2
Time
4:57
Location
Perth, Australia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–1
Opponent
Shane Young
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura
Date
19 November 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Sydney, Australia
Notes
Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–1
Opponent
Mizuto Hirota
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
Date
11 June 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Notes
Return to Featherweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–1
Opponent
Yusuke Kasuya
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson
Date
26 November 2016
Round
2
Time
2:06
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–1
Opponent
Jai Bradney
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Wollongong Wars 4
Date
8 July 2016
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Wollongong, Australia
Notes
Won the Wollongong Wars Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–1
Opponent
Jamie Mullarkey
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Australian FC 15
Date
19 May 2016
Round
1
Time
3:23
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Notes
Defended the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Yusuke Yachi
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
Pacific Xtreme Combat 50
Date
4 December 2015
Round
4
Time
3:43
Location
Mangilao, Guam
Notes
Won the PXC Featherweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
James Bishop
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Australian FC 13
Date
14 June 2015
Round
1
Time
1:39
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Notes
Won the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
David Butt
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Wollongong Wars 2
Date
1 November 2014
Round
2
Time
1:52
Location
Thirroul, Australia
Notes
Lightweight bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Kyle Reyes
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Pacific Xtreme Combat 45
Date
24 October 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Mangilao, Guam
Notes
Return to Featherweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Jai Bradney
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Roshambo MMA 3
Date
26 July 2014
Round
1
Time
4:58
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Notes
Defended the Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Rodolfo Marques Diniz
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Australian FC 9
Date
17 May 2014
Round
1
Time
3:41
Location
Albury, Australia
Notes
Featherweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Greg Atzori
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
Roshambo MMA 2
Date
1 February 2014
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Notes
Lightweight debut. Won the vacant Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–1
Opponent
Luke Catubig
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Australian FC 7
Date
14 December 2013
Round
3
Time
4:39
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
3–1
Opponent
Corey Nelson
Method
TKO (head kick and punches)
Event
Australian FC 5
Date
10 May 2013
Round
3
Time
0:13
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Notes
AFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Anton Zafir
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Roshambo MMA 1
Date
17 April 2013
Round
4
Time
2:19
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Notes
Won the Roshambo MMA Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Regan Wilson
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Southern Fight Promotions: Cage Conquest 2
Date
23 February 2013
Round
1
Time
2:49
Location
Nowra, Australia
Notes
Won the Cage Conquest Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Gerhard Voigt
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Revolution Promotions: Revolution at the Roxy
Date
19 May 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Sydney, Australia
Notes
Welterweight debut.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
27–4
Diego Lopes
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 314
12 April 2025
5
5:00
Miami, Florida, United States
Won the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Loss
26–4
Ilia Topuria
KO (punch)
UFC 298
17 February 2024
2
3:32
Anaheim, California, United States
Lost the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Loss
26–3
Islam Makhachev
KO (head kick and punches)
UFC 294
21 October 2023
1
3:06
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
26–2
Yair Rodríguez
TKO (punches)
UFC 290
8 July 2023
3
4:19
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended and unified the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Loss
25–2
Islam Makhachev
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 284
12 February 2023
5
5:00
Perth, Australia
For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
25–1
Max Holloway
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 276
2 July 2022
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
24–1
Jung Chan-sung
TKO (punches)
UFC 273
9 April 2022
4
0:45
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
23–1
Brian Ortega
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 266
25 September 2021
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
22–1
Max Holloway
Decision (split)
UFC 251
12 July 2020
5
5:00
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Defended the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
21–1
Max Holloway
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 245
14 December 2019
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
20–1
José Aldo
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 237
11 May 2019
3
5:00
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win
19–1
Chad Mendes
TKO (punches)
UFC 232
29 December 2018
2
4:14
Inglewood, California, United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
18–1
Darren Elkins
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov
14 July 2018
3
5:00
Boise, Idaho, United States
Win
17–1
Jeremy Kennedy
TKO (punches and elbows)
UFC 221
11 February 2018
2
4:57
Perth, Australia
Win
16–1
Shane Young
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura
19 November 2017
3
5:00
Sydney, Australia
Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win
15–1
Mizuto Hirota
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
11 June 2017
3
5:00
Auckland, New Zealand
Return to Featherweight.
Win
14–1
Yusuke Kasuya
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson
26 November 2016
2
2:06
Melbourne, Australia
Win
13–1
Jai Bradney
TKO (punches)
Wollongong Wars 4
8 July 2016
1
N/A
Wollongong, Australia
Won the Wollongong Wars Lightweight Championship.
Win
12–1
Jamie Mullarkey
KO (punch)
Australian FC 15
19 May 2016
1
3:23
Melbourne, Australia
Defended the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
11–1
Yusuke Yachi
Submission (triangle choke)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 50
4 December 2015
4
3:43
Mangilao, Guam
Won the PXC Featherweight Championship.
Win
10–1
James Bishop
TKO (punches)
Australian FC 13
14 June 2015
1
1:39
Melbourne, Australia
Won the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win
9–1
David Butt
TKO (punches)
Wollongong Wars 2
1 November 2014
2
1:52
Thirroul, Australia
Lightweight bout.
Win
8–1
Kyle Reyes
Decision (unanimous)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 45
24 October 2014
3
5:00
Mangilao, Guam
Return to Featherweight.
Win
7–1
Jai Bradney
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Roshambo MMA 3
26 July 2014
1
4:58
Brisbane, Australia
Defended the Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win
6–1
Rodolfo Marques Diniz
KO (punch)
Australian FC 9
17 May 2014
1
3:41
Albury, Australia
Featherweight debut.
Win
5–1
Greg Atzori
Submission (guillotine choke)
Roshambo MMA 2
1 February 2014
1
N/A
Brisbane, Australia
Lightweight debut. Won the vacant Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win
4–1
Luke Catubig
TKO (punches)
Australian FC 7
14 December 2013
3
4:39
Melbourne, Australia
Loss
3–1
Corey Nelson
TKO (head kick and punches)
Australian FC 5
10 May 2013
3
0:13
Melbourne, Australia
AFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
3–0
Anton Zafir
TKO (punches)
Roshambo MMA 1
17 April 2013
4
2:19
Brisbane, Australia
Won the Roshambo MMA Welterweight Championship.
Win
2–0
Regan Wilson
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Southern Fight Promotions: Cage Conquest 2
23 February 2013
1
2:49
Nowra, Australia
Won the Cage Conquest Welterweight Championship.
Win
1–0
Gerhard Voigt
Decision (unanimous)
Revolution Promotions: Revolution at the Roxy
19 May 2012
3
5:00
Sydney, Australia
Welterweight debut.
· Professional boxing record
By decision
By decision
1 fight
By decision
1 win
1
0 losses
0
1 fight
1 win
0 losses
By decision
1
0
· Professional boxing record
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Dillon Bargero
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
17 Apr 2015
Location
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Hurstville, Australia
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
1
Win
1–0
Dillon Bargero
UD
4
17 Apr 2015
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Hurstville, Australia
· Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No.
1.
Event
UFC 266
Fight
Volkanovski vs. Ortega
Date
25 September 2021
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
2.
2.
No.
2.
Event
UFC 273
Fight
Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie
Date
9 April 2022
Venue
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
City
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
3.
3.
No.
3.
Event
UFC 284
Fight
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Date
12 February 2023
Venue
RAC Arena
City
Perth, Australia
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
4.
4.
No.
4.
Event
UFC 290
Fight
Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez
Date
8 July 2023
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
5.
5.
No.
5.
Event
UFC 294
Fight
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Date
21 October 2023
Venue
Etihad Arena
City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
6.
6.
No.
6.
Event
UFC 298
Fight
Volkanovski vs. Topuria
Date
17 February 2024
Venue
Honda Center
City
Anaheim, California, United States
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
7.
7.
No.
7.
Event
UFC 314
Fight
Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Date
12 April 2025
Venue
Kaseya Center
City
Miami, Florida, United States
PPV Buys
Not Disclosed
No.
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV Buys
1.
UFC 266
Volkanovski vs. Ortega
25 September 2021
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Not Disclosed
2.
UFC 273
Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie
9 April 2022
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Not Disclosed
3.
UFC 284
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
12 February 2023
RAC Arena
Perth, Australia
Not Disclosed
4.
UFC 290
Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez
8 July 2023
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Not Disclosed
5.
UFC 294
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
21 October 2023
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Not Disclosed
6.
UFC 298
Volkanovski vs. Topuria
17 February 2024
Honda Center
Anaheim, California, United States
Not Disclosed
7.
UFC 314
Volkanovski vs. Lopes
12 April 2025
Kaseya Center
Miami, Florida, United States
Not Disclosed
· External links
Preceded byMax Holloway
Preceded byMax Holloway
Achievements
Preceded byMax Holloway
Achievements
5th UFC Featherweight Champion 14 December 2019 – 17 February 2024
Achievements
Succeeded byIlia Topuria
VacantTitle last held byIlia Topuria
VacantTitle last held byIlia Topuria
Achievements
VacantTitle last held byIlia Topuria
Achievements
7th UFC Featherweight Champion 12 April 2025 – present
Achievements
Incumbent
Awards
Awards
Achievements
Awards
Preceded byAmanda Nunes
Preceded byAmanda Nunes
Achievements
Preceded byAmanda Nunes
Achievements
World MMA Upset of the Year 2019–20 vs. Max Holloway at UFC 245
Achievements
Succeeded byAdriano Moraes
Preceded byKamaru Usman
Preceded byKamaru Usman
Achievements
Preceded byKamaru Usman
Achievements
World MMA Fighter of the Year 2021–22
Achievements
Succeeded byLeon Edwards
Preceded byJiří Procházka vs. Glover Teixeira
Preceded byJiří Procházka vs. Glover Teixeira
Achievements
Preceded byJiří Procházka vs. Glover Teixeira
Achievements
World MMA Fight of the Year 2022–23 vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 284
Achievements
Succeeded byMax Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje
Achievements
Preceded byMax Holloway
5th UFC Featherweight Champion 14 December 2019 – 17 February 2024
Succeeded byIlia Topuria
VacantTitle last held byIlia Topuria
7th UFC Featherweight Champion 12 April 2025 – present
Incumbent
Awards
Preceded byAmanda Nunes
World MMA Upset of the Year 2019–20 vs. Max Holloway at UFC 245
Succeeded byAdriano Moraes
Preceded byKamaru Usman
World MMA Fighter of the Year 2021–22
Succeeded byLeon Edwards
Preceded byJiří Procházka vs. Glover Teixeira
World MMA Fight of the Year 2022–23 vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 284
Succeeded byMax Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje

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    http://www.fightmetric.com/fighter-details/e1248941344b3288
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