Australian featherweight and two-time champion whose extraordinary athleticism, volume striking and elite wrestling made him the sport's pound-for-pound best before a stunning defeat to Ilia Topuria.
Alexander Volkanovski is an Australian featherweight and former UFC champion who dominated the 145-pound division with exceptional technical striking, elite wrestling, and championship-level problem-solving. A former rugby league player who discovered MMA in his mid-twenties, Volkanovski's rapid rise to championship level is one of MMA's great stories. His three fights with Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title demonstrated his exceptional ability at the very top level.
Career Journey
Timeline
1984
👶 Born in Shellharbour, Australia
2023
🏁 Retired from professional sport