Alex Volkanovski News
Brian Ortega responds to Alexander Volkanovski’s invitation for UFC Fight Island
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2020
Brian Ortega is interested in fighting featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski on Fight Island. The UFC is set to return on May 9 with a stacked event and plans on having events every week. In June, however, the location is expected to change to the highly-anticipated Fight Island which Dana White has been talking about. If events do end up there Volkanovski wants to be a part of it.
Alex Volkanovski calls out four fighters in hopes of securing title bout at UFC Fight Island
Harry Kettle - April 24, 2020
Alex Volkanovski has called out four fighters for a potential title showdown if the proposed UFC Fight Island plan goes ahead. “The Great” has held the UFC Featherweight Championship since December 2019, impressively beating former champion Max Holloway to capture the title at UFC 245. Ever since then it’s seemed as if the UFC has been interested in booking an immediate rematch, but due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, it hasn’t quite materialized.
Who has the best chance to end Alexander Volkanovski's reign?
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2020
Alexander Volkanovski is one of the newest UFC champions as he dethroned Max Holloway back at UFC 245. He has yet to defend his strap once as he has been dealing with a hand injury he sustained in the scrap. So, when the UFC returns to normal Volkanovski will have a bevy of contenders to defend his strap against. The featherweight division doesn’t have a clear cut number one contender but features the likes of Holloway, Chan Sung Jung, Brian Ortega, and Zabit Magomedsharipov among others. So, who has the best chance to end Volkanovski’s reign as champ?
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway rematch scratched from UFC 251
Adam Martin - April 1, 2020
A planned rematch between UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway has been scratched from UFC 251, another major blow to the card. The UFC planned on a double bill of title fights at UFC 251, which is still tentatively scheduled to take place on June 6 in Perth, Australia. Earlier this week we found out that the co-main event between UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and Joanne Calderwood has been postponed, and now Volkanovski vs. Holloway has been scratched, as well, putting the entire event in jeopardy of not happening as planned.
Alexander Volkanovski says there is no one else to fight but Max Holloway at featherweight
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2020
Alexander Volkanovski plans on defending his featherweight title in the main event of UFC 251 at home in Australia. Volkanovski won the belt back at UFC 245 with a decision win over Max Holloway. Since then, he had hand surgery but says he will be ready to defend in Australia where he expects to rematch Holloway.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals health battles from drastic dieting to move down from welterweight
Natasha Hooper - March 11, 2020
Don’t let Alexander Volkanovski’s height of 5’6″ inches deceive you, the current featherweight champion has fought contenders in significantly heavier weight classes. However, the journey to drop the pounds previously plagued “The Great” with multiple ailments: The Australian athlete joined the Joe Rogan Experience podcast today to discuss his recent title victory against Max Holloway. He also explained his transition from professional rugby to MMA and his dramatic weight loss that happened in the process:
Alexander Volkanovski says Henry Cejudo is ‘trying to stay relevant’ but will ‘regret’ calling him out if they fight
Cole Shelton - March 10, 2020
Alexander Volkanovski believes Henry Cejudo is just trying to stay relevant by calling him out. Cejudo, who is the current bantamweight champion, has said he wants to fight Volkanovski to try and become the first three-weight champion in the UFC. It would no doubt be a phenomenal feat. Yet, Volkanovski doesn’t believe it will happen, as he says “Triple C” will regret calling him out if they were to scrap down the line.
UFC 251 set for Australia, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 2 expected to headline
Adam Martin - February 24, 2020
UFC 251 will take place on June 6 in Perth, Australia, and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 2 is expected to headline. The UFC made the announcement on Monday night that UFC 251 is set to take place at RAC Arena this June. Take a look at the official announcement below via the UFC Twitter.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 2 betting odds released
Adam Martin - February 24, 2020
The sportsbooks have opened up the odds for the rematch between UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and former champion Max Holloway. Volkanovski and Holloway met back in December at UFC 245, with Volkanovski pulling off an upset by winning a unanimous decision to take home the belt. After the fight, UFC president Dana White admitted interest in a rematch. The rematch is not yet official but seems likely to happen sometime this summer once Volkanovski heals up from a broken hand suffered against Holloway.
‘Gold digger’ Henry Cejudo says he is coming for featherweight belt, Alexander Volkanovski responds
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
Henry Cejudo is looking to become “Quadruple C” as he says he is coming after Alexander Volkanovski’s featherweight title. Cejudo deemed himself “Triple C” after he beat Marlon Moraes for the bantamweight title back in June. He was the flyweight, bantamweight champion, and Olympic gold medalist. But, he is looking to add featherweight champion to that list.
Alexander Volkanovski responds to The Korean Zombie claiming he doesn't finish fights
Adam Martin - February 6, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski fired back at top contender “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung after his rival claimed the champ doesn’t finish fights. The Korean Zombie criticized Volkanovski for not finishing fights in an effort to egg him on and secure a potential fight against the champion. Volkanovski saw The Korean Zombie’s criticisms and didn’t take kindly to them. In response, Volkanovski posted a photo of The Korean Zombie getting knocked out cold by Yair Rodriguez.
Dana White says Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 2 will be made ‘very soon’
Cole Shelton - February 4, 2020
It appears Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway will be running things back. Holloway and Volkanovski fought in the co-main event of UFC 245 where it was the Hawaiian who was the favorite. But, Volkanovski ultimately pulled of the upset as he won a unanimous decision, where one judge even gave the Aussie all five rounds.
The Korean Zombie fires back at Alexander Volkanovski
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski and top contender Chan Sung Jung—better known as the Korean Zombie—have been going back and forth over the last few weeks, and that trend doesn’t seem like it’s over yet. The pair’s exchange began when the Korean Zombie suggested he could finish Volkanovski quickly, just like he did Renato Moicano and Frankie Edgar in 2019.
Alexander Volkanovski prioritizing title defenses over super fights
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2020
There are a lot of dangerous fighters in the UFC featherweight top-10, and the division’s new champion Alexander Volkanovski is more than happy to fight them all. That, he says, is simply the duty of a UFC champion. “That’s how a champ should do it,” Volkanovski told BJPENN.com, adding that defeating his many featherweight rivals is the best way to cement himself as one of the best ever.
Alexander Volkanovski responds to Korean Zombie callout: 'It ain't gonna be that easy'
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2020
Alexander Volkanovski is exactly one month into his reign as the UFC featherweight champion. While he’s still healing up from an arm injury sustained in his title-winning battle, a unanimous decision win over long-time champ Max Holloway, he’s beginning to look ahead to his first challenge as champion. The options for that challenge are plentiful.
The Korean Zombie predicts quick finish in potential title fight with Alex Volkanovski
Harry Kettle - January 8, 2020
Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie, has predicted a quick finish if he is to ever face Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship. The Korean Zombie is coming off the back of a memorable finish over Frankie Edgar which cemented his spot as one of the top guys in the division. Alas, while that may be the case, the presence of Zabit Magomedsharipov and Max Holloway has caused some doubt as to whether or not he will be the man to get the next shot at the belt.
Alexander Volkanovski to have surgery on broken hand
Adam Martin - December 19, 2019
New UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery on his broken hand that will keep him on the shelf for the foreseeable future. Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 245 to win the title and emerge as a new global star in MMA. But he suffered a broken hand during the fight and it will keep him on the sidelines and unable to defend his belt anytime soon.
Max Holloway praises new UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2019
Max Holloway has had nothing but good things to say about the new UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski. The two men played an incredible chess match against one another inside the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC 245, with Volkanovski being the man who did enough to get his hand raised. At the time it seemed as if Holloway was a bit conflicted about the decision from the judges, but upon reflection, he’s happy to just give praise where it’s due to Australia’s second UFC champ.