Alex Volkanovski News
Alexander Volkanovski praises Paddy Pimblett ahead of his UFC 282 co-headliner
Lewis Simpson - December 8, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has praised the UFC’s new ‘cash cow’ Paddy Pimblett, for the path he’s taken thus far. Pimblett is scheduled to make his pay-per-view debut this Saturday at UFC 282 against Jared Gordon. The Liverpudlian has promised to take the roof of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Rafael dos Anjos “can’t understand” why Islam Makhachev is fighting Alex Volkanovski instead of taking “a real challenge” at lightweight
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2022
Rafael dos Anjos has questioned Islam Makhachev for taking on Alex Volkanovski in his next fight at lightweight. In the aftermath of his win at UFC 280, it didn’t take long for Islam Makhachev to get his next fight booked.
Israel Adesanya explains why he strongly favors Alex Volkanovski to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284: “I could bet my whole house on him”
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2022
Israel Adesanya has explained why he’s confident Alex Volkanovski can defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. In less than three months, Alex Volkanovski will attempt to become a two-weight UFC champion. When doing so, he will challenge Islam Makhachev.
Joe Rogan explains how Alex Volkanovski can “probably” pose problems for Islam Makhachev at UFC 284
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2022
Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on how Alex Volkanovski could pose a problem for Islam Makhachev when they fight. It’s clear for many to see that Islam Makhachev will be the favourite against Alex Volkanovski. The pair will meet at UFC 284 in Perth with the UFC lightweight championship being on the line.
Alex Volkanovski reacts after the UFC announces interim featherweight title for UFC 284
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has given his thoughts on the UFC booking an interim title fight between Josh Emmett and Yair Rodriguez. For the last few years, Alex Volkanovski has been the man to beat at 145 pounds. He is a complete superstar at featherweight and if you don’t believe us, go and ask the likes of Max Holloway, Brian Ortega and Jose Aldo.
Josh Emmett thrilled about interim title fight with Yair Rodriguez, but focus still on Alexander Volkanovski: "That's the champion"
Josh Evanoff - November 15, 2022
UFC featherweight contender Josh Emmett still has his eyes on Alexander Volkanovski. ‘The Fighting Falmer’ has been out of action since his clash with Calvin Kattar in June. After 25 minutes of back-and-forth action, Emmett earned the win by split decision. The decision was a controversial one but moved the featherweight’s win streak to five.
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski officially announced as UFC 284 main event
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2022
Islam Makhachev has his first title defense set. After Makhachev won the vacant title at UFC 280 with a submission win over Charles Oliveira, he called out featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski. The Aussie was the backup fighter for the card and the two had a staredown after Makhachev’s win.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals plans to be active ahead of Islam Makhachev superfight: "I'm at my peak right now"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes he’s in his prime, and he’s not going to waste it. ‘The Great’ has been out of action since his victory over Max Holloway in July. Following that victory, he announced his intentions to move to the lightweight division. Those plans were temporarily put on hold as he had to get surgery on an injured hand.
Yair Rodriguez rips Alexander Volkanovski for chasing lightweight title fight: "Are you a man of your word?"
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2022
Yair Rodriguez is not happy to see Alexander Volkanovski pursuing a lightweight title fight. At UFC 280, Volkanovski served as the backup fighter for the main event that saw the vacant lightweight title up for grabs. Following Islam Makhachev’s submission win over Charles Oliveira, he called out Volkanovski and the two went face-to-face in the Octagon.
Alex Volkanovski refutes narrative that he’s “holding up” the featherweight division: “My division is holding me up”
Harry Kettle - November 2, 2022
UFC champion Alex Volkanovski believes the featherweight division is holding him up, as opposed to the other way around. At this moment in time, Alex Volkanovski is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the UFC. That’s what the rankings say, and that’s what most of the fans say too.
Alex Volkanovski explains why Conor McGregor fight means more than just money to him: “He’s the only featherweight champion I haven’t beaten”
Harry Kettle - October 28, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has explained why a potential fight with Conor McGregor means more to him than people may realise. In the wake of UFC 280, it appears as if Alex Volkanovski is gearing up for a fight against Islam Makhachev. ‘The Great’ made it known that he wanted to go after the UFC lightweight title and at UFC 284 next February, it appears as if he’s going to get his chance.
Henry Cejudo says Alex Volkanovksi needs more time to prepare for Islam Makhachev: “I get the vibes of Israel Adesanya versus Jan”
Susan Cox - October 27, 2022
Henry Cejudo believes Alex Volkanovski needs more time to prepare for Islam Makachev. Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) defeated Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) at UFC 280 last Saturday night to capture the lightweight title with a second-round submission.
Conor McGregor trashes proposed Islam Makhachev vs. Alex Volkanovski title fight: “This fight does 10 buys”
Harry Kettle - October 24, 2022
Conor McGregor has trashed a possible UFC lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski. Last weekend at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira to become the new UFC lightweight champion. Shortly afterwards, Alex Volkanovski came into the Octagon to set up a champ vs champ superfight – potentially next year in Australia.
Alexander Volkanovski says UFC contacted him "late last night" about his weight: "Someone was struggling"
Ryan Harkness - October 21, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski came all the way to Abu Dhabi to serve as a backup for the UFC 280 lightweight fight between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira. And while in the end both fighters made weight and his services don’t look like they’ll be needed, it sounds like there was a moment the night before weigh-ins that the UFC thought they might need him. Charles Oliveira weighed in at 154.5 pounds, as did Islam Makhachev. Alexander Volkanovski stepped on the scales at 155 with no problem as he’s used to getting down to 145 pounds. Immediately after weighing in he spoke to BT Sport and revealed there had been concerns someone wasn’t going to make weight.
Beneil Dariush opens up about losing title shot to Alexander Volkanovski, top lightweights avoiding him: "It’s all as crappy as it gets"
Josh Evanoff - October 20, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has opened up about losing his possible title shot to Alexander Volkanovski. UFC 280 will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. Well, that’s the hope anyway. In the event that anything goes wrong with the headliners, the promotion has enlisted a backup fighter.
Alex Volkanovski details the one trait Petr Yan must avoid in fight with Sean O’Malley: “I think that would be a bad idea to do this with Sean”
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has given his thoughts on what Petr Yan needs to try and avoid when he battles Sean O’Malley at UFC 280. This Saturday night at UFC 280, Sean O’Malley will attempt to register the biggest win of his career when he meets Petr Yan at the Etihad Arena. It’s the kind of match-up that came out of nowhere, and it’s one that could prove crucial for O’Malley’s career.
Dana White announces Alex Volkanovksi will fight for the UFC lightweight title next and that the winner of Yan vs. O’Malley will receive next bantamweight title shot
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White says Alexander Volkanovski will be getting the next shot at the UFC lightweight title. In the main event of UFC 280, the vacant lightweight title is up for grabs as Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev in a very intriguing matchup. Also on the pay-per-view card is a lightweight scrap between Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot with many thinking the winner would get the next title shot. However, Dana White revealed to Barstool Sports on Monday that Volkanovski will get the next crack at 155lbs gold.
Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev unbothered by Alexander Volkanovski being replacement fighter at UFC 280: "You could put whoever you want"
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2022
American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez and his pupil Islam Makhachev are set to fight anyone on Saturday. The Russian is set for the biggest fight of his career this weekend at UFC 280. In the pay-per-view headliner, Makhachev is expected to face Charles Oliveira. The bout will likely crown the new UFC lightweight champion.