Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Alexander Volkanovski
24/10/2026
Volkanovski is scheduled to defend his UFC Featherweight Championship against undefeated contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. The bout is the headline of the event and will test his title reign against a fighter who has yet to lose.
23/10/2026
UFC president Dana White said he is interested in a lightweight superfight between Alexander Volkanovski and lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Volkanovski, 38, has said he is open to moving up to 155 lbs to take on the bigger fights available as his career nears its end.
Do you like Alexander Volkanovski?
You can vote only once.
95% like · 5% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Australian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is a two-time UFC Featherweight Champion. |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Great |
| Heritage | Macedonian and Greek descent |
| Fighting style | Striker |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Weight class | Featherweight (145 lb) |
| Reach | 71.5 in |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Lake Illawarra High School |
|---|
Personal Life
| Residence | Illawarra region, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Interests | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (brown belt) |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Emma Volkanovski |
|---|
Family
| Father | Born in Beranci, Yugoslav Macedonia (now North Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Born in Greece |
| Spouse | Emma Volkanovski |
| Children |
|
Career
| Professional debut | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Early promotion | Australian Fighting Championship (AFC), former AFC Featherweight champion |
| UFC debut | 2016 |
| UFC featherweight title win | 14/12/2019, defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 245 |
| UFC featherweight title regained | 12/04/2025, defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 314 |
| UFC title defence | 31/01/2026, defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 325 |
| Notable wins |
|
| Training gym | Freestyle Fighting Gym |
| Scheduled title defence | 24/10/2026, UFC 333 against undefeated Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi |
Style Quotient
| Strengths |
|
|---|---|
| Fighting style | Striker |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Competed in Greco-Roman wrestling as a youth and reportedly won Australian national titles by age 12 | |
| 2. Competed as a professional boxer in 2015 before his UFC debut | |
| 3. Fought earlier in his career as a heavier fighter, nicknamed 'The Hulk' | |
| 4. Worked as a concrete finisher for his father's concreting business | |
| 5. Played rugby league as a front rower | |
| 6. Is the first Australian-born fighter to win a UFC title |
Social Media