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Alexander Volkanovski Biography
Alexander Volkanovski is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on September 29, 1988 in Shellharbour, Shellharbour, Australia. Volkanovski was born on 29 September 1988, in Shellharbour, New South Wales. His father was born in the village of Beranci in SR Macedonia, part of Yugoslavia, while his mother is from Greece. Alex began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at an early age and won a national title at the age of 12. He decided to give up wrestling at the age of 14 and instead focused on a career in rugby league as a front rower. Volkanovski attended Lake Illawarra High School throughout his teenage years and worked as a concreter after graduation.
Volkanovski made his promotional debut on 26 November 2016 and increased his win streak to 11 with a second-round TKO against Yusuke Kasuya at UFC Fight Night 101. He announced at the post fight press conference that he would drop from lightweight to featherweight for his next fight.
Volkanovski returned to Featherweight and faced Mizuto Hirota on 11 June 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Volkanovski was expected to face Michel Quiones on 19 February 2017 at UFC Fight Night 105. However, the bout was scrapped after Quinones suffered an injury and no replacement could be found.
Starting as an amateur at middleweight and going 4–0 before turning professional, Volkanovski has fought in various MMA organizations in Oceania region in Asia from 2012 to July 2016 before signing with the UFC. He won a Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) title and two Australian Fighting Championship Featherweight titles. Volkanovski amassed a record of 13–1 with 10 straight wins prior joining the UFC.
| Name | Alexander Volkanovski |
| First Name | Alexander |
| Last Name | Alexander |
| Occupation | Rugby League Player |
| Birthday | September 29 |
| Birth Year | 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Shellharbour |
| Home Town | Shellharbour |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Volkanovski faced Darren Elkins on 14 July 2018 at UFC Fight Night 133. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Alexander Volkanovski Net Worth
Alexander Volkanovski is one of the richest Rugby League Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexander Volkanovski's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Alexander Volkanovski (Macedonian: Александар Волкановски ; born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. Volkanovski is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. As of May 24, 2020, he is #7 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings.
He played semi-professional rugby league for the Warilla Gorillas in the South Coast Rugby League where he was awarded the Mick Cronin Medal in 2010 as the league’s best player. He also played a crucial role in Warilla’s 2011 Premiership season and received the Man of the Match award for his performance in his team’s Grand Final victory over Gerringong. Volkanovski then decided to quit rugby league to pursue Mixed Martial Arts in 2012.
Volkanovski was expected to face Jeremy Kennedy at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura on 19 November 2017 in Sydney, Australia. However, Kennedy pulled out of the fight on 5 October citing a back injury and was replaced by Humberto Bandenay. In November 2017, it was announced that Bandenay would delay his UFC debut at this event due to undisclosed reason, and was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Young. The bout proceeded at a catchweight at 150 pounds. Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Rugby League Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
The bout with Kennedy was rescheduled and took place on 11 February 2018 at UFC 221. He won the fight via technical knock out.
Volkanovski faced Max Holloway on 14 December 2019 for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 245. After using volumes of low kicks and outstriking the champion in every round, Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Alexander Volkanovski height 5 ft 6 in Alexander weight 145 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Volkanovski faced Chad Mendes on 29 December 2018 at UFC 232. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
There are no excuses in fighting. You can be playing a team sport and have a good game, and you can lose. In fighting, it’s all on me. If I go out there and lose, then it’s my fault. I like that. So I know if I fight well, I’m going to win. I definitely love the fact that it’s all on you, and you do what you have to do to win. And each fight is like a grand final in the rugby league.”
Who is Alexander Volkanovski Dating?
According to our records, Alexander Volkanovski is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Alexander Volkanovski’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Alexander Volkanovski. You may help us to build the dating records for Alexander Volkanovski!Volkanovski faced former featherweight champion José Aldo at UFC 237 on 11 May 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Facts & Trivia
Alexander Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Alexander Volkanovski celebrates birthday on September 29 of every year.
Who did Alexander Volkanovski?
UFC 273 Results: Alexander Volkanovski dominates Korean Zombie to retain featherweight belt. Alexander Volkanovski defeated Chan Sung Jung via fourth-round TKO on Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla. to retain the featherweight belt at UFC 273.
Who has Alexander Volkanovski lost to?
UFC 273: Alexander Volkanovski has only ever lost one fight — to Sydney crane operator Corey Nelson.
Is Alexander Volkanovski a Macedonian?
Alexander Volkanovski (Macedonian: Александар Волкановски; born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. He is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the current UFC Featherweight Champion.
How many times has Volkanovski defended belt?
“I thought he took more than he should have,” Volkanovski said in a post-fight interview with Rogan. “I felt bad, but that’s the sport we’re in.” In victory, Volkanovski (25-1) has now defended the featherweight title three times, following a pair of decision wins over Max Holloway and Brian Ortega.
What kind of fighter is Volkanovski?
Alexander Volkanovski (born September 29, 1988) is an Australian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion.
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