When Is Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Fight?

Alexander Volkanovski prepares to fight Brian Ortega during a featherweight mixed martial arts title bout at UFC 266.
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  • Alexander Volkanovski is the reigning UFC Featherweight Champion.
  • Volkanovski holds an MMA record of 27-4.
  • Volkanovski is fresh off a unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes at UFC 314.

Alexander Volkanovski is coming off a unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314 on April 12 inside Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

This allowed Volkanovski to become a two-time UFC featherweight champion after he won the vacant belt that was previously relinquished by Ilia Topuria.

The Australian MMA superstar is back on his throne and reclaimed his status as a favorite name inย online sports betting. But who will he face next for his title defense?

When Is Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Fight?

Volkanovski’s next confirmed opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s likely to face other top contenders in the 145-pound weight class like Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy, since they are the only athletes in the division that he hasn’t fought yet.

Alexander Volkanovski MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 27-4
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 13
  • Wins by submission: 3
  • Wins by decision: 11
  • Striking accuracy: 57%
  • Significant strikes landed per minute: 6.79
  • Significant strikes absorbed: 3.53
  • Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.71
  • Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.22
  • Significant strikes defense: 60%
  • Takedown defense: 73%
  • Knockdown average: 0.37
  • Average fight time: 16:50

Alexander Volkanovski Notable Wins

Volkanovski’s dominant run under the UFC has allowed him to win over big names such as Shane Young, Jeremy Kennedy, Darren Elkins, Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, Chan Sung Jung, Yair Rodriguez, and Lopes.

Alexander Volkanovski UFC Earnings

Volkanovskiโ€™s total earnings throughout his campaign under the UFC are over $11.5 million, which includes base pay, bonuses, and pay-per-view points or shares. However, other deals and sponsorships are not included in this figure.

The Aussieโ€™s latest payout for UFC 314 is estimated to be at $1.4 million.

Alexander Volkanovski Team and Corner

Volkaovski is affiliated with City Kickboxing, headed by coaches Eugene Bareman, Doug Viney, Chanel Niumata, Tristam Apikitoa and Mike Angove.

Volkanovski also trains with other top UFC fighters, Israel Adesanya (former undisputed UFC middleweight champion), Kai Kara-France, Dan Hooker and Brad Riddell. This team also serves as his corner during fights.

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Anatoly Pimentel

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.