- Alexander Volkanovski was the former undisputed UFC Featherweight Champion.
- Volkanovski is fresh off a knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria in their UFC featherweight title match at UFC 298.
- Volkanovski is calling for a title rematch against Topuria.
Alexander Volkanovski has suffered back-to-back knockout losses after receiving a second-round knockout from Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 298 on Feb. 17, 2024, inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. It was his first loss in the 145-pound division since making his promotional debut in 2016. Before this setback, he was a dominant featherweight champion, which made him a favorite name in online sports betting.
#UFC298 Official Result: Ilia Topuria (@TopuriaIlia) defeats Alexander Volkanovski by KO at 3:32 in Round 2.
All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/8KUoCONDaj
— UFC News (@UFCNews) February 18, 2024
Volkanovski was able to defend his UFC title five times before Topuria halted his reign. What’s next for the former Australian champion after his fourth MMA professional loss?
When Is Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Fight?
After losing Topuria, Volkanovski revealed during his post-fight interview inside the Octagon that he wants to have an immediate rematch against him.
Will there be a rematch on the horizon?@AlexVolkanovski | #UFC298 pic.twitter.com/h2aINanba1
— UFC (@ufc) February 18, 2024
The former champion doesn’t mind going to Topuria’s home turf in Spain for a possible second meeting and vows to make the necessary adjustments to make their rematch more exciting.
Alexander Volkanovski MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 26-4
- Wins by TKO/KO: 13
- Wins by submission: 3
- Wins by decision: 10
- 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
Alexander Volkanovski’s unbeaten 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, and Yair Rodriguez.
Alexander Volkanovski UFC Earnings
Alexander Volkanovski’s total earnings throughout his campaign under the UFC is $9,662,500, which includes base pay, bonuses, and pay-per-view points or shares. However, other deals and sponsorships are not included in this figure.
The Aussie’s latest payout for UFC 294 is estimated to be at $2.3 million, the highest single-fight salary he has received from the UFC so far.
Alexander Volkanovski Team and Corner
Alexander 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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