UFC"The Great"Alexander Volkanovski Record: 28-4-0
FeatherweightRecord28-4-0
Age37
DivisionFeatherweight · #1
Combat Edge Elo1865
Next fightOct 24 2026
Alexander Volkanovski has a 28-4-0 professional record and is 37 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Freestyle Fighting Gym. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Alexander Volkanovski bio
Personal background
Alexander Volkanovski is a UFC featherweight champion and one of the greatest 145-pounders in MMA history, a powerfully built 5'6" Australian who fights under the nickname "The Great." Born on September 29, 1988, in Windang, New South Wales, and of Macedonian and Greek heritage, Volkanovski began Greco-Roman wrestling as a boy and won a national age-group title before walking away from the mats at 14 to pursue rugby league. He spent years as an undersized but ferocious front-rower for the Warilla Gorillas, earning league honors for his toughness, then took up MMA around age 22 to stay fit and quickly committed to it full-time. He trains out of Freestyle Fighting Gym in Australia, where a wrestling-heavy, pressure-based style was forged into a complete game.
Path to the UFC
Volkanovski turned professional in 2013 and dominated the Australian and Pacific regional circuit. After a TKO win in his debut over Anton Zafir, he absorbed the only real growing-pains loss of his early run, then rattled off a long winning streak that included a decision over Kyle Reyes at PXC 45 and a one-punch knockout of unbeaten Jamie Mullarkey. That form earned him a UFC contract, and he announced himself in late 2016 with a ground-and-pound stoppage of Yusuke Kasuya, followed by decisions over Mizuto Hirota and Shane Young.
Rise to the title
Volkanovski's contender run was relentless. He stopped unbeaten prospect Jeremy Kennedy, outworked the gritty Darren Elkins, and in late 2018 dismantled former title challenger Chad Mendes by TKO. A 2019 unanimous-decision win over featherweight legend José Aldo set up his championship shot, and at UFC 245 he dethroned Max Holloway by unanimous decision to claim the title, then repeated the result in a razor-close 2020 rematch.
Championship reign
As champion, Volkanovski turned back the division's best: a 2021 decision over Brian Ortega, a 2022 TKO of Chan Sung Jung, and an emphatic trilogy win over Holloway. His pound-for-pound ambitions sent him up to lightweight, where he lost a competitive 2023 decision to Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound belt, then defended featherweight gold with a TKO of Yair Rodriguez. A short-notice rematch loss to Makhachev and a 2024 knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria tested him, but Volkanovski reclaimed the vacant title in 2025 by outpointing Diego Lopes over five rounds, then defended it in a 2026 rematch.
Fighting style
Volkanovski is a relentless, pressure-fighting volume striker whose rugby-and-wrestling base gives him uncommon physical strength and a stout takedown defense for the weight class. He chops opponents down with leg kicks and body work, blends in level changes to keep them guessing, and rarely fades over championship distance. His record reflects that two-way threat: 13 of his 28 wins are by knockout and three by submission, a finish rate around 57%, balanced by his ability to win clear decisions. The two knockout losses on his ledger came at lightweight or on short notice, and his durability and fight IQ remain his defining traits.
Career highlights
- UFC Featherweight Champion — defeated Max Holloway at UFC 245 to win the title and built one of the division's most dominant reigns.
- Holloway trilogy sweep — beat the former champion three times, including an emphatic unanimous decision at UFC 276, cementing his featherweight supremacy.
- Two-time champion — reclaimed the vacant belt by outpointing Diego Lopes over five rounds, then defended it in their 2026 rematch.
Career snapshot
Alexander Volkanovski career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1865Elite ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#4
Featherweight Title#1of 259 active
Peak1882
Last move+9
Opponent quality1785avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1882 Elo after defeating Max Holloway (2022-07-03)
Similar Elo in Featherweight Title
Alexander Volkanovski quick answers
What is Alexander Volkanovski's record?
Alexander Volkanovski's professional MMA record is 28-4-0.
How old is Alexander Volkanovski?
Alexander Volkanovski is 37 years old.
What weight class is Alexander Volkanovski?
Alexander Volkanovski fights at Featherweight in UFC.
What gym does Alexander Volkanovski represent?
Alexander Volkanovski is associated with Freestyle Fighting Gym. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Alexander Volkanovski?
Alexander Volkanovski is 5'6" tall with a 71″ reach.
How much does Alexander Volkanovski weigh?
Alexander Volkanovski competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Alexander Volkanovski's Combat Edge Elo?
Alexander Volkanovski's Combat Edge Elo is 1865, with a peak Elo of 1882.
How strong is Alexander Volkanovski's recent opposition?
Alexander Volkanovski's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1785 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Alexander Volkanovski's last fight?
Alexander Volkanovski's latest tracked pro fight was against Diego Lopes at UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 on Jan 31 2026.
What is Alexander Volkanovski's recent form?
Alexander Volkanovski's recent tracked pro form is W-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Alexander Volkanovski usually win?
Alexander Volkanovski's 28 recorded wins include 13 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 12 decisions, with 57% ending before the final bell.
13Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
12Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Alexander Volkanovski stats
Record : 28 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.99Fighter3.97UFC featherweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
57%Fighter47%UFC featherweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.31Fighter3.85UFC featherweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
59%Fighter54%UFC featherweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.63Fighter1.57UFC featherweight avg
Takedown accuracy
16%Fighter31%UFC featherweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
69%Fighter55%UFC featherweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.20Fighter0.62UFC featherweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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