Calling him cocky would be pretty applicable; calling him champion more so. Spaniard Ilia Topuria lived up to the infamous “15-0” Instagram-bio acclamation and notched his title gold.
Should former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski decide he wants to have one fight before running it back with Ilia Topuria, he has a willing opponent waiting in the wings.
Having trained with him, former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wasn't surprised to see Jack Della Maddalena record a standout victory at UFC 299 this past weekend.
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If UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley wants to make a firm push for a showdown with the featherweight kingpin, Alexander Volkanovski has suggested that his window to do so is short.
UFC enthusiasts, Alexander Volkanovski has pulled out his crystal ball and shared his predictions for the much-anticipated UFC 299, slated to ignite the Kaseya Center in Miami on March 9, reported by The Sport Rush.
Alexander Volkanovski, the former UFC Featherweight Champion, will take some time off after losing his belt against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. Volk was stopped in the second round, the first time at featherweight.
Alexander Volkanovski is going to listen to his body. And those around him. The former UFC featherweight champion is following in the footsteps of Israel Adesanya and others in taking time off after his latest loss.
Alexander Volkanovski is taking some time off. In a span of four months, the former UFC Featherweight Champion has been dealt some damage in back-to-back
Alexander Volkanovski needs to take some time off to smell the roses. Or maybe he can do some more acting, as his recent commercial poking fun at his age shows Volkanovski has a sense of humor.
This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC 298, the featherweight title was on the line. Alexander Volkanovski (26-4) was looking to keep his throne atop the featherweight kingdom while Ilia Topuria (15-0) was looking to prove that there was a new king that would be taking over.
Alexander Volkanovski may have lost his featherweight title on Saturday night, but he was nonetheless compensated quite nicely for his efforts. Volkanovski took home an event-high $750,000 for his second-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria ($350,000) in the UFC 298 headliner at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Saturday night.
Everyone's going to have wild takes from time to time, but one take surrounding a headlining fighter for UFC 298 has plenty in the MMA community coming to his defense.
Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, has expressed his interest in headlining the upcoming UFC 300 event, despite having a relatively short training camp.
Alexander Volkanovski has a net worth of $3.5 million in 2024. One of the heaviest hitters in mixed martial arts and a premier striker, Volkanovski has established himself as a legend in the sport.
Alexander Volkanovski has some questions about how deserved the considerable hype around Ilia Topuria is ahead of UFC 298. The Australian is coming off
As with many professional combat athletes, Alexander Volkanovski has a completely unwavering sense of self-belief. The Aussie featherweight champion has a tall task ahead of him at UFC 298, where he plays matador to the undefeated Spaniard Ilia Topuria.
The team of UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski appears to be taking amusement from upcoming opponent Ilia Topuria's immense confidence. Following a second failed attempt at achieving two-division title glory up at lightweight last October, Volkanovski is back in the weight class that he's ruled over since 2019.
Alexander Volkanovski has no shortage of motivation heading into his latest title defense at UFC 298. Not only is the City Kickboxing standout coming off back-to-back losses to reigning lightweight king Islam Makhachev, but he will be facing a dangerous, undefeated challenger in Ilia Topuria.
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