Alexander Volkanovski Record, stats and next fight

28-4-0 (W-L-D)

13Wins by knockout

3Wins by submission

7First round finishes

Portrait de Alexander Volkanovski, combattant de MMA — Photo : MMAnytt, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Stats and record

32Pro fights

57%Finish rate

18UFC fights

18Title fights

6Performance bonuses

2Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO13 (46 %)

Submission3 (11 %)

Decision12 (43 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO3 (75 %)

Submission0 (0 %)

Decision1 (25 %)

Profile

Age: 37 years
Born: September 29, 1988
Birthplace: Wollongong, Australie
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Weight: 146 lbs (66 kg)
Reach: 72" (182 cm)
Division: Featherweight
Fighting out of: Windang, New South Wales, Australia
Team: City Kickboxing Tiger Muay Thai Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA Freestyle Fighting Gym
UFC debut: November 26, 2016

Fight history

Win

vs Diego Lopes Title Bonus

UFC 325 · Feb 1, 2026 · Sydney, Australia

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Diego Lopes Title Bonus

UFC 314 · Apr 12, 2025 · Miami, Florida, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Ilia Topuria

UFC 298 · Feb 17, 2024 · Anaheim, California, United States

Method
KO (punch)

Round
2

Time
3:32
Loss

vs Islam Makhachev Title

UFC 294 · Oct 21, 2023 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Method
KO (head kick and punches)

Round
1

Time
3:06
Win

vs Yair Rodríguez Title

UFC 290 · Jul 8, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
3

Time
4:19
Loss

vs Islam Makhachev Title Bonus

UFC 284 · Feb 12, 2023 · Perth, Australia

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Max Holloway Title

UFC 276 · Jul 2, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Jung Chan-sung Title Bonus

UFC 273 · Apr 9, 2022 · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
4

Time
0:45

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Win

vs Brian Ortega Title Bonus

UFC 266 · Sep 25, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Max Holloway Title

UFC 251 · Jul 12, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Method
Decision (split)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Max Holloway Title

UFC 245 · Dec 14, 2019 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs José Aldo

UFC 237 · May 11, 2019 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Chad Mendes Bonus

UFC 232 · Dec 29, 2018 · Inglewood, California, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
2

Time
4:14
Win

vs Darren Elkins

UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov · Jul 14, 2018 · Boise, Idaho, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Jeremy Kennedy

UFC 221 · Feb 11, 2018 · Perth, Australia

Method
TKO (punches and elbows)

Round
2

Time
4:57
Win

vs Shane Young

UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura · Nov 19, 2017 · Sydney, Australia

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Mizuto Hirota

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt · Jun 11, 2017 · Auckland, New Zealand

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Yusuke Kasuya

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson · Nov 26, 2016 · Melbourne, Australia

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
2

Time
2:06
Win

vs Jai Bradney Title

Wollongong Wars 4 · Jul 8, 2016 · Wollongong, Australia

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
N/A
Win

vs Jamie Mullarkey Title

Australian FC 15 · May 19, 2016 · Melbourne, Australia

Method
KO (punch)

Round
1

Time
3:23
Win

vs Yusuke Yachi Title

Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 · Dec 4, 2015 · Mangilao, Guam

Method
Submission (triangle choke)

Round
4

Time
3:43
Win

vs James Bishop Title

Australian FC 13 · Jun 14, 2015 · Melbourne, Australia

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
1:39
Win

vs David Butt

Wollongong Wars 2 · Nov 1, 2014 · Thirroul, Australia

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
2

Time
1:52
Win

vs Kyle Reyes

Pacific Xtreme Combat 45 · Oct 24, 2014 · Mangilao, Guam

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Jai Bradney Title

Roshambo MMA 3 · Jul 26, 2014 · Brisbane, Australia

Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)

Round
1

Time
4:58
Win

vs Rodolfo Marques Diniz

Australian FC 9 · May 17, 2014 · Albury, Australia

Method
KO (punch)

Round
1

Time
3:41
Win

vs Greg Atzori Title

Roshambo MMA 2 · Feb 1, 2014 · Brisbane, Australia

Method
Submission (guillotine choke)

Round
1

Time
N/A
Win

vs Luke Catubig

Australian FC 7 · Dec 14, 2013 · Melbourne, Australia

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
3

Time
4:39
Loss

vs Corey Nelson

Australian FC 5 · May 10, 2013 · Melbourne, Australia

Method
TKO (head kick and punches)

Round
3

Time
0:13
Win

vs Anton Zafir Title

Roshambo MMA 1 · Apr 17, 2013 · Brisbane, Australia

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
4

Time
2:19
Win

vs Regan Wilson Title

Southern Fight Promotions: Cage Conquest 2 · Feb 23, 2013 · Nowra, Australia

Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)

Round
1

Time
2:49
Win

vs Gerhard Voigt

Revolution Promotions: Revolution at the Roxy · May 19, 2012 · Sydney, Australia

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00

Analysis

Alexander Volkanovski (“The Hulk The Great”) is a UFC featherweight from Australia. He is the reigning division champion.

His professional record stands at 28 wins and 4 losses. Of those wins, 13 came by KO or TKO, 3 by submission and 12 on the scorecards, a 57% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on November 26, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson against Yusuke Kasuya (win). He has since gone 15-3 in 18 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on February 1, 2026 at UFC 325, he beat Diego Lopes by unanimous decision.

His career includes 18 title fights and 6 performance bonuses.

He stands 168 cm and has a 182 cm reach.

He trains at City Kickboxing Tiger Muay Thai Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA Freestyle Fighting Gym out of Windang, New South Wales, Australia.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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