Alexander Volkanovski (Mixed Martial Artist), born on September 29, 1988 in Warilla, New South Wales, Australia. Alexander Volkanovski's age 33 years & Zodiac Sign Libra, nationality Australian (by birth) & Race/Ethnicity is White. Let's check, How Tall is Alexander Volkanovski?
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Alexander Volkanovski Height
5 Feet 6 Inches (167.64 cm/1.676 m)
| Height & Weight | |
|---|---|
| Height (in Feet-Inches) | 5 Feet 6 Inches |
| Height (in Centimeters) | 167.64 cm |
| Height (in Meters) | 1.676 m |
| Weight (in Kilograms) | 70 kg |
| Weight (in Pounds) | 154.32 lbs |
Alexander Volkanovski Body Measurements
Alexander Volkanovski's full body measurements are 45 inches (114.3 cm) - 15 inches (38.1 cm) - 32 inches (81.28 cm).
| Body Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Measurements | 45-32-15.5 inches/ 114.3-81.28-38.1 cm |
| Chest Size | 45 inches (114.3 cm) |
| Biceps Size | 15 inches (38.1 cm) |
| Waist Size (Male) | 32 inches (81.28 cm) |
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Alexander Volkanovski (born September 29, 1988) is an Australian mixed martial artist.
What is Alexander Volkanovski MMA record?
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Is Alexander Volkanovski a Macedonian?
Australian UFC Champion of Macedonian heritage Alexander Volkanovski, successfully defended his title via majority decision against Brian Ortega in one of the fights of the year at UFC 266 today.
How much did Alex Volkanovski used to weigh?
Although Volkanovski stands on the precipice of greatness in the 145lbs division, he was around 60 pounds heavier than this during his rugby career.
Alexander Volkanovski is one of the most famous and trending Mixed martial artist in the whole world right now. Alexander Volkanovski was born on September 29, 1988, in Warilla, New South Wales, Australi.
Family, Childhood, and Education
Alexander Volkanovski’s father’s name is Under review and his mother’s name is also unknown at this time.
Alexander had attended the Lake Illawarra High School, a comprehensive secondary day school in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.
Alexander began training for Greco-Roman wrestling at a very young age and won the national title on his name by the age of 12. Later at the age of 14, he decided to give up wrestling and focus on rugby league as a front-rower.
Career
Alexander Volkanovski started his passion for fighting as an amateur at middleweight. He participated in numerous MMA organizations in the Oceania region of Asia from 2012 to 2016 before signing his contract with UFC. He won the title of PXC (Pacific Xtreme Combat) and two titles of AFC Featherweight. Volkanovski maintained a record of 13-1 with 10 straight wins before joining UFC as his final place where he could fight professionally.
Alexander Volkanovski performed for his promotional debut on 26th November 2016. Later, he increased the streak of his win to 11 while fighting against Yusuke Kasuya at UFC Fight Night 101. After the fight in the press conference, he announced that he would drop lightweight to featherweight for his next level of fight. Once, Volkanovski was expected to fight with Michel Quinones on 19th February 2017 at UFC Fight Night 105. But the bout was later scrapped because of the injury to Michel Quinones as no replacement was found that time. Volkanovski returned to featherweight and stood against Mizuto Hirota on 11th June 2017 where he won the fight by unanimous decision. On 14th December 2019, Volkanovski stood against Max Halloway at UFC 245 where he won the fight via unanimous decision.
Volkanovski stood in a rematch against Max Holloway in the first defense title on 11th June 2020 at UFC 251. Later, he won the fight via split decision where the outcome became the controversy for the media outlets and mixed martial artist personalities including Dana White and former referee and creator named John McCarthy. Volkanovski’s second title defense fight was scheduled on 27th March 2021 against Brian Ortega. Although, the fight was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Later to which Volkanovski tweeted over the web saying that he was tested positive for COVID-19. On 2nd April 2021, it was made public that Brian Ortega and Volkanovski would be the coaches for the UF 29 at ESPN+ where the contestants will be featured at bantamweight and middleweight. On 25th September 2021, Volkanovski is scheduled to fight against Brian Ortega at UFC 266 for UFC Featherweight Championship.
Relationship/ Affairs And Girlfriend/ Wife
Alexander Volkanovski is married to Emma and he has two daughters, Ariana and Airlie. He appeared as a coach in Malaysia Invasion, an amateur MMA reality show. Because of his paternal Macedonian and maternal Greek heritage, he uses the nickname “The Great” in reference to Alexander the Great, claiming that he had “a Macedonian father and a Greek mother”, similar to himself.
Alexander Volkanovski Net Worth And Salary
As of 2022, the estimated Alexander Volkanovski net worth is $72 million USD. His major source of income is his MMA career, post sponsorships, and brand endorsements. Alexander Volkanovski’s salary as of 2022 is $6.2 million per year.
Social Media Profile
Alexander Volkanovski is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. He has more than 216k followers on Facebook, around 198k followers on Twitter, and more than 617k followers on Instagram.
Trivia: Alexander Volkanovski Facts
* Alexander Volkanovski began fighting professionally in 2012.
* He defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 245 on December 14, 2019.
* He is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
* He has fought against Brian Ortega, José Aldo, Chad Mendes, and many more throughout his UFC career.
Now he ranked in the list of the most popular Australian professional mixed martial artist.
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