FEBRUARY 9 • USATODAY.COM
ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI FEATHERWEIGHT
19 WIN •
1 LOSS •
- KO
FEATHERWEIGHT
19 WIN
1 LOSS
- KO
Alexander Volkanovski looks forward to making Ilia Topuria have to change his Instagram bio after UFC 298 Ilia Topuria already listed himself as “UFC World Champion” on Instagram, and Alexander Volkanovski can’t wait to give him a “rude shock.”
Alexander Volkanovski: Justin Gaethje probably beats Max Holloway at UFC 300, but it won't be 'a whitewash' Alexander Volkanovski is certainly intrigued by Max Holloway stepping up to lightweight to fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.
FEBRUARY 7 • SACBEE.COM
Alexander Volkanovski: 'I was drinking every day' before taking UFC title rematch vs. Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski is disappointed he ‘was drinking every day’ prior to taking the rematch against Islam Makhachev.
FEBRUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Firas Zahabi: Alexander Volkanovski can outstrike Ilia Topuria, 'ground-and-pound is too ferocious' Firas Zahabi gives Alexander Volkanovski the edge over Ilia Topuria in most areas.
FEBRUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Firas Zahabi: Alexander Volkanovski can outstrike Ilia Topuria, 'ground-and-pound is too ferocious' Firas Zahabi gives Alexander Volkanovski the edge over Ilia Topuria in most areas.
FEBRUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski: 'Lightweight definitely in the near future' Alexander Volkanovski hasn’t given up on his lightweight hopes.
FEBRUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria's coach: 'Everything is in our favor' heading into UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski Ilia Topuria’s coach, Jorge Climent, is confident that his fighter is technically superior to UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski.
FEBRUARY 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC free fight: Alexander Volkanovski stops Yair Rodriguez in fifth title defense at featherweight Watch Alexander Volkanovski complete his fifth UFC title defense at featherweight ahead of his return at UFC 298.
JANUARY 28 • KANSASCITY.COM
Alexander Volkanovski leans toward Dricus Du Plessis over Sean Strickland if cardio holds up at UFC 297 Alexander Volkanovski believes Dricus Du Plessis will beat Sean Strickland if he’s still fresh in the later rounds.
JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Volkanovski leans toward Dricus Du Plessis over Sean Strickland if cardio holds up at UFC 297 Alexander Volkanovski believes Dricus Du Plessis will beat Sean Strickland if he’s still fresh in the later rounds.
JANUARY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alexander Volkanovski dismisses notion that UFC 298 is too soon to come back: 'I just can't see it' Contrary to what others might think, Alexander Volkanovski says he’s had plenty of time to prepare for UFC 298.
JANUARY 18 • SUNHERALD.COM
Ilia Topuria reacts to 'old' Alexander Volkanovski prepping with Brad Riddell for UFC 298 Alexander Volkanovski has sought help from Brad Riddell in preparation for Ilia Topuria.
JANUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM
Henry Cejudo critiques Sean Strickland, Alexander Volkanovski for opening up: 'Keep some of that sh*t to yourself' Henry Cejudo thinks Sean Strickland and Alexander Volkanovski shouldn’t share their personal struggles.
JANUARY 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Josh Emmett on Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: 'It's hard for me to bet against such a dominant champion' Josh Emmett is conflicted in his pick between UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.
JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski Check out which epic battle earned MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Year award for 2023.
JANUARY 5 • SUNHERALD.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski Check out which epic battle earned MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Year award for 2023.
JANUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski gives positive update after first spar under concussion protocols Alexander Volkanovski says “no knocks, no symptoms” as training for his UFC 298 title fight with Ilia Topuria gets underway.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 298 official for Anaheim on Feb. 17 with Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria headliner The UFC will travel to Anaheim, Calif., for the 10th time in its history for UFC 298 on Feb. 17.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Ilia Topuria identifies where he's 'going to make a difference' vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 “I’m pretty sure I’m going to get that win,” Ilia Topuria said of his UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria identifies where he's 'going to make a difference' vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 “I’m pretty sure I’m going to get that win,” Ilia Topuria said of his UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Why Aljamain Sterling likes Ilia Topuria's chances vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 Aljamain Sterling worries about Alexander Volkanovski’s quick turnaround against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Alexander Volkanovski: Ilia Topuria well-rounded, but needs humbling at UFC 298 Alexander Volkanovski will look to shut down Ilia Topuria’s hype at UFC 298.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
UFC 298 official for Feb. 17 with Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria headliner Alexander Volkanovski’s title fight vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 officially has a date.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Alexander Volkanovski ranked No. 9 Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski earned his spot high on our list of greatest UFC fighters with an impressive winning streak and title reig...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why Diego Lopes believes Alexander Volkanovski made the right call fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 Diego Lopes doesn’t think Alexander Volkanovski should regret taking Islam Makhachev on short notice at UFC 294.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
