His significant strike accuracy kept improving as the fight went on and peaked at 57% in the 4th round. [36] He won the fight via unanimous decision after almost finishing Hirota following a knockdown. [46], Volkanovski faced Darren Elkins on 14 July 2018, at UFC Fight Night 133. Prior to this weekend, the rivalry between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway was rather close, separated by razor-thin margins and a controversial split decision. Bryce Mitchell's (15-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) six-fight UFC winning streak in featherweight competition is the third longest active streak in the division behind Alexander Volkanovski (10) and Arnold Allen (10).. Mitchell absorbs just 139 significant strikes per minute in UFC featherweight competition, the second-best rate in divisional history behind Rani Yahya (1.05). From the jump, the 33-year-old Volkanovski looked both stronger and faster. Toggle navigation. Volkanovski received universal praise for escaping multiple submission attempts and persevering. What It Means: Bigi Boy is a knockout artist who wholly believes in his ability to end a fight at any moment. The fact that Volkanovski told reporters later he believed he broke that hand in the second frame makes the weapons effectiveness all the more remarkable. Key Stats: 80% takedown defense (3rd all-time among HW), 1.28 knockdowns per 15 minutes (3rd), 8:49 average fight time (8th shortest). . Murphy might be able to match Shevchenkos physical strength, so the clinch situations could also open some windows for success, particularly against the fence. While not possessing fight-ending power, Volkanovksis pop and speed especially that speed could carry well if he gets his post-fight wish. He wants to get his hands on his opponent, drag them to the ground and dish out vicious ground-and-pound. [72] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Holloway, who was transported to a hospital after the bout, had brought extra energy to Thursdays pre-fight press conference, an element Volkanovski credits with fueling his own fire before capping an unlikely trilogy. His cardio is excellent, allowing him to pressure and set the pace of a . Let him talk. he said. Volkanovski (24-1) has won 11 straight to start his . He has sharp, powerful hands, and he utilizes the threat of his wrestling to draw out some openings to land big punches. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has lost a significant amount of cash after he accidentally placed an extra zero on his bet for Ryan Hall to win at UFC 264. Plenty were convinced Holloway did enough to win. 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Volkanovski later tweeted that he tested positive for COVID-19. Whether he goes for uppercuts a la Lewis to catch Blaydes is something to watch. [38] However, Kennedy pulled out of the fight on 5 October, citing a back injury[39] and was replaced by Humberto Bandenay. Absolute masterclass from Alex the Great, his skills could very well be the best among all active fighters. Zuffa LLC via Getty Images " [Holloway has] got a third chance. He likes to chat a bit in the fight but, for the most part, he remains defensively sound. [81] This win earned him the Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night second place award which paid in bitcoin of US$20,000. Then again, this may just be the beginning of the story. Significant strikes do not come into scoring at all (any non-GnP strike is called a significant strike), and control time is not considered unless damage is equal. 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Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega Alexander Volkanovski Key Stats: 55% significant strike accuracy (2nd all-time among FW), 6.16 strikes landed per minute (3rd. Volkanovski landed more significant strikes, 199 to 127, outstriking Holloway every single round. [88], Australian mixed martial artist (born 1988). *Hasnt competed in weight class enough to qualify in UFC Record Book, As Amanda Nunes readies to defend her bantamweight title at UFC 245,she does so as the unquestioned greatest female, Mise jour la carte de l'UFC 269 : Oliveira vs Poirier prsent en direct du T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas, Nevada l. 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In his fourth title defense, Holloway faced Alexander Volkanovski on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245. In his recent fight against Chan Sung Jung, Ortega mixed in some wrestling to set up strikes as well, showing some nice development in his game that is already top-notch. [28][29] Volkanovski amassed a record of 131 with 10 straight wins prior to joining the UFC. [19] He claims to have watched Ultimate Fighting Championship events since childhood and would often rent UFC VHS tapes from Blockbuster as well as purchase UFC pay per views from 14 years of age. reach: 71" stance: orthodox [58] This outcome was controversial amongst media outlets, with 18 out of 27 media scores giving it to Holloway,[59][60][61] mixed martial arts personalities such as UFC president Dana White,[62] former referee and creator of the rules system John McCarthy,[63][64][65] and multiple mixed martial artists. Essentially, hes a finisher, and a lethal one at that. : 0.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. What It Means: The Great is an all-around beast of a featherweight. Prior to that, though, we were treated to one of the most well-rounded performances in UFC history with the champion landing an insane 141 significant strikes throughout the encounter. Those 214 significant strikes are the third-most landed in a featherweight fight in UFC history and the seventh-most in UFC history in any division. Max suffered multiple cuts and his face looked more like a ham sandwich", "Crypto bonuses after UFC 276. [69], On 2 April 2021, it was announced that Brian Ortega and Volkanovski would be the coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 29 at ESPN+ and the show featured bantamweight and middleweight contestants. Volkanovski would often mix his switches to southpaw of his l-steps or off his strikes (usually kicks) to give himself space, but he would, at the moment of the switch, instantly began handfighting Holloway's lead hand to draw some attention or a strike out of Holloway and then reset himself, sometimes even following up with another kick to . A critic of his divisions lack of clear challengers ready to face him and keep him busy, Volkanovski wasnt shying away from the bantamweights. Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega Alexander Volkanovski Key Stats: 55% significant strike accuracy (2nd all-time among FW), 6.16 strikes landed per minute (3rd all-time among FW), +2.4 striking differential (3rd all-time among FW) What It Means: "The Great" is an all-around beast of a featherweight. Volkanovski. I think he was ready. Volkanovski landed 96 significant strikes in rounds three through . . Any existing slights on Volkanovskis status trace squarely to a razor-close decision victory two years ago in the United Arab Emirates, with no fans in the Abu Dhabi arena at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. : 73% Sub. If. Both Volkanovski and Ortega won $50,000 bonuses . On the feet, he is patient and powerful whether hes on the backfoot or pressing the action. Over the course of the last few years, Alexander Volkanovski. And if the Aussie has his way, a fight for the vacant 155-pound crown would not mean the end of his days ruling the roost at 145. Alexander Volkanovski of Australia punches Max Holloway in their UFC featherweight championship bout during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on. [86] He appeared as a coach in Malaysia Invasion, an amateur MMA reality show. RELATED: Lauren Murphy's Opportunity Is Finally Here. . A plus-72 edge in that category stands out against Holloway, the owner of the UFCs single-fight significant strike record who failed to outland the champion in any of their three contests. It was uploaded by Fony Terguson channel with over 28k subscribers.SUBSCRIBE HERE: https. Defended the Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship. [33][34], Volkanovski was expected to face Michel Quiones on 19 February 2017, at UFC Fight Night 105. Volkanovski outlanded Jung 138-48 in significant strikes. TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) UFC 273: VOLKANOVSKI vs THE KOREAN ZOMBIE: 4 : 04:45 : 09/25/2021: W (22-1-0) Brian Ortega (15-1-0) Holloway is an exceptional fighter, as everyone knows, and Volkanovski landed more significant strikes in both . "Alexander The Great" swept the scorecards with identical 30-27 marks, having outlanded Aldo by significant margins in total strikes (129-39) and significant strikes (95-29). Autonomous navigation on superyachts will turn the pilothouse into an augmented-reality center buried below-decks. He averages 4.29 strikes (significant) landed per minute (SLpM) with 38 percent striking accuracy, with 6.28 strikes absorbed per minute (SApM) with 52 percent striking defense, 0.80 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 21 percent takedown accuracy, 56 percent takedown defense and 1.1 submissions per 15 minutes, according to UFC Stats. Those 214 significant strikes are the third-most landed in a featherweight fight in UFC history and the seventh-most in UFC history in any division. Sal D'amato 27 - 30. The Aussie caked his rivals face with his own blood spouting chiefly from a cut on the Hawaiians left eyebrow, opened by a heavy hook midway through the second round. Despite his 5-foot-6 frame, he has a 71-inch reach that allows him to still manage distance and engage on his terms. The best facts and figures about UFC 266, which features two championship fights and the anticipated return of Nick Diaz. Media Every Significant Strike Alexander Volkanovski Landed on The Korean Zombie | UFC Watch on A plus-72 edge in that category stands out against Holloway, the owner of the UFC's single-fight significant strike record who failed to outland the champion in any of their three contests.. Hes got his own division to hold onto. It plays well into her countering game, so Murphy will likely need to walk through some shots with long combinations. Current 135-pound champ from Long Island Aljamain Sterling tweeted that he believes he would take Volkanovski down pretty easily and submit him.. Alexander Volkanovski. Rozenstruik does like to throw low kicks and string together combinations off those kicks as well, but whether he feels comfortable doing so with the threat of Blaydes' wrestling is to be seen. Key Stats: 4.05 strikes landed per minute (9th all-time among WFLW), 5-fight win streak (2nd all-time among WFLW), 70% takedown defense. I like that. [47] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Each fight is like a grand final in the rugby league. I just proved to you that I want to be in this octagon as much as possible, Volkanovski said. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended the UFC featherweight title last night with a win over Max Holloway at UFC 251. . But during his time in the UFC, his standup striking has improved as well. Volkanovski has a significant strike accuracy of 55% and a significant strike defense of 60%. In fights one and two, based on totals from UFC Stats, 48 percent of Volkanovskis significant strikes landed were to the legs. Alexander Volkanovski (c) -190 vs. Brian Ortega +160, featherweight championship . AFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. My first fight with Max, I broke pretty much the exact same [spot] on the right hand, Volkanovski said. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is a 34 year old Male fighter from Australia with a 25-1-0 pro MMA record. How the range and pace of the fight goes will bear fruit, especially past the third round. I wanted it a little bit earlier, but we ended up getting it. We've received your submission. [87] 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. Id be very surprised if its not the same injury.. [53], Volkanovski faced Max Holloway on 14 December 2019, for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 245. To sit there and take out someone like Max three times, thats really, really, really saying something, Volkanovski said at his post-fight media availability, putting into context what going 3-0 against Holloway means in the grand scheme. Key Stats: 59 takedowns landed (1st all-time among HW), 54.1% takedown accuracy (4th all-time among HW), 55.4% control time (5th all-time among HW), RELATED: Curtis Blayde's Chance At A 'Redo'. He likes to throw a check hook to set up a massive right hand, but he rarely swings wild. Volkanovski came into the bout as a strong favourite given everything we knew about both men but with this probably being Zombies last chance to capture the gold, there was always a chance we could see an upset. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Featherweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (April 9, 2022) at UFC 273 inside Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena . Won the Roshambo MMA Lightweight Championship. [79], The trilogy bout against Holloway was rescheduled at UFC 276 on 2 July 2022. (All stats according toUFCs Record Bookand Fight Metric as of September 22, 2021, and only include active athletes in their respective division unless noted otherwise), Key Stats: 55% significant strike accuracy (2nd all-time among FW), 6.16 strikes landed per minute (3rd all-time among FW), +2.4 striking differential (3rd all-time among FW). They need to be big fights, and if people scream for them, well see.. The Great has successfully defended his championship three times and in his most recent outing at UFC 273, he put on an absolute clinic against Chan Sung Jung better known as The Korean Zombie in the mixed martial arts world. . All Jan had was a wince from a leg kick . Obviously he lived up to that Zombie name. Despite the loss, Holloway outlanded Volkanovski in significant strikes by a margin of 152 to 144. . Acc. Physically, she is very strong and uses that strength to hold her opponents against the fence when clinched up. Instead, watch for him to feint takedowns and throw compact punches. In terms of significant strikes, Jung landed 48 of 125, giving him a percentage of 38%. (Photo by Zac Pacleb), Key Stats: 8:18 average fight time (3rd), 66% takedown defense, 3.38 strikes landed per minute. My hands were hurting. Alexander Volkanovski landed 75 significant leg kicks en route to grabbing the featherweight world title from Holloway in their initial clash. [70], Volkanovski faced Brian Ortega on 25 September 2021, at UFC 266 for the UFC Featherweight Championship. [40] In November 2017, it was announced that Bandenay would delay his UFC debut at this event due to undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Drex Zamboanga. [8] His father was born in the village of Beranci in SR Macedonia (now Republic of Macedonia) while his mother is from Greece. In fighting, its all on me. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. He trails only Holloway (2,711), Elkins (2,174), Cub Swanson. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes: TD Acc. Return to Lightweight. Alexander Volkanovski: Significant Strikes Landed per Minute: 6.02 Significant Striking Accuracy: 55% Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute: 3.31 Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land): 60% Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes: 2.09 Takedown Accuracy: 34% Echoing a sentiment he shared earlier this year with The Post, he issued a respectful challenge to former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira for the belt Oliveira had stripped because of missing weight before a dominant win over Justin Gaethje in May. However, Shevchenko shows such a general command of each fight that each matchup seems to depend more on how she decides to approach things. [43] Volkanovski won the fight via unanimous decision. However, not. [75] Holloway was replaced by Chan Sung Jung and the title bout was moved to UFC 273 on 9 April 2022. [30], Volkanovski made his promotional debut on 26 November 2016, and increased his win streak to 11 with a second-round TKO against Yusuke Kasuya at UFC Fight Night 101. [23] He initially competed in multiple amateur fights in the middleweight division as he adjusted from his rugby weight before turning professional and moving down to welterweight, lightweight and ultimately the featherweight division. What to Look For in the Fight: This should be a fun standup fight, and Fiziev should be able to manage the distance more with his kicking game, but if Green can establish his own jab, he could find plenty of success. Over the course of the last few years, Alexander Volkanovski has been able to establish himself as one of the greatest featherweights of all time. Alexander Volkanovski is one of the few undefeated fighters left in the UFC, as he won all of his 12 fights under the Las Vegas-based promotion, which is the primary reason he is the current and reigning featherweight champion of the world. In Ortegas best moments, he can pick his moments and throw impactful shots like he did against The Korean Zombie. . Volkanovski beat Zombie pillar to post.I was obviously happy with the finish, Volkanovski told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. I really needed it.. Order UFC 266 For Any Device|How To Watch UFC 266 In Your Country, Key Stats: 0.66 knockdowns per 15 minutes (7th), 6 finishes (tied-2nd), 1.1 submissions per 15 minutes. [12][13] Volkanovski attended Lake Illawarra High School throughout his teenage years[14] and worked as a concreter after graduation. Volkanovski has steady wrestling and times his shots well, particularly at the end of rounds when things might be close. 2022 Sports New Media Limited. Won the Wollongong Wars Lightweight Championship. He possesses slick boxing and a wicked sense of when to switch to an elbow either off a spin or when entering the pocket. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia reacts after his victory over Cody Stamann in a bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 01, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. [57] He won the fight via split decision. Sometimes, that creates long pockets of inactivity as he waits for the perfect shot, but when he lets his weapons go, they flow beautifully. News; Fighters; Events . [27], Starting as an amateur at middleweight and going 40 before turning professional, Volkanovski has fought in various MMA organizations in the Oceania region in Asia from 2012 to July 2016 before signing with the UFC. Of course, if the fight hits the mat and he finds his window of opportunity to lock up a submission, its a wrap. 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I have described him as the most well rounded fighter at featherweight, and after his thoughtful approach to the stiff test against Jose Aldo, this assessment still feels apt. . Holloway has landed 100 or more significant strikes in 14. : 36% TD Def. [37], Volkanovski was expected to face Jeremy Kennedy at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura on 19 November 2017, in Sydney, Australia. [80] Volkanovski won the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 50-45. Key Stats: 55% significant strike accuracy (2nd all-time among FW), 6.16 strikes landed per minute (3rd all-time among FW), +2.4 striking differential (3rd all-time among FW) What It Means: "The Great" is an all-around beast of a featherweight. : 1.71 TD Acc. Double Champ Camp | Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam . Alexander Volkanovski predicts UFC 280: "To be honest, I think Islam will get the job done. An argument could be made that he is the best ground-and-pound artist on the roster. Her striking has improved greatly since moving back to Houston to work with Bob Perez, and that helps combine for an in-your-face style that suits her well. He was tough, man. Volkanovski emerged victorious in two previous title fights against Holloway and was a solid fantasy scorer as well, putting up 157 and 137 significant strikes, and even recording three takedowns in the second bout. Thats alright. Volkanovski won a unanimous decision to become the new UFC. All existing questions erased. UFC 273: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie Alexander Volkanovski shone in his title defense against Chan Sung Jung April's UFC 273, which took place in Jacksonville, Florida, was actually . 2 bank VTB was hit by the largest cyber attack in its history, it said on Tuesday, warning of temporary difficulties in accessing its mobile app and website, but assuring customers that their data remained safe. Alexander Volkanovski is very well on the way to Featherweight . Itll happen at UFC 276 in Las Vegas and regardless of whether or not he wins or loses, theres a possibility it could be the final time we see Volkanovski at featherweight as he eyes a potential shift up to 155. Oh yeah! the champ could be heard late in round one after a stiff jab connected. Meanwhile, Ortega has 38% significant strike accuracy and 52% significant strike defense. [16] He also played a crucial role in Warilla's 2011 Premiership winning season and received the Man of the Match award for his performance in his team's Grand Final victory over Gerringong. Marlon Moraes trains at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, on June 29, 2021. Her counterstrikes come jarringly quick, and she can regularly string together a long combination off the counter. [22] Volkanovski quickly became a good counter striker with a powerful overhand right as well as a fantastic offensive wrestler. [20], Coach Joe Lopez said Volkanovski started training in MMA at the age of 22[13] and Greco-Roman wrestling to keep fit during the rugby league off season, where he weighed 97kg (214lb). [17][18] Volkanovski then decided to quit rugby league at 23 years of age to pursue a professional career in Mixed Martial Arts in the latter half of 2011. Alexander Volkanovski is one of the best fighters in the UFC today. Dave Tirelli 27 - 30. The same certainly can't be said for Holloway. [21] However, he soon realized he had a passion for the sport and wanted to go as far as he could. Like a snowball rolling down a hill, the longer the fight goes on the more effective Holloway becomes, as his opponent inevitably gasses out. nationality: australian: fighting out of: new south wales, aus: dob: sep 29, 1988: height: 5 6 weight: 145 lbs. 44,318 views Jun 14, 2022 Check out every significant strike Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski landed on the Korean Zombie at UFC 273. He is looking ahead to his second title defense, which will be coming against Brian Ortega. Meanwhile, Ortega has 21% takedown accuracy and 56% takedown defense. State-owned VTB said it was repelling the distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, in which hackers attempt to flood a network with unusually high volumes of data . MORE UFC 266:Fight By Fight Preview|Fighters On The Rise. As of 16 November 2022, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. However, Volkanovski fights well when he turns up the volume and throws a flurry of problems at his opponent to solve. He is, unequivocally, the worlds finest featherweight fighter. Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) takes on Alexander Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC), who's champion at featherweight and is going up a division in efforts to become a two-division titleholder, in . Alexander Volkanovski Post-Fight Interview | UFC 276 Stats & Records 22 Fight Win Streak 12 Wins by Knockout 7 First Round Finishes 57% Striking accuracy Sig. Volkanovski would . I want to be busy. He lost . What to Look For in the Fight:Blaydes will likely press forward and patiently make his way to Rozenstruik's legs to take him down. "Alexander The Great" swept the scorecards with identical 30-27 marks, having outlanded Aldo by significant margins in total strikes (129-39) and significant strikes (95-29). Prior to his UFC debut, Volkanovski competed as a professional boxer in 2015. But Poirier was a natural lightweight and had a significant power advantage on top of that. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 144 lbs Leg kicks had been his most effective weapon over 10 full rounds across two fights before this weekend. What to Look For in the Fight: Shevchenko hasnt seen much adversity in her time as the flyweight champion, and in this matchup with Murphy, her speed is probably her biggest advantage. [41][42] In turn, Zamboanga pulled out of the fight due to visa issues and was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Young. [49] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two after surviving two knockdowns himself. Strikes Landed 1372 Sig. In clinches, she is physically strong and uses that strength to complete a multitude of tosses and trips to get the fight to the ground. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. Let's compare the fight metrics: Alexander Volkanovski: Significant Strikes Landed per Minute: 6.42 Significant Striking Accuracy: 56% He also has solid grappling, displaying strong top control with a good ground-and-pound game. Alexander Volkanovski is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 25 wins, 1 losses and 0 draws. : 57% SApM: 3.53 Str. By the end of it, Im glad Herb stopped it, because I felt like he definitely had enough. Volkanovski landed 72 of 108 significant strikes and 83 of 120 total strikes. [77] The win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [52] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Calvin Katter has absorbed more significant strikes than Andrei Arlovski despite starting his . [67] However, the fight was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski won his 20th consecutive bout and successfully defended his belt for the second time in the UFC 266 main event with a five-round unanimous decision over Brian Ortega in an instant classic. Def: 60% TD Avg. * This video is reupload! [11][12] He decided to give up wrestling at the age of 14 and instead focused on a career in rugby league as a front rower. His boxing combinations usually favor hooks and uppercuts, and early in fights, he is particularly dangerous. Alexander Volkanovski Brian Ortega 0 Knockdowns 0 61 of 99 Significant Strikes 17 of 40 61% Significant Strikes % 42% Takedown % 100% 0 Submissions Attempted 2 1 Reversals 1 Round 4 Alexander Volkanovski Brian Ortega 0 Knockdowns 0 35 of 58 Significant Strikes 6 of 15 60% Significant Strikes % 40% Takedown % 50% 0 Submissions Attempted 1 His cardio is excellent, allowing him to pressure and set the pace of a fight for all five rounds, and hes a tactical ace. What It Means: Youd be hard-pressed to find a more complete mixed martial artist on the roster than Valentina Shevchenko. [51], Volkanovski faced former featherweight champion Jos Aldo at UFC 237 on 11 May 2019. [45] He won the fight via technical knockout. W Alexander Volkanovski "The Great" Featherweight Bout Method: Decision - Unanimous Round: 3 Time: 5:00 Time format: 3 Rnd (5-5-5) Referee: Marc Goddard Details: Guilherme Bravo 27 - 30. Her spinning back kick to the body is one of her best counterstrikes. [73], Volkanovski was scheduled to face Max Holloway for a third time on 5 March 2022, at UFC 272. Credit to him, to fight someone like Petr Yan [in April] and get the win, but settle down., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2022 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, New UFC champion Alex Pereira a modern MMA unicorn after Garden moment, UFC 279 beats odds, totally redeems itself with Nate Diaz's farewell, Leon Edwards defies expectations with UFC 278 head-kick title victory, Amanda Nunes makes a meal of Julianna Pea, puts UFC on notice again, Brian Ortega-Yair Rodriguez main event at UFC Long Island a surprising letdown, clean sweep of the scorecards in the UFC 276 co-main event. Check out every significant strike Alexander \"The Great\" Volkanovski landed on the Korean Zombie at UFC 273.In the main event of UFC 273 this past weekend, Volkanovski put his featherweight title on the line against Korean Zombie (also known as Chan Sung Jung), and it was a one-sided affair. UFC featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski has shown off the insane volume of strikes he produced against The Korean Zombie. What to Look For in the Fight: Because Volkanovski and former champion Max Holloway are so well matched across the board, its easy to forget the ways in which Volkanovski excels pace, cardio and fight IQ. Reach: 71" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Sep 29, 1988 Career statistics: SLpM: 6.79 Str. Alexander Volkanovski. [35], Volkanovski returned to Featherweight and faced Mizuto Hirota on 11 June 2017, at UFC Fight Night 110. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Amanda Nunes : La meilleure de tous les temps, Mise jour la carte de l'UFC 269 : Oliveira vs Poirier, Updates To UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont, Look Back At Shevchenko's Run Of Dominance, Lauren Murphy's Opportunity Is Finally Here. Volkanovski has earned eight of his 12 UFC victories by decision. Alexander Volkanovski of Australia and Chan Sung Jung of South Korea iface off during the UFC 273 press conference on April 07, 2022 in Jacksonville,. That intensity he brought, that we both had the last few days, I needed it. He won a Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) title and two Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight titles. Theyre a lot bigger wins than the average defense.. Alexander The Great Volkanovski was on hand with the dustpan. All Rights Reserved. Saturday, it plummeted to 14 percent as the Aussie landed a trilogy-high 199 significant strikes. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Featherweight main event match this Saturday (Sept. 25, 2021) at UFC 266 inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The loss drops the 28-year-old Holloway to just 1-3 in his last four bouts, all title. The . Totals Per round Significant Strikes Per round Significant Strikes Jose Aldo Alexander Volkanovski Landed by target Alas, it wasnt meant to be as the 33-year-old dismantled the challenger before finishing him off with a TKO early in the fourth round. He is physically very strong and has been able to fend off takedowns, but even if he is taken down and controlled for long stretches, his knockout power carries deep into fights. The majority of these strikes were. The Australian star knows just how important this fight is for his legacy, especially given how many fans believe Holloway shouldve gotten the nod in their July 2020 rematch. I dont think this division itself can keep me busy. The bout went all 25-minutes with each man having moments, but the significant strike count was on the side of the challenger. Because of this immaculate run, he became a perpetual name in online sports betting through UFC odds. Alexander Volkanovski Record: 25-1-0 The Great Height: 5' 6" Weight: 145 lbs. [9][10] Alex began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at an early age and won a national title twice at the age of 12. What It Means: Although Ortegas jiu jitsu game is (justifiably) the first thing people think of when considering the dangers he presents, his striking is perhaps just as lethal, if not as polished. Scores were 49-46, 50-45 and 50-44 for Australia's Volkanovski, now 23-1. The How - Alexander Volkanovski. They were hitting flush, and he would be wobbled and rocked and just come straight back to it, and Id just do it again.I probably rocked him like five, six times in there, maybe more. Volkanovski finished this fight landing 152 of 228 total strikes. His cardio is excellent, allowing him to pressure and set the pace of a . [15], He played semi-professional rugby league for the Warilla Gorillas in the South Coast Rugby League where he was awarded the Mick Cronin Medal in 2010 as the league's best player. 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