ChampionFeatherweightACTIVE
Alexander Volkanovski
27-4
2 Win Streak
Age
37
Height
5'6"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
16:21
Gym
Freestyle Fighting Gym
UFC Record
15-3(18 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 0 Sub 10 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 3R3 5R4 1R5 6
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
59%
Bonuses
6
Style
—
Location
Wollongong, Australia
Last Fight2026-02-01
DL
W - Diego Lopes
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Alexander VolkanovskiKO/TKOR2 4:48· Punches to Head On Ground
Fight History
WIN
DE
vs Darren Elkins
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
YK
vs Yusuke Kasuya
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 2:06
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 2:06
WIN
MH
vs Mizuto Hirota
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SY
vs Shane Young
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DL
vs Diego Lopes
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
IT
vs Ilia Topuria
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:32
LOSS
IM
vs Islam Makhachev
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 3:06
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 3:06
WIN
YR
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 4:19
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:19
LOSS
IM
vs Islam Makhachev
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Chan Sung Jung
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R4 0:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R4 0:45
WIN
BO
vs Brian Ortega
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Jose Aldo
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Chad Mendes
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 4:14
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:14
WIN
JK
vs Jeremy Kennedy
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold· 2018-02-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R2 4:57
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R2 4:57
WIN
DL
vs Diego Lopes
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.2/min
Grappling
1.67 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Alexander adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
40 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+82% vs div avg
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
80%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
65%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
58%
Damage Events
35%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
50%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (163%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 336% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#12
40% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#22
40% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#31
20% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.2) and Strike Def% (59%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (143% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#10 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
54% acc76%
Clinch
66% acc9%
Ground
77% acc15%
Striking Differential+2.82/min
6.18 landed/min3.36 absorbed/min
6.18
Landed/Min
3.36
Absorbed/Min
0.32
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1717
Sig. Strikes Attempted3018
Key Insights
Alexander is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.8:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 54% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 77% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
34%
Low
Division Rank#28 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
70%
Elite
Division Rank#21 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%
Landed
16
Defended
74
Total
90
1.67
TD / 15min
0.16
Sub / 15min
16
TD Landed
90
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
62
Landed
180
Attempted
34%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
25%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.67/15min.
Solid TD defense at 70%.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (34%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
3,434
1.96
Ratio
Absorbed
1,750
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
12/8
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
43.7
High
Strikes/Min
6.8
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
143%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.96x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (43.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 143% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
1:04
R2 Control
1:04
R3 Control
1:02
R1 to Final
+51%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.7pp
Body
-3.8pp
Leg
-7.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 8 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
27.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
32.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
115%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#8
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#17
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#7
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#10
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#24
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#20
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#35
of 45
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#3
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3320
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
12
/ 18
67% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights