Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 2016–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 95.0
Scouting report
Defending the featherweight crown five consecutive times while sweeping a trilogy against Max Holloway established Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski as a top pound-for-pound champion. Born in Shellharbour, Australia, Volkanovski transitioned from semi-professional rugby to dominate the division with pace and tactical feints out of City Kickboxing. His tactical output is captured by a 92 Fight IQ and 94 Cardio, powering his championship 92 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
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Volkanovski defended his championship across 2020 and 2021, defeating Max Holloway in a split decision at UFC 251 on Fight Island before surviving deep submission attempts to defeat Brian Ortega at UFC 266 in Las Vegas. His fight IQ, low calf kicks, and championship conditioning are reflected in a 96 Cardio and 96 Fight IQ.
Volkanovski dominated Max Holloway in their UFC 276 trilogy, stopped Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, and pushed Islam Makhachev in Perth before dropping the featherweight belt to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in Anaheim. His tactical boxing, defensive wrestling, and championship stamina justify his 94 Boxing and 97 Fight IQ.
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