Alexander Volkanovski loss: UFC News: Alexander Volkanovski isn’t really synonymous with the term’ defeat’ as he has dominated the UFC featherweight division since he entered into the promotion. Having conquered the 145 lbs category as its undisputed champion and the no.1 P4P fighter, Alexander Volkanovski will now face Islam Makhachev for the lightweight gold at UFC 284. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
He is 12-0 in UFC and holds a professional MMA record of 25 wins and 1 loss. It’s been a decade since Alexander Volkanovski lost a professional fight. While he is now on the course of becoming a double champion, here’s a look back at his only career defeat.
Alexander Volkanovski loss: Who has Alexander Volkanovski lost to?
Before coming to the UFC, Volkanovski competed in the Australian FC. He suffered his sole career loss at the hands of Cory Nelson on May 10, 2013, via TKO at Australian FC 5. With only 13 seconds into the fight, Cory Nelson manhandled Volkanovski in the welterweight fight. Alexander Volkanovski was left helpless and defenseless.
Following the loss, ‘The GREAT’ Volkanovski evolved brilliantly. Not only did he become a great fighter in Australia, but he is also currently one of the best fighters in the whole world. It remains to be seen whether he can expand his greatness into the lightweight regime.
Alexander Volkanovski is chasing greatness against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284
According to Volkanovski’s head coach Joe Lopez, the UFC featherweight champion could have built his legacy in the 145 lbs division only without risking his chances against a bigger fighter like Islam Makhachev. Not only is Makhachev taller than Volkanovski, but he also has a legitimate reach advantage.
Alexander Volkanovski loss: Who has Volkanovski lost to? CHECK UFC champion’s record and stats
Irrespective of that, Alexander Volkanovski seems optimistic about having his hands raised at UFC 284. He is spotted doing kickboxing in his fight camp. Upon beating Makhachev, Volkanovski shall become the fifth double champion in the UFC. However, it shall be a sheerly demanding task to do.
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