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1 contender. "I had four amateur fights [when playing rugby] then went pro," the New South Wales native revealed. Even now, when I train so hard, if you’re not dieting well, the weight won’t come off. His long winning streak and success as champion will seemingly get him a rematch, though, because UFC president Dana White said post-fight he’d like to see the pair run it back. Obviously, this was at welterweight, this was very early in my career and I should not have taken that fight. Prior to his success in MMA, Volkanovski was a rugby player. Last updated 2:28 PM, Wednesday July 08 2020 GMT+1. “There are fights you need to fight to put yourself in a position where no one can take it away from them, just like I had done when I was in Canada,” Volkanovski said. I don’t know what I know now having dieticians, I was never doing that. And when I was getting close to fights, I was eating next to nothing.”. He lived to tell the tale. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Watch Alexander Volkanovski’s full interview with Joe Rogan below and stay tuned on BJPenn.com for all fight news. Volkanovski explained how diet is key and revealed the drastic measures he used to go to to make weight: “Obviously dieting is absolutely key. However, the 31-year-old decided to quit the sport in 2012 and instead focus on an MMA career. ET trade deadline looms — from the Indians to the Dodgers, Experts: Revamped OxyContin hasn’t curbed abuse, overdoses, Halt of coronavirus trial is “safety valve” at work: Fauci, Herd Immunity Study Rand Paul Cited Against Fauci Actually Refutes Senator’s Claim, Nearly 100 beehives stolen from California orchard; beekeeper tells thief to buzz off, UFC on ESPN+ 24 pre-event facts: Curtis Blaydes’ takedown numbers are unmatched. "[My first loss] That was against at the time, Corey Nelson, he was pound-for-pound number one. On Saturday, Alexander Volkanovski shared a photo from his days as a 210+lb. The science to it all. He was pound-for-pound number one. 1. Daniel is a freelance journalist for SPORTbible and covers a variety of sports. Volkanovski, the recently crowned UFC featherweight champ, is expected to be sidelined for the first half of the year after undergoing surgery for a broken hand suffered in his last fight. “I’m happy to fight any of them, but I just want the No. By Joe Coleman 10th July 2020, 10:00 am. But, you know, I took him on and I did alright, I held my own, but things didn’t go well. rugby player, and jokingly called out Jon Jones — the champion he’d be gunning for if he still weighed this much. “Starting early, I didn’t know much. "Obviously, this was at welterweight, this was very early in my career and I should not have taken that fight. But, you know, I took him on and I did alright, I held my own, but things didn't go well. And just for good measure, when Holloway took on Frankie Edgar at UFC 240 in July, Volkanovski flew halfway across the world to serve as a backup in case the main event fell through. It is hard to believe, but there was a time when UFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski used to weigh almost 100 kg (!!!). ... Rank by weight class. “The weight cut was terrible to back up for the title fight. See you in the lineup again. “Blessed” made it clear he respects the new champion for his work ethic and attitude toward the sport (via Instagram): He was willing to fight for an interim belt. Volkanovski, the recently crowned UFC featherweight champ, is expected to be sidelined for the first half of the year after undergoing surgery for a broken hand suffered in his last fight. The 10 Best Playmakers In World Football Have Been Ranked, Roy Hodgson's Reaction To Taking A Throw-In Is Incredibly Wholesome, Virgil van Dijk Has Reportedly Ruptured His ACL, Could Be Sidelined For 7-8 Months, defend his title against former champion Max Holloway at UFC 251 on Fight Island, Number 14 is coming for that @Ufc featherweight title!! The Hawaiian shows admiration to his opponents win or lose, and of course, things were no different after dropping the UFC featherweight title to Alexander Volkanovski. In the wake of…, By: Mike Bohn | However, the journey to drop the pounds previously plagued “The Great” with multiple ailments: The Australian athlete joined the Joe Rogan Experience podcast today to discuss his recent title victory against Max Holloway. As of August 18, 2020, he is #6 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. It seems Volkanovski will get the hometown advantage, too. 1 contender spot?”. But we were in a tournament and I had him first so I had the favorite straight up. That’s what’s sort of (happening) right now. His six most recent wins have occurred in the UFC’s Octagon, where he’s beaten Yusuke Kasuya, Mizuto Hirota, Shane Young, Jeremy Kennedy, Darren Elkins, and now Mendes. And again, it was in a division I probably should have never been in. To see all of Volkanovski's fights, subscribe to Fight Pass, where you'll get access to every UFC fight ever, plus behind the scenes exclusives and original content that can't be found anywhere else. With his TKO defeat of Chad Mendes — which served as Mendes’ retirement fight — Alexander Volkanovski improved his current win-streak to an incredible 16-straight. Alexander Volkanovski power workout with Andrew Wood - YouTube

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