Alexander Volkanovski Net Worth 2024: how rich is the Australian UFC legend?

Alexander Volkanovski is one of the best pound for pound fighters in the UFC. Take a look at his net worth and fighting career.


Alexander Volkanovski Net Worth 2024: how rich is the Australian UFC legend?

Alexander Volkanovski has a decent net worth (via Alexander Volkanovski Instagram)

NameAlexander Volkanovski
Age35
OccupationMMA Fighter
Other sources of wealthAdvertisements
Net Worth$3.5 million
ResidenceShellharbour City Council, Australia
SponsorsCMBT, CBD UK, Sports Bet, Athletikan, PRIME
MMA Record26-3
SpouseEmma Volkanovski
Last UpdatedFebruary 2024

Alexander Volkanovski has had an incredible career as an MMA fighter. He will go down as one of the greatest featherweights of all time when it is said and done. Alexander Volkanovski has amassed a decent net worth through his fighting career. He began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at the age of 12. But then slowly shifted his attention towards rugby. He became a semi-professional rugby player. It was only at the age of 22 that “The Great” began training in mixed martial arts.

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Volkanovski is the current featherweight champion in the UFC. The Australian has made a massive impact in the promotion in just five years and remains one of the best fighters in the world. Volk has lost twice in his UFC career when he moved up to lightweight to take on Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 and UFC 294. Moreover, their first fight was closely contested. Many fans thought that Volkanovski had done enough to secure a victory.

An even more astonishing fact is that Volkanovski has three victories over the indomitable Max Holloway, which speaks volumes about his excellent fight resume. And given his champion status, there is no doubt about his net worth being high. Here is everything you need to know about Alexander Volkanovski, his net worth, and other details.

Alexander Volkanovski Net Worth 2023

Volkanovski’s net worth is estimated to be over $3.5 million, thanks to his championship status and his long UFC career. This figure is likely to grow if he keeps defending his title.

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Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski (via Imago)

His YouTube channel has over 330k subscribers as of October 2023. He also does analyst duty for Fox Sports Australia alongside Robert Whittaker. Volk earns a decent income from these ventures, which adds to his earnings.

Alexander Volkanovski salary

UFC 294 PPV was Volkanovski’s highest payday. It was a lightweight bout against Islam Makhachev. Although he lost, Volkanovski took home a whopping $2,392,000. In his three fights against Max Holloway, the champ made $280,000, $1,173,333, and $1,262,000, respectively.

Alexander Volkanovski opens up about breakdown, after loss to Islam Makhachev
Alexander Volkanovski (Source: Twitter)

The champ also made a killing against The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega, earning $1,712,000 and $790,000, respectively. He made a mere $22,500 in his first-ever UFC fight, and it is safe to say that ‘The Great’ has come a long way since that.

In his first fight against Makhachev at UFC 284, Volkanovski took home $1,992,000. Another huge payday came when Volkanovski defended his featherweight title against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. The Australian made $2,142,000.

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Alexander Volkanovski’s Fighting Career

Volkanovski began training in MMA at the age of 22. Nevertheless, given his childhood wrestling training, he quickly grasped the sport. At the time, Volk was a staggering 97 kg when he began training. Imagine a 5ft 6 guy weighing 97kg and still looking jacked.

Volkanovski made his MMA debut at 23 against Gerhard Voigt at Revolution Promotions. He then went 3-0 up soon and took a step up – he moved to the Australian Fighting Championships. That was when he faced his first loss in his MMA career. He was knocked out on debut against Corey Nelson, albeit at welterweight.

Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski (via Imago)

There was no looking back after that for Volk. He slowly began coming down weight classes and became a featherweight. After massive success at the Australian Fighting Championship, he moved to the UFC in 2016. He faced Yusuke Kasuya on debut and won via knockout. Volkanovski quickly rose, earning victories over veterans Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo.

He soon found himself fighting for the title against the dangerous Max Holloway. He used the opportunity to perfection, winning via unanimous decision. He then defended his title against Holloway in a rematch at UFC 251 and one more time at UFC 276. Volk has notable victories over Brian Ortega, The Korean Zombie, and Yair Rodriguez. Volk will likely rank in the list of greatest UFC champions if he keeps defending his title.

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Alexander Volkanovski brand deals and endorsements

Volkanovski endorses a surging CBD (Cannabidiol) brand called CBD UK. He also signed a deal with supplement company CMBT, which provides various gym apparel, supplements, and a special Volkanovski range of products like customized shakers and t-shirts.

He also endorses the sports betting brand Sports Bet. Athletikan – Australia’s first sneaker label, is also endorsed by Alexander Volkanovski. Moreover, he also signed a sponsorship deal with PRIME, the brainchild of Logan Paul and KSI.

Alexander Volkanovski’s Personal Life

Volkanovski was born on September 29, 1988. His father is of Macedonian descent, and his mother is Greek. Having watched UFC from a young age, Volkanovski quit his semi-professional rugby career and switched to MMA. That is when he began training for the sport at 22. Volkanovski also has a passion for the culinary arts.

Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski with wife Emma and daughters (Via Instagram)

Volkanovski is married to Emma. The pair have been together since October 2012 and have three daughters. Ariana was born in 2015, and Arlie was born in 2017. His third daughter was born in August 2023. Volk and wife gave a unique name to their third daughter. They named her Reign Volkanovksi.

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FAQs

Who did Volkanovski recently lose to?

He lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294.

What is Alexander Volkanovski’s net worth?

Alexander Volkanovski has a net worth of $3.5 million.

Why is Volkanovski nicknamed ‘The Great’?

It is due to his Macedonian and Greek roots, which allude to the great king – Alexander ‘The Great,’ who is also a Macedonian.

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