The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Daniel Cormier Show - Alexander Volkanovski on rematch with Diego Lopes, overcoming Islam & Topuria KOs
Jan 30, 2026
Alexander Volkanovski, reigning UFC featherweight champion known for elite fight IQ and resilience, previews his rematch with Diego Lopez and outlines a gameplan to be more dominant. He touches on recovering from past knockouts, balancing training at 37, and how his viral 'Cooking with Volk' started from family barbecues.
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From Farm To 110kg Of Sausages
- Alexander Volkanovski described filleting a fish and hunting a deer on his farm to make 110 kilograms of sausages with family help.
- He shared the meat with cousins and built the project into a recurring, joyful family activity.
Cooking Roots In Family Barbecues
- Volkanovski traced his love of cooking to big family barbecues where he helped make marinades and run the rotisserie.
- He began recording simple cooking videos during travel and they unexpectedly attracted millions of views.
Winning Was Proof, Not Just A Title
- Winning the belt back meant overcoming challenges and proving resilience more than the title itself meant.
- Volkanovski framed regaining the championship as proof he can clear massive hurdles for his kids and fans.
