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Alexander Volkanovski was a 5'6" rugby league forward who took on guys as big as Brock Lesnar and then dropped 70 pounds to become UFC featherweight champion
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Alex Volkanovski on Twitter: "97kg rugby league player to 70kg MMA fighter, love the MMA life style #MMA #rugbyleague #NoDaysOff #fitness http://t.co/kas9dOZlsf" / Twitter
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Alexander Volkanovski says he 'earned' a UFC lightweight title fight: 'I've done my part' - CBSSports.com
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UFC 273: Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title with TKO win over The Korean Zombie | MMA News | Sky Sports
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Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan open as favorites ahead of UFC 272 championship rematches - MMA Fighting
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