It's hard to believe that fighting was once just a way for Alex Volkanovski to keep fit during his days as a 214lb rugby league player.
UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski makes the third defence of his title tonight when he fights The Korean Zombie at UFC 273. The Australian's rise through the UFC has been nothing short of remarkable as he remains unbeaten in the promotion.
The Australian is the No.3 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC and has one of the most diverse skillsets of any champion in the promotion. A fight with Zombie is a chance for Volkanovski to add another MMA legend to his win list, but first let's look at how the 33-year-old got to this position...
