Australian MMA fighter and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is a rising star in the culinary world. When he’s not dominating in the Octagon, Volkanovski showcases his impressive cooking skills. With five successful title defenses under his belt, he could easily transition into a career as a chef on his YouTube channel after retirement.
Beyond his fighting career, Volkanovski maintains a healthy work-life balance. He enjoys outdoor activities, fishing, making vlogs, sparring, and spending time with his family. And of course, he has a passion for cooking.
While Volkanovski may not be a professional chef, that doesn’t stop him from experimenting in the kitchen. Many fighters within the promotion can whip up a decent family dinner, but Volkanovski takes it to the next level with his Louisiana-style hot sauce and other creative dishes.
Born in Wollongong, NSW, Volkanovski proudly embraces his Macedonian and Greek heritage. He can skillfully prepare a variety of Macedonian dishes, including Polneti Piperki, Grilled Kolbasi, and Shopska Salad. But his culinary talents don’t stop there. He also excels at cooking Tomahawk Steak, multi-cuisine chickens, burgers, and Mexican steak Tacos. He occasionally shares his cooking adventures on his YouTube channel.
Before his fight at UFC 260, Volkanovski started a video blog called “Cooking with Volk.” He gained viral fame by showcasing his skills in preparing lamb souvlaki and wagyu beef dishes. His unique seasoning technique, reminiscent of “Salt Bae,” added a stylish touch to his Macedonian chicken wings and breasts.
Throughout the years, Volkanovski has welcomed numerous celebrities and internet personalities on his show. Notable guests such as , , , and have joined him in the kitchen. He even co-hosted a segment called “Cooking with Champions” with middleweight champ before UFC 276, where they cooked delicious Kangaroo burgers.
Volkanovski’s cooking skills have also been featured on The MMA Hour Podcast with host . Despite Helwani’s questionable meat choices, the segment became a popular affair. It begs the question: does he make these culinary blunders often?
Recently, Volkanovski collaborated with head chef from Rockpool Bar and Grill (Sydney). Costelloe, the Culinary Director of all premium restaurants in the Hunter St. Hospitality portfolio, helped the fighter perfect his steak-making skills. This collaboration showcased Volkanovski’s dedication to achieving restaurant-quality meals.
In another collaboration, Volkanovski joined forces with Melissa Leong, a freelance food writer, critic, and renowned chef, who is also a television host for “Masterchef Australia.” With such diverse collaborations, it’s clear that Volkanovski has a bright future in the culinary world after retirement, and his fans will undoubtedly support him.
It’s important to note that Volkanovski is not a licensed chef but rather a talented individual who shares his cooking adventures on his YouTube channel.
According to the Source firstsportz.com