After two back-to-back losses that sparked discussions that Alexander Volkanovski may be past his prime at age 36, the Australian is back to prove people wrong, excited about his title fight at UFC 314 against the up-and-coming Diego Lopes. ‘The Great’ has showcased his superb in-Octagon prowess multiple times in his UFC career, amassing an astounding 26-4 record.
While most UFC enthusiasts may already know about Alexander Volkanovski’s life inside the promotion, a few can make similar claims about his personal life. Reportedly, ‘The Great’ is a thorough family man in his personal life. Although his wife has accompanied him to multiple UFC events, fans probably do not know much about her. So, here’s what we know!
Meet Emma Volkanovski, Alexander Volkanovski’s wife
The UFC star’s wife, Emma Volkanovski, has been a significant source of support for him. During a recent interview, Alexander Volkanovski claimed she and the family he has with her are the reason “why I do this.” Coming back to Alexander Volkanovski’s wife, we do have details about her, but none of them mention where she was actually born.
But along with her farmer parents, John and Rose Harris, Emma Volkanovski spent the majority of her youth in Sydney. Her family also consists of her younger sisters, Carmella and Jessica Harris. She attended the University of Sydney and also graduated with a B.Sc. degree in Psychology. Currently, she’s reported to be in her early 30s. So, when did Alex tie the knot with Emma?
When did Alexander Volkanovski get married?
Well, there isn’t much information available in the public domain about when the couple met, but one of Alexander Volkanovski’s Instagram posts from 21 October 2020, the 36-year-old uploaded a snap on his Instagram account showcasing himself and Emma spending some quality time together. ‘The Great’s caption read, “Happy Anniversary to this stunner!! 8 years of marriage, 15 years together…high school sweethearts. Here’s to many more years together.”
Alexander Volkanovski’s caption revealed he had been with Emma since their high school years. His mentioning “15 years together” indicates that the couple had been together since 2005. Moreover, they got married in October 2012. It’s been more than a dozen years now, and their marital life is still going strong.
Alexander Volkanovski’s wife is a bit taller than him, and he’s proud of that. In another Instagram post, the Australian star once stated, “Behind every great man… is a tall woman.” But did you know that despite her respectable qualifications, Emma isn’t professionally connected to any organization? Let’s take a look at what she does to earn a living.
What does Emma Volkanovski do?
While Alexander Volkanovski decided to pursue a career, his longtime partner-turned-wife decided to take the reins of being the one to take care of the household. Yes, despite having a degree in psychology, Emma Volkanovski decided to support her husband by being a homemaker. However, if she has any other occupation, details about that aren’t available in the public domain.
Having been married for so long, fans wonder if Mr. and Mrs. Volkanosvki have any children of their own. Well, it seems like they do, and their household is filled with little angels. Here’s what we know about the former featherweight champion’s children.
Do Alexander and Emma have children together?
Most fans would expect Alexander and Emma to have kids together, looking at the strong bond between the couple. Well, after a decade of their marriage, the couple currently has three daughters together. The eldest one is called Ariana, who was born in 2015, followed by Airlie in 2017. It would be another six years until Volkanovski added another member to his family.
Alexander Volkanovski and Emma welcomed their third daughter in February 2023. The former UFC champion also organized a little gender reveal for the birth of his third daughter, where his other two daughters happily participated. However, it was ‘The Great’ himself who revealed that his fifth family member would be a girl. This Instagram post also garnered reactions and comments from a number of noted UFC stars.
Fans have always rejoiced in witnessing the featherweight champion with his family, and he’s always been a fan favorite. Now, it all comes down to his highly anticipated return this weekend at UFC 314. Can he become a 2-time champion? Let us know in the comments below.
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