UFC Champion Volkanovski Welcomes Fourth Daughter, Dismisses Vasectomy

ALEXANDRIA, Australia — UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to welcome his fourth child later this year, confirming that his growing family will consist entirely of daughters. Volkanovski, 36, and his wife Emma announced their surprise pregnancy during a recent interview on TMZ‘s ‘I’m Done’ podcast.

“I’m done, man,” Volkanovski told host Charlie Cotton. He had originally planned to stop at three children but now is preparing for yet another baby girl to join their family. The couple’s existing daughters, Ariana, Airlie, and Reign, will soon have a new sister. “It was a surprise, we weren’t trying,” he added.

When the topic of a vasectomy arose, Volkanovski responded, jokingly expressing concerns about potential impacts on his athletic career. “I’m not, because I don’t know if that would affect me as an athlete. Probably not, but it’s something that I’m like, ‘I ain’t taking any risks,’” he said. His playful assertion emphasized his approach to fatherhood, focusing on the importance of a strong “pull-out game” instead.

In a heartwarming moment shared on social media, Volkanovski celebrated the gender reveal of his fourth child via video call, where he and his daughters joyfully reacted to pink confetti signaling another daughter was on the way. Volkanovski embraced his identity as a proud girl dad, proclaiming, “I’m gonna have to just be the best dad that I can be—show the girls what a real man looks like.”

Despite the joy of welcoming another daughter, Volkanovski faces pressure as he prepares for a main-event fight against Diego Lopes at UFC 314 on Saturday. Following a title loss to Ilia Topuria, Volkanovski is eager to reclaim his former status in the featherweight division. He understands the weight of responsibility that comes with balancing family life and professional aspirations.

As the fight approaches, not everyone is showering Volkanovski with well wishes. UFC rival Colby Covington has drawn attention for his critical comments regarding Volkanovski’s fighting motivation and personal life. Covington questioned whether Volkanovski had lost focus, suggesting he might be fighting merely for a paycheck rather than with passion.

Volkanovski, however, has remained steadfast in his pride for being a father to four daughters, countering Covington’s jabs during an interview where he expressed his appreciation for his family. “It’s awesome,” he reiterated, proving his commitment to family values.

As UFC 314 draws near, fans are left to wonder if Volkanovski can rise to the occasion, both in the Octagon and at home. With so much on the line, he aims to prove doubters wrong while celebrating his family’s newest addition.