Featherweight
26 Years Old – Absolute MMA
Alastair Volders is a technically polished, defensively sound striker with a strong all-round base developed at Absolute MMA, one of the region’s most proven development gyms. He shows reliable takedown defence, scrambles well when forced into grappling exchanges, and displays solid ground awareness, consistently recognising danger and resetting position. While capable on the mat, Volders clearly prefers to keep the fight standing, where his technical striking and power are best leveraged.
Training at Absolute MMA also provides Volders with high-level, division-specific preparation in the form of consistent rounds with UFC featherweight Jack Jenkins. With both men competing at 145, that offers valuable exposure to the pace, pressure, and physicality required at the highest level, further sharpening Volders’ composure and defensive discipline. On the feet, he’s a patient and methodical striker who works behind his jab to manage range and build into longer combinations as the fight develops. He carries genuine power, particularly in his kicking game, with high kicks serving as a recurring threat, especially later in fights.
Volders pairs striking with strong cardio and a high defensive guard, allowing him to maintain output and technical consistency across all three rounds. He’s coming off an impressive win over Asadbek Erkinov at ONE Championship in October, extending a quietly impressive six-fight winning streak. That run includes quality victories over Mujtaba Rajabi, Kane Rickus, Alex Poniris, Val Sharipov, Ethan Mitchell, and Erkinov, reflecting consistently solid and improving competition rather than padded matchmaking.
With his current trajectory and continued grappling refinement, Volders has clear upside as a UFC-calibre addition and is well-positioned for opportunities such as the Road to UFC Tournament or Dana White’s Contender Series.
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