In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Amy and Jono sit down with former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski to talk about what it takes to stay at the top. From his early days as a national wrestling champion to dominating the UFC, Volkanovski opens up about the sacrifices, mental battles, and unwavering discipline that define his career.
Nothing is off-limits as he shares how he balances fighting, family, and his passion for cooking, the mindset that keeps him pushing forward, and why he’s making big changes for his next chapter.
💬 What’s in this episode?
From rugby league to UFC gold – The unexpected journey to becoming one of the most dominant fighters in the sport.
Cooking with Volk – How food became his unexpected creative outlet.
The secret to staying on top – The extreme discipline behind his training.
The hardest fights—inside and outside the octagon – How he handles setbacks, self-doubt, and public scrutiny.
Balancing family and fighting – Why guilt and sacrifice come with the job.
What’s next for Volk? – The final chapter of his fighting career & his growing empire outside of MMA.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to No Business Being A Castano
00:03 – “There’s no way I’m letting this guy take my bills away from my family.”
00:07 – From rugby league to the UFC
00:12 – The discipline that separates him from the rest
00:19 – The hardest battles: mental vs. physical
00:26 – Cooking with Volk
00:31 – The weight of responsibility
00:35 – What’s next for Alexander Volkanovski?
00:40 – Highs & Lows of the Week
00:45 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up