Max Holloway (21-5-0) Holloway is currently the number one ranked fighter in the featherweight division, just behind champion Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway round 2. The war of words is heating up as UFC champion Volkanovski bites back at 'sore loser' Holloway… Holloway is slow on the return because his knee is turned inwards, and Volkanovski further complicates it by covering the jab, keeping his left forearm high, and stepping out to his right side rather than straight back (4). Follow. May 14, 2021. Holloway and Volkanovski met for the first time at UFC 245 in December last year. Volkanovski vs. Holloway II at UFC 251 on Tapology. 34 of 63 24 of 61 53% 39% 15 of 38 Holloway lands a sharp front kick. UFC 251: Alexander Volkanovski Vs. Max Holloway Preview, Odds. Watch Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway full fight video highlights from UFC 251’s co-main event above, courtesy of the UFC.. UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal took place July 11 … Dana White now claims he is interested in … The 145-pound champ wants to make the UFC and its fans believe that Holloway lost the first time the two met in December. Speaking with Submission Radio (as transcribed by MMA Fighting ), Volkanovski explained his reasoning for not wanting to fight Holloway again next. Alexander Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway Unanimous Decision; UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington December 14, 2019 Expect to See Holloway vs. Volkanovski 3 Sometime This Year Max Holloway has been defeated twice by Alex Volkanovski during his MMA career. Left hand by Volkanovski and he dodges an uppercut. In July 2020, Volkanovski defeated Holloway in a rematch.Volkanovski’s record is 22-1. In December 2019, Volkanovski won the 145-pound belt with a win over Max Holloway. Sports’ Kevin Iole. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega for the featherweight title has been booked for UFC 260 on March 27, per sources. Dana White Not Ruling Out Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3. He is on a 19-fight winning streak. “I think what we do now is let Holloway have some time off til he can possibly fight for the title again,” White said. 25 of 52 15 of 47 48% 31% 10 of 27 2 of 22 3 of 4 6 of 11 12 of 21 7 of 14 25 of 51 12 of 43 0 of 1 3 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0 Round 4 Alexander Volkanovski . White had a live chat with Yahoo! beIN SPORTS Philippines. An Ex-Cop Allegedly Killed for the Honduran President. Volkanovski vs. Holloway Betting Pick I was dead wrong about Holloway-Vokanovski Part 1, but I’m happy to swallow my pride and put aside my Holloway fandom for the rematch. Then, at UFC 251 in July, Volkanovski (22-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC) defeated Holloway (21-6 MMA, 17-6 UFC) by split decision, which generated mixed reactions from fans and media. Follow. Given Max’s stature as one of the best featherweight of all time and the close nature of the fight, the UFC booked a rematch between … Before the fight, the Australian was considered as Holloway’s toughest test ever, and he proved to be just that. However, he has lost 2 of 3, including his last fight against Volkanovski as well as an interim UFC lightweight championship fight against Dustin Poirier. Max Holloway . “I don’t know if that’d be too long or whatever, but we’ll figure it out.” Volkanovski, with the reach edge, staying on the outside. “They don’t want to believe that Max lost,” Volkanovski told Fox Sports. Sports’ Kevin Iole. 6:48. 22 of 55 28 of 48 40% 58% 16 of 46 4 of 19 Holloway vs Volkanovski 1. UFC 2 UFC FEATHERWEIGHT MMA MOTIVATION CONNOR MCGREGGOR VS MAX HOLLOWAY. Stream Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway (UFC 251) on Watch ESPN Round 1. A couple hard inside low kicks for Volkanovski. After returning to the win column in a big way, Max Holloway is looking to continue riding his momentum with an active 2021. Like Volkanovski, Ortega was a champion in a different promotion before he joined the UFC in 2014. alexander volkanovski (21-1, 145) vs max holloway (21-5, 145) for the ufc featherweight title Volkanovski came out looking for inside leg kicks and landed with them. Alexander Volkanovski . A few nice leg kicks early for Volkanovski. Now the US Wants… The mood surrounding Alexander Volkanovski's rematch against Max Holloway at UFC 251 has been in stark contrast to his first fight against the Hawaiian fighter.. Round 3 Alexander Volkanovski . As Hollway steps in to jab and begin a combination (2) Volkanovski times a low kick that buckles Holloway’s knee in (3). Featherweight GOAT Max Holloway lost his title to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 245 in December, and lost a controversial Split Decision in the rematch at UFC 251. White had a live chat with Yahoo! “ It’s pretty clear that like, you win back-to-back, two wins in a row. He also averages 2.16 takedowns and 0.40 submissions every 15 minutes. During the chat, Holloway said he agrees with those who feel Holloway should’ve won the bout and said a trilogy fight may not be as difficult to book as some think. Relive the action from the co-main event at UFC 251 as Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway go toe-to-toe once again for the 145lb championship. World . Max Holloway . Max Holloway . It may mean we don’t get to see Holloway again until Volkanovski fights Brian Ortega at the end of March and whoever wins is ready to fight. He flashes the right kick. VOLKANOVSKI VS HOLLOWAY II PREDICTION & PICK. Holloway, 28, faces Volkanovski, 31, in the UFC 251 co-main event as he challenges for the featherweight title he lost seven months ago. Does Max Holloway Have A Chance Against Khabib_ _ Holloway VS Khabib _ UFC 223. During the chat, Holloway said he agrees with those who feel Holloway … Volkanovski wants to prove a point at UFC 251. Dana White Not Ruling Out Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3. UFC president Dana White recently did a live chat with Kevin Iole and was asked whether a third fight between featherweight champion and division GOAT Max Holloway was a possibility. That was the only rogue number on the scorecard that saw two judges score it 48-47 to Volkanovski and the other 47-48 to Holloway. Former UFC featherweight champion Holloway (22-6 MMA, 18-6 UFC) snapped a two-fight skid with a masterful display against Calvin Kattar at UFC on ABC 1 in January as he rebounded from his narrow split-decision loss to champion Alexander Volkanovski in July 2020. View Volkanovski vs. Holloway II fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 cases in more than 3 weeks. MMA Fight. Dana White seems to believe a trilogy between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway could happen sooner rather than later after a razor-close decision in their last meeting. Alex Volkanovski vs Max Holloway 3? Holloway had won 14 consecutive bouts and asserted himself as the best featherweight in the UFC with back to back wins over Jose Aldo. VOLKANOVSKI VS HOLLOWAY, UFC 251, 2020. 9 months ago | 393 views. Nice uppercut from Max. Volkanovski has a takedown defense at 73 percent and a significant strike defense at 60 percent. All three judges gave Volkanovski the third. Alexander Volkanovski . The official stats for Holloway vs Volkanovski actually show Alex outlanding max in significant strikes in every round but the first The two knockdowns gave Holloway … Volkanovski v Holloway II - War of Words. 3. NESN. Media Dana White: 'Hard to not' consider booking Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3. Ortega also climbed the ranks quickly. The fight was close with Volkanovski edging out the erstwhile champ via a unanimous decision. Max Holloway called for his rematch against … 10 months ago | 6 views. 19 of 40 27 of 56 47% 48% 13 of 33 11 of 34 4 of 4 3 of 4 2 of 3 13 of 18 19 of 40 27 of 56 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 Round 2 Max Holloway . Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by NandoMoura, Jul 27, 2020. Holloway defended the belt 3 times. Holloway twice dropped Volkanovski, in the opening round and then in the second, as he began to work up an early lead. On Saturday, “Blessed” defeated Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision.