Alexander Volkanovski might be the greatest featherweight fighter in the world ever. The Australian featherweight champion dominated Max Holloway in the trilogy bout and put on a show for the fight fans at UFC 276. ‘The Great‘ lived up to his moniker and closed the ‘Blessed‘ chapter with a definitive statement.
The two best featherweight fighters stepped inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But the CKB and Freestyle Fighting gym representative proved he’s on a different level than the rest of the division, including the 30-year-old, Max Holloway.
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The 33-year-old continued his remarkable winning streak with a complete shutdown of the Hawaiian athlete. Subsequently, the champion will proudly bring back his UFC title to Australia.
Chapter Closed.
The Verdict Scorecards for the first 2 fights were both competitive, but this fight was a complete shutout.
Alexander Volkanovski is unquestionably the best Featherweight int the world.
Here's a look at the Verdict Scorecard for their final fight.#UFC276 pic.twitter.com/Sg8fFAZbNz
— Verdict (@VerdictMMA) July 3, 2022
As far as Holloway, the Gracie Technics standout now has lost three straight title bouts to the champion. Thus, perhaps a move up the division to 155lbs and a fresh start will be best for him. Besides, taking damage over the course of five rounds, he should take a little time off, which will also help him in building muscle for the lightweight division.
Anyhow, ‘The Great‘ also talked about moving up to lightweight to get the second strap, as he wants to stay as active as possible inside the Octagon. The timing could be perfect for the featherweight king, as there’s no champion in the lightweight division. Thus, a bout between him and Charles Oliveira for the vacant title in a mega contest could make perfect sense for the UFC.
MMA world reacts to complete domination from Alexander Volkanovski
‘Blessed‘ didn’t look the same inside the Octagon as he has against other opponents not named Alexander Volkanovski. Fight fanatics were quick to jump on the result of the UFC 276 co-main event. The complete domination from the featherweight champion surprised many.
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UFC 276 ✅Alexander Volkanovski completes the three-peat over Max Holloway. What a performance. Complete domination 👊 #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/KEwuv7SdPC
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) July 3, 2022
It’s time for Max Holloway to take 9 months to a year off and bulk for lightweight.
Don’t you dare say he’s washed.
He’s 30 years old.#UFC276— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) July 3, 2022
Volkanovski made Max Holloway look like just another contender in his way.
Complete shut out to end this trilogy #UFC276
— Weasle (@ThaWeasle) July 3, 2022
50-45 Alexander Volkanovski.
That was as good a performance as you'll ever see in a UFC title fight against another all time great in Max Holloway. #UFC276
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) July 3, 2022
There’s a strong case to be made for Alexander Volkanovski being the best fighter on the planet right now. That was an unbelievable performance. #UFC276
— Mike Heck (@MikeHeck_JR) July 3, 2022
VOLK SWEEPS THE TRILOGY‼️
Alexander Volkanovski's golden reign as the UFC Featherweight champ continues 👑 #UFC276
🎨 @geoffriccio pic.twitter.com/EJLpo4BdhQ
— ESPN (@espn) July 3, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski may very well be the best fighter in the whole damn sport. This is sublime. #UFC276
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) July 3, 2022
Volkanovski doesn’t get enough credit. One of the toughest, most explosive fighters in the midst of his Prime. What a performance #UFC276
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) July 3, 2022
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Better put Volkanovski on that main event next time. #UFC276
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) July 3, 2022
With three championship bout wins over Max Holloway and dominating Jose Aldo in Brazil, early on in his career, Alexander Volkanovski might be the best featherweight the UFC/world has ever seen.
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What do you think of the co-main event at UFC 276? Will we ever see a fourth fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway? Whom should the 145 lbs king fight if he moves up to the lightweight division? Let us know in the comments section.
