Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway 3 Offense highlights

[@MrDioXIII]

Great trilogy to watch back to back. Volk comes into fight 1 with a game plan, nails it to take the belt. Max comes into fight 2 with all the adjustments to solve Volk's first plan, works really well. Mid fight Volk finds some answers to Max's adjustments to grab a split decision win that most people thought he should have lost. Fight 3 Max comes in with similar adjustments as last time, but this time Volk came in having expanded on the answers he found late in fight 2, shuts him out in a completely different way than fight 1.

[@davidpineda9160]

Best most skilled trilogy in MMA.

[@HasbiksRightHand]

Respect to Volk he wiped every one.

[@Chopper51138]

@@davidpineda9160 Agreed. Featherweight has had some crazy good fighters at the top of the pile. Aldo, Volk, and Max all looked unstoppable at their peak.

[@pabloeskobar727]

Well put, sir

[@2CSST2]

@@Chopper51138 If Conor had decided to stay at that weight he would have been actually truly unstoppable

[@chaseorosco9017]

What I love about Volk is his defensive awareness. Dude goes in for a sweet combo and unlike a lot of fighters, when he pulls away, he doesn’t let his guard down.

[@codeofcombat]

Yes him and izzy recently talked about how defense is what got them that far

[@zac9469]

The way he talks about his training, he seems very meticulous in everything he does. I think it was his most recent fight with Yair that he said he hurt his arm in training and couldn’t block the high kicks in training like he was used to and that he realised it got him in a worse defensive position based on that muscle memory alone in the fight. He seems to really respect the fundamentals.

[@nozone4109]

He did it against topuria

[@chaseorosco9017]

@@nozone4109 So you just go around after the fact to say this?

[@redlizerad8268]

@@nozone4109this shows that you don’t even understand what you are talking about. Volkanovski didn’t lose to Topuria because he dropped his guard. That would be an insult to Topurias skill. The reality is Topuria cut off the cage so that Volkanovski had no where to circle off to and then he landed an overhand which is the kryptonite to Volk’s defense of leaning his head back. Normally fighters would not be able to execute this weakness because they don’t have the boxing to trade with Volk or they don’t have the wrestling to stop Volk from taking them down. That’s why Topuria beat Volk. Not cause Volk dropped his guard.

[@jesusg853]

Absolutely schooled max

[@Keviekev115]

beat him to the punch every time

[@brantgonzalez7035]

Most definitely true, buuut you can't deny max is a really good fighter, one of the best strikers in his class in my opinion 💯

[@RamanSingh-vx2rp]

@KZbinAccount 3-0 means a lot brother!!!

[@sush4813]

@@RamanSingh-vx2rp cm punk solo’s

[@SUGASHOW4]

Alex will be schooled by someone thinking he’s all this stuff in lightweight

[@aidensnacklad4178]

He is so fast now. Legit some on the best straight punches I’ve ever seen

[@codeofcombat]

Especially for someone as stocky as he is

[@yenaponte4281]

Max didn’t have shit for Alex. Not a fkng thing.

[@Lucas-uf2yk]

Absolutely agree with you. Watch his yair Rodriguez fight again. He looked horrible that fight. He looked like that against a guy who hasn’t fought in 2 years. I knew max was gonna lose the second the announced this fight

[@politekoitsiwe7531]

@@Lucas-uf2yk he wasn't shit Yair is that good bro...Volk is untouchable

[@joelcook117]

@@Lucas-uf2yk stop hating on max and give him the respect he deserves. Still got bodied but he deserves respect

[@Alex_WD7]

@@joelcook117 he got bodied

[@pepehands3202]

@@joelcook117 he is still respected but he was destroyed by Volk. No other way around it

[@interpolisawesome]

Outclassed, outmatched and outboxed and outstruck. Complete shutout. Max had no answer and got a trip to the ER. Its official! This is the volk era.

[@madgavin7568]

Volk's gotten so much better since their second meeting and he's figured Holloway's style out to a T. No question who the better fighter is anymore, Volk might well be the guy to catch up to Aldo.

[@interpolisawesome]

@@madgavin7568 he realized that he couldn't let Holloway gain momentum and had to cut him off immediately with a combo which meant he had to have crazy stamina to throw combos everytime he would come in. Unbelievable pace set by volk.

[@Salam-qx1qv]

want alex vs islam and porier and chandler

[@gagoots999]

And now volks era is over in the face of gods soldier inshallah and still ☝🏼 ☝🏼☝🏼Islam take him to deep ocean and finish him🦅

[@codeofcombat]

Hopefully this trilogy doesn't take from his longevity

[@WindowLicker_-9]

DC: "Max has defended well" *Max looking like he got bit by a truck*

[@zmo1ndone502]

The fact that volk can out strike hollaway while also fighting off one of the tightest subs a jiu jitsu player can get with Ortega the get on top to beat his ass to the mat for 45 seconds just shows you how well rounded volk is. And he's Great at everything. Great wrestling, great standup, great defense, great cardio and strength. Dude has no holes and an Iron chin as well.

[@codeofcombat]

Yes and a fantastic striking defense

[@johnososkalo4705]

Super iron chin!

[@StallionFernando]

Max needs a new coach, he hasn't really evolved much in the last couple of years which is why Volk was able to time him perfectly

[@codeofcombat]

Exactly. Alex is 10 years ahead of the game at this point.

[@davidpineda9160]

Max has been fighting since he was like 16 and has absorbed a lot of damage, he's on the natural downslope of his career that all fighters will go through.

[@tastyfresh9676]

@@davidpineda9160 Yeah he has a terrible CTE or something, he’s pretty much done for.

[@davidpineda9160]

@@tastyfresh9676 Now that's stupid lol

[@tastyfresh9676]

@@davidpineda9160 You’re telling me you think he’s right in the head? Go watch his latest interview

[@charleshermosisima4749]

And they say that boxing doesn't win MMA fights. This is Volkanovski boxing a highly skilled veteran in Max holloway for the Majority of the fight. Jabs,Slipping, stepping in and out, lateral movements, bobbing and weaving, Pull back counters. This is classic textbook boxing ladies and gentlemen.

[@anthony805]

0:51 bodyshot by alex

[@charleshermosisima4749]

@The Hard Stuff Then you are either new to the Internet or haven't spent that much time on it. You'll literally see that everywhere, MMA geappling guys belittling boxing.

[@charleshermosisima4749]

@The Hard Stuff Bruh you literally have the internet in the palm of your hand, we don't even need to have this discussion. Look it up

[@codeofcombat]

Most people don't understand Boxing. Wrestling is easier for the eye to see so it gets praised more

[@LegendarySkypenis]

Volk controlled the pace, distance. He was ultra sharp in this fight as well. Countering perfectly shutting max down. Max seemed to have been looking to countering with volume all night

[@codeofcombat]

Yes especially with his straight right where Alex was walking to his left to smother or force it and couner off of it

[@Fuego544]

Was good seeing max and his fans get humbled they where annoying for 2 years straight 🙏

[@thejaded]

Oath man.

[@flipf615]

same with the yan fans

[@madgavin7568]

Max was fine, it was his annoying-ass fans that were the problem. Poor Volk couldn't catch a break on social media, almost every single post he made particularly on Instagram was swarmed with Max fans saying he lost the second fight and they were all the most upvoted comments. Volk putting this rivalry to bed in definitive fashion was a great way to shut them up.

[@LittleRemovalKxnt]

Couldn't agree more, his fans were the most annoying fans I have ever witnessed, so happy this happened, I have nothing against max though he's a good guy its just the fans

[@Issacandjacob]

@@flipf615 those fans got legitimacy. Across the majority of mma. Aljo on a magic carpet ride which his bitch attitude and judges on this side. Tf down kid😂 max fans got no excuses period end of story.

[@cuznryan]

This fight truly sealed the deal. Volkanovski is just gifted. Max Holloway is too. Volkanovski hit Max with some of the nastiest shots and Max never stopped fighting back. True warriors. Love both these fighters 🔥👊

[@robertponto9486]

Best boxer in UFC 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@seetsamolapo5600]

No jokes he's really moving like Mayweather in the fight Vs Corrales

[@harshbhai11]

😂😂😂

[@Charles-yf5bk]

Lmao your joking right he has the record for absorbing most strikes in ufc

[@seetsamolapo5600]

@@Charles-yf5bk I don't know of earlier fights but on the basis of clinic Vs KZ and Holloway I can think of no one better across the divisions

[@madgavin7568]

Volk's the best boxer in the UFC if anything.

[@SithStudy]

Loved watching Volk carve away at Max's chin

[@abdullahiomar3197]

he learnt from it and schooled gatheji

[@lokkaf3526]

I remember watching Volk first match and watching this matrix. He’s evolved so quick in this game.

[@codeofcombat]

I'm currently watching his career great run. Which fighter beat the two p4p all time of his division

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Who else came here after knowing Islam and Alex will fight next

[@johndaveyuson4804]

Mee

[@samireldarov]

Me

[@Alpha-gw5ws]

Islam the Coward the weight bully

[@doodiethompson9752]

Me

[@abdulRahman-oi9tl]

Saya

[@zmo1ndone502]

Volkgets better every fight. The dude is on another level. Amazing athlete and 1 hell of a fighter!

[@clovers6690]

his striking is litteraly perfect

[@lohandesilva]

volk almost takes holloways head out with an overhand DC : "max is showing nice head movement and volk needs to be careful throwing big shots"

[@codeofcombat]

Hahah literally every fight

[@soulrebornofficial]

Max:"I'm the best boxer!!!" Volk:"No!"

[@flintymac1886]

Best boxing preformance Ive ever seen in MMA since Mcgregor vs Alvarez

[@charleshermosisima4749]

True. He outboxed the guy who claimed he's the best boxer in the UFC.

[@1994Trill]

Everyone called me a madman for saying he’d finish max. I was wrong but I wasn’t crazy.

[@josesantos-eq4hg]

Volkanovski holloway'd max holloway

[@madgavin7568]

I can foresee this loss being the catalyst for a downturn in Max's career, he's never been beaten this badly. Its got to do a number on your confidence as well as your brain.

[@LE0NSKA]

that inside leg kick after the 1-2 was so fucking smoooooth man 0:28... imagine an uppercut right there.

[@ilyfrenzi]

Damn I’ve never even seen someone pull that off lmao thanks for pointing that out

[@MicahHeard]

This Volk would be Ngannou

[@Buzzwoody164]

DC SO BIAS HAHHAHAHAHA YOUR BOY MAX GOT OUTCLASSED FROM START TO FINISH HAHA COP THAT

[@goutambanerjee1684]

You know Max gonna get smoked when his flex in the conference was He can take damage. That is not a good flex 😂

[@mattjns]

This also highlights how much DC dribbles. Jesus, dude, give the other guys a chance. 😂

[@highrankdemon]

CTE catching up to max

[@JustBill82]

Felt this too. This reminded me of Tony vs Gaethje

[@aansania9236]

excuse

[@josuef.2593]

Today I dreamed Volka won by DEC against Islam. I know there's a lot of chances that Islam sub Volka easily but my heart is with Alexander, let's go.

[@codeofcombat]

Great fight two p4p guys

[@somebodysson227]

Volksnovski is really the best boxer in the ufc. He’s a more exciting adesanya

[@warmelon4672]

tbh it's hard to name a fighter who's less exciting than Adesanya

[@sharknight4441]

@KZbinAccount Well at least he grapples and strikes, he fights like a mixed martial artist. Adesanya just goes leg kicking at range for 25 minutes straight

[@nicholaslegrand8142]

People always gotta get that one nudge in on adesanya he can’t be that boring if he’s always talked about😂 lord knows I don’t talk bout boring people famous or not.

[@QuackSus]

@KZbinAccount 😴😴😴😴

[@jk90z]

@KZbinAccount good thinking

[@tracydee4681]

I think Volk’s speed was a major factor in all 3 fights.

[@phumelelamfazo5457]

It was like Max had no business being in there with him

[@InvestBetter.]

Max Holloway The Nate Diaz of 145 lbs Thin, light power, great endurance, tough, but won't hurt you. High volume striker, but not here for his one-punch power

[@pepehands3202]

Nah, Max was a champion and a winner. Nate is just a glorified punching bag

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

Won't hurt you? So you're saying Max didn't hurt Ortega? You can be hurt by volume, my friend. Did you see what Pacquiao did to Margarito over a 12 rd fight? He didn't knock him out, but he turned his face into a swollen, purple mess.

[@StallionFernando]

Lol not even close, look at Max record vs Nate, who has been champion? Max or Nate?

[@davidpineda9160]

R3tard moment

[@Chopper51138]

Max is an easy 3rd best featherweight ever and probably top 30 greatest ever. Nate was just a pretty good LW at his best.

[@IAMDC322]

Volk does a great job moving around. Feet work drills

[@rohzpopper4922]

He make Galloway looks like a rookie !

[@Krezo200]

Volk is a beast

[@siddharth2998]

outclassed at every point.

[@HasbiksRightHand]

Love Max but it’s clear , Volk is a FW Goat 🐐

[@benpietrzykowski9216]

The **

[@ltnorbiit3020]

@@benpietrzykowski9216 aldo still owns that title, his resume is second to none in that class.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

If volk beats 2 more contenders then I would put him at the FW goat. Longevity is what makes goats, not just quality of opposition

[@HasbiksRightHand]

@@thenedsmmachannel8970 good for ur opinion. if any more contenders gon try I’m sure they going to get stumped by Max. Yair, Kattar all battled with Max and it’s crazy rn it’s not even a question to debate who the FW Goat is. FWs ain’t messing with him. Max is my guy but I gotta respect Volk. He doesn’t need to prove anything.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@@HasbiksRightHand na he still needs to, to cemet himself as GOAT. Add Emmett, Yair, and Allen to his resume? Goat status

[@king_Pagata]

Volka very fast.. dam

[@NOBODY-jn9jr]

Wheres the cocky hollaway now?? Best boxer in the ufc huh?

[@yenaponte4281]

He’s washed up

[@yenaponte4281]

That’s why it’s important to always remain humble. If you humiliate others, you will be humiliated. If you honor and respect others, you will be honored and respected. If you taunt you will be taunted. That’s the rule of this round world, every thing that goes around literally comes right back around.

[@NOBODY-jn9jr]

@@yenaponte4281 he is not. He was just outclassed. Volk made a huge jump of level, where max could not ever go.

[@LVUFC]

@@yenaponte4281 He’s probably not washed up. He’s just the same old Max. Cardio cardio cardio and pillow punching pressure with a strong chin if you get countered. The one thing in common Dustin and Alex had to offer Max was they could max his cardio but had legit striking power to fire back. Max needs to rework his training partners or gyms or something. The sport learns to quickly to stay stale.

[@christopherandersson5082]

I'm a Volk fan but you guys sleep on Max. He's eaten more shots than anyone else in the UFC by almost double and had never been knocked out or down. I'm not making this up either, he is statistically pound for pound the toughest dude in the UFC.

[@zmo1ndone502]

Technique is perfect. He's always soooo dialed in it's a true treat to watch. His striking between now and his 1st fight with Holloway is a clear clear improvement! Boost them stats for UFC 4 and 5!!!!

[@sjmemz7285]

The thing bout max is that he says he’s the best boxer but then gets beat at his own game by volk and dp too who’s also know for his striking

[@kevinmurphy5878]

Even though he got his ass kicked here, watch this and Gaethjes last 2 fights. Max is SO much faster here.

[@mrtrik71]

Volk. Takes care of any height he’s a beast

[@willrussel9503]

I fucking love you volk

[@moc0s]

Before this fight, Max said he was the best boxer in the UFC. In this fight, Volk out boxes the shit outta him

[@nozone4109]

Volk was awful against topuria

[@krusty42069]

Watching volk completely outbox max is crazy

[@codeofcombat]

Yes people forget the hype around Max's boxing before this

[@monkeypunchent]

Volk done has some target practice I see🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SL4PSH0CK]

Max just loved to fight at this point, since the 1st bout already sealed the deal for me, and the soon followed was pointless as he was really outmatched

[@lkggni]

the most beautiful 1-2s ever

[@NoName-jy8oc]

Volk did the same thing Connor did. Kept the pressure up and kept taggin him. Easy win.

[@zmo1ndone502]

Damn...the fact Volk has developed this beautiful jab is just another example of him improving every day every month and every fight. Str8 savage

[@codeofcombat]

The Jab is highly Underrated in MMA

[@WayneDmayne]

Talk about a 1 man division. He must move to 155

[@versacekami20]

I love yair but damn what a masterclass by volk! Maybe if yair had more of an outboxer/counter game plan to force volk to be the aggressor he could’ve gotten somewhere but not sure he could get more than a couple hits in before volk readjusts

[@Sarangee4567]

Volk make us forget how good max was 🤐

[@briantneary2248]

It's crazy to see how much better Volk gets every fight. If anyone can give Islam a battle it'll be him. Not saying he'll beat him, but I can't put it past him. He's a true champion with an unbreakable mindset

[@v-voiceemceevirge6347]

Who's here after the callout by Islam Makhachev after the Oliviera fight earlier? Volk is a beast, would love to see that fight come Feb/ March. Rooting for Volks to takeout Makhachev. I could be wrong, but hey, Makhachev is the Khabib of this generation. If Volk can't do it, literally no one else can.

[@murataydin2170]

Volk aint beating Islam, Islam too big.

[@dannyriggs4411]

@@murataydin2170 I agree. He’s going there because he’s smaller and he can toss him around. I want to see him against Khamzat

[@scott6700]

@@murataydin2170 you may get surprised on that one. If Volk works on his takedown defends and clinch counters he could win on points or catch Makhachev. Volk is in exceptional form and is getting better with every fight; he is the Islam of boxing. Volk could wear Islam down by beating his face around. Holloway 3, Ortega, and Zombie were his last three fights and all of them came out looking like they were in a severe motor vehicle accident. Two of the best at their styles with hearts and spirits equally big. It should be an inter-division trilogy match up for the ages.

[@moonvenerable7897]

Islam would literally takedown Volk against his will, this awfully reminds me of Porier vs Khabib where they said that he will face a whole different level of a striker who is a black belt bjj and that Khabib would get pieced up, not only didn't Porier lose his striking was ineffective, same will happen to Volk.

[@scott6700]

@@moonvenerable7897 poirer is a garbage striker compared to Volk, and Islam won’t keep Volk down as much as he’d like to do his work.

[@PhamVans]

Love Mr. Halloway but Damn, he got chopped down like a tree here.

[@greenpalm5796]

Volk completely figured him out by fight 3. He owns 145, I’m glad he’s going up to face Islam.

[@codeofcombat]

I believe he figured him out from the first fight.

[@manist721]

Brutal punishment 😳

[@direwolf8187]

Take a bow Volkanovski. Thank you for skooling that clown thrice

[@50macks94]

I give him maybe the second and third fight but Holloway won the first one.

[@jk90z]

Clown?

[@georgemarbaniang5058]

Volk is an example of height does not matter in a fight

[@letsrumble8933]

But u have to be extremely talented.. otherwise it does matter

[@NDwhITeBoYZ]

Ever since volk went bald, he became an overpowered beast

[@erickbueza]

Alex is the perfect example of a Warrior. I hope he fights Pacquiao in a boxing match.

[@cceproductions8435]

lol manny would obliterate volk

[@erickbueza]

lol I'd like to see that 😁

[@furioushinzo1063]

@@cceproductions8435 lol manny will kill him it wont even be close boxers are more better than strikers

[@frankthetank819]

Volks striking and power unreal

[@vileant75]

The gas tank on volkanovski is crazy, his punches and movement in the 5th round are absolutely insane especially with him throwing these crazy strong punches and fighting in those championship rounds

[@gambit3950]

Alex is better than prime Aldo. Greatest featherweight of all time

[@bornanagaming3329]

He's like a orthodox Pacquiao when hes fighting max

[@dariankrieger4813]

Dude knocking the dust off Max

[@Ty420]

I’m somewhat of a new fan to ufc so correct me if I’m wrong, but, I think this is Volkanovski’s best fight so far and might be the best performance he will ever have, but I would like to think he’s just getting started.

[@codeofcombat]

Yeah he is in his mid 30s so we have to enjoy while we got him. Islam fight is tough as hell though

[@muhtasimmahin5057]

Man volk is really something else. Islam need to be careful at striking. Volk is lightyears above islam in striking. But I think islam makhachev will still beat him. His Sambo wrestling will be very much problem for volk plus islam is very strong.

[@JA-ru3il]

You get hit in the chin hard enough it doesn't matter who you are your strength goes out the window.

[@50macks94]

Hollaway needs to train again and get hungry again work more on counters

[@masoprid3]

volkanovski the Macedonian Australian warrior 💪🇲🇰🇦🇺

[@dylan6480]

Didn’t volk break his hand in the 2nd rd of fight 3?

[@lordvorace]

Holloway n'avait pas encore Kurama en lui c'est pour ça

[@doge-xj7zb]

I haven't seen a out classing like this since gsp koscheck 2

[@codeofcombat]

Best jab used in any mma fight was gsp kos 2.

[@AfzalRaza54]

Max was a punching bag 😢

[@maritoito395]

Sorry max i saw you destroy jose aldo but i saw again you got destroy is this only happen in featherweight ?

[@frankthetank819]

Volk is the best fighter the way he strikes and moves it’s insane him and Izzy the best

[@snake0911]

Remember Max saying “I am the heat” at the weigh in? I guess Volk put it out.

[@pepe6518]

after this fight Holloway had a dream where his angel told him to name himself simply Ki henceforward, for the blessed emissary just saw a fighting Volkano vs Ki

[@bartusboxing9642]

Max is 12 cm taller and still got schooled

[@userBilal91]

Volk reach is more

[@wesuno1847]

Idk how max got robbed, I know it’s a hard pill to swallow but the man got completely outclassed lol.

[@codeofcombat]

He never got robbed he lost all three fights. His fans voices are loud

[@zmo1ndone502]

Did this include Max's offense as well? Or was it just that dominant a performance

[@codeofcombat]

Just Volk

[@harness84_29]

He was just that dominant. It got hard to watch.

[@frenchonion4595]

Volks ring name should be Honey Badger

[@md.shyamuddin5660]

He is a little rhino and lion they don't mess with it...

[@kurokilance9167]

Max have very short reach

[@clyntonsimon2286]

Destroyed from left 1🤜💥👀

[@codeofcombat]

Most important punch in fighting

[@clyntonsimon2286]

Learn how to box better respect for maxi and me is Aussie, dropped the knees break the ribs

[@you831able]

I’d like to see Volks move up one weight class.

[@v-voiceemceevirge6347]

Your wish is granted!

[@julz19]

Max can NEVER beat Volk, Volk is a natural 145 more optimized with his Height, Max is a weight bully.

[@frewtlewps1152]

Max isn’t a weight bully. It’s extremely hard for him to cut weight because of how lean his muscles are. A muscular guy like Michael Chandler, who weighs 185, can cut to 155 because he’s cutting water weight from bigger muscles. GSP had the same problem as Max, he was about 185 and had trouble cutting to 170 due to how lean his muscle was. This is entirely a guess, but I think Max walks into the cage at about 160. And we know for a fact that he weighs about 178 out of the cage.

[@zmo1ndone502]

You out strike max Holloway you're doing big things

[@JA-ru3il]

Yeah his fight with kattar was crazy, I couldn't believe that he was getting outboxed by Volkonovski when I first watched it.

[@kevinnasau8689]

I thought my phone died

[@tottto14f]

I got scared bro

[@sandman1133]

Wheres the max holloway highlights?

[@mini-7674]

Does Max Holloway get off on volkonovsky punching him or what

[@hairtoss7975]

Great heart by Holloway but the speed difference is too much for him to overcome.

[@joehadaway5018]

Hate to see max get dominated like that. He had nothin for volk

[@love8331]

I wouldn't be suprised if Islam can hold him down for some time, but I don't believe that it will be for the whole fight. Volk can definitly win by decision, i wouldn't be suprised either way. Islam or Volk van win convincingly.

[@codeofcombat]

Man if you watch Volk easily getting up from under Mendes and others makes it interesting