Alexander Volkanvoski ended Max Holloway’s reign as featherweight champion at UFC 245. After five masterfully fought rounds, the Australian fought his way to a unanimous decision via technical striking, leg kicks and clinching. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the fight.
This is the one im looking forward too the most @BlessedMMA @alexvolkanovski @ufc!!!
— Tristan “Boondock” Connelly (@MMATristan) December 15, 2019
I love and miss the first :30 seconds of the fight where both fighters are in that Oh shit! Moment of who is is going to commit to their game plan
— Jens Pulver (@jens_pulver) December 15, 2019
Great fight so far. Close first round. Would probably give it to Max #UFC245
— Mirsad Bektic (@MirsadBekticMMA) December 15, 2019
Man, @BlessedMMA understanding of range is fun to watch. Truly makes every inch work for him
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) December 15, 2019
That leg is looking hurt coming from those tree trunks of @alexvolkanovski #UFC245
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) December 15, 2019
It’s always hard for me watching max fight lol he looks just like my adopted dad when I was younger
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) December 15, 2019
Max seems to be landing better from the southpaw stance. Maybe he realized that.
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) December 15, 2019
Volkanovski really impressive with his fluidity and counter striking combinations. Unusual for Holloway to not be in control of the pacing #ufc245
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 15, 2019
Sports bars across the world are thanking the UFC for this epically long card. Food and drinks are selling like crazy #UFC245
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 15, 2019
Feel like it is 2-2 going into the 5th round!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 15, 2019
The Champ needs to finish here! #UFC245 #Blessed
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 15, 2019
Have watched Volkanovski in the past but never in depth. One of my new favorite fighters. So technical in everything he does! What an awesome performance.
— Joe Solecki (@JoeSolecki) December 15, 2019
That was a really close fight. Very technical and fun to watch. I don’t agree with a 50-45 card though #ufc #UFC245
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) December 15, 2019
wow! #UFC245
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) December 15, 2019
Amazing @alexvolkanovski congrats champ #AndNew #UFC245
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) December 15, 2019
I thought Max would be superior on the Striking, but Volkanovski surprised me
— Augusto Tanquinho (@tanquinhojj) December 15, 2019
Keep your head up champ @BlessedMMA Hawaii we’re gonna get this one back I promise
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) December 15, 2019
I hate the mma strike count stuff
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) December 15, 2019
Legkick destruction. Great fight. #UFC245
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) December 15, 2019
Head up @BlessedMMA you are still the man and that was a great fight. Super close!!! I thought it was hard to call and I’d def buy a rematch!
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) December 15, 2019
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