Twitter reacts to Alexander Volkanovski’s dominant title defense over Max Holloway at UFC 276
Alexander Volkanovski is now 3-0 over Max Holloway in head-to-head competition after emerging from UFC 276 as still the featherweight champion
Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) took a big risk by fighting Holloway (23-7 MMA, 19-7 UFC) again after winning the first pair of bouts, but it paid off with a lopsided unanimous decision victory in the event co-headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It is now four consecutive title defense for Volkanovski, who extended his remarkable winning streak to 22 consecutive fights.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Volkanovski’s title defense over Holloway at UFC 276.
MMA Junkie
It's time for the title fight trilogy! 🏆
Alexander Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) and Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) run it back once more for the featherweight strap in the co-main event next at #UFC276!
Play-by-play: https://t.co/VK05i80oF6 pic.twitter.com/Qaf9lkQgH7
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 3, 2022
Nick Kalikas
#UFC276 Closing Betting Odds via @CircaSports
Max Holloway +160
Alexander Volkanovski -185@UFC | @ESPN | @ABCNetwork | #UFCFightWeek 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) July 3, 2022
UFC
THE HEAT IS HERE. 🌋@BlessedMMA is on deck for his third act with the featherweight king! #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/o1s3AOAYHU
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 3, 2022
UFC
The champ with a final message for the fans back in Australia 🇦🇺
[ @AlexVolkanovski | #UFC276 | #UFCFightWeek | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/f2ejdXg5Hv ] pic.twitter.com/eNfbmofjd7
— UFC (@ufc) July 3, 2022
UFC
Goosebumps.
[ #UFC276 | #UFCFightWeek | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/f2ejdXg5Hv ] pic.twitter.com/pUQbtqPnm4
— UFC (@ufc) July 3, 2022
Kevin Iole
Little right by Max
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) July 3, 2022
Cageside Press
R1 – Alex vs. Max – Holloway with the pressure early. Nobody really landing just yet. Alex with the leg kick. Max with the leg kick. Max in to the body and barely avoids the counter. #UFC276
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) July 3, 2022
Mookie Alexander
Volk is looking SHARP. #UFC276
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) July 3, 2022
Kevin Iole
Good round, slight edge to Volk, 10-9. #UFC276
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) July 3, 2022
Nick Kalikas
#UFC276 LIVE In-Game Wagering Odds After RD1 via @CircaSports
Max Holloway +235
Alexander Volkanovski -300@UFC | @ESPN | @ABCNetwork | #UFCFightWeek 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) July 3, 2022
Andrei Arlovski
10-9 Max @ufc
— Andrei Arlovski "The PIT BULL’ (@AndreiArlovski) July 3, 2022
Luke Thomas
Round 1 in the books. Looks like Volk won it. His in and out movement was exceptional. The fight opened up near the end of the frame, though. Let's see if that carries into the second.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) July 3, 2022
UFC
On to the second 👀
[ #UFC276 | #UFCFightWeek | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/f2ejdXg5Hv ] pic.twitter.com/jVIBe6Mibq
— UFC (@ufc) July 3, 2022
Teddy Atlas
Volkanovski closes gaps like Pacquiao. So quick. #UFC276
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) July 3, 2022
Cageside Press
They break! Alex jab, 1-2 Max! Alex right hand landing! jab too! Max landing combos! BAD CUT ON HOLLOWAY!!!! #UFC276
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) July 3, 2022
Brian Campbell
Volkanovski looking like a virtuoso in R2. #UFC276
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) July 3, 2022
Sean Sheehan
Fighting an intricate speed game in the pocket against the best fighter in the world at that is not working well for Holloway. He needs a big change. #UFC276
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 3, 2022
Aaron Bronsteter
20-18 Volkanovski through two.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 3, 2022
Ben Askren
Damn Volkans combos are on fire tonight. He looks great and gets R2
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 3, 2022
Ryan Clark
Volk is just different! @ufc 2-0
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) July 3, 2022
Dan Tom
That’s a bad cut… #UFC276
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) July 3, 2022
UFC
Max sporting some face paint 🩸 #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/52flxjKRNc
— UFC (@ufc) July 3, 2022
Nick Kalikas
#UFC276 LIVE In-Game Wagering Odds After RD2 via @CircaSports
Max Holloway +555
Alexander Volkanovski -900@UFC | @ESPN | @ABCNetwork | #UFCFightWeek 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) July 3, 2022
Teddy Atlas
Holloway fighting game but not smart, walking into Volkanoski’s range. #UFC276
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) July 3, 2022
Alan Jouban
Wow that’s a bad cut above Max‘s eye! #UFC276
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 3, 2022
MMA Junkie
Oh boy. Max Holloway suffered a nasty cut in Round 2. But we fight on after nice work from cut man Rob Monroe!🩸#UFC276
Play-by-play: https://t.co/VK05i80oF6 pic.twitter.com/d6dzRux7tB
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 3, 2022
Matt Brown
Volk is out jabbing the taller fighter and controlling the distances better. Very impressive work
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 3, 2022
Matheus Aquino
Holloway is being too predicable and making Volkanovski's job easier.
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) July 3, 2022
Danny Rubenstein
Volk running away with this. 30-27 after 3. #UFC276
— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) July 3, 2022
Manny Gamburyan
https://twitter.com/MannyGamburyan/status/1543445302828445696
Shaun Al-Shatti
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
Ben Askren
Another round for Volkan
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 3, 2022
Angela Hill
Damn another banger pic.twitter.com/jPLiqQo05O
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 3, 2022
Derek Brunson
Max needs a finish! #UFC276
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 3, 2022
Teddy Atlas
Volkanoski is a well rounded boxer. Holloway never used his reach with jab. 3-0 #UFC276
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) July 3, 2022
Chad George
that cut is terrible. I'm never one to say it needs to be stopped, BUT…..that cut needs it to be stopped. #UFC276
— chad george (@savage135) July 3, 2022
Henry Cejudo
Holloway needs to make adjustments #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/3hQHvjc4gw
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 3, 2022
Kenny Florian
While the commentary seems to revolve around the speed of Volk, I’m more impressed by the traps that Alexander is setting up with his jab. Whether he’s luring Max in and countering or freezing Max up with feints and attacking, Volk is looking improved yet again.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 3, 2022
Kay Hansen
Volk is on another level rn #UFC276
— Kay Hansen (@KayHansenMMA) July 3, 2022
Malki Kawa
Max doesn’t look himself anymore. One of the all time greats, still fights like his life depended on it. #warrior #respect
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) July 3, 2022
Alan Jouban
Volks vision seems so apparent throughout the fight! #UFC276
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 3, 2022
Ben Askren
Anik just couldn’t get through the fight without mentioning that Volkanovski was 215 when he playing rugby 🤣🤣
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 3, 2022
Jimi Manuwa
Volkanovski is like the Tasmanian devil #UFC276
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 3, 2022
Alexander K. Lee
Round 4: 10-9 Volkanovski
40-36 Volkanovski #UFC276
— Alexander K Lee (@AlexanderKLee) July 3, 2022
Nick Kalikas
#UFC276 LIVE In-Game Wagering Odds After RD4 via @CircaSports
Max Holloway +2600
Alexander Volkanovski -5000@UFC | @ESPN | @ABCNetwork | #UFCFightWeek 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) July 3, 2022
Luke Thomas
This is by far the least competitive Volk-Max fight. Volk 4-0.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) July 3, 2022
Teddy Atlas
I believe Holloway felt the pressure of having to do more than just box and he just walked in. #ufc276
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) July 3, 2022
Gerald Harris
Volks face always looks like he was in a argument but Max looks like he got hit in the face with a lawn mower.
— Gerald Harris (@GHurricane) July 3, 2022
Michael Chiesa
Volkanovski is damn good at fighting. This is a 5 round master class. #UFC276
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) July 3, 2022
Derek Brunson
15 rounds of Volk & Max , I’ve seen enough #UFC276
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 3, 2022
Danny Rubenstein
Is anyone clamoring for Emmett Vs Volk next? Calvin realistically beat Emmett, Max put it on Calvin, Volko handled Max 3x. Rather see Volko Oliveria for the 155 Lightweight title next. #UFC276
— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) July 3, 2022
Jimi Manuwa
Shutout!! #UFC276
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 3, 2022
Bryce Mitchell
I’m next. Let’s go
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) July 3, 2022
Belal Muhammad
Volk needs to get a chance a double champ status
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 3, 2022
Lauren Murphy
Volk really set himself apart tonight
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 3, 2022
UFC
Be very, very wary. 🏆 @AlexVolkanovski just keeps getting BETTER.
An absolute clinic from start to finish clocked in by the champ! #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/hGoZrVrbvl
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 3, 2022
Ryan Clark
I hate seeing Max get beat up.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) July 3, 2022
Megan Anderson
Volk just looked phenomenal. You cannot doubt him anymore!
The greatest Featherweight of all time. He's just on another level! #UFC276 #AussieAussieAussie
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) July 3, 2022
MMA Junkie
#UFC276 results: @AlexVolkanovski def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) – to defend featherweight title
Play-by-play: https://t.co/VK05i80oF6 pic.twitter.com/8hWqjj8koY
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 3, 2022
Lando Vannata
Hey @ufc where are we putting Volk on the p4p list now??
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) July 3, 2022
UFC
TRILOGY CLOSED.
The best featherweight on planet Earth is STILL 🏆 @AlexVolkanovski! #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/l5Q3Um0BZC
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 3, 2022
Dan Tom
I love Max Hollloway and will always be a fan of his, but Alex Volkanovski showing why I and many have him/have had him as the number one fighter, pound-for-pound, in the MMA world. Dude is the best and proved it to all, once again. Great message and display by the champ. #UFC276
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) July 3, 2022
Greg Beacham
Max Holloway gets love from Joe Burrow after his title fight loss at #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/cdR3F9yvyR
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) July 3, 2022
Vicente Luque
Champ @alexvolkanovski is at another level but @BlessedMMA has no quit in him he is all heart!!! Great fight @ufc #UFC276
— Vicente Luque (@VicenteLuqueMMA) July 3, 2022
UFC
We just witnessed an absolute masterclass from @AlexVolkanovski 👑 #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/LrnOa0yLBK
— UFC (@ufc) July 3, 2022
John Morgan
“The best!” Yells @alexvolkanovski as he walks by press row. Hard to argue with him at this point.
That’s 22 in a row, and he wants champ-champ status next. #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/jfgDfvBCBD
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) July 3, 2022
Henry Cejudo
The first round is a cheat sheet. Max Holloway didn’t make the adjustments he needed to. Volkanovski continues to improve #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/mGjTzIYltS
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 3, 2022
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