LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski left no doubt in his trilogy rematch with Max Holloway.
The UFC featherweight champion put on a clinic against rival Holloway in the UFC 276 co-main event Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) beat Holloway (23-7 MMA, 19-7 UFC) with a unanimous decision 50-45 sweep of the judges’ scorecards.
The first round started even while both fighters looked to get each other’s distance and timing. But halfway through the round, Volkanovski grew in confidence and talked to Holloway while tagging him with his right hand. The shots were clean and powerful for the champion. In the final seconds, Holloway connected with a couple of good right hands, but it was clear Volkanovski had done the more significant work.
