Ultimate forwards trilogy between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway to UFC 276, in July

M. Holloway (right) and A. Volkanovski (left) faced each other in 2019 and 2020. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

The long-awaited trilogy between Alexander Volkanovsky e Max Holloway There is now a new date to be held. According to 'MMA Fighting', the featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) will once again face the number one in the ranking and great rival in the UFC 276, which is scheduled for July 2nd. The show will be held at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas (USA).

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Featherweight champion since 2019, Alexander Volkanovsky he will be defending his fourth belt in Ultimate. After dethroning Holloway, the Australian beat the former champion again in the rematch, just over six months later. Next, 'The Great' pro Brian ortega e Korean zombie and began to see his name circulate among the greatest athletes in the history of the division. Alex has a record of 24 wins and just one loss as a professional.

Since the two consecutive defeats to Volkanovski, Holloway doesn't know what it's like to beat his opponents without leaving 'marks'. In the triumphs over Calvin kattar e Yair Rodriguez, both on points, the Hawaiian beat his rivals and left both with badly damaged faces after the fight. Consolidated as number one in the category, Max now has another chance to resume the reign that lasted from 2017 to 2019. The 'Blessed' has a record of 23 positive results and six negative results in his career.

Absolutely the biggest in the division today, Volkanovski and Holloway will break a 'taboo' that has lasted since the beginnings of Ultimate. Never before in the history of the organization has there been a trilogy in which one of the fighters has won the first two fights. In addition to the featherweight belt dispute, the UFC 276 There are eight more fights scheduled, with emphasis on the three Brazilians: Alex Poatán, Peter Munhoz e André Sergipano.