Champion, Alexander Volkanovski praises Max Holloway's performance at UFC Kansas City

A. Volkanovski and M. Holloway in a UFC fight (Photo: Instagram/@ufc)]

Even though you have already defeated Max Holloway three times featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) Alexander Volkanovsky showed that he is keeping an eye on and following the division's elite. After the victory of the ‘Blessed One’ over arnold allen No. UFC Kansas City, the Australian took to his Twitter and congratulated the two athletes on the great clash and praised the intelligence of his former challenger.

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“Max (Holloway) showing great fight IQ and experience. Top level fight…well done guys #UFCKansasCity”, wrote Volkanovski.

Max Holloway e Alexander Volkanovsky They have already faced each other on three occasions, in 2019, 2020 and 2022, all of them worth the epso belt. Even with the talent of the 'Blessed', the Australian imposed himself and won all the clashes by the judges' decision.

After moving up to lightweight (up to 70,3kg) and being defeated by the Russian Islam makhachev, Volkanovski now has a new date and opponent to defend his featherweight belt. At the UFC 290, scheduled for July 08th, the Australian will share the octagon with the Mexican Yair Rodriguez, current interim champion of the category.

See Volkanovski's statement on Twitter

Max showing great fighting IQ and experience. High level fight…well done lads 👏 #UFCKansasCity

- Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) April 16, 2023