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Alexander Volkanovski dethroned Max Holloway via unanimous decision at UFC 245. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the fight.
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