Australia's Alexander Volkanovski has defeated Max Holloway for the third time in his career, defending his featherweight title by unanimous decision with a dominant striking performance at UFC 276 in Las Vegas.
Key points:
- Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45
- He extended his winning streak to 22 fights
- The Australian had previously defeated Holloway in 2019 and 2020
Volkanovski (25-1) extended his winning streak to 22 fights with a commanding display against American Holloway (23-7), the former champion at 145 pounds.
The Australian executed a sharp boxing game plan against one of the UFC's best punchers, bloodying Holloway's face early on and steadily increasing the punishment into the final minutes.
The penultimate bout of UFC 276 concluded a memorable trilogy between Volkanovski and Holloway, likely the two greatest featherweights in UFC history outside of long-reigning champ Jose Aldo.
Loading
Volkanovski won two highly competitive fights by decision over Holloway in 2019 and 2020, but Holloway won his next two fights to reassert his claim to another shot at the belt he held for three years.
“Max Holloway is an absolute beast,” Volkanovski said.
Two proficient strikers understandably kept the fight on their feet, but the smaller Volkanovski capably closed the distance to do damage in the first two rounds, particularly in opening a nasty cut above Holloway's left eye.
Holloway's answers dwindled as his cuts grew larger, and Volkanovski patiently racked up scoring shots to leave no doubt over the decision.
Holloway's entire face was crimson at the final bell. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45.
Before the title fight, Alex Pereira demolished Sean Strickland with strikes midway through the first round of a victory that burnished the Brazilian kickboxing champion's status as an immediate title contender.
AP
News Related-
Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit infuriated China. How could tensions impact Australia?
-
Triple-digit heat, increased humidity expected to hit Los Angeles County this weekend
-
Chicago's Top Prosecutor Asks Judges to Vacate Several Convictions Tied to Ex-Cop
-
Love Island's Faye hits back at racist trolls who hope she and Teddy can't have children
-
Another week of high temperatures means no respite for much of drought-hit France
-
Wendy’s to add French Toast Sticks to their breakfast menu
-
Blood center offers free beer to donors amid regional supply shortage
-
Amanda Seyfried recalls doing nude scenes at 19: ‘I wanted to keep my job’
-
Marshawn Lynch arrested for DUI in Las Vegas
-
Tommy Fury admits he DOES want to resurrect talks to face Jake Paul
-
Criminal Minds revival filming officially underway and fans are ‘crying’ with excitement
-
Tom Cruise ‘working on movie musical, Tropic Thunder spin-off and another action film’
-
New EastEnders star Aaron Thiara: Ravi is ‘gut-wrenched’ in death story
-
EastEnders spoilers: Ranveer Gulati dead as Suki Panesar kills him after violent attack?
OTHER NEWS
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “is very politically clever,” says Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. “He’s clearly been underrated,” he told Sky News host Chris Smith. “And he’s not making ... Read more »
A young mother was accidentally killed when her son unintentionally fired her shotgun A 12-year-old boy admitted he ‘unintentionally’ shot and killed his mother over the weekend after police said ... Read more »
Indigenous people from America and Australia have gathered in the Red Centre with the collective goal of saving their languages from extinction. Native American language experts are sharing their secrets ... Read more »
The deaths have sparked fear in Muslim communities nationwide Read more »
Poles wants to extend Roquan, but must do what’s best for Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO — This isn’t how Ryan Poles wanted his first big contract ... Read more »
Link video: http://nbclim-download.edgesuite.net/Prod/NBCU_LM_VMS_-_WMAQ/579/427/covidguideline__506075.mp4 According to the latest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the BA.5 subvariant of COVID is still continuing to make up a greater share ... Read more »
Albuquerque police say they have detained the “primary suspect” in the killings of four Muslim men in New Mexico’s largest city. Police Chief Harold Medina on Tuesday announced the update ... Read more »
Former Manchester United Javier Hernandez would return to Old Trafford for free to solve their current striker crisis. Read more »
A suspect in the killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, N.M., was arrested Tuesday afternoon, police said. Officers tracked the suspect through a Volkswagen Jetta that had been spotted ... Read more »
A Brooklyn man’s anti-vegan grudge led him to threaten a mass shooting and stabbing at the upstate Woodstock Fruit Festival if its organizers didn’t cancel the event or prevent people ... Read more »
Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR We have never seen a U.S. president’s home searched for evidence of a crime the way we saw at Mar-a-Lago this week. We have never seen a ... Read more »
jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = 1; jQuery(window).load(function(){ jQuery(".sc_video_shortcode_jwplayer").each(function(){ var _this = $(this); jQuery.get(jQuery(this).attr("url"), function(data, status){ if (typeof data.split("\n") !== typeof undefined) { var src ... Read more »
Voters on the streets of Darlington have shared their disquiet about the candidates on offer. On Tuesday, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak spoke to Tory party members in the marginal ... Read more »
jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = 1; jQuery(window).load(function(){ jQuery(".sc_video_shortcode_jwplayer").each(function(){ var _this = $(this); jQuery.get(jQuery(this).attr("url"), function(data, status){ if (typeof data.split("\n") !== typeof undefined) { var src ... Read more »
Almost 1,000 flights were cancelled Tuesday morning. MediaNews Group via Getty Images More than 1,000 flights have been delayed early Tuesday morning, marking yet another day of frustration for travelers around ... Read more »
Tammy Longie, 48, has been sentenced to life in a federal prison for the May 2020 killing of her 5-year-old foster daughter Raven Thompson. Lake Region Jail A North Dakota ... Read more »
jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = 1; jQuery(window).load(function(){ jQuery(".sc_video_shortcode_jwplayer").each(function(){ var _this = $(this); jQuery.get(jQuery(this).attr("url"), function(data, status){ if (typeof data.split("\n") !== typeof undefined) { var src ... Read more »
Thousands of Burger King customers were baffled when they received emails with a blank receipt from the fast food giant, despite not making an order. People woke up to find ... Read more »
A group of cruel youths attacked a wheelchair user on the streets of Salisbury, leaving him with potentially “life changing” injuries. Police are now appealing for anyone who might have ... Read more »
Experts on the spider crabs seen swarming beaches in Cornwall in recent weeks have issued an urgent clarification about the creatures. The army of crabs, recognisable for their long legs ... Read more »
A mum says she fears for the safety of her 11-year-old daughter after the council rejected her application for a bus pass because the vehicle is “too full”. Sienna Botham, ... Read more »
West Ham fans may be forever blowing bubbles but now they’re doing the same with cash when it comes to a pie and a pint… The East London club sells ... Read more »
Why Ben Higgins and Nick Viall Don't Want the Two-Lead 'Bachelorette' Format to Continue (Exclusive)
Why Ben Higgins and Nick Viall Don’t Want the Two-Lead ‘Bachelorette’ Format to Continue (Exclusive) Ben Higgins and Nick Viall aren’t fans of the two-lead Bachelorette format. ET spoke to the former franchise ... Read more »
The Ricoh GR IIIx, one of the best compact cameras you can buy, on a grey background The best compact cameras are worthy options if you’re looking for something pocket- ... Read more »
Ben Simmons isn’t naive to the rumors running rampant about his status with the Nets and his relationship with fiancée Maya Jama. The Nets guard returned to Twitter on Tuesday, ... Read more »
Starting over. Joe King is moving on following his split from Candice Accola, swiping his social media clean and focusing on letting go. Candice Accola and Joe King’s Relationship Timeline ... Read more »
New Mexico law enforcement have detained a person whom they have identified as their “primary suspect” in the fatal shootings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque over the past nine ... Read more »
a leaked image of the airpods pro 2 Apple AirPods of all flavors might see USB-C charging cases in 2023. Noted analyst and generally reliable rumor monger Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted ... Read more »
A suspect was detained in connection with the killings of four Muslim men in New Mexico (Picture: REX) Police have arrested a ‘primary suspect’ in connection with the murders of ... Read more »
Justin Ford/Getty Images Several players have tried to get into the streaming industry over the last few years, and viewers can now add Walmart to that prospective list, kind of. ... Read more »
DFree/Shutterstock “Shark Tank” bills itself as a show where business owners can pitch their company for a cash infusion that can “start, grow, or save” their business. Some “Shark Tank” ... Read more »
Fox In February of 2022, “Futurama” fans rejoiced at the news that the animated comedy was being revived for the second time courtesy of Hulu. The series follows the adventures of a ... Read more »
Leonard Zhukovsky/Shutterstock To appear on ABC’s investment reality show “Shark Tank,” it’s likely a business is either an established success or quickly expanding, hence garnering the interest of the series’ producers. ... Read more »
Reparations task force listening tour lays foundation for next steps “The community has to lead,” said the task force chair. Two months after the California Reparations Task Force released its ... Read more »
Looking for a new friend? Three Little Pitties is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that helps them create a pathway to permanent, safe, and loving homes. Staff members of ... Read more »
The school district joins a national movement to provide equal access to period supplies. Read more »
Link video: http://nbclim-download.edgesuite.net/Prod/NBCU_LM_VMS_-_WMAQ/579/427/covidguideline__506075.mp4 As COVID continues to evolve, quarantine and isolation guidelines could also change, according to Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. While the ... Read more »
White Sox Farm Report: August 8, 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Editor’s Note: “White Sox Farm Report: August 8, 2022” originally appeared on Sox on 35th. Jordan Lazowski ... Read more »
ALSO READ Railways failed to improve mobility outcomes, mismatch in figures: CAG Four PSU insurers lacked appropriate checks and controls: CAG report CAG vs govt: The growing tussle between the ... Read more »
Chicago Police Department crime tape GI The set of Justified: City Primeval just can’t catch a break. Someone on Monday night threw an incendiary device on set while production was underway ... Read more »