He said he knew the decision would go the way of his teammate and had tears in his eyes when ring announcer Bruce Buffer proclaimed, "And new! Alexander Volkanovski’s height is 5' 6" (1.68 m). 5. Chan Sung Jung is one of the most explosive and fan-friendly fighters on the UFC roster. Check out his full Draftkings breakdown. Alexander weighed in at 149 … The eye-ball test was initially against the champion as Holloway started off strong in the first two rounds. $50,000. 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Alexander missed weight for his second UFC featherweight fight against Shane Young in late 2017. The loss marked Holloway's first at 145 pounds since 2013 and snaps a 14-win streak within that weight class. July 11, 2020. To be honest, it is shameful that Volkanovski is a champion of my weight class. Holloway never looked seriously hurt by the kicks, but he did switch from an orthodox stance to southpaw momentarily in the second and third rounds. His return to the bright lights of the cage has seen him earn spectacular finishes Renato Moicano and Frankie Edgar. Alexander Volkanovski was an interested observer during the UFC Fight Night 180 headliner – and for good reason. The perennially lethal 145-pounder Korean Zombie went off on the New Zealander as he expressed a desire to scrap. Is Gaethje's underestimating Khabib's ability to take damage? ", "It shows you what we're doing," Adesanya said. Volkanovski, who trains out of City Kickboxing in New Zealand and has now won 18 in a row, becomes the second UFC champion out of that gym this year. Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris LAS VEGAS -- One of the most impressive runs -- at any weight class -- in UFC history has come to an end. Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris Weight Class Featherweight. Volkanovski has fought at welterweight, lightweight and is most known for gracing the weight class of featherweight. Judges scored the 145-pound title fight for Volkanovski 50-45, 48-47 and 48-47. He came into the UFC back in 2011 after a respectable stint in the WEC and Pancrase. Henry Cejudo may be retired but is never far away from the sport. Jon Litterine breaks down four key fights and makes his picks from a DraftKings perspective. To be honest, it is shameful that Volkanovski is a champion of my weight class. "We're coming back. The Win-Loss-Draw record for the fighter in the "Big Leagues". Credit: John Locher / AP UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway (R) kicks Alexander Volkanovski in their title fight during UFC 245 at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The long-reigning former champion in Max was then granted an immediate rematch due to his storied career in the weight class. I am responding to yesterday’s title match against Volkanovski and Halloway. Finally we have some direction in this Leg kicks were a major weapon for Volkanovski, as he set a UFC record for most leg kicks landed in a featherweight fight -- by the third round. @danawhite @ufc @espnmma @mmamania, A post shared by 정찬성 (@koreanzombiemma) on Jul 12, 2020 at 8:56am PDT. Modestas... Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. He fights in the featherweight division in UFC. Despite facing a significant height disadvantage, Volkanovski drew Holloway onto his punches and landed clean combinations on the way in on multiple occasions. LAS VEGAS -- One of the most impressive runs -- at any weight class -- in UFC history has come to an end. Can The Korean Zombie prove he's ready for a shot at UFC gold by picking up a big win on Fight Island? 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Volkanovski beat Holloway to the punch and seemed to surprise the champ with his effectiveness fighting on the outside. Revamped Brian Ortega Shuts Out Chan Sung Jung in UFC Fight Night Record 22-1-0. I will finish him at the title match and that is what UFC fans want to watch. Alexander Volkanovski hits Max Holloway in a mixed martial arts featherweight championship bout at UFC 245, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. The Hawaiian striker has now lost two in a row to Volkanovski and will return into the rotation for contention. With Fight Island and three title fights just days away, we round up the RotoWire writers, editors and media contributors to make their picks for Saturday night's card. Additionally, Brain Ortega has been a name synonymous with the Zombie and the two are expected to duke it out. Alexander Volkanovski was a 5’6″ rugby league forward who dropped SEVENTY pounds to become UFC featherweight champion By Joe Coleman 10th July 2020, 10:00 am Alexander Volkanovski successfully retained his world title in a contentious decision victory over Max Holloway at UFC 251. Give him to me then you don’t need to worry about the judges decision. Volkanovski will undergo surgery to repair a broken left hand. Alexander Volkanovski. UFC Fight Night 180 Prelims: Guram Kutateladze Upends Undefeated... UFC Fight Night 180 ‘Ortega vs. Korean Zombie’ Play-by-Play,... Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino Notches First Submission Win in Bellator... Boxing Highlights: Teofimo Lopez Upsets Vasiliy Lomachenko, Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 18, 2020, Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 11, 2020, UFC Fight Night 180 Post-Fight Press Conference Video. He fights in the featherweight division in UFC. Holloway started to turn the tide in the final rounds by targeting the body, but Volkanovski smiled at him in response. 7. Cyborg. Pictures: One Championship ‘Reign Of Dynasties II’, Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars. "We shoot for the belt. [Jose] Aldo was a great, respectful champion. The former two-division champion is always in the news. "I'll be back, boys.". Sean O'Malley selling back of the head 'blows' to get the DQ Win, James Krause Rips ‘S—tbox” Joaquin Buckley: ‘The Dude’s a Clown’, Kevin Holland Replaces Krzysztof Jotko, Faces Makhmud Muradov at UFC Fight Night 181, Brian Ortega Says Evolution is Just Beginning After Impressive Win Over ‘Korean Zombie’, Jessica Andrade Confident in Ability to Test Valentina Shevchenko After Win in Flyweight Debut, Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 180, Who You Got? Chiefly MMA fans and media were largely divided on the outcome of the fight with many scoring the fight 3-2 for ‘Blessed’. It's the first time Holloway has lost at featherweight since he suffered a decision defeat to Conor McGregor in 2013. Adesanya was in the crowd yelling instructions to Volkanovski throughout the fight. I promise to be a great, respectful champion.". Alexander Volkanovski’s height is 5' 6" (1.68 m). I thought it was pretty back-and-forth, but my corner was telling me that we were getting the job done, so I just kept at it. Most recently though (2016), “The Great” fought in the lightweight division for his UFC debut but ever since then he has been at featherweight. He fights in the featherweight division in UFC. The 145-pound weight class had identified a new No. Alexander Volkanovski retained his gold strap by split decision, but unfortunately lost some fans in the bout. Max was a great, respectful champion. At it's most basic level, one can equate "combat age" to "dog years" in that it will mirror the basic human lifecycle. A fighter's rank (US) state is assigned based on the state that the fighter most frequently fought in professionally, within the past three years. The UFC's next big stretch will be held at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, and the festivities will kick off with a pair of title fights headlining UFC 253. Alexander Volkanovski's profile at Tapology, Quarterly Generated Historical RankingsRating bar represents the fighter's standing relative to the top of the division at the time. Jon Litterine still likes Kamaru Usman to defend his title in the final of three scheduled fights at UFC 251. #ufcfightisland6, monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d" Cyborg. I will finish him at the title match and that is what UFC fans want to watch. “Give him to me then you don’t need to worry about the judges decision. 180... UFC Fight Night 180 Bonuses: Body-Shot KO Nets Jessica Andrade Click for more details. New opponent, no problem. Volkanovski, of Australia, executed a picture-perfect game plan against one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. FeatherweightUFC. Exclusive: Kings MMA’s Rafael Cordeiro on Training Mike Tyson,... After the Bell: Shillan & Duffy Recap UFC Fight Night 180. Not to mention the fight served as the co-headlining feature on the highly anticipated introductory event taking place at Yas Fight Island. Alexander Volkanovski Record: 22-1 Weight class: Featherweight Last: W (SD) Max Holloway, July 11 Next: TBD. ", "I guess it hasn't fully set in yet, new featherweight champ," Volkanovski said. Additionally, his will for reckless abandonment peppered in with precise strikes has further bolstered his legend. We've had great champions in this division. division, get in there and take that #1 spot....that’s all I You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. 180... UFC Fight Night 180 Bonuses: Body-Shot KO Nets Jessica Andrade Chiefly his career has an inconsistent timeline, to say the least, that has seen multiple stints of inactivity. 1 contender. Despite a late opponent change, can DFS players safely lock in champion Kamaru Usman to the captain spot for Saturday's UFC 251? This is an experimental metric that attempts to reflect a fighter's recent opposition quality. UFC Fight Night 180 Highlight Video: Jessica Andrade Body Shot KOs... UFC Fight Night 180 Highlight Video: Jimmy Crute Obliterates Demetrious Johnson Record: 30-3-1 Weight class… Volkanovski is targeted to defend his featherweight title against, Volkanovski (hand) said Sunday in an interview with. As you know, I won't let the judges decide the result of my fight. Also remember that Volkanovski is only 5 ft 6 in (168 cm), which means that extra weight truly makes him live up to his nickname “The Hulk”. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d" A quality performance is a fight in which the fighter fought an acceptable opponent. They would meet again at UFC 251 in a fight wherein the result was highly contested by fans and fighters. A potential match-up against the champion will be just what the division needs after a controversial decision. Moreover, with a division stacked with elite talent, it is unclear who will be next for a crack at gold.
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