Max Holloway is well aware of just how formidable Alexander Volkanovski is. Known as “Blessed,” Holloway holds an 0-3 record against the current UFC featherweight champion, who is set to defend his title at UFC 325 this Saturday night.<\/p>\n
Volkanovski kicked off his second reign as the 145-pound champion by defeating Diego Lopez via decision at UFC 314 in Miami last April. The two are now scheduled for a rematch at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, putting the featherweight title once again on the line.<\/p>\n
Max Holloway, similarly slated for UFC 325, praises Diego Lopez but predicts that he\u2019ll come up short in his second shot at the championship. The BMF titleholder believes Volkanovski\u2019s edge lies in his elite-level experience. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Holloway noted, \u201cAlex was saying he was going to make this fight look easy, so I feel like he\u2019s got tricks we haven\u2019t seen yet. I think he wants to change the pace and keep the fight dynamic. At the end of the day, I can’t bet against Alex. Diego is a beast \u2014 no doubt about that \u2014 but I\u2019m leaning towards Alex because of his overall experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Holloway is preparing for his own title defense. He is set to face Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 326 on March 7. Their first meeting back in 2015 ended quickly with Holloway winning by TKO due to a neck injury to Oliveira just 99 seconds into their bout in UFC Saskatchewan. Oliveira, who was heavily criticized and labeled a \u201cquit fighter\u201d after that fight, now returns after eleven years seeking redemption and a shot at re-entering the lightweight title picture.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This string of high-stakes matchups highlights the evolving landscape of UFC\u2019s featherweight and lightweight divisions, showcasing emerging rivalries and long-awaited rematches. For fight fans, these bouts promise thrilling action and could reshape the title hierarchy, making them essential viewing for anyone following the sport\u2019s top-tier competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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