Max Holloway Believes Alexander Volkanovski Is MMA’s Top Pound-For-Pound Fighter

After his loss at UFC 276, Max Holloway proclaimed Alexander Volkanovski to be MMA’s top pound-for-pound fighter.

This past Saturday at UFC 276, the #1 in UFC featherweight rankings faced Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship. Holloway lost the bout via unanimous decision in a one-sided contest.



Following the loss, “Blessed” was transported to the hospital and did not speak with reporters at the T-Mobile Arena. On Sunday, Holloway took to social media to give his first public thoughts on the loss, as well as heap praise upon Volkanovski.

I’m still up 2-0 on knockdowns for trilogy. Prob gonna need a 4th to settle this,” Holloway jokingly stated. “Just playing. Congrats to my brother [Alexander Volkanovski]. Go get that [lightweight] strap. You earned the shot. You’re No. 1 [pound-for-pound] right now.

“To all the fans, do not cry for me, Argentina. This is part of life. We need to rebuild and we will. I love you!”



It's not clear what will happen next for Holloway, whether he wants to stick to featherweights or jump to lightweights. There are certainly plenty of attractive options for a 30-year-old.

To all the fans do not cry for me Argentina. This is part of life. We need to rebuild and we will. I love you!

— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 3, 2022

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