Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway – Preview & Matchup Analysis

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski will take on Max “Blessed” Holloway in the UFC Featherweight Title Bout. You can view the full UFC 251 card.

In this post, we will break down Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway matchup. Let’s take look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Alexander Volkanovski is coming in with a 21-1-0 record. Volkanovski will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Max Holloway at UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington in December.

Holloway, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Alexander Volkanovski on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington and holds a 21-5-0 record.

Alexander Volkanovski has an orthodox fighting stance with a 71″ reach. The 33-year-old, Max Holloway is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand, the southpaw fighter is the opposite, southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed, if you are left-handed, then you fight southpaw.

Alexander Volkanovski:
→ Volkanovski’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Volkanovski lands 6.15 significant strikes per minute.
→ Volkanovski’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Volkanovski’s takedown average is 2.16 per 15 minutes.
→ Volkanovski’s takedown defense is 72%.

Volkanovski comes in with 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.15 significant strikes every minute. On the other side, Holloway fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 6.66 significant strikes per minute. Alexander Volkanovski also has a 34% takedown accuracy and on average gets around 2.16 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Holloway’s 0.24 takedowns and 85% takedown accuracy.

Max Holloway:
→ Holloway’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Holloway lands 6.66 significant strikes per minute.
→ Holloway’s takedown accuracy is 83%.
→ Holloway’s takedown average is 0.24 per 15 minutes.
→ Holloway’s takedown defense is 85%.

Max spent on average 14:08 minutes in the Octagon and Alexander has an average fight time of 13:55 minutes.

This looks like an entertaining matchup, at least on paper. UFC 251 is live in , who do you think will win, Alexander or Max? Sound off in the comments.

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