Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway — Fight recap

Alexander Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway via unanimous decision after five rounds on July 2, 2022, in their featherweight title rematch. Volkanovski's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 199 significant strikes at 53% accuracy compared to Holloway's 127 of 301 (42%), while controlling the cage for 1:57 against Holloway's negligible 0:16.

The Australian champion's precision was evident in head strikes, connecting on 152 of 316 attempts and landing 19 of 24 body shots, demonstrating superior accuracy across all ranges. Holloway's wrestling proved ineffective, failing on all three takedown attempts, leaving him unable to disrupt Volkanovski's striking game or dictate positioning.

Neither fighter scored knockdowns, but Volkanovski's volume and accuracy advantage throughout the five-round affair secured all three judges' scorecards. The victory solidified Volkanovski's status as the division's elite striker and left Holloway searching for answers in the featherweight title picture.