Alexander Volkanovski Believes He Has Necessary Tools to Defeat Max Holloway

Alexander Volkanovski was on the sidelines watching Max Holloway beat Frankie Edgar by decision at UFC 240. Now, the expectation is that the Hawaiian will defend his featherweight crown against the Aussie later this year.

Volkanovski hopes that the fight happens in Melbourne at UFC 243, but even if it doesn’t, he just wants that fight. He knows he has what it takes to beat Holloway and is confident in his game to do so.

“Knockout power and I believe that I’m comfortable out of range as well,” Volkanovski said in an interview after the UFC 240 pay-per-view broadcast. “I feel Frankie really loves coming forward and just being in the pocket and staying there, which he started getting hit with a jab a few times where I’m more than happy to be outside the range, work my way in, stay in, work my angles, work the takedowns, keep him guessing. I just want to work my game and I believe I can do that.”

Volkanovski is currently on a 17-fight winning streak that includes seven victories in UFC competition. He established himself as a top contender with a decision victory over ex-champ Jose Aldo at UFC 237 on May 11.