Result
Alexander VolkanovskiDecision (split)
MethodDecision (split)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
Details(47–48, 48–47, 48–47)
DateJul 12, 2020
DivisionFeatherweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC Fight Island
BroadcastPPV
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W
The Great | 28-4-0Alexander Volkanovski
L
Blessed | 28-9-0Max Holloway
Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway
Method :Decision (split)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :(47–48, 48–47, 48–47)
Alexander Volkanovski
Elo1865Elite
3Y trend1869 → 1865
AwardFor the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (split)
Max Holloway
Elo1830Great
3Y trend1817 → 1830
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Alexander Volkanovski won this fight by Decision (split) in round R5 at 5:00. Alexander Volkanovski led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Alexander VolkanovskiMax Holloway
Elo edge
Alexander Volkanovski1865+9 last move
Max Holloway1830+13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Alexander Volkanovski#1 of 375 active Featherweight fighters · 1865 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Max Holloway (rated 1806 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Ilia Topuria (rated 1787 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -4 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 4 ahead of #2 Movsar Evloev.
Max Holloway#4 of 397 active Lightweight fighters · 1830 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Justin Gaethje (rated 1853 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Ilia Topuria (rated 1810 at the time): -15.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +13 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 18 points behind #3 Arman Tsarukyan, 1 ahead of #5 Ilia Topuria.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Alexander VolkanovskivsMax Holloway
Control time
1:26vs0:00
Sig. strikes
137vs102
Total strikes
139vs111
Takedowns
3vs0
Finishing profile
Alexander VolkanovskiKO/TKO leads 46% of wins
Max HollowayKO/TKO leads 46% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway is a completed Featherweight Title fight from UFC 251 : USMAN VS MASVIDAL. Alexander Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway by Decision (split) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway quick answers
Who won Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway?
Alexander Volkanovski won Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway by Decision (split) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway on?
Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway is listed on UFC 251 : USMAN VS MASVIDAL.
What are the records for Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway?
Alexander Volkanovski enters with a 28-4-0 record and Max Holloway enters with a 28-9-0 record.
What division is Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway?
Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway is listed as a Featherweight Title fight.
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