UFC 245: USMAN VS. COVINGTON takes place Saturday, December 14 (Sunday, December 15 in
Japan) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA.
As one of three title fights, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway looks to net his 15th
consecutive win at 145 pounds by taking out one of the division’s toughest contenders, Alexander
Volkanovski.
Holloway is on a 14-fight win streak and has not lost in his division in over six years. In his stellar
career, he holds wins over former champions Jose Aldo (twice), Frankie Edgar and Anthony Pettis.
Volkanovski became the No. 1 ranked featherweight contender with a 17-fight win streak, with wins
over Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes and Darren Elkins.
ON THE DIVISION
Holloway said, “This is mixed martial arts. Every two weeks there’s a new face in the game.. I will be
here. I’ll stay here. Whoever you put in front of me, I will fight.”
Volkanovski said, “I believe I’m too strong for these featherweights. Maybe I’ll move up, too.”
ON JOSE ALDO
Volkanovski said, “Aldo was just another job. After I won, reality hit, and I was able to soak in that I
beat one of the all-time greats.”
Holloway said, “When he fought Aldo in Rio, and he got it done. He did enough to win the decision.
Good for him. He’s the number one contender now and I get to see him on Saturday night across the
Octagon.”
HOW THE FIGHT WILL GO
Holloway said, “We’ve got a bunch of questions that Alex presents, and we can’t wait to answer
them. I’m getting anxious and excited.”
Volkanovski said, “I’m the guy for the job. The things that he does very well, just do not work with
me. Basics like wrestling, strength, and power go a long way. But I believe my high fight IQ and
calculated style pull it all together. It will definitely be a challenge for Max and all future
opponents.”
FIGHTING FOR FAMILY
Holloway said, “My son is here right now with me. It’s giving him experience. We don’t know when
this ride is going to end. It’s life experience: the ups and downs, the good times and bad times. He’s
only seven. He was born on the same day as I got my UFC contract. I can literally say he was born into
this life.
Volkanovski said, “This fight is very important. It means success for the future for my family. Family
is everything for me, this is why I do my job. I’m winning that belt for them.”
In this featherweight thriller at UFC 245, Max Holloway hopes to continue his dominance over the
featherweight division against surging contender Alexander Volkanovski.
MAX HOLLOWAY AND ALEX VOLKANOVSKI READY FOR FEATHERWEIGHT FIREWORKS AT UFC 245: USMAN VS COVINGTON
