Volkanovski is not a knockout artist or submission specialist, and he does not overwhelm opponents with his wrestling.
What he is, is one of the most well-rounded mixed martial artists in history.
Volkanovski’s footwork, distance management, boxing and cardio are world class, which has helped him dominate opponents such as Holloway and Lopes.
When it comes to grappling, Volkanovski has gritty takedown and submission defence, which helped him compete gamely in the first fight against Makhachev and overcome the odds against Brian Ortega in 2021.
At 18 minutes and three seconds, Volkanovski has the longest average fight time in UFC featherweight history, illustrating his mastery inside the octagon.
His 11-fight UFC winning streak between 2016 and 2023 is second to Holloway’s record 13, while his 1,623 significant strikes total is also bettered by the American’s remarkable 2,971.
What Volkanovski holds over Holloway, however, is three victories, while he also beat Aldo in 2019.
Volkanovski might not want to admit it, but the stats and history books are weighing heavier than ever in his favour as the greatest featherweight of all time.
