Alexander Volkanovski brought an end to the "Blessed" era in the featherweight division with a unanimous decision win over Max Holloway in the co-main event of UFC 245 in Las Vegas.
The Australian challenger took home the belt thanks to a steady diet of leg kicks and the willingness to exchange with Holloway in the pocket. Over the course of five rounds he was able to outpoint the longtime featherweight champion.
Volkanovski takes over as the UFC champion in a similar fashion to Holloway in 2017, when he defeated Jose Aldo for the belt. The Australian earned his shot after compiling 17 consecutive wins, with seven of those coming in the UFC Octagon.