Twitter reacts to Alexander Volkanovski’s one-sided win over Jose Aldo at UFC 237

Alexander Volkanovski picked up the biggest victory of his career on Saturday when he upset former longtime UFC champ Jose Aldo on his home soil at UFC 237.

Volkanovski (20-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) remained unbeaten inside the octagon and pushed his winning steak to 17 fights when he earned a unanimous decision win over Aldo (28-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) in the featherweight featured bout, which aired on pay-per-view from Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Volkanovski’s signature win over Aldo at UFC 237.

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Former UFC champ @JoseAldoJunior returns to action next at #UFC237 as he takes on @AlexVolkanovski, who is riding a 16-fight winning streak.

Full play-by-play: https://t.co/GmiyaAbfoX pic.twitter.com/BzFBuWFspY

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) May 12, 2019

#UFC237 Closing Betting Odds: Jose Aldo (-145) vs. Alexander Volkanovski (+125) 💵 @ESPN+ @ufc @Jon_Anik @DominickCruz @dc_mma @MMAOddsBreaker

— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) May 12, 2019

I have to disagree with DC. I don’t think you can ever be confident you won a round against Jose Aldo in Brazil unless you clearly dominate and that didn’t happen.

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 12, 2019

He's been fighting for a long time and had a kick-heavy attack for years. He could have suffered a chronic injury or damage to his knee or leg or just fallen in love with boxing. #ufc237 https://t.co/w5uCj44QRu

— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 12, 2019

Volkanovski crashes forward with a right hand, Volkanovski isn't landing clean, but Aldo's still not throwing a lot. #UFC237

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) May 12, 2019

The feeling at the arena, for me, is of a main event.

— Fernanda Prates (@NandaPrates_) May 12, 2019

Man, Volkanovski has some delayed timing on some of his strikes as he closes distance. You expect them to land at a certain time and they score just a beat later. Tricky tricky stuff.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) May 12, 2019

Unofficial: after two rounds, Volkanovski has thrown 141 total strike attempts; Aldo has attempted 62. #UFC237

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) May 12, 2019

Massive respect heading into round 3!#UFC237 pic.twitter.com/RZo0YkJERk

— UFC (@ufc) May 12, 2019

Volkanovski has been more active and well ahead on strikes. If it goes to a dec, it'll be very interesting to see what the Brazilian judges do. #ufc237 pic.twitter.com/EhOjnYWBHY

— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 12, 2019

Dam Volkanovski on point

— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) May 12, 2019

Just simply not enough output from Jose in R3. He's gonna lose this decision unless something crazy happens in the final minute.

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) May 12, 2019

Man… #cruz should quit his commentating position and become a full time coach For everyone on the UFC roster. Everybody would be undefeated

— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) May 12, 2019

Thought Volkanovski won, but the measured approach can cost you in someone’s hometown 😬

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 12, 2019

Aldo looking more like Cage Wall-do this round. *sees myself out* #UFC237

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) May 12, 2019

LONGEST ACTIVE UFC WIN STREAKS – Featherweight
12 – Max Holloway
05 – Alex Volkanovski*
05 – Arnold Allen
05 – Zabit Magomedsharipov
(*7-fight UFC win streak overall)#UFC237

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) May 12, 2019

LONGEST ACTIVE UFC WIN STREAKS – All Divisions
11 – Khabib Nurmagomedov
11 – Tony Ferguson
10 – Kamaru Usman
09 – Robert Whittaker
08 – Amanda Nunes
07 – Alex Volkanovski
07 – Leon Edwards
07 – Santiago Ponzinibbio
07 – Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos#UFC237

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) May 12, 2019

“There goes the consensus greatest featherweight in UFC history Joe,
you numpty” – me walking by the mirror in my Jon anik voice

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 12, 2019

#UFC237 results: @AlexVolkanovski def. Jose Aldo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Full play-by-play: https://t.co/GmiyaAbfoX pic.twitter.com/wbL3TwgFY1

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) May 12, 2019

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