Alex Volkanovski says Islam Makhachev fight is close, is eating 4,000 calories a day | ESPN MMA
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For the second time in his life, Volk is looking down while talking to someone. The other time he did, that was against hasbulla.
@puntsize
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lol. I was legit thinking Marcs nickname should be "mini" mini Ramundi
@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights
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You fools joke but it's never more than a few seconds before Hasbulla is looking down at your unconscious body
@Mace__Windu
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who made this guy #1 p4p? y’all gassing this man up way to much 3 wins over max holloway don’t make you #1 sorry to break it to yous
@Mace__Windu
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max holloway is a wimp
I like how the interviewer is slightly shorter then alex. Respect to the champ 😤
@lucastfitness7299
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😂
@redodwiantara3879
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I heard he cut his leg before the interview just wanna respect Alex
@dinbachok6424
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@@redodwiantara3879 I heard he hit his head and his neck shorten.
@amangoyal7404
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Lmao
@jarettesuikowsky6742
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😂
"I didn't see this short guy, bring him here" -Islam Makhachev
@dnotorious7582
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ajajajajaja
@gfsdgsrd5281
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@@dnotorious7582 5'10 Dude calling people short is funny
@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437
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@@gfsdgsrd5281 5' 11. It's a good height in every part of the world.
@Sdot-od8jf
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Lolll 5’7 man laughing as if it doesn’t apply to me
@OK-qv7mb
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Not big size difference. Volk has chances to win. Good matchup.
4k calories isn't even that much considering how much calories he burns during workouts
@TwoTwoFourSix
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Defo burns 2K a day
@rae5752
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@@TwoTwoFourSix absolutely no shot
@_clintt
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TDEE is mostly based on metabolic rate/lean body mass rather than exercise. If you do a bunch of workouts I believe your body uses less energy for other stuff so it balances out. So I think 4k is heaps regardless of his training
@Stoic_Poet
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for his size that's a LOT
@NoForGayJesus
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Yea hes probably just maintaining his regular weight, not cutting
"Where is that short guy" - Ariel Helwani on Marc Raimondi
Volk's confidence is really infectious. The heart would love him to win. But the head simply cannot see a pathway to victory for Volk over Islam.
@robertbb1683
Жыл бұрын
i personally see a big upset. The way i see it possibly occur is. volk shorter, stocky, His weight is lower. Islam cant control him how he pleases. He gases. He takes few combos and his in trouble.
@josepharmand6117
Жыл бұрын
@@robertbb1683 If it comes down to heart and grit then my money's on Volk. But I can't see how he gets it done otherwise. In the Octagon Islam will be a large LW and Volk will be small LW. Which really matters if Islam is on top of you. And it's not wrestling Volk is dealing with, it's Dagestani wrestling. That's a different beast. And I'm doubting that Volk will be hitting any harder than, say, Oliveira. Or better ground game than Oliveira.
@truthseekerKJV
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Check out Volk's background before you decide the winner of the fight. As an amateur, he fought at middleweight, then transitioned down slowly to featherweight. He's got some interesting experience.
@josepharmand6117
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@@truthseekerKJV No doubt. I would love Volk to win. But Islam is close to worst case scenario for Volk in a loaded LW division. A large Islam throwing around a smaller Volk. And where is Volk going to find anyone to mimic elite Dagestani wrestling to train against? And, as Khabib said, it doesn't even matter if Volk does find someone, and trains against them every day for months until the fight. Because Islam has been doing that daily for over 20 years.
@seanmatthewking
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I see a pathway to victory, it's just difficult.
The best champ in the UFC!
Can’t fool me Marc is standing on a stool 😂
I love Volk, he's our champ, the people's champ, reminds me of the typical aussie guy, humble, hard working, but Islam is going to dominate him, those dagestanis are on another level, a lifetime of training
@wickipicki4563
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Ngl volk prolly has the same work ethic as them maybe even a better one NO one wants to fight every 3 months look at what he did to max man he is kevels above everyone( islam has a high chance at beating him due to size not work ethic)
@skorge987987
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@@wickipicki4563 volk is a late starter to MMA, islam has been doing this his whole life, he will show the levels to his game once again just like he did with charles and how Khabib did his entire career
@RUARI-mi1yt
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@@skorge987987 Balkan people are built differ. they smoke Caucasians
@vmro9446
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Silly Rhomioi boy the Greeks never trusted Alexander and his greatness but you will see it soon
@terryheeb6668
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@@skorge987987 Islam never played rugby league tho?
I truly admire this man’s confidence in himself, this guy is such a badass respect you pound for pound king
@WimpyKid4567
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Not for long
@themanstan0785
Жыл бұрын
@@WimpyKid4567 Oh shutup
Volk vs Raimondi is the real money fight.
Volk's just that type of guy
Volk gained super powers after getting Covid
@User-79916_ue
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Nah after he went bald
Volks gotta be one of the most genuine champions to hit the cage straight up
He’s gonna return to being 214 pounds just for this fight.
@alexbonesjones7570
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340 pounds *
@TanRicky321
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😂
@emanuel81111
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good luck choking that bulky 5´1 ball of muscle
@aniqdc6184
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@@TanRicky321 he was over 200lbs when playing football
@jq7323
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@@aniqdc6184 rugby
Reminding me a lot of when Max was going to go up and fight Khabib
@teleportdinero
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alex grew up as an australian bounty hunter wrestling kangaroos
@sherifnabil50
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@@teleportdinero lmao
@brendenwatson1070
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the difference is that volk beat max 3x
@notoftentold4076
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@@brendenwatson1070 Max got zero wrestling compared to Islam and Khabib. And Islam is a better striker than Khabib. Volk needs to lose just for the simple fact that he want Conor after winning the belts. Thank God, Islam is the best.
@niyazahmed3448
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@Hassy Kay ye khabib would have bloodied him up BADLY.
Really interesting match up, it's a shame Volk is not in the same weight class naturally cause he's stronger and more technical than anyone in his division, while Makhachev is clearly physically the strongest in his division and also technically very well rounded. I think people under appreciate just how technical and versatile Volk's striking is mixed in with the natural power, not too dissimilar to his countryman in Whittaker, versatile, strong, technical, killer mentality. Ultimately though this will come down to strength and how good Volk's take down defence is to allow him to fight with Makh on his feet for as long as he can. He needs to either stuff multiple take downs or catch him when he's diving in and capitalize big time.
@_thomas3187
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He cleared the division?
Great interview. Keep up the good work. Thank You, Natasha Samuel
@osmannaeemrana
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Nice
Dude is a legend. Best champ in awhile
I really like this guy. Absolute consummate professional, best of luck to both fighters 🙏🏼
Volks the best p4p mma fighter right now period. He’s LEVELS above the rest of the 145 pounders. Truly incredible
@alcottdevalte7440
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By beating only 3 ranked opponents out of the top 15 at 145???
@acedbridge5651
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@@alcottdevalte7440 who beats him at 145 cuz he already beat max 3 times and there is no one who will beat max but Volk
@alcottdevalte7440
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@@acedbridge5651 I like it how the fans keep giving their favorite fighters wins even without fighting. He had a close second fight with Max where he got dropped twice, even Ortega dropped him and almost choked him out twice... And then there's Yair, Emett, Mitchell, Yousuff and Allen. I would favor Alex but let's not pretend that all those fights would be completely one sided.
@LegionPlay
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@@alcottdevalte7440 let’s just ignore his last two performances I guess?? It’s always impressive to me how people keep hating on Volk.
@alcottdevalte7440
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@@LegionPlay That's not what I'm saying at all. It's good for Alex that he is fighting for the 155 belt, but everyone keeps saying that he has cleaned out the division, which is wrong. Even Islam has beaten more ranked opponents than Alex, and imagine Islam just moving up to 170 next for a title next...
Alex has the resume of a badass. 2 time Greco-Roman wrestling champ at age 12. Played Semi-Pro Rugby for 9 years and was awarded the Mick Cronin medal as well as Man Of The Match award for his performance in his team's Grand Final victory over Gerringong. Began training MMA at age 23. He competed in multiple amateur fights in the middleweight division as he adjusted from his rugby weight before turning professional and moving down to welterweight, lightweight and ultimately the featherweight division.
@andyunchained4393
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Fully pro Rugby league player. Even played representative. Games. He played a position called hooker which is a very explosive and crucial defence wise. He was very good in defence. Tackling guys bigger than Tai or say even Lesnar body type steroid users because we don't have usada in the NRL.
This guy makes me feel really chill. Coolest dude.
Respect this dude so much, great fighter, great champion and super respectful guy
I think we're on the set of Ant Man.
@brandoncollins3617
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😂
@CowneloAlvaroid
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Frank the Fool🤡
Rooting for Volk!
@kierancallaghan5819
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Why not, typical hater right here
@jalenfed4612
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@Hassy Kay be honest islam only Has ground game and weight advantage Alex has longer reach
Best of luck to you in the future. Thank You, Natasha Samuel
@osmannaeemrana
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Same to you
I cant wait because volk is a special talent up there with the likes of adesanya and sylva im looking forward to how he puts the puzzle together against Islam who himself is a force to be reckoned with .
Love this guy, great personality, respect for taking a tough fight
It’s going to be sad to see Volkanovski dominated. He’s a great person. After the 1st round, Volkanovski is going to see that he’s in over his head
@meruemo776
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145 doesn't have any wrestling specialists. Ortega is a BJJ guy like charles oliviera. I got Islam by round 1 sub vs volk
@lucastfitness7299
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@Filipe Tenreiro he hasn’t said anything bad about Islam shut ya mouth. He’s been all about respect.
@SSFYHHH
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Just size wise. Without the size difference, Alex Iis a way better fighter. If be surprised if Islam accomplishes what Alex has already accomplished.
@svaxeu4278
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U don't get much better than Ortega on the ground and he caught volk in his signature and he pulled through Islam got lucky with Charles because Charles made a rookie mistake with the flying knee he will be back and take the thrown again but untill then volk gonna be champ champ
@dionysisdaras1289
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@@SSFYHHH Well,they are both at the top.Saying one is a way better is just naive.We been hearing the same stuff about Charles
Alex getting taller 🤣
Man i think Volkonovski is going to have a rude Awakening, when he sees that Mackachev is shooting time and time again, and is able to hold him down. He is making the same mistake that almost everyone made against Khabib and now Islam. They all think that they are the one that is going to be able to stop the take downs, wrestling and grapling. But then again you have to think you are better otherwise you shouldnt even start. Still i wish him good luck!
This is going to be the most one sided champ vs champ fight in history, this short guy literally has 0 chance Brian Ortega nearly subbed him multiple times
@kylez33
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It'll be closer than Islam vs Adriano Martins.
@bboybreezi2417
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Lol let's see you hold those words when Volk piecing Islam up
@mikebarratt6767
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@@bboybreezi2417 I would like to see volk win but I can't see it the size difference is going to be to much I think
@jamesmason3539
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Same mistake everyone always makes comparing past fights with current opponents.
@notoftentold4076
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@@bboybreezi2417 You wish. Islam is one of the best defensive strikers you casual. Lmao. Islam is one of the fighters who get hit least times per minute but you know nothing and will be humbled again like you were when you thought Charles would beat Islam or are you gonna lie and act like you just a Volk fan? Those Volk fans has been really rare until Islam had to fight him :D
I'm pretty sure any fighter who went into the octagon after a potential future opponent's title fight victory never fought each other. Bisping vs Whittaker and Cormier vs Lesner come to mind. I sure hope this one breaks the trend.
@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437
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Gsp fought matt Hughes
@niqowyd
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@@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437 I am not impressed by your performance
@BigSlangVideo
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Figgy and moreno
Dariush would beat Volk.
@vmro9446
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the Great Alexander is coming for Darius the Persians head
@thewretch4081
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@abdennour O he dominated Holloway bro
@pokemonovice9758
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The only fighter that can beat Volk is Islam because of the Dagestani wrestling
@vmro9446
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@abdennour O 😆😆 his last 3 fights which were the hardest were a walk in the park for him
@bloodup7841
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Pfft volk would eat Darius like a chicken nugget
This will be interesting because Volk is smaller than most people so he can afford to put on more muscle to compensate for his size which will be crucial in his fight to stuff takedowns other people wouldn’t be able to and muscle his way back up to the feet if necessary.
Legend
Top bloke. Met him in person once. Very very down to earth. I really hope he puts on some muscle for this fight though. Let's go Volk
@stohneybaloney3586
Жыл бұрын
he definitely will, guy used to be a 293 lb rugby player back in his days, so 170 is just cake walk Volk is P4P and now will be double champ
A true champ
I just can’t see how he beats him. I dunno.
@LEGENDofBEANY
Жыл бұрын
@Hassy Kay lol yep
Baldanovski is no joke. Can't wait for this fight
@olavtyse7294
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Lmao
@Mohammadrstnm
Жыл бұрын
Yes they have thought he is joke. I wish volkanovski wins
The short guy calling was in a good way not to insult
The Max fans were all just as loud and just as convinced that Volk had no chance.
Sounds like Dan Hooker before he fought Islam 🤣
They said Volk doesn't have a neck so he can't be choked. Will be interesting to see Makhachev unearth that non-existent neck (he will)
@teleportdinero
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they say alex grew up as an australian bounty hunter wrestling kangaroos
@kenny41001
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Bear vs Kangaroo
@dannytowns2332
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Ortega found it twice alex just willed his way out of it.. will be interesting to see if he can will his way out of stuff like that up a division
@trents4297
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Imagine Islam vs Ortega. No contest. This is a different level, and Ortega nearly got him a couple of times.
@SoSo-uk5ij
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@Hassy Kay low iq
Valk is a dangerous fighter but he has never fought an elite wrestler. He fought Ortega but Ortega is not championship worthy if we're being honest because he lacks fight IQ. He brawls when he shouldn't instead of setting up traps.
@manchuk1d
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If Ortega can take him down imagine how many time Islam will.
@sagivijayaramaraju1153
Жыл бұрын
@@manchuk1d Ortega kinda ankle picked him with a punch lol
@bugsbunny7168
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@@sagivijayaramaraju1153nope he inside tripped him in the fourth round
Quick maths skills??? he used google while you guys where talking lmao.
if you think about it, lightweight is only 10 lbs different than featherweight. it is a different jump than 205 LHW to 265 HW. That being said, islam by RNC
@love8331
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Casual
Lmao I like how it got announced a day after this . He already knew but didn’t want to give him the exclusive
Volk in his mind" finally an interviewer I'm taller than
"Size is nothing" -Alexander Volkanovski 🤦♂️
Dariush deserves the shot but ngl the hype is with this fight
I'm happy for this fight, they both deserve it
I’m surprised people are sleeping on Volkanovski that much. I still think Islam wins this fight, but out of everyone, Alex is the most interesting fight I think.
@Mohammadrstnm
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And where do you know? Maybe volkanovski wins!
Weight divisions are about height and reach my friend, it doesn't matter how much you eat- it would be easier for you to fight in the bantamweight division than the lightweights.
@mikebarratt6767
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I don't think he could make bantamweight with his body size🤣
@aribrahim1898
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@@mikebarratt6767 he's closer in size to Henry Cejudo than Max Holloway or any other top 10 featherweight that's a fact- forget the lightweights 😂
@mikebarratt6767
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@@aribrahim1898 his body mass is to big sort of like Chad Mendez could you see him when he was still fighting makeing that weight probably not
@aribrahim1898
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@@PetarOrthodox You mention one dude and think you know it lol. You had 6"4 featherweights too- but like DC that's only an exception you moron.
@mikebarratt6767
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@T M it's not about how tall you are how many times 🙄
I am Islam fan and i have so much respect for this champ ❤️
ESPN is really picking choice moments to freeze frame the guys w their pics on the clips on KZread.......the worst
I believe Volk is gonna shock some people and I know Islam's The prodigy of khabib and got his dagostani wrestling I think vulcanovsky's going to be a strong strong test and wouldn't be surprised one bit if he beats Islam
Short guy looks very scared 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Better hope you keep that P4P spot after Saturday or no fight. Lol
First round stoppage
Makhachev is already a Weight Bully so Volkanowski needs to eat a lot of Trenbolony Sandwiches!!! 🤫💪😉
@AG-gb6qt
Жыл бұрын
How is he a weight bully when he's never missed weight you d1ck blower
If Volk wins, Raimondi should be the next challenger. He is unbeaten in the Octagon
Honestly all the rumours point to ufc not wanting this fight
@nicholasmoss6825
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Well it's happening now
@CJH94
Жыл бұрын
@Hassy Kay honestly seemed like that’s what it was, they were literally tryna push islam to any other fight hahaha glad it’s finally happening
@niyazahmed3448
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@@CJH94 it is strange tho, volk was set to fight the LW champion regardless of who won before the islam vs oliveira fight, so the fact that they wanted to backtrack is weird.
volkanvoski been getting taller in the gym
Dude a banger of a fight would be Alex vs Poirier Match up wise would be a brawl
@niyazahmed3448
Жыл бұрын
True, both beat max holloway, tho volk did it far more decisively, would still be a great scrap tho.
@JA-ru3il
Жыл бұрын
A brawl?! 😂 If Khamzat chooses to even get close to Pereira with the intention of striking with him he's out cold in a couple of seconds. IF they fight, Khamzats only chance of winning is getting a takedown without getting hit or tagged. He won't be able to do that trust me
People really counting volk out islam is about to find out there’s levels to this
if you think about it lightweight is only 10lbs different than featherweight it is a different jump than 205 LHW to 265 HW that being said alexander by knockout💯
@teleportdinero
Жыл бұрын
i got 20 on islam
@user-dc9yv4rf1f
Жыл бұрын
Islam by murder
@miskeen8701
Жыл бұрын
I got a whole bag on islam.stupid to think alex has somewhat more of a chance than olives did
@canelo1728
Жыл бұрын
@@miskeen8701 Alex would beat olive oil. Islam tho murders both of them in the same night.
@miskeen8701
Жыл бұрын
@@canelo1728 i am 100% with you on that
The Volk is even more handsome with a little weight on him
Alexander BULKanovski
Lucky they both have big heads otherwise that mic would appear strangely oversized.
I am happy there is people still thinking this guy can beat Islam. So i can laugh again at them when he gets submitted, just like i did with oliveira.
The fight the fans want!
How is max Holloway not mentioned in top featherweight contenders...................
Respect to Volk
They all believe, but after the 1st round they don't believe.
Not calories but height adjustment 😂
Volk has all the skills to take this to the judges
Volk getting choked out 😂
@teleportdinero
Жыл бұрын
they say alex grew up as an australian bounty hunter wrestling kangaroos
@tamie341
Жыл бұрын
@@teleportdinero and Islam grew up riding horses and wrestling bears
@tamie341
Жыл бұрын
@ToxicSnake so he's tougher than lil volk.
@gigachad6885
Жыл бұрын
@@tamie341 least cringe Islam fanboy, answering a joke with a serious statement
@notoftentold4076
Жыл бұрын
@@gigachad6885 In other words, Alex is a joke compared to Islam's background?
if jason statham had a brother it would be volk
As far as LW goes Dariush, Tsarukyan and Chandler are Islams toughest fights he won’t struggle as much with Volkanovsky.
He might be short. What he loses in height he makes up in (width)power.ufc pay the man. He's a $5 mill fighter all the way at least
Even though he is standing on a box, Mini Marc to short for the shot.
Volk knows he got 00 chance but a big paycheck anyway so he wanna go for it no matter what
@User-79916_ue
Жыл бұрын
Islam isn’t Conor 😂
@osmannaeemrana
Жыл бұрын
@@User-79916_ue that's right islam isn't conor. Conor taps out or gets knocked out in almost every fight and has zero title defenses.
@User-79916_ue
Жыл бұрын
@@osmannaeemrana facts brother
Wow Volk looks huge when he is height cutting.
Gustavo Balart FTW!
This fight isn't happening. Read between the lines and the lack of noise from the UFC/Dana. Volk will fight a couple of other guys first at 155
Size doesn't matter, I think he'd be surprised
Connor did too
@mikebarratt6767
Жыл бұрын
What did he do
Timestamps pls
I’m a fan of Islam, but I'm rolling with Volk in this one. Us short people need to unite and Volk is our champion! ✊ LET’S GO VOLK! 💣🔥
@Mohammadrstnm
Жыл бұрын
I think volkanovski maybe wins against him
Rooting for my boy Islam, but man do I like Alex!
Volk is a real champ
@notoftentold4076
Жыл бұрын
Volk needs to lose just for the simple fact that he want Conor after winning the belts. Thank God, Islam is the best.
I love Alexander he’s realistic very humble guy but.. Islam will hold him down and finish him there oh yeah thats truth at moment and volko is gnoring the reality on this one, There is no doubt he can do it but it needs a lot of dedication and skills,Training/ Sparring etc which he isn’t done it yet.. it’s early for talking about beating the guy who has tremendous skills, Power, huge dedication etc
ESPN interview standard is dropping. Lovely people but just not sharp enough at this level of coverage.
Olivera was a much better match up for volk idk if he gets it done against Islam
I love Islam but Volk and chandler is something I've been thinking about for a year now lol
97 Kg is 213 pounds and not 240 pounds!! AV is a great guy!! He is such a cool guy!! Maybe him being a Polish descent has something to do with it.
I love Volkanovski, man. Would love to see him beat Islam.
They keep saying it’s never been done before Amanda held 2 belts forever
@CristianMolina0
Жыл бұрын
One of those divisions is empty
@peacefuldecadence328
Жыл бұрын
Are you serious lol
@User-79916_ue
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Amanda did it against women, womens divisions are barely competitive