Robert Whittaker praises Alex Volkanovski for third victory over Max Holloway | Fox Sports Australia
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Robert Whittaker gave props to fellow Aussie, UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski on Australian UFC show, 'Fight Week on Fox'.
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Volk saying that he wants to be the back up fighter for Charles vs Islam is the exact react why this dude is a dominant champion. His drive and hunger to improve and win is incredible! Us MMA fans should all be grateful that we have a champ like Volk. He stays active, he's explosive, puts on incredible performances and he's great guy.
@ryanthomas2066
Жыл бұрын
Well said
@SELFREALIZATED
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but i rather See him Fight Olivera or Islam with a full Camp, i think the Backup ist beniel dariush. That makes more sense
@1D.JFanMma
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@@SELFREALIZATED a fan who is well aware of the situation not just grasping for straws.
@kpteam7519
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Hes ''just an average bloke''
@DaveRelph001
Жыл бұрын
@@SELFREALIZATED Dariush is already fighting on the same card, he can't be a backup
I agree fully with Robert. I knew Volk was real good but the disparity with Max in the last fight was eye opening.
@Thawhid
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Talking about eye opening I agree. Even Max felt EYEbrow opened........
@arispaulos8474
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@@Thawhid 😐
@Thawhid
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@@arispaulos8474 I'm sorry. I'm representing our profile pic type in a wrongful manner
@pannychanman
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i didn't realise there was a level beyond super saiyan
@youretotallyrightbut463
Жыл бұрын
It showed that he really was struggling with the usada wake up and taking too much melatonin trying to get back to sleep. He never used it as an excuse until he proved it.
The 2 best Aussie fighters are both great blokes.. perfect
@brendanmccabe6985
Жыл бұрын
Straya
@cliffbooth4826
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@@brendanmccabe6985 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🍺🍺🍺🍺
@Chinny5
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close 3rd is also a nice guy tai tuivasa
@e.m7110
Жыл бұрын
Shut up
@randallmcgrath9345
Жыл бұрын
Whittaker's timing with those hands is so great to watch.
He's a great champ not just in fighting but the way he carries him self he's a good role model for young men. He didn't win the belt and start buying Dimond chains, flying private jets all over, flaunting his money. He's about being the best and providing the best for his family
@ChuckwaldMartin
Жыл бұрын
he'd provide further if he could sell a fight though
@benpuljak2304
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@@ChuckwaldMartin and who tf are you?
@ChuckwaldMartin
Жыл бұрын
@Psyched420 real fans? bruh stop it, the casuals bring in the PPV numbers, I'll watch it sure but he can't sell a fight
@michaellaidler7143
Жыл бұрын
@@ChuckwaldMartin who gives a shit? I always tune into his fights. Not every fighter needs to act like an idiot to 'sell' fights. That's the promoters job anyway.
@ChuckwaldMartin
Жыл бұрын
@@michaellaidler7143 lol i’m sure volk would like more ppv sales, im sure dana wishes he could sell more ppvs
I could listen to Rob and Volk talk for hours. They’re so likeable and articulate, such a breath of fresh air from the “smash everyone” and fake ass trash talk that we get from fighters constantly
Two legends go Aussies
Volk is the greatest featherweight to ever do it, not even a debate to be had.
Volk has leveled up big time. His speed, distance management, power, timing, and overall presents was Great! He's going to have to move up for a challenge.
@tjrobertson4611
Жыл бұрын
Christmas and birthdays would be a blast knowing how good his overall presents are 🎉🥳
@hookoffthejab1
Жыл бұрын
volk is the closest thing we have in mma to the perfect fighter right now. if you were a coach developing a young talented fighter, you'd want him to fight like volkanovski
The “oooo that’s bad” has to go down as one of my favourite UFC moments ever 😂
@BudduredToast
Жыл бұрын
Right up there with "He's DONE. He's DONE." in the Zombie fight.
These two are legends 👍🏻👍🏻
Volk is a rare kind of an athlete.
@maticretar684
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Thats not how you say that
The first fight was also a shut out which people forget but the third was truely dominant
@user-nv2wt4hi8t
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Yeah, I was thinking about it yesterday. To me, I always, always found the first fight a close but decisive win for Volk. There wasn't any question he won in my eyes. The 2nd fight I felt Max took it but it was closer than the first, although I would definitely stand by my opinion Max won. And then Volk dominated the 3rd and left no question.
@jeremywininger694
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Max definitely didn't win the 2nd. I am a max stan and I even said he won when the fight happened. But if you go back and break down every strike and exchange, Volk edged it
5:01 a very stand up champion. That hunger and passion is there for him. Love it. That being said, I don't see anyone in his weight class beating him. Maybe a lucky shot or freak accident. I love Max but what he did to Max has to be respected.
So much respect for these 2 fighters and human beings. Super wholesome like a ham and cheese sandwich
Volk & Whittaker are two really down to earth Geezers, I didn’t really pay to much attention to Volk, so I watched a few interviews and once you get to know what he’s about he’s 100% one of the best to do it at the moment ....Definitely gonna be a contender for Goat status his attacking style is so precise he didn’t have a mark on him against Max & I love Max but Volk just separated himself from that whole division.....Nodoby beats him in a long time 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Mans a legend, unbelievable skill and drive. A true inspiration.
Love these two Aussies, absolute killers!
2 of my favourite fighters. You get what you see with them. No BS
Props to that bloody gym making champions - Kai , Volk and bloody adesanya ! 😳 amazing
Love these boys, they're representing well on the global stage. LEGENDS
Those are two of my favourite fighters. Congrats to both of them for their performances!
Well done Alex theres plenty of Aussies that are really prowed of you Mate. That was a great fight Mate stay strong Bro👍🇦🇨👍
i love that alex paid arnold allen his dues. these two are as real as it gets 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
It bugs me that people still think Max won the second fight. Max won the first two rounds very dominantly so the memory of that carried into the third round which was very close but in that round Volk landed more volume and the heavier strikes.
@Autonomous_Don
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No one who actually keeps up with mma in general don’t believe max won. It’s hopeful thinking. Not an actual decision.
@thomasthe2th120
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Literally didn’t even win the first two dominantly the two slight knockdowns were what won him those rounds
@andrejrmusic
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Sort of like how people think Burns won the Khamzat fight because he won the second so convincingly
@onepunchflan3071
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@@thomasthe2th120he outstruck him and knocked him down in the first 2 rounds he won them convincingly. The 3rd volk just edged it and the last 2 were volks convincingly.
How can you not respect this man. A true champion mentality
So wholesome, all the admiration is deserved.
Even with a healing hand he aims to be the backup of Islam vs Charles, what a champion this guy is
How can you not cheer for this guy! Go get em volk!
Alex really deserves his "the great" title :)
I want to see Volk and Chandler. Two pitbulls. What a matchup that would be.
@dylan6480
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Volk would absolutely dismantle chandler imo
@rafayg7376
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@@dylan6480 I think so too. Volk doesn't slow down either as the fight goes on. Chandler however is a front runner.
@DEBO5
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@@dylan6480 idk about that chandler is a good deal bigger than volk and definitely hits harder
How can you hate this guy! The best ever
Robert should do more TV , he is excellent
Dudes a walking Legend both of these gentlemen
RESPECT for mentioning Arnold Allen. No ducking from Volk, love it.
these 2 are the best
Yeah the Volk!
My 2 favourites right here.
Love both these guys…Stand up champs
Must be awkward for Volk sitting there with Rob knowing he’s in the same boat with Max as he couldn’t get past his division rival Izzy, also because Volk and Izzy are now like besties
@ignacio4598
Жыл бұрын
What are you saying? Rob got robbed against Izzy in the second fight
@MM-dz1wx
Жыл бұрын
@@ignacio4598 real talk. I thought the Holloway-Volkanovski rematch could have went either way, but Whittaker definitely did more to win the rematch with Adesanya, to the point where Adesanya's fanbase started declining
@stacrafty
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@@ignacio4598 lol. Close fights can't be robberies sorry casual 😅
@bambaking6265
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@@ignacio4598 lmaoo no he lost decisively . Get over it
@dusan550
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@@bambaking6265 The delusion when people say Rob won the second fight, Got all of his takedowns stuffed and got outstruck and knocked down. Come on guys.
Class act, respect. Great champ
This man is an absolute legend 🤘
Both guys are perfect role models for the next generation. Lets hope the young ones take note so we can have more future champs.
Cool to see my two favorite fighters at the same stage :)
I love Volks mentality and his perseverance Got a Goat level mental and is an amazing fighter
Just look at Holloways face after each fight. He went from basically no damage to getting his third eye (forcibly) open.
Love this show.
Yea bruh I honestly bowed after that masterpiece
I’m still in shock due to how badly Volk outclassed Zombie and Max
@salvagegamer163
Жыл бұрын
It wasn’t max’s night he looked slow and vulnerable max usually doesn’t give that look I saw it in him in the yair fight as well
Volk's mentality is his greatest asset. Iron will. Self-belief through the roof. Unshakeable confidence. Such a dangerous thing.
Volk is a beast! If he gets double champ status then he's top 5 all time.
@martinhj5255
Жыл бұрын
no doubt, but its gonna be hard for him to get through either Oliveira or Islam
@triple466
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No way hes beating islam i doubt he can beat olivera either
Two great blokes
Damn I love this guy
This last Volk vs Holloway fight really fucking left me with my mouth open. As good as Max is, Volk just outclassed him so hard. It was surreal to watch.
Legends
Both rolemodels for young generation . Respect
Volk is an exceptional fighter!
"I'll keep both divisions busy" what a bloke
Incredible feat!
Volk is one confident beast. And for good reason. The dude is awesome
Alexander “the Great” Volkanovski GOAT 🐐👑🇲🇰🇦🇺
Alex the great he's still the top DAWG in my eyes straight assisin can't wait to see what's next 💯☝️ MIGWECH FROM TORONTO 🙏👑
Volk is one the greatest fighters in this history of the sport !
Volks really is a class act. Robert too , both top guys.
I agree I didn't use to like him and always rooted for max but after that third fight he has earned my respect for good, and he is the ultimate champ for sure, no doubt at all. Hope he moves up to lightweight and wins the belt there.
Volk never gets in his own way, plain and simple. I would bet he is the most coachable guy that's ever been in the UFC
Two wicked warriors and good guys. I hope that Volk gets the 155 belt and Rob gets his belt back.
Good work lads..waving the flag for our country
I had a feeling Volk had what it took to be Champ when he flew 46 hours across the world to be a “back up” when Max fought in Edmonton years ago. Zero sleep. Barely any prep. And still cut 30 pounds to 145 and made weight. No complaints. Just did it
@craigr4763
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Did not know that, but that's really impressive.
Love Alex
With Tony potentially on his way out… Volk is becoming “the type of guy.”
Doing Macedonia and Australia proud Volk 🇲🇰🇦🇺
I want Volk to be the first double champ to actually be actively defending both titles
Rob is smooth in the media roll
Rob and Volk really great full having you two represent Australia. Rob have you considered moving down to welterweight. Your a beast but like you mentioned Israel has the perfect height built for that division, wouldn't your build be better suited at welterweight?
@Hawke734
Жыл бұрын
He did fight at welterweight and got KO’d by wonderboy. I think the weight cut would be too much for him to fight at welterweight
ty
Crazy that these two are 4 weight classes apart Volk looks like the bigger guy in that chair
@drtenma3744
Жыл бұрын
Alister Overeem : It's that kangaroo meat.
@ilaughyoulose2357
Жыл бұрын
Angles mate. And Rob is sitting sideways.
@xwhite2020
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@@ilaughyoulose2357 Volk does has a huge head and a big frame in general. The height difference is 90% of the weight.
@PerdiccasMKD
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@@drtenma3744 Its the Macedonian полнети пиперки mate!
@kennmarkgomez3438
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From featherweight to light weight is one From featherweight to welterweight is two From featherweight to middleweight is. Three
I didn't rate Volk at first, I've been a fan of Holloway for a long time but damn, I've watched a few of his fights and interviews now and he's the epitome of a champion and an athlete. If anyone is looking for a role model in sports that's your guy
Since Alex's hand is screwed, he can still work on elbows combinations.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, wooooo!
Volk a Beast!
The great
real recognize real
Look after those hands Volk, broken hands are tough to fully recover from. Even when they feel ok there can still be weaknesses in structure.
@2d540
Жыл бұрын
It's only a thumb. It won't bother his punch's but he might have some arthritis in the future
Volk vs Cejudo makes a lot of sense. Henry has earned the right to come back for a title and from a business perspective I think it's the best money fight for Alex.
@sketch3744
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He hasn't fought in years though and hasn't fought at Featherweight ever.
@Shallaan
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Nahh Henry needs to prove himself at 145 first. Maybe if he were to beat Emmet or something
@msky9482
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@@sketch3744 But he is the triple c
@sketch3744
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@@msky9482 That doesn't magically make him In shape and have experience fighting at FW...
I think Max has probably been a top 3 P4P guy for like 5 years now and that performance Volk had against him in the third fight was possibly the best performance in mma history
Two great Kiwi blokes
Would love to see him move up so folks can put him in his place
Volk needs to be higher on the P4P rankings imo
I know going up is tough, but I stopped doubting Volk.
Knuckles talking about how good Volk looks... was Marvin after this, did Knuckles get inspired 🤣👊
MAX IS STILL YOUNGER SO HE CSN DEFINITELY COME BACK
👏👏👏👏👏👏🏆
Humble champion ❤️🇦🇺❤️ champion Aussie And brother I have followed you and have loved you’re journey and will continue to BELIEVE. THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING CHAMP. 🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺
@joshhowe3477
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Volks by far the best fighter from NZ! 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
Volk is everything that others say they are.
Volk is a Beast
It will be treat to see him against Dustin porier.
@kuryanthomas1438
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think volk beats poirier and chandler easy, its really just oliveira and makhachev who might be too much for him at 155.
@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437
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@@kuryanthomas1438 he beats Chandler for sure but Dustin will be a very tough fight.
I was supporting max but my god !!! He fucking showed who's the real deal ....
Paddy The Baddy said he wants to fight Ngannou next.., what a champ :-p
Ortega was kinda close tho. That guillotine uuf. But not taking away from Volk his dominance, hes a beast!