Volkanovski's insane journey to UFC gold! From rugby to welterweight to featherweight.
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Ahead of Volkanovskis huge fight against Islam Machachev next weekend at UFC 284, i have created this documentary looking back at how Alex Volkanovski made it from professional Rugby to the top of the UFC.
Is he the pound for pound greatest? do let me know in the comments.
#volkanovski
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Gotta Love Volk man - hope he takes the W
@_themmaclub
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Can't count him out
@08C6PaceCar
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He has no chance 😢
@hyped-up-charlie
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Volk got NYC support
@maxfish4770
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@@08C6PaceCar never under estimate a Aussie under dog
@MrNiceGuy8922
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@@08C6PaceCar he has every chance 💯💯💯
Alex is an incredible Champion/Athlete & the perfect ambassador for not only the Illawarra & the city of Wollongong, but the whole Australia & the sport of MMA. It’s honestly criminal that an athlete of Alex’s calibre, with his high level of achievement hasn’t been given any of the attention & recognition he clearly deserves by our countries leaders & news/media organisations. He’s a great person with an incredibly driven work ethic & an inspirationally humble/respectful attitude towards his opponents. 100% a true champion
@_themmaclub
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For sure man!
@C0d0ps
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Super excited for that rematch against Islam. I suspect they will fight against next year, or towards winter.
@Nonegiven14582
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You telling me he's never taken gear? Ambassasor sustanon 250?
@allmanius
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@@Nonegiven14582: There’s ALWAYS that one narcissistic guy who comes in to a comment section trying to bring everyone down with their negativity in a sad attempt to make themselves feel better while being unaware that all they are doing is making themselves look like a total pair of clown shoes to rest the world… A bit of friendly advice, you might want to work on that my guy. It’s a terrible personality trait to have in life…
@Nonegiven14582
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@@allmanius Got one guy who put on 23lbs after a weigh in. And that is supposed to be someone kids look up to. That sort of persons actions will have copycats needing an IV.
He is a beast! Can’t wait for 284
@_themmaclub
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Yeah he is!
It’s unbelievable that Volk has wins at Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, and is the greatest UFC Featherweight champion ever
@Nonegiven14582
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It's not unbelievable I have been 140lbs up to near 200lbs depending on the level of sustanon I take. I am now on nebido TRT and somewhere in the middle
@Malygosblues
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Even if he loses, he epitomizes what it means to be p4p. Fighters with cross weight class resumes like that are few and far between.
@C0d0ps
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@@Nonegiven14582 Trt makes it a lot easier to gain muscle, and keep muscle during a cut. I wonder what Volkanovski took to get so massive in rugby.
@Nonegiven14582
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@@C0d0ps I am a short guy and even on TRT I can't get to 200lbs and still be fit enough to play rugby I can do just weights. This sport is getting silly Needle marks in the other guys arm and fact they knew Belfort was up to stuff and they left Overeem and Lesnar fight each other? Now they eyepoke? I am going back to natural sports like strongman and boxing
@C0d0ps
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@@Nonegiven14582 Yeah, I don’t get it either. I’m only 5’8, I would be way to big at 200 lbs. I’m currently 150 lbs, and feeling very good, with my stamina in mma.
It's crazy how Volk is only getting exposure and media attention now he's fighting for the champ champ in Australia I feel he's very underrated fighter.
@234234234werrrrrrr
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Yeah he is great, a man of honor and integrity. Slap box Dana is depreciating in value every day ngl.
Funny isn't it when you get into MMA finally you might have seen bits of it before then you see one fight and your hooked and you usually remember your first mine was rampage vs shogun pride never die
If I gained a pound everytime someone brought up how much volkanovsky weighed in his rugby league days, I would weigh almost as much as volkanovsky did in his rugby league days.
His movement in the third fight against Max was so fast and accurate, mind blowing, he is a juggernaut
@_themmaclub
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For sure!
I'm for him. What a respectful champion!
@_themmaclub
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Respectful in defeat aswell
This was a great edit. Fun 👍🇬🇧
@_themmaclub
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Thanks man
Mad respect for him. I understand now.
Thanks for the video, THE MMA CLUB
@_themmaclub
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You are welcome
Bro wtf so good plz you channel needs more subs
@_themmaclub
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Thanks man, hugely appreciate that
great video, loved it
@_themmaclub
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Thanks!!
Great work man. Stay consistent with brilliant content and storytelling like this your channel will continue to grow. Brilliant work mate!
@adrianbredebusch7867
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I agree leaving this for the algo
@_themmaclub
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Mate I so appreciate this! I would be forever thankful of any shares of the vid on socials. Defo more content to come soon.
@tjbooker8585
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@@_themmaclub I predict minimum 50 k subs by Christmas, keep up the great work 👍
@_themmaclub
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50k subs would be a dream. Thanks for backing the channel!
Great work bro keep the good work
@_themmaclub
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Thanks man, hoping it will keep growing. Check out ma latest vid if you haven't already.
Volk running around just ramming into people in rugby has gotta be the coolest thing ive seen all week.
@_themmaclub
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we wish
Class video 👏 nicely done
@_themmaclub
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Thanks mate! Appreciated
@stevesalkas9128
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Agree
Transformation of kid Buu right before our eyes lol
Absolute legend
@_themmaclub
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Yeah he is!
Volk is an animal! Lets go! Volk for the win over Islam!
@stevecraven
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he is a tank, but you are deluded about his next fight.
@_themmaclub
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Glad you both liked it. Volks got a chance no doubt. He at least has the confidence
@anxiousx
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Give me Islam over Volk any day of the week
@_themmaclub
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@@anxiousx let's see, I think he's got a chance. He's the better striker
@fiswis2
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@@anxiousx 🤮
Volk is a freaking beast!
Respect
Из регбиста в мма.... талант!
Built different
@_themmaclub
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for sure
Impossible not to rout for this guy
Not the size of dog in fight. It’s size of fight in dog. Let’s get it love this guy
great job
@_themmaclub
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Thanks!
Volk has always been underrated
@michalviktorin6758
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For me it seems more like overrated, if you mean your comment.
@_themmaclub
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Nah, surely not, beat max 3 times who was previously considered the greatest featherweight of all time
@frosty1865
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@@_themmaclub people underestimate him
@nicholasscott5905
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@@michalviktorin6758 you on the discount vodka again bro?
@michalviktorin6758
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@@nicholasscott5905 Im not your bro, nor I drink vodka. If you want to share your stupidity, do not share it with me.
He’s like a god down here to us locals from Wollongong, there’s nothing this man can’t do. Illawarra on the world map
Go Volk!!
He's got the footy blood and the USSR survivor blood in him. Perfect mix. Zero fear zero quit. Perfect athlete
That's my guy
the true Wolverine.
@peacebalancetruth
Жыл бұрын
Ayyyyyyye😎🤙
Wow, Volkanovski is truly impressive, strong and determined fighter/champion and of course pound for pound King. Islam under 3 rounds. #andstill
Thanks all for watching commenting and subscribing, really appreciate the support.
@tennisgleem
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awesome presentation
@_themmaclub
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Thanks mate
@_themmaclub
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Yeah I noticed that once it was up, but was too late.
@_themmaclub
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Alright mate, people make mistakes in edits, people seem to like the vid regardless
@_themmaclub
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Also, you spelt premiere wrong, seems I'm not the only one, ha
Rugby is tougher than MMA. This guy is a tank.
@_themmaclub
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Is it really? I doubt it, you dont get punched and kicked in the face and choked out in Rugby.
@_themmaclub
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but yes he is a tank!
Champ Champ!
@_themmaclub
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We wish!
Islam next food for volkanvoski... I'm with volkan
Charles Oliveira: "if Islam takes you down, it`s over...."
@_themmaclub
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Yeah true, and volk has been taken down before, Ortega got him in a submission, but volk is the better striker, and he's resilient as hell
@ibrahimagadjukic7627
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@@_themmaclub Yes, but dont forget Islam is also good striker and has great defense... But we are sure It`ll very good fight...
@_themmaclub
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@@ibrahimagadjukic7627 yeah you are right, will be quality. Volk has superior striking, Islam's got the wrestling, let's see!
Alex Volcano ovski 🌋
Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with regular ufc videos. Everyone doubted him, but was the toughest fight of Islam's career! More to come from Alex the great!
@joefrederick3305
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I reckon Islam wins by submission round 1
@pudgeyemerson472
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I got Volk by sparking tf outta Islam lol#TeamGreat
@moshannanfilms9952
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@@joefrederick3305 I think Islam wins late via UD or sub - Volk has to take the early rounds
@brunoserradimigni4085
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Nah, I think Islam will have this one - late finish.
@FBA_God_Emperor_Doom
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Volkanovski by ko
definitely rooting for Alex the Great
@_themmaclub
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Likewise, won't be devastated if Islam wins though
Song at 13:50, please?
Whats the Name of the Song .. pls help.. t y :) min 1.55
@_themmaclub
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Will let you know tomorrow. Its from Artlist
I hope he beat islam
@_themmaclub
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Gotta back the underdog!
I forgot Chad Mendes got a 2 year suspension
@_themmaclub
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So did I till I made this vid!
Only like the 5th person I've ever heard of that has fought in 4 weight classes..... bj...kenflo... Diego...Juan archaleta....any others anyone know???
@_themmaclub
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I don't think there is anyone else!
This guy short, but not small
@_themmaclub
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For sure!
Dude looked cute when he was playing rugby
I thought USADA was sorting all this out?
Islam vs Poirier 🔥🔥🔥 lets go
@_themmaclub
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having seen Poirier vs Khabib, I dont know how even that would be. Could be one sided.
He also fought at middleweight
Hope volk wins on sunday
@_themmaclub
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Me too!
VOLK gonna 10/7 Islam for 5 ROUNDS
AND NEW ...
Jose Aldo in his prime would be a problem for Volk
Connor also cried after win over mendes
0.36 spelling Wollongong
Small correction: Robert Whittaker was born in Australia. My third favourite state actually.
@_themmaclub
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Interesting, in the commentary on the night, John Anik stated that Whittaker wasn't born in Aus, maybe he was wrong.
@_themmaclub
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www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=where+was+robert+whittaker+born&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
@tom4115
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@@_themmaclub All good mate. It's a common mistake to think that New Zealand is it's own country, happens a lot actually.
@DrayDrayn
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Mate Rob said himself he was born in New Zealand but moved to Aus before even turning a year old. So idk but I'll believe it from the man himself.
@_themmaclub
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Yeah this guy is having a laugh, implying nz is part of Aus
The UFC wants volkanovski to win really bad. Im worried well get an extremely early stoppage.
@_themmaclub
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You neednt have worried
@invizzy
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@@_themmaclub do you think he got robbed? what fight did the judge see who scored it 49-46😳
@_themmaclub
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Yeah that score was ridiculous. He wasn't robbed though, he won 3rd and 5th I think. Lost the others. But beating Alex at a weight category that is not his natural one shouldn't make you p4p greatest. What you think?
@invizzy
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@@_themmaclub the fight was super close but one more round and Alex would have finished him. He got him pretty good in the end🤯 And yes i know what you mean but he had his belt on the line so i think its ok, im hyped for a rematch!🔥
nEvada
You spelt Wollongong wrong bruz
@_themmaclub
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I know, its annoying, can't change it now sadly. thanks for watching!
I think volks gonna surprise everyone we’ll see soon. Edit. Volk was robbed
@_themmaclub
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Yeah, am stoked for it, people are underestimating him for sure.
@ScootsMcPoot
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Islam is that good. When the #1 pfp is the underdog you know you're fighting a monster
@TransitionedToAShark
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Yeah it’s gonna be surprising how quick he will get melted
@EvoWHOtion
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@@TransitionedToAShark volk won. It’s over. He took 5th round
@TransitionedToAShark
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@@EvoWHOtion volk lost you sponge
Wollogong not Wollingong
adasanya is he a trany or what ? help me out i'm confused
That first fight could have gone either way. I had it for Max at the timw
Volk will have 2 choices "tap or nap"
@_themmaclub
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Or escape, like he did against ortega
@kellohitty69
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Or beat the shit out of Islam and change his face.
“No one has beat Aldo like that “ 😂 lmao Conor beat him in 13 seconds
@GlennDavey
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That was a speed-run. This was a boss fight.
@nicholasscott5905
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I bet Volk would have actually rematched him tho
I like this guy.. But I love Islam
@_themmaclub
Жыл бұрын
That's fair.
wtf is Woolingong
@_themmaclub
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haha, I know, I actually wrote wollingong, which is wrong I know, it's gonna haunt me now!
Yair will get the win when he faces him
@_themmaclub
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Unlikely if I'm honest. Volk is better everywhere!
@ysierra1724
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@@_themmaclub will see
Did you know Volkanovski used to a be 2,225kg Rugby Gridiron Football Decathlon Sumo Wrestler before he started training MMA? He has 27 gold medals and is Australia's greatest sporting hero. He crushes men's skulls with one hand. He's still getting taken down and finished by Islam.
@groundcontroltomajornong8085
Жыл бұрын
In an alternative reality he conquers Islam & shocks the whole world, except the Aussies & Kiwis.. gets the keys to the cities, has a monument erected next to Wally Lewis, remains undefeated and retires as a CCC goat
@timcollins3794
Жыл бұрын
Glenn, He doesn't look like he weighs 4900 pounds, do your homework knucklehead.
@GlennDavey
Жыл бұрын
@@timcollins3794 Alexander Volkanovksi is made of the densest element known to mankind. Learn some science, dang
@invizzy
Жыл бұрын
Islam got beat up on the ground😂
@GlennDavey
Жыл бұрын
@@invizzy Don't post spoilers straight after the fight
... THESE ILK OF AUSSIE... HARD GET A TOUGHER ALL ROUNDER 'n' I'M A P.O.M... FAIR DINKUM...
Gotta do your research. He played league, not rugby
@_themmaclub
Жыл бұрын
League is Rugby, rugby league
@crashhappy3281
Жыл бұрын
@The MMA Club as some who has played both. They are definitely different. One is way more physically demanding than the other. One has better ball skills than the other and one makes you make way harder decisions as your insanely fatigued while a 120kg dude is trying to drive you into the dirt. The other one will take 5 minutes to pack a scrum. Completely different codes and to say they are the same shows how little you know about either sport. About the only thing you got right is that the names are similar, but so is nfl and NHL but yes they are different
i love him but it will not be enoug. Makhachev started training for this the moment his mother have birth to him! Machachev will just wrestle the fuck out of him.
they should make a new rule where there is no wrestling allowed in the first round of ufc fights, then we would really see who the best fighter in the world is
@endubless
Жыл бұрын
No it wouldn’t 😂 wrestlers would just coast the 1st round and survive and strikers would just be chasing and tryna get a finish. The fact that fights in the ufc start on your feet should be enough for a striker. If they didn’t work on their take down defence or ground game, that’s on them.
@GlennDavey
Жыл бұрын
Okay so no punching either then, to make it fair. You know it's Mixed Martial Arts right? You might prefer watching Kickboxing or Boxing. MMA is not for you.
@_themmaclub
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@scalz420
Жыл бұрын
wrestling is dumb, boring, uninteresting, thats why nobody watches wrestling on TV. So to weasel your way into a sport that people actually DO watch just to wrestle is pathetic and weasely. Thats why people boo fights when they go to the ground. And wrestling is not practical in real fights or war either because someone nearby will just stomp on your skull. Its a lifeskill that only benefits one very specific scenario which is 1 on 1 competiton. And you need to throw away your whole life and just focus on squeezing men in order to be good at it. Its stupid on so many levels. Anybody can wrestle even a 1 day old newborn baby will wrestle an attacker if its being attacked. Its a lv1 skill.
@GlennDavey
Жыл бұрын
@@scalz420 In real life all fights end up on the ground, it's incredibly realistic. you have to create a lot of rules to keep it on the feet. Actually they did, and they call it BOXING which you should watch instead of MMA
but unlucky he's on dagestan era...
@_themmaclub
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We will see. Dont count him out.
I lost money on you Volkswagen
@geoffstewart6580
Жыл бұрын
Blame the judges, not Volk.
@_themmaclub
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he will win you it back if they rematch!
But still max win the 2 fight he knocked him twice
@_themmaclub
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Maybe, but its still 2, 1 volk
He is the man not islam
Volk lost both the first 2 fights to Max they were close but Max was better both nights. 3rd fight Volk pitched a shut out and definitely beat him but he got gifted a couple first and im a huge Volk fan. I think Volk can beat Islam but its gonna be a tough fight.
@DrayDrayn
Жыл бұрын
Lol. 3-0 Wake up and stop sobbing for Max.
@paratrooper8916
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@@DrayDrayn Hmmm yea definitely not sobbing for Max. Just pointing out those fights were razor thin and they make it look like it was a blowout which it was not in fact majority of people thought Max won the first 2. SO yea but whatever there are no do overs in life. It is what it is. Hope Volk smashes Islam.
Islam will eat hem
@_themmaclub
Жыл бұрын
Let's see, volkanovski is a different beast. Intimidated by nothing. Impossible to hold down. I reckon it goes the distance.
@stevesalkas9128
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No chance
@GlennDavey
Жыл бұрын
@@_themmaclub Volkanovski is made of pure ham, so technically Islam can't touch him
Volk was robbed 284
@_themmaclub
Жыл бұрын
Check ma latest vid. It's about this
He's to short to be any good. Would have been interesting if he were 6 inches taller. Shame.
@_themmaclub
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too short to be any good hey? did better than mos lightweights have against Islam before.
Still 5ft4. How massive where you standing at that lol
He is an elite fighter, but Islam is a level above him at least . I know it
Great work man great career unfortunately you’re going to face the truth , the real p4p
@_themmaclub
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Thanks mate
call it what you want .. he got robbed! he came up to 155 .. he was the way smaller opponent .. he is the one they said wouldnt last one round with islam and it was HIM who knocked islam almost out!
@_themmaclub
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if he got robbed, the decision was fair, but he left his weight class to fight in Islam's, and it was so much closer than everyone predicted. Who wouldn't want to watch a rematch?
And he doesn’t have Gyno
Can't believe Volk is 4/1 in this fight ..p4p best and 4/1 that's crazy Got $700 on ya Volk Believe ya can do it won this on the 1st Pena vs Nunes fight got 7/1 on that fight on Pena Anything can Happen in a 2 person fight Pena proved that Islam has lost before in the UFC he is NOT invincible it's In Australia , No Khabib in Islams corner , lot's of things in Volks favour Volk also has fought better fighters than Islam has and come out on top every time so at 4/1 it's worth the risk ..Lets Go Volk Double Champ
@_themmaclub
Жыл бұрын
How you reckon he wins? He can out strike him, but can't see Islam's cardio fading. Volk might win a decision, if he can stop the take downs.
@_themmaclub
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I might bet too, good idea
@Nobody0512
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@@_themmaclub I agree Volks footwork and angles , if he can stop the takedowns I think he will easily outstrike Islam , out point him every round . I Get this is Volks toughest challenge to date and I might lose my $$ but at 4/1 I'm happy to risk it on the P4P Champ while he attempts to make History as one of the Great Champions 🏆
@_themmaclub
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Yeah it's a solid bet man!
Poor max lol
@_themmaclub
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yeah, but Max will still go down as one of the greats!
I am soooooo hoping this man wins Islam 🫶🏻
@_themmaclub
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Likewise! gotta back the underdog!
@crazy4052
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Imagine how legendary that would be