Alexander Volkanovski Responds To Ilia Topuria: 'Let Me Be The Guy To Beat You Up' | The MMA Hour

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  • Alexander Volkanovski discusses recent comments by Ilia Topuria, his staredown with Topuria after the UFC 290 main event, when he first injured his arm, if he will return by UFC 294, what’s next, if anything surprised him against Yair Rodriguez, and more.
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ความคิดเห็น • 772

  • @alcottdevalte7440
    @alcottdevalte7440 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    This kid has become a global treasure. Should easily be the face of the UFC instead of Adesanya and anyone else. When I watched him fight Mendez and he got dropped, I thought he was going to lose but he got back up again and won by a finish. And now he is arguably the featherweight goat.

    • @projectmayhem2330
      @projectmayhem2330 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Calling him a kid lol

    • @Youtoober6947
      @Youtoober6947 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @@projectmayhem2330dude thinks he’s Dana

    • @PotentSenzu
      @PotentSenzu ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He's in his mid thirties lol

    • @tinyky2598
      @tinyky2598 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Lmao what if the dude is older? Lol it's not a stretch for someone much older to call anyone much younger than them kid, plus it sounded endearing.

    • @BaxterThewall
      @BaxterThewall ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@projectmayhem2330 Well... All my kids (5) are older than he is 😊

  • @martinlarrivee5081
    @martinlarrivee5081 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Volk is amazing. Took some time for him to be recognized, but now he is a true star. Incredibly well-rounded, super active, a mindset like no other...a great champion. He is right, Topuria hasn't tested real elite fighters, Max and Vol will most probably school him.

    • @pranaytripathi3977
      @pranaytripathi3977 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Volk will beat him but ilia will wrestle and beat max

    • @nakination6957
      @nakination6957 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Max has issues with Volk because he faints alot and intercepts Max everytime he lets his hands go, one in the middle. Topuria can do that to max, I think now he's faster than Max, noticeably stronger than him, better on the ground... Yea as much as I want Topuria to become a champion, I feel confident in him fighting against Max and cracking him good.

    • @Juel92
      @Juel92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ilia is very young still and has lots of growing to do. If Volk underestimates that he can be in for a rougher night than he expects. When you're like 26 and fighting you level up a lot between fights usually.

    • @nakination6957
      @nakination6957 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Topuria is relatively small for 145, he went against one of the biggest 155 pounder in the UFC and KO'd him. Confidence is off the roof, no way he underestimates Volk, but I can see it the other way around. Yair was dangerous on his feet so Volk took him down, good luck doing it with Topuria.

    • @ahmedalaidy6320
      @ahmedalaidy6320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Topuria has serious hands and if people followed his career he’s a black bet in BJJ him and his brother were the first black belts from Georgia so they say but he can grapple as well but volk will be his real test cuz he’s definitely a tank of a man 😅

  • @alexanderwilson4672
    @alexanderwilson4672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unreal how everytime he wins he's "no1 p4p, the goat, unstoppable" etc. And then the next fight against the new hot fighter everyone forgets all over again. Unbelievably underrated "and still" was never in doubt!

  • @tjr1438
    @tjr1438 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't ever forget to not forget that anyone can win.

  • @y.m.i.n.6538
    @y.m.i.n.6538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Volk is the most dynamic fighter we have ever seen...

  • @richarddixson9015
    @richarddixson9015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Volk is the best and has excellent sportsmanship! Love this guy!

  • @xHopshotx
    @xHopshotx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With all due respect to Aldo, Volkanovski is greatest Featherweight of all time.

  • @chaitanya737
    @chaitanya737 ปีที่แล้ว

    Volk is slowly becoming my favourite person

  • @nyancat6322
    @nyancat6322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Volks turned into Volkachev in the Yair fight, bringing out that dominant wrestling

  • @nitronitro1274
    @nitronitro1274 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want Volk and Illia to fight soon. If Volk fights his normal fight and his best self no one can beat him as of now. He will hammer Illia, but if he doesn’t bring his best self it’s another story for sure.

  • @alphalord3000
    @alphalord3000 ปีที่แล้ว

    pretty cool to see the baddest man drinking coffee talking aabout fighters respected so humbe

  • @AsgharAli-ni9oo
    @AsgharAli-ni9oo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    here after the aftermath.....

  • @InnitKaii
    @InnitKaii ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The most dominant champ since Jon Jones

  • @Kendrickthegreat
    @Kendrickthegreat ปีที่แล้ว +4

    teat:
    a nipple of the mammary gland of a female mammal, from which the milk is sucked by the young.
    ...Yall do what yall want with that info

    • @Kendrickthegreat
      @Kendrickthegreat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@IllbedamnedifIainthandsome "You reach,I teat"
      -Michael "volk" Jordan

  • @Mopar6ix
    @Mopar6ix ปีที่แล้ว

    Max Halloway is one of my fav fighters ever. When Volk beat max I was livid, and when he “beat” max the 2nd time I hated Volk even more. But 3rd time around even before the fight I started to enjoy Volk more and more. x years later I enjoy and Volk content I get a chance to Watch definitely turned me around!

  • @Puka-ty-ah-808
    @Puka-ty-ah-808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh ask Dana you want that Islam rematch first before any other fight. You gotta run it back.

  • @samwho1731
    @samwho1731 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a fan of Islam's, mad respect for you, Volk. You are a Gentleman Warrior. Guys like you scare me -- not loud mouths. Polite, but he would whoop you if are disrespectful. Islam v/s Volk. LETS GO!!!

  • @mattmorrison9379
    @mattmorrison9379 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is great.

  • @KamsQualityCards
    @KamsQualityCards ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is amazing

  • @MMACazual
    @MMACazual ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Volk is not getting finished by Ilia 😂

  • @stephenstuckey
    @stephenstuckey ปีที่แล้ว

    LEVELS. Simply put.....LEVELS.

  • @williamblair-
    @williamblair- ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Haha. PLEASE DONT FIGHT MAX. Mad respect that Alex knows Max beats ilia

  • @tobyargall8202
    @tobyargall8202 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an aussie this bloke is so australian there should be a picture of him in the dictionary under Australian.

  • @american6194
    @american6194 ปีที่แล้ว

    The goat the volk The best pound for pound in the world for sure 👌👌👌

  • @cistamakedonija8210
    @cistamakedonija8210 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    The scary thing is that Volk never seems to take much damage at all. He really does make it look too easy.

    • @sapienthought1103
      @sapienthought1103 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No gets rocked few times in his fights and that's fine im not discrediting him

    • @princeosars3298
      @princeosars3298 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @sapienthought1103 pretty much saying the same thing. Doesn't seem to take "too" much damage. He didn't say he's not hit clean at all once or twice in the fight.

    • @zorankostur
      @zorankostur ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ortega damage him good....but thats was top fight in ufc history 🔥💪

    • @John.Valiant
      @John.Valiant ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@zorankostur bruh Ortega almost became the first octogon death bit credit to his toughness .was a bit silly them standing him up to fight lol

    • @John.Valiant
      @John.Valiant ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zorankostur the old stand up we want more lol

  • @stpierrecanada1
    @stpierrecanada1 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Man he’s something else. We are so lucky to be watching this greatness.

  • @flyingmonke
    @flyingmonke ปีที่แล้ว +810

    The run this man has gone on is insane..... Looks damn near untouchable at FW. I think he has a good 2 years of his prime left and he go down as the top 3 MMA GOAT.

    • @rapperogsmooth2783
      @rapperogsmooth2783 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      For him to become the goat I think he needs to break the FW title defense record and then defend the LW title at least once

    • @damienfarron
      @damienfarron ปีที่แล้ว +33

      im confident he could go down as the all time goat

    • @flyingmonke
      @flyingmonke ปีที่แล้ว +74

      @@rapperogsmooth2783 Aldos defenses don't hold strong because they were against literal bums.... His best win was against Chad Mendes ffs

    • @jjw4646
      @jjw4646 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@damienfarronNot even the FW great yet.. steady on. He needs 4 more title defences to match Aldo’s 10.

    • @rigovalentine
      @rigovalentine ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@jjw4646defence number doesnt matter bud, Compare opponents, 10 bums vs 5 elite isnt comparable, esp especially since the other dude got kod stiff

  • @socialmediaego
    @socialmediaego ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Haha he Knows Max will take that 0 from Tourpia as well… Volk has ultimate respect for Max.

  • @sentolt7460
    @sentolt7460 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Volk has won all of his last 20 rounds at featherweight. This is pure supremacy

  • @gtarch34
    @gtarch34 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Easy W for Volk. everybody likes to think the next guy has a chance but the only reason he is even getting the next title shot is because Volk has beaten every other contender

    • @stylahbandzzz_
      @stylahbandzzz_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Topuria is a calculated fighter he don’t wanna do that with volk, volk would our point him and jab him up all day

    • @Survivah
      @Survivah ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Topuria is dangerous. Dude got good takedown defense, slick boxing and heavy heavy hands. I'm still taking volk but I'm not taking it to the bank

    • @Masheen
      @Masheen ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SurvivahI like Tuporia but idk about heavy hands. He couldn’t finish an old Josh Emmett who was KOd in his previous fight by Yair who struggled to touch Volk. I think Ilia is great but I would put my house on Volk.

    • @nyancat6322
      @nyancat6322 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Masheen Emmett wasn't KOd by Yair he was submitted. Topuria absolutely has dynamite hands but Emmett has a granite chin as well.

    • @Survivah
      @Survivah ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Masheen Yair didn't KO Emmett he submitted him with a triangle choke, but before he did he landed a clean flying knee that Emmett ate like candy. That just goes to show how good Emmett chin really is. You can't say ilia don't got heavy hands when he's not only rocking people but shutting their lights off sometimes with 1 punch

  • @tommyvang4057
    @tommyvang4057 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    There’s only one fight left for this man. And his name is Artem Lobov!

    • @JWood250
      @JWood250 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂🖒

    • @loufrost824
      @loufrost824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FACTS💯

    • @yousmel9330
      @yousmel9330 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      even volk can't beat the GOAT artem

    • @loufrost824
      @loufrost824 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@yousmel9330 Mate who can???

    • @ninjajunior4422
      @ninjajunior4422 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

  • @DarkCloudNC
    @DarkCloudNC ปีที่แล้ว +137

    It’s hilarious how Volk told Ilia not to fight Max. 😂
    He knows Max would school Ilia and that would be another prospect fed to the Wolves before he could get his hands on them. Lol

    • @Windy_city_12
      @Windy_city_12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂😂nahh Max us the ultimate gate keeper for the division. You have to go through Max if you want Volk

    • @kingt0295
      @kingt0295 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Windy_city_12 yeah but we don’t want Max derailing every contender, we know how great max is let Volk show his greatness against other guys otherwise Max would end up with a better resume and Volk with Max on his resume 20 times

    • @Windy_city_12
      @Windy_city_12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kingt0295 that’s true but knowing Volk is going to go in there and mail everyone in literally every aspect of the game isn’t much more entertaining than watching Max slug it out on the the feet for 25 minutes

    • @SherLock55
      @SherLock55 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Of course he knows, Max is the next best FW by a mile, he will beat everyone not named Volk no problem.

    • @tdsetffr7350
      @tdsetffr7350 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah but still volk should never underestimate someone like that

  • @randycantwell1275
    @randycantwell1275 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    What a monster. What a guy. What a role model. What an inspirational human being. Man of many many hats. Appreciate greatness in real time people. Illia good luck with that prediction. That would be truly unbelievable. 😮

    • @bengough6955
      @bengough6955 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      When he clocked Yairs rhythm in the 3rd after taking a few big hits and took him down...
      Glorious

    • @LWork_ComputeGod
      @LWork_ComputeGod ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @BaxterThewall
    @BaxterThewall ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Looking forward to seeing Topuria get well and truly Volked 😊

  • @aiydanf
    @aiydanf ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Alex Goatanovski clearly the current P4P #1 right now. No one at his weight class can beat him, and I’d be willing to bet he beats Islam in a rematch due to his ability to adjust and find a way to win - he did it in the second half of the first fight.

    • @BestTrivia
      @BestTrivia ปีที่แล้ว +4

      agreed.

    • @nicholasscott5905
      @nicholasscott5905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You only have to wait til Oct to be proven right 👊

    • @kap1526
      @kap1526 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@nicholasscott5905he isn't fighting islam next.

    • @nicholasscott5905
      @nicholasscott5905 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kap1526 lol

    • @billgalyean9140
      @billgalyean9140 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, but I think their first fight (Islam) should’ve just been a draw, that was way too close. Too close to call it because of such a. Significant difference on the two of them .I think that if Volk would’ve not been a bit hesitant on the first round or so he would’ve definitely won that first fight.

  • @Average_Gamer731
    @Average_Gamer731 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Went from not liking him at all after he beat max in first fight to him being my one of my favourite fighters ever what a guy

    • @sallgoodman2323
      @sallgoodman2323 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's refreshing. A lot of champions slow their roll when they get the belt, choose their fights with caution but Volk wants to take all challenges on

  • @golden_turkey2661
    @golden_turkey2661 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Volk Fighting Again This Year After a Surgery Would Truely Be Incredible. Speaks Volumes To The Man He Is

  • @sportsdoe
    @sportsdoe ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Love the respect volk shows to every opponent 💪🏼

  • @BeigeRage_
    @BeigeRage_ ปีที่แล้ว +179

    A new GOAT in his prime. I truly believe Volk is on par with DJ now and if it weren’t for the promotion and size difference, I think they would have a hell of a fight

    • @colinjones8265
      @colinjones8265 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I would definitely attend in person for that

    • @sw0re0
      @sw0re0 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Both flawless fighters I don’t think it’s possible to pick a winner😅

    • @booprice5473
      @booprice5473 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ending his prime. He’s one fight away from falling off unfortunately. Hope he can get to the islam fight by then, cuz even at his prime that’ll be a tough win. And he HAS to win. Or it’s all for naught.

    • @AnteMicko
      @AnteMicko ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@booprice5473 Thanks for the input.
      While you're at it, can you tell me tomorrow's lottery numbers?

    • @johncena5988
      @johncena5988 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i think Volk wins.. DJ cant wrestle like Volk. Both Champs.

  • @lawrencehan5591
    @lawrencehan5591 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    He's 34 years old and fighting in lighter weight classes, yet no signs of slowing down. Really pushing the age-restricted definition of being in your [fighting] "prime."

    • @thetruesquad5059
      @thetruesquad5059 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I mean we know it varies for everyone
      as we know not everyone is prime by like 20 (Mike tyson), and there are people who keep it well into their 30s

    • @AlexYoung1995
      @AlexYoung1995 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Look at boxing, smaller guys go on forever lol.
      MMA athletes are just getting better and they care about their bodies a lot more than past generations, nutrition is cleaned up, no IV and TRT to avoid losing actual body fat instead of just cutting 700lbs and using an IV to rehydrate.
      Everybody is lasting longer in this generation of sports in pretty much every discipline.
      Look at Ronaldo and Messi. Being that elite past 32-33 was very rare even 10-15 years ago.

    • @mrsuperwog100
      @mrsuperwog100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you don't drink, don't smoke, take care of your mind and body like Volk does your prime can last into your 40s. Some people are just built different

    • @fabolousjada5070
      @fabolousjada5070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hes getting chinny and illia takedown defense is amazing .. i call a upset .. illia is a beast go observe his fights

    • @mrsuperwog100
      @mrsuperwog100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@fabolousjada5070 Volk wouldn't need to take him down, Volk will outbox and finish him, did you start watching MMA yesterday?

  • @stuartcurlett9783
    @stuartcurlett9783 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Guy used to weigh 545 pounds playing rugby.

    • @nicholasscott5905
      @nicholasscott5905 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn, that's almost as much as Diaz in the first McGregor fight

    • @JebediahSpringfield
      @JebediahSpringfield ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and he was 6ft4. what beast

  • @guighee7310
    @guighee7310 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Volk wants to stay active to stack up the money and not waste his prime. You can't not love a champ like that

  • @Timc80
    @Timc80 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Volk is the one of the best fighters I’ve ever witnessed live can’t wait to watch him again win or lose absolutely a goat of this sport. Thank you volk u are an inspiration to me and many more

  • @ForzaTerra89
    @ForzaTerra89 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You can tell he’s having to hype it so they don’t feed him to Max

  • @lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788
    @lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lmaooo this is hilarious it’s like Volk is actually excited to scrap everyone at 145 good champion

    • @kingt0295
      @kingt0295 ปีที่แล้ว

      After Topuria there’s no one in the division close enough for a title shot, Dana better get Evloev a top 5 or 6 guy soon and get Allen back in there 145 is pretty log jammed with Ortega and max in there

  • @dd-dd2co
    @dd-dd2co ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He dominated the fight with a fked up arm, I'm speechless. Truly the goat.

  • @robthevampireslayer3211
    @robthevampireslayer3211 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Khamzat chimaev take note of what an active fighter looks like 😂

  • @ianishler6953
    @ianishler6953 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The respect he shows Yair regarding how dangerous he is, despite him making that fight look easy, just shows how sweet of a guy Volk is. Hats off to you champ !

  • @StuAus
    @StuAus ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It's getting crazy how dominate he's become at 145. What an absolute legend!

  • @bennyfitnessonthego
    @bennyfitnessonthego ปีที่แล้ว +9

    VOLK is the real GOAT 🐐 🔥

  • @mmamultiverse75
    @mmamultiverse75 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If fighting Alexander was a poker game you have to go All in every time and hope you catch him flush on the chin. Man has no other flaw in his game other than getting caught every now and then.

  • @zephyrcarlos4481
    @zephyrcarlos4481 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why do people only gave Volk respect and recognition after Makhachev fight? When he's beaten Chad Mendes, Mac holloway(3 times), Brian Ortega, Korean Zombie, Jose Aldo etc.

    • @sarcasticgenius8563
      @sarcasticgenius8563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm Aussie so I was an early supporter of Volk but yeah people hated him after those first two Max fights and it took a while before they finally came around. MMA fans usually switch up as quickly as you can snap your fingers but sometimes it takes them a while to realise how good somebody is

    • @endubless
      @endubless ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s funny because even after all that people still doubted him before yair fight and now they’re doubting him against illia 🤦🏽‍♂️ lol it’s always “the next guy can get volk”

    • @scoot1207
      @scoot1207 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@sarcasticgenius8563i'm aussie as well so i've been a fan since day 1. I remember when he beat mendez i knew he'd be champ. I'm so happy that people are finally starting to appreciate him.

  • @bradleyhalfacre7992
    @bradleyhalfacre7992 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Volk is the real deal , super strong, super intelligent and not up himself, down to earth bloke.

  • @PiglipsMaximus
    @PiglipsMaximus ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Illia went from knowing he was better than paddy to being faced with the likes of volk. Legendary

  • @qwikaces8813
    @qwikaces8813 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Volks my favourite fighter, he’s better than jones both technically and as a person. Pure class

  • @GirthQuake3
    @GirthQuake3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Too much too soon for Topuria. Volk isn't getting any younger. Topuria is only getting better. I hope Topuria gets one more fight before Volk. Volk goes up to 155 fights Islam. Topuria fights a top 5 featherweight. They fight Early to mid 2024 then may the best man win.

  • @iBtally
    @iBtally ปีที่แล้ว +4

    P4P should be based on activity, end of. Volk is up there for sure. 26-2 elite stats

  • @flamingdragon567
    @flamingdragon567 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    In the presence of greatness. Don’t stop the grind Volks!! Could be considered one of the greatest by the end of his career.

  • @B1ackout850
    @B1ackout850 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Illia is a dangerous fighter with dynamite for hands but i think volk is technically better everywhere save for maybe the jits and submission ability, but yet again hes not subbing volk, the thing is volk just has the best team behind him and he gameplans so well, illia has a chance, byt honestly volks footwork and iq should be more than enough to just pick him apart, illia can wrestle byt volk was able to hang with islam at points which is such a crazy accomplishment, i dont see illia outgrappling him and i dint see him outstriking him either, he has lrobed he can beat a josh emmet dominantly but really, josh Emmet, the guy who was finished by the guy volk just beat, obviously styles make fights and illia has a good shot but volk is just better flat out.

    • @kurtglathar5162
      @kurtglathar5162 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I really don’t think he has a chance. People thought Yair would be the guy to dethrone him and look what happened lol. Yair is far more dangerous than Ilia

    • @m1x3d38
      @m1x3d38 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bro people haven’t seen Ilias full skillset yet, trust me , Volk is one of the GOAT already based on what he has done but I really think Ilia finishes him… People just seen 10% of Ilia yet ,

    • @jacobbowman5705
      @jacobbowman5705 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ⁠@@m1x3d38I like ilia but he only has a punchers chance just like yair had. Volk took his tools away and it was a dominant performance. Ilia has hands but volk has faced a lot of people with power, ilia also has amazing jiu jitsu but volk having Craig Jones in his camp has been a game changer.

    • @SherLock55
      @SherLock55 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@m1x3d38 10% of Ilia? LMFAO. Ok kid. Volk takes him to school no problem.

    • @kurtglathar5162
      @kurtglathar5162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SherLock55 Yea I had the same reaction. Physically cringed

  • @karantikoo2616
    @karantikoo2616 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    His last three flights at FW all have been easy work. Max, TKZ, Yair

    • @DrayDrayn
      @DrayDrayn ปีที่แล้ว

      And those are some elite fighters who probably beat up most of the division. Crazy how Volk made them all look like easy work 😶

  • @ct9695
    @ct9695 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Don’t be asking if looking back now is Yair really the most dangerous opponent. That’s how good volk is man give the guy all the credit he deserves didn’t look threatened at any point

  • @TNeal629
    @TNeal629 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Volk is the definition of confidence!

    • @katelyn9182
      @katelyn9182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree. Sometimes I watch his interviews to try and boost mine! Such a great mindset

    • @Higgsy284
      @Higgsy284 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katelyn9182there’s never been another fighter I look up to like volk as a fellow Aussie, I know we haven’t got long but man it’s gonna sting for a week when he loses properly

  • @finlay54642
    @finlay54642 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wasnt a big fan after the second holloway fight but after watching the ortega fight... i became a massive volk fan, the pure grit and determination he showed to get out of that guillotine was amazing

  • @ethnicalbert
    @ethnicalbert ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Volk Topuria is much more interesting fight than volk mackachev

    • @alcottdevalte7440
      @alcottdevalte7440 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really...

    • @kingt0295
      @kingt0295 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alcottdevalte7440it is for me, we know Volk beats Islam again Topuria has power which makes the matchup more intriguing

    • @alcottdevalte7440
      @alcottdevalte7440 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingt0295 What?!? Islam vs Alex was a highly competitive fight. There's no guarantee in him beating Islam when he is going to get 36 hours to hydrate instead of what happened in Australia with less time. Both gonna be much stronger in the rematch because of more time in Abu Dhabi after the weigh ins... There's nobody else than Max and Islam that has given Alex a challenge over the course of 5 rounds...

    • @drazegod4481
      @drazegod4481 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fun fight

  • @joshsjourneysupreme347
    @joshsjourneysupreme347 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Volk got that Lebanese dog in him lol

  • @ninjamoves3642
    @ninjamoves3642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Weasel needs to watch this re: Volk's head kick defence with an injured left forearm

  • @ratelmoney
    @ratelmoney ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the most goated thing about volk is his activity. all we want as fans is more fights

  • @dannygibson2597
    @dannygibson2597 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm more excited to see Volk vs Topuria than the Volk vs Islam rematch honestly

  • @reflectingtrees
    @reflectingtrees ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Volks thee epitome of a warrior champion.

  • @thundergoaty8913
    @thundergoaty8913 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man I want his prime to last forever. In my optimistic mind I’m thinking he’s got 2-3 of prime left, and with his incredible work ethic and fight IQ we could honestly watch him big brain his way to some incredible records in the future. I agree with whoever said he should be the face of the UFC. Go Volk!

    • @Psycho_Logical_631
      @Psycho_Logical_631 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Volk is gonna be the Tom Brady of the UFC 💯

  • @Robrulz666icloud
    @Robrulz666icloud ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We lived in the blessed era now we are living in THE GREATS ERA and it’s an absolute pleasure 🔥🇦🇺🔥

  • @jerryespinoza6106
    @jerryespinoza6106 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ilia beat Volk and Max just KO’d Gaethje. Hope Max gives Ilia his first loss and takes the belt back

  • @tacticalmattress
    @tacticalmattress ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tend to agree here as well, Ilia is skilled and definitely has good power, but Max just doesn't get knocked out. Definitely can see it going that way if it happens, Max beats him then he never fights Volk and we never see it. Falls apart, division remains stagnant.

  • @randomperson99895
    @randomperson99895 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Volk and Izzy are both super active and challenge themselves at weight classes above them.

  • @sloppygoo
    @sloppygoo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Obviously Ariel had to push to get this interview thanks for doing that us fans appreciate it

  • @kenwoods9247
    @kenwoods9247 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Incredible Volk! Humble in Victory!

  • @stever4233
    @stever4233 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ilia will be a champion but not yet. Hes too green for volk, the only reason ilia can get a title shot after beating emmet who lost to Rodriguez is because volk and max have beaten all the other contenders

    • @THEDOGFATHERL11
      @THEDOGFATHERL11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Put him in with max and he might not get there like Arnold allen but then if he can't beat max there's no point in fighting volk it will just be a walk in the park miss match for volk

    • @kingt0295
      @kingt0295 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah true, Topurias best win is a 10 or so ranked Bryce Mitchell. Emmett is a nice guy but he’s not that good. He was riding a wave of split decisions and robberies

  • @OngoGablogian-ku8xn
    @OngoGablogian-ku8xn ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Top bloke Volk

  • @poppad1187
    @poppad1187 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolute stellar focus this man has, hits an after party with a shitload of celebs after a big win , fresh as F
    Tells his wife another cheques coming and makes his way back to the gym. It was tough to see Max lose one of those fights that he very well could have won but I have major respect for this man’s dedication and commitment to the fight. game. Definition of a Champion

  • @Lowdo1549
    @Lowdo1549 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Volk for sure will “teat” him up

  • @patrickflug4605
    @patrickflug4605 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a real one right here. 145 goat. Collecting names for his push for all time greatness.

  • @marksutherlandjr.2121
    @marksutherlandjr.2121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wanna hear something strange?
    I like Volk, I like Ariel, I just tried again and I can"t watch Ariel interview Volk. Can't finish. Lol.

  • @beanwagon8071
    @beanwagon8071 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man used to weigh 425 pounds.

    • @loufrost824
      @loufrost824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And change😂

    • @fgc1850
      @fgc1850 ปีที่แล้ว

      16 years ago

  • @sickmick14
    @sickmick14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The goat of the featherweight and lightweight division 👊🏼

  • @ЯрославШ-ж9м
    @ЯрославШ-ж9м ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Volk vs Topuria will be a real banger of the year,very interesting

  • @realife1542
    @realife1542 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The boxing exchanges Volk vs ilia would be dope some of the highest level in mma but look what Volk did to max on the feet last fight.

  • @bubsenseijebe2993
    @bubsenseijebe2993 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alexander "The Great". He really owns that nickname. Dude's a conquerer. Looking for more to pillage

  • @Sagnasty17
    @Sagnasty17 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Volk knows max would piece ilia up so he's like nah lemme do it lmao

  • @livemediatv21
    @livemediatv21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If Volk was really tht good he would’ve beat islam

  • @rollin60z
    @rollin60z ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Greatest fighter of all time 🐐🐐💪

  • @zwryy7622
    @zwryy7622 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The most skilled fighter of all time, what can I say?

  • @coffeeyouu
    @coffeeyouu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alex the great!!! 🦾🦾🦾

  • @Youtoober6947
    @Youtoober6947 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This dude is currently my favorite fighter in the ufc and I’ve always been team Dagestan

    • @loufrost824
      @loufrost824 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the Australasian teams have passed them by.

    • @Youtoober6947
      @Youtoober6947 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loufrost824based on what. They have 2 elite fighters and one of them just lost to Islam.
      Team kebob has more than 2 elite fighters across multiple promotions and one of them just beat volk

    • @Maynard-il1yj
      @Maynard-il1yj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Youtoober6947 on short notice, volk was t training and recovering from a surgery. It was so weird seeing volk so soft going into a fight.
      besides Islam and khabib who else were champs in the ufc?!

  • @FieldPlug
    @FieldPlug ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Topuria is probably the fight to make. Just to prove the doubters completely wrong that he never runs from a challenge. Volk will win and he can fully move to lightweight knowing he is the undisputed featherweight goat and take that Islam fight

  • @mdiiihs
    @mdiiihs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Ilia underestimates Volk and Volk underestimates Ilia. Lot of respect for both 🙏

  • @IrishSam123
    @IrishSam123 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Volk is an absolute fking animal. And he knows it. Proven it over & over again. Love him. He’s a winner. He’s a future HOF. Hes a tough tough bastard. And he backs it up every single time. His response was 😆😂👏🏽 just brilliant. Aw he’s going to destroy him.

  • @xonious9031
    @xonious9031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MMA GURU just destroyed Ariel.. SO worth watching

  • @Brickwilliams
    @Brickwilliams ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn well might be the best fighter I’ve ever watched

  • @ericluzuriaga6233
    @ericluzuriaga6233 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t like to compare fighters but doesn’t Volk’s greatness remind you guys of Mighty Mouse and how there smaller fights but are so great at everything?

  • @mykelaguila202
    @mykelaguila202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro literally said just because he made Yair look easy doesn’t mean he wasn’t a dangerous fighter 😭