Alexander Volkanovski can’t wait to smack the smirk off Islam Makhachev’s face | ESPN MMA

ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto sits down with UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 Media Day to discuss moving up in weight to challenge lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
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0:00 Who has more on the line?
2:40 Looking to achieve greatness
4:11 How historic would this win be?
6:12 Didn’t like Islam smirking at him
9:01 Embracing fighting with emotion
10:27 Bigger deal: Stopping a takedown or getting back up?
11:33 Disappointed Khabib won’t be there?
13:41 Could size and not skill determine winner?
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[@oggyoggy1299]

People forget this guy used to be 300 pounds, 6ft14” and 48 years old.

[@enriqued8220]

Lmao good one

[@silentwitness859]

You’re mistaken. He used to be 350 pounds, 6ft15” and 89 years old.

[@hellovisibility8169]

God this annoys me. It has been so misquoted. There is no need to exaggerate the numbers as they were very impressive. For the record, when Volk captained The Wallabies he was 290 pounds, 6ft12" and 46 years old.

[@aamir4883]

No he used to be 300 kg and 14ft 6" and 84 years old

[@maskahleo]

Guys you are all getting the numbers slightly wrong. Wikipedia confirms that he was 726kg during his rugby world cup win

[@closinginonclosure]

In every Volk interview you can guarantee he's going to say "I'm the type of guy" or "that's the type of guy I am" or both at least once or twice, but average of 5-10 times per interview. That's just the type of guy he is.

[@vn5774]

Tony the type of guy to tell Volk that "he's the type of guy"

[@JTJ92]

"and all that type of stuff" finishes so many of his sentences with that, especially towards the start of most of his interviews

[@batteryincorporated]

The type of guy who does all that type of stuff

[@positivesounds7598]

🤣🤣🤣

[@anewcreature7]

"y'knowwhatimean?"

[@wazzabanzook5028]

" this is not a career, this is an opportunity " - Alexander "Dana White" Volkanovski

[@chrismenardi8266]

2 absolute warriors at their peak, I’m stupid excited for this fight. LETS GO VOLK!!!

[@nickkerr6068]

Islam putting him to sleep

[@SewerKingRules]

@@nickkerr6068 relax Muhammad

[@naumanyounas78]

@@SewerKingRules you mean Nick

[@lukem2260]

Yes ur stupid ,,,

[@theAussie01]

@@SewerKingRules his name is Nick. Ok. It's Nick....not Mahummad. It's Nick. Real easy. OK. Super easy just 4 letters. It's Nick.

[@febrinawindasari4618]

Max Holloway : It is what it is Alexander Volanovski : All that type of stuff

[@S.W63]

Hey your short guy never do any think in the front of monster Islam. Islam will take him in the DEEP 🌊 OCEAN 🌊. BELIEVE THAT

[@febrinawindasari4618]

@@S.W63 I am a huge Islam fan too, dummy.. my comment has nothing to do with the fight.

[@kaekillay]

Kneek in the Weas

[@JoeyCentral]

@@S.W63 Without wrestling, Islam is nothing.

[@JoeyCentral]

@@julianmarx5971 my point is without wrestling, Islam would not be as dominant and Volk would knock his lights out.

[@Fitkid7672]

Alexander “All that type of stuff” Volkanovski 😂

[@whaledicknachos4341]

lol he really does say it a lot here

[@bboyxshockz93]

I was gonna say 😂😂😂😂

[@TheLooseJoints]

Alexander "im the type of guy" Volkanovski

[@eljay2224]

Alexander “stupid little bowl” Volkanovski

[@kyle5244]

He loves that filler 😂😂

[@KibatheMalinois]

I am an Islam fan but man do I have so much respect for this dude and to be honest, he got me a little anxious for this fight with the confidence he's showing. Also, because I know what rugby is all about and what monsters play that sport so a little guy handling all those big guys on the field is no joke, he got some serious power behind him. However, kids that grow up wrestling bears in the mountains, they a different breed of human altogether lol. Win or lose, I think he is the type of guy that grows with every experience just from the way he talks.

[@richardmorris7063]

I favor Islam but if he goes out thinking he can Ko Volk early it could be a mistake. Tire him out w/ wrestling first.

[@izzy031096]

@@richardmorris7063 Will he be able to tire Volk out though? We haven’t seen it before, he seems to gain energy throughout his fights and increase output.

[@sageosaka]

i have such mad respect for both of these fighters and this fight as a whole has me so incredibly hyped up. saturday cant come fast enough. and all the glory to whoever wins.

[@craigmills6275]

I never expected Volk to be this much of a problem. His determination is absolutely insane. Pulling for him Saturday. Gonna be tough.

[@Roberto-nm8sw]

It's going to be brutal !

[@salvitiello2738]

Everyone got a plan until don't get take down and choke up 😳

[@TheMissiIe]

@@salvitiello2738 everyone got a plan until they get a broken orbital bone 😳

[@Mcfc2Rich]

@@salvitiello2738 everyone got bake beans until sausage an chips appear

[@delanonourzai1183]

Put your money Whwre your mouth is, bet on it

[@trevman761]

Need to see more volk interviews. Guy seems so real and genuine. Just a guy who wants to prove he's the best

[@vincentkc48]

He has a pretty cool KZbin channel if you haven’t checked it out yet 👌

[@sidtapia09]

See his fights instead 😭

[@reevesrollerz8732]

He is quality but Islam is just sp dedicated. That wrestling wins for a reason. If slams wins it will be sub 2nd round

[@reevesrollerz8732]

If not wolk 4th ko

[@tobisson]

so every fighters thinks

[@gocegjorgjioski809]

If anyone can get this done it's you Volk. Full support and respect

[@nene71286]

Nah! Islam is going to smash him

[@tomkatt6376]

This guy is a beast!!! Come on Volk hope you do this👊🏼💪🏼 respect from the UK brother 💯

[@FiGaDoH]

Ah the UK.. Australia original recipe

[@tomkatt6376]

@@FiGaDoH 😂👍🏼

[@drkylefreeman]

Height of a flyweight, physicality of a welterweight… rooting for you Volk!

[@Amzyy]

There’s straw weights that are taller than Volk 😂

[@d7seven]

That's why he can make 145 his missing like 30lbs of legs.

[@waynemcauliffe2362]

Rooting means something else in Australia mate😁

[@costanza7013]

@julian marx they are casuals bro just ignore em

[@BamOn742]

Trust me... volk is a diff breed off a short guy... he used to smash guys way bigger in his rugby leauge days..

[@jonathanbecerra6416]

Volk - “best underdog story ever” Also Volk - #1 P4P

[@TheTrueSpadeSupreme]

P4P is a list made up with no backing. Underdog is backed by betting money.

[@Sok12111]

yah i really dont get how they keep calling him the underdog, I get Islam is amazing but he's only JUST become champion

[@Jayyyynmg]

No one thinks he wins. That an underdog. Let’s see the odds too he’ll be a dog as well

[@lukem2260]

Hulk

[@theAussie01]

@julian marx both fighters will weigh about the he same. Volkanovski is SOLID NOW and MUCH STRONGER 💪 VOLK was NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPION at 13yrs of age

[@michaelelijah]

Transforming emotions ,releasing the hidden energy with every kick or punch delivered. Dosed. Alchemy of Martial Art.

[@EireannSpeaks]

Alex has a champ personality, game as they come and almost impossible to dislike what a lad. I like both fighters good luck to them.

[@reigns1902]

Volk's confidence is extremely convincing rn

[@seanj6333]

Even took off his hat soon as the camera started rolling like "screw this I ain't hiding from nobody"

[@delanonourzai1183]

Should put money on the fight ?

[@Jrevo77]

@@FireMcgwire and 95% of the time he gets punched in the mouth he walks out the cage the winner💀

[@darfoz8807]

@@FireMcgwire he's usually the one doing the punching

[@codygreene37]

Thought the same. Made me think Volk is gonna win a 48-47 split decision.

[@90KA]

Volk has me convinced that he's the hardest working fighter on the roster and obsesses over preparing his game plan. He'd be a deserving champ champ. Hope he gets it done.

[@Eugenepanels]

Why you gotta use the word roster like that? Made me crave some delicious domino’s pizza

[@delanonourzai1183]

Should put money on the fight

[@seeno1]

Volk is a great guy. Great fighter. I just don’t see how he’ll escape Islam’s akedown and eventual submission.

[@XxxXxx-br7eq]

@@Eugenepanels dominos Pan Pizza is pretty delicious as long as they don't mess it up when they cook it

[@theAussie01]

@@seeno1 you seen Makachev get knocked out ? I have and it was UFC. VOLK CAN KNOCKOUT MAKACHEV. ITS A REAL THREAT 😉

[@elianm6602]

every time i hear someone say anything along the lines of "im gonna shock the world" it almost always goes wrong i was really hoping he would never say that 😭. still rooting for volk 💪

[@lukem2260]

Oh shhhh ,u dont know as i dont ,but we will

[@XxxXxx-br7eq]

Because it shows that they know and everybody else knows that they're not supposed to win LOL

[@mikeyrandom13]

@@XxxXxx-br7eqYup fixed fight aint even selling btw illa & Allen is 145 dark horses 2024 and new!!

[@izzy031096]

Volk says that every fight and shocks the world every time.

[@FalconMain3]

Leon edwards said it

[@scumbagthe5500]

What a humble guy, thats what champions are made of 🙏

[@SherLock55]

Volk always proves people wrong, he has been doing it his whole career. Even though this is his toughest test no reason to believe he cannot do it again. WAR VOLK!!

[@saifaldin_]

Hoping for something special this time around. Maybe this time people will prove Volk wrong, eh? 😊

[@sbtig9637]

Ok ok...lets go.

[@MuhammadAli-lt7ny]

so has Islam

[@scruffyjohnson788]

Volks will to win is what people are not taking into account

[@yasinalmakky]

makachev always proves wrong..

[@TheHumbleking718]

Volk didn’t skip leg day apparently 😂

[@azaz7480]

He is just short. For all midgets legs look huge when they train them. Pull him by his ears to 6ft and legs aint big anymire

[@jasiahperez9547]

He going to be bigger then what Islam thinks!

[@brettalexanderdorahy5544]

That's those power packs.

[@washifwazeer1619]

@@jasiahperez9547 if an average Joe like you think Alex's gonna be bigger, pretty sure a pro like Islam would know that too lol

[@daddyethan]

His legs look big because he has the shortest leg reach in the UFC

[@majidkanka4118]

I love how everyone is so anticipated for this fight, even without the nonsensical drama and name calling. Just goes to show the maturity of these fighters and the mutual respect they have for each other .

[@yayano8415]

As well as the lack of fan fair and selling a fight. This isn’t an 8th grade wrestling tournament it’s MMA. Sell the fight.

[@marnzwilliams2146]

the most humble champion ever lets goo volk supporting you from new zealand! 💯🔥

[@mattwallis1882]

Man this gets me so pumped up! Let's go Volk 🇦🇺🎯🔥❤️

[@valeriegibson8478]

Yessss team Volk..... let's get it

[@berniemac4422]

Did u see his Legs,.??

[@mattwallis1882]

@@berniemac4422 crazy, lot of hard work to get those tree trunks 🦍

[@delanonourzai1183]

Should put money on the fight ?

[@bretthansen8166]

This is going to be an incredible fight this weekend. Us fans will be in for a treat, can’t wait to see these guys battle this weekend

[@johndoe09876]

It's an easy buy for me. Know both guys are going to prepare properly and bring all their preparation into their performance. Volkanovski winning puts a marker on his record that's impossible to deny. It's history of the sport significant. Makhachev has an opportunity to win and then scream into the mic "Dana White, my name is ISLAM MAKHACHEV, the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Give me ( whatever fu*king fight he wants)" and storm out of the cage. He should be pissed off in every post fight interview about the disrespect he was shown knowing he'll get the full capacity of the promotion behind him to make his next fight the biggest fight possible.

[@langtryvlogme]

imagine one of them is going into the fight with a TJ Dillashaw-level injury and the whole fight ends up being a fiasco like many main events last year, or imagine a freakish ending related to injury such as Yair vs Ortega, Blachowicz vs Rakic, Aspinal vs Blaydes, the aforementioned co-main for the BW title, and the list goes on.

[@ufcplus9969]

2nd round finish sorry to say alex will retire

[@youngnasty4632]

islam makes it look easy

[@Jayzan-mt4gl]

Incredible? Nahhh.. Incredibly quick?? Most likely.. I will be shocked if Islam doesn't submit Alex in the first round..

[@geno1525]

I’m rooting for you Alexander, you’re a warrior and you’re without a doubt the great.

[@KONAMAN100]

Volk won a massive fan base shift with this outstanding performance. Astonishing fight.

[@angelgonzalez6966]

Alexander “Let’s do it” Volkanovski 💪💪💪

[@ahmadezad2572]

😂

[@Sal3600]

Ye nah ye

[@lukem2260]

Volk will get his chin ,,,and we will see how it goes

[@danb7601]

He seems incredibly relaxed

[@Adeel_Habib]

wait till you see Islam lolz

[@danb7601]

@@eric7840 Goes both ways man, most fighters actually seem to prefer fighting away from home, less pressure, less phonecalls etc. I reckon its his preparation, he's at peace with it, all that's left is to fight

[@NannupTiger]

Laid back Aussie lifestyle.

[@seanskywalka5172]

Doesnt seem relaxed to me lol

[@danb7601]

@@seanskywalka5172 Are you actually joking? Good lord sorry, I am, but WHAT? lol like, literally WHAT. lol

[@ibzkad]

"All that type of stuff" & "the type of guy I am" - Volk essential vocab

[@brandonk.1361]

You forgot the most important one... "You know what I mean?"

[@travels_wright]

I appreciate his mindset. He doesn’t seem phased at all a by the challenge. Half the battle is in your mind so he’s almost there.

[@johndaly1283]

Respect and all that type of stuff.

[@TheErikrust]

Currently my favorite motivational human being.

[@mitchr3579]

I love the interviews, but is there any way to turn up the volume a little lol seems like it’s always Brett’s interviews where I have the volume all the way up and can still barely hear

[@GM-fh5jp]

Very nicely handled interview by both guys. Well done Brett and best of Aussie luck to you Alex. You are "great" no matter the outcome.

[@ibadrather]

Alex is a very likeable guy 😃

[@sabupv9024]

Win this game Islammmmm

[@agentjproductions3718]

@@sabupv9024 katuway

[@NannupTiger]

It's our laid back Aussie lifestyle. We don't take ourselves too seriously. Everyone who comes here has a good time and leaves happy. There is a huge Islamic population in Perth so Islam will be happy about that.

[@sohail7924]

@@NannupTiger so what happened to them when they play cricket?

[@Umbo-ln6ne]

@@NannupTiger what about the great emu war?

[@Ruminator]

Love his mentality

[@qm6595]

I can't wait for the fight really want the weight cut and all that type of stuff to go well for both guys

[@janb3938]

Man, I'm so exited for this fight! Can't wait!

[@harrytoderman6416]

I'm a huge makhachev fan but this fight I dont know who to root for . I guess I'm a fan of volk too. May the best man win.

[@enriquemendoza2700]

The best man is Islam 😂

[@NannupTiger]

I'm Aussie so my choice is easy. I want Alex to win! 🇦🇺

[@michaelbuettner1487]

That’s un-Australian to want maccchev in to win, hand over your citizenship son

[@TheMalteseFury]

@@michaelbuettner1487 did you just guess how to spell makhachev’s name and hope for the best?

[@faresBtoush1990]

@@TheMalteseFury mecca+chev = meccchev lol

[@cancunfreezer3910]

This guy started training at age 22 & Is now the best pfp fighter in the world

[@003halmr]

I know, insane hey!|?

[@ghost_304]

It’s crazy Volk used to be a HW fighter ,

[@isthisloss2617]

dedication and he was already a athlete

[@Amzyy]

@@isthisloss2617Alex pereira started at 23 and he was addicted to alcohol at the time and came from the favela’s that’s even more impressive

[@sayyidrahman9525]

How about islam, more than 20years training. You cant win against islam

[@eneveasi]

After seeing Volk survive that choke I truly believe he does not give up 😂

[@delanonourzai1183]

Should put money on the fight

[@misterb.s.8745]

Islam has another level of squeeze when he puts the submission on. Look at how quickly Oliveira tapped. I'm rooting for Volk but I don't think willpower will be enough to survive if he gets in deep trouble.

[@frankgonzales8340]

That was heart breaking...love T-city!!

[@petehira1594]

@@misterb.s.8745 or when he got up after the first round, he was like fark' this bear mauler..

[@eneveasi]

@@misterb.s.8745 I have no doubt you might be right about that! Islam very well could be putting Volk to sleep on Saturday and I wouldn't be surprised to see it! I wouldn't be surprised if Volk doesn't tap and does just go to sleep. That said, the dude is strong and might survive. And also, Olivera is an incredible fighter who digs deep and fights hard. But I think Khabib is right and he does have some quit in him. When that choke came on that hard I think it scared him and he tapped. I know the arm triangle was going to knock him out too. But I feel like Charles tapped early as well cuz of that quit in him when he was overwhelmed.

[@philrisser6853]

a candid, Respectful and a True Man

[@justfine77777]

When he first beat Max Halloway, I didn’t want to like him, then his fight game won me over, and the more they interview him, he wins me over even more. This guy is confident, classy, respectful, and he shows up prepared, and he gives you your money’s worth. I like his chances in this fight. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@horizonfan]

I totally agree but watching his last fight with max put the nail in the coffin I do agree with his other max fights they were very questionable for sure 2 of them but now he finally beat max this is gonna be very good

[@JBtheJMB84]

That was the exact same timeline and scenario for me when it came to Volk. Now I'm a fan because he proved himself through his obvious improvements every fight. He is the 💯 real deal.

[@richardmorris7063]

I hear ya but part of me thinks Aldo & Max had lots of miles on them when Volk beat them. I'm becoming a Volk fan but I'm cautious.

[@samgibson684]

Max should have never fought porier....

[@justfine77777]

@@samgibson684 I won’t argue with that.

[@fishingOZ]

Volk has got me fired up for his performance. Go get em legend

[@Patrick-bu5vy]

Volk is gonna be in Makhachev's face from the get go.......this man doesn't take a backward step and he will not struggle with the size difference. Strong as an ox and ten times faster.....

[@matthewajtay9700]

This is the best fight combo since Jan and Israel. Great card all around.

[@hasnainAli-99]

Volk for the win 🔥🔥🔥

[@Amzyy]

Volk will get a good smeshing

[@waseemomar6608]

Nah

[@Tha_Truth22]

Nahhh

[@Tony_zr]

He’s getting destroyed.

[@thewretch4081]

I certainly hope so

[@rorschach3285]

It's so hard to pick sides in this match up. I love both of them for their fighting and personality, so cumbersome to wrap my head around who am I rooting for.

[@inside1283]

Islams recent arrogance is making it a much easier choice for me

[@rorschach3285]

@@inside1283 I think arrogance has gargantuan importance in becoming a top athlete. It doesn't necessarily mean that the person is arrogant, it's just a mask, for motivation and intimidation. But yes, people can find it despicable.

[@amerhst1201]

@@inside1283 Arrogance? What arrogance lol

[@lukem2260]

Confidence from both

[@chavoreia]

@@inside1283 same and he’s literally my 2nd favorite fighter

[@louthawriter]

Haven't been this excited for a fight in a long while

[@olbapoli4074]

Brett getting his inner helwani out saying Islam was smug in the interview lol

[@70zenboy]

Thanks Brett. Always so respectful and such great rapport with the fighters. Let’s get it done volk.

[@beatsbyfatality3666]

The hype for this fight slowly crept up, and it feels crazy.

[@oldironsides4107]

This is how it’s been for a long time. It’s the week of the event it starts . As they have a card almost every week to promote.

[@beatsbyfatality3666]

@@oldironsides4107 you’re right. It’s just something about this one though.

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Soooo true man!

[@isthisloss2617]

@@beatsbyfatality3666 dana promoted slap league the whole time and he's actually promoting it now that there's less than a week left lol. was hyped for this right after the charles fight

[@vevand513]

VOLK quads!!! God tier!!!

[@simontaylor9830]

Alex is the great!! Listen my brother your massive as an athlete as a man and ultimately as a pioneer to all of us struggling to reach greatest.

[@Damo_T]

If he pulls this off wow what an amazing achievement and how awesome for Australian MMA

[@Skylark930]

It's MMA Never Know What's Gonna Happen 🤝

[@Catchandpin]

Before Volk came in I truly thought The Blessed Era was never going to end. I’ve got a feeling Volk might shock the world.

[@Last_Chance.]

It seems like fighters that have big fights in their home town generally lose.

[@mattkaiser8984]

His legs are gigantic 😭

[@lloydchristmas6611]

Alexander "All That Type of Stuff" Volkanovski is a true warrior and is about to prove it by not tapping but rather by going to sleep inside 3.

[@Rio-un5jl]

Are you serious? You do realize Volk used to weigh 220 pounds as a rugby player? Beat Jose Aldo, beat Max Holloway 3 times? Hes pound for pound number 1 right now. He will sleep inside 2.

[@HabibHabib-yx3jk]

@@Rio-un5jl 😂

[@BS3000]

You all are ridiculous 😂😂😂

[@XxxXxx-br7eq]

And all that type of stuff

[@XxxXxx-br7eq]

@@Rio-un5jl and don't forget also she has all that type of stuff

[@Findyoursoul777]

Volk is so humble and a nice man. I hope he wins he deserves it all the best mate

[@tonymontoyafitness]

volk is ready. hes sharp even during interviews. exciting interview.

[@KerioFive]

I work late Saturday, I'll be getting the ppv just to catch this one

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Don't miss it !

[@RockandRoll-ss7dc]

Nothing but praise and respect for alex and islam. Two gentle monsters

[@Daedriczful]

People forget that Volkanovski used to weigh over 600 pounds when he was a rugby player. That weight translates to muscle. The body remembers

[@billcipher3946]

But fighting is different

[@jamalqawasmeh5727]

@@billcipher3946 you ever weighed over 600 pounds ?

[@jasonkerridge8929]

Volk being smart adding muscle mass to his legs honestly I think he could shock the world which make this matchup so exciting

[@rorypenkethman5524]

Volk certainly has me hyped for this fight. Let’s go champ

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

Islam is not cocky or disrespectful, he hears the same thing from everyone he fights that's all it is...Both guys are supremely confident for good reason..

[@tehkittenmaster]

Well he’s certainly not humble if that’s what you’re getting at lmao

[@reigns1902]

"Where is this short guy, bring him here" sounds pretty respectful lol

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

@@tehkittenmaster In comparison to almost every other fighter, he's humble ler

[@fern4310]

Islam is the least humble champ in the ufc today

[@wildberry752]

@@tehkittenmaster he is definitely humble he gave credit to khabib and his father for his success

[@ryanb8736]

I love Islams personality. He’s humble, funny, and one of the best fighters.

[@lurk7411]

"Stand up for yourself!"- Volk👊😎👍

[@KiwiRob351]

Volk doesn't just say it, he believes it. 👊🇦🇺

[@RapIsLife2000]

I don't think so 🤣 and if he does he won't believe after first round 😮‍💨

[@003halmr]

@@RapIsLife2000 He'll smoke Islam mate.

[@richhomie_wynua8681]

@@RapIsLife2000 so corny🤡

[@wwejosh1928]

@@003halmr yes sir

[@Bongdog420]

australia and macedonia supports him

[@StrengthScholar0]

I don't know what Brett is talking about when he says there's not enough buzz for this fight. This is probably my most anticipated fight for the past 5 years.

[@syphonunfiltered]

You are not everyone

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Yo same here man

[@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437]

He is right. Which is very rare.

[@chokeeartist]

My favorite upcoming fight ever , I’ve only been watching and training since 2020 tho

[@ad-dk3md]

Nobody talks about this fight outside of loyal UFC fans. This card has a huge lack of push; the UFC has hardly posted about it or done media for it. It's P4P 1 vs. 2, biggest winstreaks. It could catapult either or both fighters, but UFC did not promote accordingly

[@CulioRoslan]

Gonna be fight of the century..Cant wait to see, good luck to both Champs

[@billybatts39]

9:13 Volks timing so good that he timed that handwave to the text going off😂

[@Amzyy]

Islam is gonna choke him out respectfully and send him back to featherweight

[@eddievargas704]

In his home town? you have to go out on you’re shield if you get the privilege to fight in you’re own country/city volk better go for a kill

[@reyansk709]

Fr

[@naathnaath6377]

@@eddievargas704 He'll be out on his back,not on his shield.

[@Jimmy-1919]

10:01 yeah I dunno aye those short legs look especially made for standing up

[@jovankovacswallis8453]

Proly, but he stands a chance

[@Stylin_Moses]

Both of these guys have me me a lot of money betting, but this is a tough one to choose a winner

[@rdn7570]

Alexander gonna shock the world .. just watch it

[@ocumusprime8472]

What a Champ! Going to be a great fight!

[@abeeftec]

Alex needs to use that in out striking. SPEEEEEEEEEEEEED

[@mred7553]

Let's fkn go Volk! 👊

[@andrewmarkmostert7061]

Let's see if he will be able to do what he says alot of fighters claimed the same. All respect for taking this challenge I'm not saying there no chance for him but this is bit to much for him

[@davids.8664]

Do it!!! Can't wait either!!

[@evilkhamzat]

Islam is deff under Volk’s skin

[@evilkhamzat]

@@mikko3 lmao your boy is triggered bogan why else did he say he wants to smack the smirk off Islams face 😂

[@nipunjha]

So nobody's gonna say anything about Alex trunk size quads 😳

[@TheViolent_]

Can’t wait!!

[@michaelvescio262]

Really interesting fight .. it's a huge win for either fighter. Really interesting

[@sasho888prm]

I decided to take a shot every time Volk said "..and all that type of stuff." I'm not completely smashed but boy, am I tipsy.

[@pitokaachumi6765]

Win or lose Volk earned my respect.

[@loungeroom6889]

Only the winner will be remembered. It's sad but that's the reality.

[@peterbalac1915]

@@loungeroom6889 Untrue, the fight will be remembered long after they have both retired .

[@orphanbrad7111]

he is literally the type of guy

[@prisonmike3013]

Ooohoooo can't wait.. Can't wait..

[@michaelferguson1]

Win or lose, Alex is the ATTOS Champion (All That Type Of Stuff Champion)

[@scottphillips8117]

What a great guy on every level. All ticker, he's not gonna leave anything up to the judges

[@marindindy]

Great interview 👏👍

[@triocha233]

I am a 5,000 year old Chinese monk & I must say Volkanovski v Stipe is such an insane fight, cannot wait for this weekend, Eagles are gonna crush the Chiefs

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

I agree! I am a reincarnated Pharaoh's fart from 2,300 BC and watching this fight and then the Eagles dominating the Chiefs will be the highlight of my existence

[@ItsTheNiz]

I´m cautious with predictions, after the last year with Nunes, Usman and Izzy, but I just can´t see a way for Volk to win this fight. Hopefully it will be a banger, cause other than the Co-Main-Event I don´t really like this card, but I have to go with Islam...maybe even in the first via sub.

[@samblack5313]

If you can't see a way for him to win, I'm afraid you might be suffering from fandom.

[@oggyoggy1299]

How about a winging right to the jaw? Disorientated Islam stubbles, Volk jumps on and elbows him into oblivion.

[@FireMcgwire]

@@samblack5313 no Islam is just 10 times better

[@peterbalac1915]

Like khabib who retired early because he couldn't face the thought of defeat?

[@Daddy-do8bn]

@@peterbalac1915 lol people like you cant live without hating. Feel sorry for you

[@Alex-bd4ov]

Triple C breakdown of this fight got me gutted. 🤧🙁😪

[@Shooterindatooter]

I went from hating the guy his whole career to loving and rooting for him entirely !

[@pgillgill6777]

Ahahahha same man hated his guts before cuz he beat max but now I love him

[@Seando42069]

Exactly what Charles olivera said…