Alexander Volkanovski: Islam Makhachev Can’t Use No Khabib as Excuse - The MMA Hour

Alexander Volkanovski discusses training for his lightweight title fight at UFC 284, his experience at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev’s recent comments, Khabib not being in Makhachev’s corner, Israel Adesanya losing his belt, Makhachev’s paths to victory, snorkeling with sharks, and more.
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[Sem Lapa]

This man is a living legend, UFC better put him to UFC HOF asap after he's done fighting, so much respect champ, an amazing human being, role model champion, can't wait for his massive success 🙏

[Mark Sutherland, Jr.]

Sounds like all he has to do now is learn to tell the truth. He could start with letting his Yes mean Yes, and his No mean No. Its literally the first thing a young man learns when growing up. A man is only as good as his word. Had Islam lost that match, You bet your ass Volk would want that belt. Imagine if you would if Islam refused to give it up lol. Went on Ariel Show 2 hours after the fight saying that he was still the 155lb Champion.

[souleater 420]

@JJ W yes lil kid clearly you are a casual

[Dr. Evil 2 some]

@andy mills yeah, I'm aware

[andy mills]

@Dr. Evil 2 some he used to be heavyweight fat

[Jay Mallo]

I wasn’t always a fan of Alex, mainly because I’m such a fan of Max but I gotta say Alex has turned me into a fan and I’m rooting for him to shock the majority and become Champ Champ.

[George Martyn]

@Slick Silver good man!

[George Martyn]

@Yendevus you won the bet, you get to pick the other man's profile picture

[444mran0nym0us]

@DGM Amazing fight we definitely need to see a rematch. Islam had more total strikes, a higher percentage of significant strikes, more takedowns, more control time, more submission attempts. He had an off night, Volk had his best ever fight with a full camp and STILL lost. Volk however shows why he was #1 p4p and why until Islam vs Charles no fighter on a double digit win streak has ever beaten another champion with a double digit win streak. Islam has beaten 2 in a row now.

[DGM]

@444mran0nym0us was wild fight, heart stopper. Credit to Islam, in the arena that score card certainly wasn’t the vibe.

[Slick Silver]

@George Martyn I'm here man....damn good fight!!!

[jay faulkner]

Genuinely can't believe this fight is happening while these two are in their primes. Such an insane fight. The highest skilled UFC fight of all time.

[jay faulkner]

@Bryan Islam has never been able to jump a submission the way ortega has lmao. The second he starts throwing flying triangles let me know. Islam has completely different grapplying styles and keys to victory. Ortega is slick, islam forces submissions. Islam is a wrestler with submissions, Ortega is a grappler. Very different ground styles.

[jay faulkner]

@Bryan Volk is literally the definition of a mixed martial artist stop being a fanboy

[Bryan]

@Artem the Train With that logic, volk almost DIDN'T get out.. kinda tells you what will happen against Islam. Ortega always goes for the quickest submissions instead of working toward one that will actually hold. Too risky, but would have looked really good if he pulled it off.

[Bryan]

@jay faulkner he can only outskill him in boxing, not in mma

[jordan rodriguez]

This dudes confidence is crazy, he can sell water to a fish. I love this dudes story and how he carries himself. Good luck to both fighters and hope they both stay healthy and go as hard as they can.

[ProvenCorrect]

@The Active Life He's never dominated a wrestler with a similar walk-around weight to his own. He literally cuts to avoid them all. He's scared of 170.

[The Active Life]

@ProvenCorrect a coward that dominates, 🤔 hmmmm

[ProvenCorrect]

@The Active Life We all know Makhachev is a coward who can only fight strikers he has a weight advantage over too.

[Ball Chinian]

@The Active Life maybe but you never know especially in this sport

[Samuel]

If Alex can actually win hes definitely in the top 5 best mma fighters of all time.

[ProvenCorrect]

@Mohammed Ali "used to weigh" No point reading past that point. Volk walks around at around 165 to 170 normally, while Bumslam walks around at 190-195. 25-30 lean mass advantage as a wrestler fighting a striker. Yeah, he's a coward. He should be fighting guys like Colby, Burns, and Usman.

[Daniel]

@Mohammed Ali Lol, you're saying Khabib is the only fighter to dominate Barboza and Johnson?? Charles dominated Dustin and Justin too? Chandler as well as more top 150s than Khabib ever did. One thing you Kebab fanboys always have in common is that you suffer from tunnel vision. Man has 3 titled defenses, mostly fought cab drivers, dominated a few good fighters (but so did many other fighters)... Yet, never bring up the true GOATs like GSP, Jones... You cannot argue vs facts, but for all I care keep living in that bubble of yours.

[Aiden Weihrauch]

@ProvenCorrect Bumslam? How old are you? 12?😱

[Mohammed Ali]

@Phil Whatever nah. Islam walks around 185 to 190 lbs just similar to Porier, Chandler, and other lightweights

[Jere]

One thing is certain. The man doesn't back away from a challenge, unlike so many in the UFC these days.

[Waqas Khan]

“So many “ of them were smart not to fight Islam

[Alexander Foshee]

I'm really interested to see if Volk can make it happen. We need more fighters to have this mindset.

[Mudasir Ali]

@C Blanco "other bigger guys" aren't Islam Makhachev....

[Cee Dub]

@beau aloevv𖤐 over here acting like Islam is Matt Hughes. He's a different fighter completely

[Tony Humphries]

@beau aloevv𖤐 I hope not but very possible

[king bibibear]

@Cee Dub thats the ufcs way of streamlining fighters, you're not seeing actual champions that have cleared out divisions youre seeing guys who demographic the ufc want to hype up so they carefully cherry pick stylistic matchups to make it happen but when these guys try to clear out the division like Aldo or usman have then we find out who they really are

[Cee Dub]

Not impressed with Islam's path to the title, bunch of strikers, only good guys he fought were arman and Oliveira.

[Dclin9]

The belief this man has in himself is nothing short of insane. The work ethic he has after "reaching the top" is not something all these fighters have. Im excited to see if he can win here and reach another level people could only dream of. The task he has on Feb 12 is a massive one but if there is a man to do it its Alex "The Great"

[Clint Walton]

Alex ‘At the end of the day’ Volkanovski Absolute legend ✊

[Kristobliss]

Aussies can't help it we always say "at the end of the day" and "ya know what I mean".

[Luca Xavier]

Alex “you know what i mean” Volkanovski

[Dale Bowden]

That’s just the type of guy he is

[Brendan C]

Looks like he left no turn un-stoned and it is what it is

[Tristan Joao]

"And again"

[David Duarte]

Volk is a great champion. Challenging himself at another weight class and willing to stay active in both

[Aidan Harding]

Alex is the most well spoken intelligent dog I’ve ever seen, very smart man who knows the game inside out his confidence is infectious everytime he speaks with such conviction I can’t help but think he’s taking home them belts

[Daniel Benson]

@Ray they didn't say they said anything about losing

[Ray]

@Bryler he didn't say anything about never losing

[Bryler]

@Luke Amendolara you act like Islam hasn’t lost as well.

[WretchedMan]

@Luke Amendolara big facts

[Luke Amendolara]

I don’t think you quite know what he’s up against

[Maximal Säkerhet]

Man both these guys are so chill and humble I don't want any of them to lose. It's actually gonna be a bit sad to have to see one of them take a loss here.

[Martin Flanagan]

Could be a draw

[St. Thomas Aquinas]

this man is so tough ultimate respect. the only person to ever call out islam, and not only that but he’a upset that khabib ISN’T cornering him. i got islam in this one but this man is a warrior i’m in awe of him constantly trying to achieve as much as he possibly can and doing it the hard way since the beginning. FW goat and if he pulls off this upset he cracks top 5 all time imo

[Matt Sub]

@St. Thomas Aquinas CKB boys acting extra salty since Saturday night…like I said when Volk loses the excuses will come out because he had nothing on the line….Dan hooker and Volk trying to accuse Islam of IVs and Volk saying Islam told his team after he thought he lost (ckb boys speak Russian?) is just laughable.

[pjbuma13]

Islam called out Volk immediately after the Olives fight. Not the other way around. Also he didn’t say anything about being mad about Khabib not cornering. He said he didn’t think it would change any and that Islam would still be just as good and dangerous without Khabib in is corner even noting that Islam has fought without Khabib several times. Nice try trying to completely fabricate a narrative though.

[S13Dad]

Islam called him out and he had no choice coz his division is boring.. imagine a Volk vs max 4..

[Chocolatebwoywonder]

@AnteMicko Wasn't he listening?? 🙄

[Clint Bruns]

@beau aloevv𖤐 they almost the same weight now 👀

[Joel Martinsson]

Volk is just such an all around great guy. Very intelligent as well. I really hope he can pull it off and become basically the undisputed GOAT.

[Joel Martinsson]

@V N Name one who looks scarier atm? Khamzat maybe? But he hasn't gotten a belt yet and his fight against Gilbert was a war so that puts him under Islam for me atm.

[V N]

@Joel Martinsson Pisslam isn't "the scariest fighter in the sport" lmao

[Cakes]

@James Sunderland : kind of pathetic how your entire generation cause everybody a GOAT

[James Sunderland]

@Joel Martinsson if volk beats islam he should be the goat. Judging competition. He is such a HUGE underdog, +400, he'd beat the LW no other LW can beat, and then he'd rule the division with an iron fist. You have to factor the level of competition in as well.

[James Sunderland]

@Cakes oliveira was talked as being a favorite over islam, most experts and fighters picked him. Islam just destroying the guy that finished chandler poirier gaethje back to back to back is pretty crazy

[Bogdan Alexandru Adamache]

this would be the one fight when I'll know I'll have regret when it's over, they are both out of this world fighters and genuinely good guys

[Ree B]

I love listening to Volk interviews. He's got the best attitude based on reality. Even his boasting is in earnest. He gives due respect to his opponents before he smashes them. I'm rooting for him as the underdog and suspect he's going to win.

[Poppa D]

Don’t underestimate this man. Very few fighters in the UFC can match the will and dedication of Alexander Volkanovski. Can’t wait for this true martial arts match.

[Pathan...]

Hats off to this guy for what he achieved in his life as well as in MMA. He is not just a good fighter but has great sense of humor and a very clever brain too. A sensible man and a sensible fighter. If Mackachev fails to beat him then he will remain unbeatable in 2k23 for sure. And if volk fails to beat islam then i can't see anyone else in this division who could take this title from him soon.. And don't worry volk, these dagestanis are warriors and warriors never make excuses...

[Isaac Harton]

I wish bro, Islam already made excuses for when he got KOd, he said it was a lucky punch, lol.

[ZombieTheRogue]

Alex "I can do that for 25 rounds" Volkanovski

[Nicholas Scott]

Probably could lol

[DAVe29]

Probably could lol

[DAVe29]

Probably could lol

[shdw]

I believe him

[Kauffman Family]

I noticed that too lol

[Kingomegared]

I really like Alex because he doesn't seem to be gifted anything genetically compared to most great fighters. He's an example of hard work and dedication resulting in success.

[southpoor]

@propositionjohnston yeah because you’re wrong lol

[propositionjohnston]

@southpoor Are we talking about rugby players or the general public. Your maths is so way off I've decided not continue this conversation

[southpoor]

@propositionjohnston yes it is bro. Volk is not in top 1% of athleticism. He couldn’t even make it to first grade in rugby. That should tell you something.

[southpoor]

@propositionjohnston fast twitch muscle isn’t the best thing to have always. People like Holloway, Moreno for example were very successful with slow twitch fibres Volk is not especially athletic compared to other ufc athletes, his work ethic and fight IQ and game plan is what differentiates him. He doesn’t have KO power for example, nor is he flexible or have long lean limbs

[propositionjohnston]

@southpoor its not possiblele to be here because of hard work. He has a fast twitch muscle system that you just can't teach from hard work. He is physically gifted as well as worked hard.

[Travvv94]

We are with you Volk! Australia as a whole and many others. History will be made and luckily ill be in the arena watching it all happen.

[Travvv94]

@Zenzu pah That was disgusting, but the reality is that Brazil has a track record for fans acting badly (insert link of Matt Brown punching a fan during walk out). Australia just isn't like that, I don't see it happening. That being said, I wouldn't expect the fans to be friendly to Islam before the fight but nothing out of the ordinary.

[Zenzu pah]

Hope yall don't be rude to Islam like what happened in Brazil recently.

[Raymomd Hutchins]

Took me sometime but he is my new favorite fighter! Great energy, super professional, always delivers in every fight. Awesome dude!

[MrTekbiz]

If ever there was an underdog to support.....this is it. Love everything about this guy. Mindset, honesty, humour and as real as it gets

[minti]

Alex is the GOAT, he just draws fans like a magnet, great fighter and a humble person

[alcott devalte]

Gotta appreciate this kid for wanting to be active and challenging himself against a difficult matchup where someone waits for an easier champ to fight in another division that could make their fight easier and favor their own style. The better man is gonna win...

[Bert]

​@southpoor I'm going on 54. Calling someone in his 30's a kid is something I do when I want to insult someone. Also, at my age - everything hurts, kid.

[southpoor]

@Bert don get so hurt about it lol, If this dude is 60 he’s a kid to him

[Bert]

@u a b for finding this but alr What is wrong with you, bubs?

[ethan]

@Bert What if alcott is like 68

[u a b for finding this but alr]

@Jared Burgess unless your 80 years old then he would be a kid to them 😂😂

[William Hobbs]

Most underrated fighter of all time. Possibly the greatest ever when he's done.

[Fails with Peabody]

I’ve been saying this for years. When he’s done, he’ll be seen as the greatest ever.

[Steven Winton]

@Ken BJJagreed he’s not under rated. Bet def flys under the radar sometimes.

[Ken BJJ]

How can you possibly say he is underrated he’s the p4p no 1.

[douevenlift 9]

He’s already the greatest featherweight ever. If he does what he says he’s gonna do and wins the 155 belt and defends both belts, he might be the greatest fighter ever.

[Lil Ray]

He’s not the greatest featherweight lmao🤣 That’s either Aldo or max in their prime. He’s close tho

[AlberTo _]

@NinjaVibez he was 30 when he fought Max, and his previous fight was interim title versus Edgard. I don't buy the excuse that he was out of his prime

[NinjaVibez]

@AlberTo _ aldo been out of his prime since before the mcg fight tbh. Hes just that good of a fighter that he stayed on top but his fight years were getting up there.

[Aaron Torres]

@Fanatic Beatz lol you’re a casual if you think he’s not gonna tap like chicken to Islam

[Fanatic Beatz]

preach it brother, the casuals need to put some respect to Volks name

[berserk guts]

Volk has the same mindset as GSP, he hates to get humilated/ been told he can't do it and also analyzes every inch of his opponent style! This is gonna be a good one!

[Civil War was an inside job]

@nikolas garcia GSP was most likely on EPO, not juicing. But, if you're naive enough to not realize that 95% of these guys are on some form of something, that's on you.

[66gib]

@nikolas garcia y’all are lucky he wasn’t juiced

[nikolas garcia]

Gsp was juiced..

[dasdogma]

Will always support the guy who has a Rugby background, if you've played enough Rugby and dealt with 1.The physicality and 2.Having to sometimes lose games because its a heavily team orientated sport (Which means you can be as skillful as you want, but in the end after the 80min it almost always comes down to the teams effort as a whole) Well then you can thrive in almost any sport you step foot into. Lets go Volk, my father might disown me, but sending support from South Africa 🥋🏉🥊🔥

[Tony Porcelli]

Love how confident he is. Im rooting for him but the odds are definitely against him

[Try It sometime]

Humble and down to earth. Hope he pulls it off 🙏

[May Ling]

@beau aloevv𖤐 keep crying

[Try It sometime]

@beau aloevv𖤐 Cool story mate 😎

[Alex Zim]

@beau aloevv𖤐 like you’re not replying to everyone and repeating the same comment?

[beau aloevv𖤐]

@Kyle F ah yes you again , replying to everyone while creating a whole channeI to troll on one fighter , very impressive and you’re employed 100%

[Kyle F]

@beau aloevv𖤐 Islam has a glass jaw.

[Cristian Chavez]

Volk had to grow on me but boy did he. He is the definition of a monster in MMA. The speed he has at his size is not abnormal, even so he's a bit faster than that. His strength and power though... SHEEESH. You dont see that a person that size (at least height wise) every day, combine all of that with the fight IQ of a champ and you get Volk. Just so damn good man, one of a kind for sure. I dont doubt him against Islam, should be a good one!

[Vision X]

Volkanavski is without a doubt my favorite fighter. Been watching this sport for almost 15 years and he just brings something different and genuine to the table.

[Sami Karaköse]

So excited to see that fight. Both really great fighters and characters!

[Cameron Allen]

145- Alexander "All this/that type of stuff" volkanovski 155- Alexander "At the end of the day" volkanovski

[Alan Pawley]

Haha brilliant Come on volk

[John Smith]

Volk has world class confidence and skill. I am a huge Volkanovski fan and I hope he gets this done

[One of the Sidemen]

I'm starting to think Volkanovski will really win this fight. I want him to win but I was 50-50 prior to watching his interviews. He is in the right mindset rn. Really turned it up

[Silent Assassin]

I don't know man. I've seen the same happening in UFC 280. Some people were picking Islam from the beginning and just decided to change their minds and choose Charles because he is "too dangerous" lol

[Sebz]

@shdw Sounded like this in all of his fight leadups though

[أمل الفرحة]

@Mark Walmsley absolutely 💯 you put it as it's 👌

[Mark Walmsley]

Do you really think he can keep Islam off of him for 5 rounds?! Islam makes the best lw look like an amateur. Islam is going to pick this guy up and make him realise why there are weightclasses and why they say him and khabib are a different breed!

[Planet1hunter]

😂Yeh he's a great motivational Speaker 😂

[GURU WHEELCHAIR FANCLUB]

So much respect win or lose for this man

[DoubleG]

What a class act this dude is. I respect him, Islam, Whittaker and gsp so much

[Quasar Leon]

Other Fighters talking about 'fighting this year ...' ( as in fighting ONCE ) and Volk out here talking about 'I might get three or four fights in this year ...' Legend .

[Nawco]

@Dan H ayee buddy...July 5th,2 days after the volk/holloway 3 card and gynosanyvs canonnier card is when VOLK called out islam and charles and asked for the winner of that😂😂volk called out islam 6 months ago mate,had to wait for his hand to heal after hollway 3 and then both islam and oliveira made weight in october.Why is the narrative getting twisted as if volk wasnt the one to call them both out??Its legit so cap😂These dagestan meateaters bro😂😂Yall gotta stop

[Dan H]

Islam called him out for 2 months in right after his title fight that’s a legend lol

[Jack Reacher]

Yeah because no one buys his PPVs and he’s older so he wants to fight as much as possible to make money.

[rusdayati idrus]

It's nice to see Alex's so very friendly humoured n his being overtly optimistic before this mega fight which could turn out to be the fight of the year. This level of optimism is understandably needed to prepare for the fight vs Islam who is taller n bigger n more favored to win the fight in a rock slide mode.

[mario iglesias]

the balls this guy has... admirable role model, in and out of the cage

[Dillian whyte]

I mean Volks balls are a weapon. It very hard to beat guys who don't want to quit. And Volk does not quit. So does Islam. We in for a real treat. I reckon its gonna be 5 rounds. I feel as if Islam will try and strike him. He's very confident, and that could be his trouble. Volkswagen is very very good at striking.

[justin dl]

Volk makes me so proud to be Aussie look up to him in all forms of life

[Donnie_tv]

@Τόμας Μαγγάνα cuckistan? Wow, nice word play. Almost as nice as quoting yourself on your KZbin bio, some really profound stuff there. Jordan Peterson from wish

[Τόμας Μαγγάνα]

Australia is Cuckistan, but Volk is a good dude.

[Rocko1290]

I'm an American and I feel the same about him. Great dude

[charles smith]

Great interview for Alex. Some reason I have never really been that big of a fan (most his history has been against Max). This fight is huge for him. I hope he wins.

[Anthony Appel]

I remember first watching him and not giving him any respect in his first 2 fights with Max and slowly this guys is becoming my favorite fighter his confidence is insane

[BH]

Never sledges or disrespects his opponent out of turn. But has supreme confidence in his ability. Ducks no one. 100% respect.

[MustObeyTheRules]

I’m so excited for this fight. Skill wise, this is one of the greatest fights we’ve ever seen.

[MustObeyTheRules]

@Lil Ray I wasn’t. Charles hasn’t dominated a whole division or went undefeated like volk has. It’s not even a good comparison. Two different fight styles. We’ve never seen volk get hit hard and then fall to his back like an idiot and try to have a jiu jitsu competition.

[Lil Ray]

People were saying that about Charles vs Islam….

[John Doe]

It hasn’t happened yet..

[Ben Waldeck]

Let's go Volk. Legend. Brilliant interview Ariel.

[kellylingus]

I'm super excited for this fight. Alex earned my respect the hard way. Being a Max fan. I do think Alex takes this fight. As we all know, it's a fight, anything can happen.

[kellylingus]

@Planet1hunter that meteor almost hit hahaha

[Dan H]

@mathprodigy lol glass chin? One questionable k.o in how many fights ? N he has a glass jaw?! 😂

[Azabaxe80]

@Brum Done. Ortega isn't better.

[Brum]

@Azabaxe80 well done on the research but watch ortega vs Korean zombie and then watch any of islams fights and tell me ortegas isn’t a lot better

[BigChief 405]

@Chris Roberts so according to you Volks fights were all rigged.

[John Davis]

Volk is just fantastic. Already was a fan but man…right on. Great interview as ALWAYS ARIEL!!

[Nicholas Scott]

@Mit Nr Kan volks Gunna beat him for 25 mins then knock him out in the rematch

[Mit Nr Kan]

People will be saying Volk was just too small when Islam finishes him. But he want to act like Islam will come with excuses lmao

[RB]

This guys a great role model and champion. A great example for young and upcoming martial artists to imitate and model off

[ImDefNotFamous]

The present and the future! I've been saying he was the GOAT for years

[Nate B]

This is going to be a tough fight but I'll never bet against Volk. Heart of lion

[Disciple_68]

Alex really impressed me with his fight with Brian Ortega. That 3rd round shows why he is the FW Champion. He has a heart of a lion. I admire his desire to move up and really cement his legacy as one the best UFC fighters of all time. Honestly, if he were to retire right now his resume justifies the HOF. But unfortunately, Islam is too well rounded. I see a submission win for Islam.

[Uncle Chael's neck vein]

If Alex pulls this off, he's GOAT.

[ricealpha]

@Trini You missed the point. The haters will discredit Islams win. When Oliveira lost the bandwagoners (butt sore Conor fans) jumped on the volk train and disowned Oliveira labeling him a quitter.

[Rorystackhouse420]

@Joe King bro wtf I mean the betting line is so small the profit he would make off betting his whole house on it would only be able to buy him some new shoes cause lslam is such a big favourite in the betting line. Stop trying to look for a race issue

[Joe King]

@Rorystackhouse420 comment saying he has paid for his house and some shoes suggests you thought he is not already in ownership fo his house, buy some shoess as if he did not have any/many? if i misinterporeted what you said fair enough but thats how it came along. A lot of westerners somehow think everyone in the rest of the world live worse lives, yet the fact is they often live better than us.

[Rorystackhouse420]

@Joe King buddy where did I say people in the west only have money?? Tell me? Wtf you talking about. People all over the world have Money

[Jon bones Mahomes]

Volk is such a great guy,an amazing fighter. If any other guy was the champ in LW ,i would have Volk to win ,this is a bit different but still if someone can beat Makachev thats Volk. Guy is as tough as they come,such a great fighter and i have nothing but respect for him. Wish him all the best,hope he wins.

[Jordan Walters]

I love how he stressed the importance of being dangerous and trying to capitalize. Both guys will have to earn it.

[Egzon Esati]

Volk: “against a champion who wants to fight me in Australia” Islam: “it’s the first time someone want to fight me” This one is gonna be epic 🔥

[Charles Brown]

Respect to Volk. Pulling for him.

[gibstuh]

I'm so hyped for this fight! I feel like it's not getting enough attention for some reason.

[Uncle Chael's neck vein]

Alexander "and all that type of stuff" Volkanovski

[Aidan Fegan]

Beat me to it

[Rubblage]

@Jack funny if it takes off though haha, the world will learn abit about our culture

[Alosina Faumui]

At the end of the day....

[Jack]

Clearly you haven't been to Australia, we all talk like this and use the same mannerisms lol

[JustRichii]

“At the end of the day”

[Stephen Lenahan]

Love this fight, two honest warriors, fair play to Islam for taking the fight, fair play to Volk for not shying away from the lbs/lbs legacy

[PowerMagika]

He is who he is. No show, only real. Love to see it, go get 'em, Champ~

[Anas Shahid 224]

Volk is the most underrated champion in UFC, put some respect on Volk’s name 👏👏👏

[TrupTing]

This dude is legendary no matter the outcome

[Edmond Seward]

I'm going with Volkovnoski on this one!! He truly is on the path of Greatness

[Kyle Hess]

Love his wanting to fight attitude, “aren’t getting any younger”.

[Robert C Avignone]

What a well spoken /humble/respectful individual , I am impressed .

[Gábhán De Brun]

Bullet proof mindset, he carries himself great, looking forward to this one,rooting for volk

[Lock it Parlays]

Confidence is key. Volk needs to keep it in every second of the fight. I’m very very excited to see this. This is going to be a war

[CombatVault]

I never hated Alex but his rivalry with Max always made me overlook him. Hard not to respect him now, though. Always kept his head down, stayed humble and worked hard.

[Azzurri07]

It's gonna be tough but I'm pulling for Volk. This is one of the best fights ever made by the UFC. Can't wait!

[Michaelbrian777]

Lets go Volk, you got this.

[A S]

🤣🤣🤣

[Kash7935]

No tf he don’t

[Gamer dad]

I want Volk win so bad he believes every word he says that is so goddamn admirable

[AJ Ney]

God I love how the MMA world stuck up for Ariel. He's the best. Love watching him, he's turning into a legend before our eyes. My guess is he will last longer than DW!

[Aen Syn]

Alex my dude. It’s not that we forget what you’ve accomplished it’s that you’ve never faced a foe such as this .

[Joshua Draper]

neither has islam

[Babar Alzadjali]

Alex pumps up the fans with his confidence and odds makers widens the odd against him. Seems like they see a nervous fighter trying to convince himself that he can do it.

[DJordan]

Living legend

[Si No]

I love it when fighters talk in kilograms

[fayaaz alibhai]

@Si No bro ppl find it insane and they are shocked

[fayaaz alibhai]

@Aaron Perelmuter I was goong to say that but then I knew somone would say it and thank you

[Alaska to burning men]

@s.cooper88 Older Aussies still say pounds don't they?When i was in Australia some folks used the word "pushbike" for a regular bicycle, ha.

[Latrell Spencer - The White Girl Slayer]

It's so stupid to use pounds Kilograms is much better

[simon boyane]

Honestly, in MMA I'm used to pounds. Of course in real life it makes no sense to me because I'm used to kg here in South Africa

[Austin Mooneyhan]

This man said he can fight for 25 rounds meaning 25 minutes but I don’t doubt this man could kickass for 25 rounds

[Bubba G]

Bruh, Alex is legit confident in this fight.. it’s going to be a banger. I really hope he pulls it out

[moosha festerbone]

People want to talk about the best fighters in the game but not many have taken on any challenge like this dude. He has fought some savages.

[Michael Haas]

Love Alexander! Those fights against Holloway were epic. Islam is going to give him the biggest challenge so far in his MMA career, and I’m sure he will be up for it. I just hope Islam stays at 145lbs after the weigh in, because I know Alexander will. Should be an interesting fight, but I’m taking Alexander!

[Ilya Mishchenko]

WHAT A BEAST. THE REAL MAN.

[Chet Freeland]

Can't wait for this fight can go either way huge fan of both but rooting for Volk

[Yūgen]

I don't even think Khabib himself would let Islam say that. Looking forward to your performance, Volk!

[Gloominaati]

Dude is real af, win or lose , Volk is the man

[Save the Rave]

Both Alex and Islam are role models. This fight is so epic, i almost don't want to see it happen because it feels wrong to have "good" guys fight each other. Is always better to have nice person fighting ugly person.

[James Moore]

UFC has absolute fire fights: Alex vs Islam, Yan vs Dvalishvili, Sandhagen vs Vera, Edwards vs Usman, Pereira vs Adesanya and Jones vs Gane. These are all happening over the next 2 months! These are all extremely interesting matchups with intriguing implications. Excited to see how it unfolds.

[kungfukenny]

I want the self belief Volk has. But I know this belief is due to hard work and preparation. He will be my role model

[Matt Wallis]

This gets me excited!!! Let's go Volk! 🇦🇺🎯🔥

[codygpx14]

Future undisputed GOAT. Lets go champ

[Hola Hola]

This is the heart of a champion .he will win ! Volk is a beast !!!

[Ice Pick Chip]

At the end of the day, it's a fight. No weight will matter on the day of the fight, no wagers will play any part, no business will matter inside that octagon, it's gonna be no holds barred in the middle of that cage, it's gonna be a wrap. Who ever wins this fight will hold a great deal of respect in the MMA world moving forward. 👊🏼 As a fan, I'm just excited to see the two best of the best in UFC go at each other and we get to witness the best 25 minutes of this year in MMA world 🌍 come 11 Feb.

[Gary Hillman]

If he pulls this off he should go into the top 10 ever in the UFC

[Whiskythrottle8]

Let’s go Alex! You got this brother

[Reem Raw]

Ariel acting like his money isn’t on Islam 😂😂😂

[Kebob]

@Latrell Spencer - The White Girl Slayer beeing muslim is nr 1

[Latrell Spencer - The White Girl Slayer]

Islam or khabib probably did something ariel didn't like

[Kebob]

@Bob allooAriel is a snake

[Bob alloo]

I think Ariel's a pretty stand up dude and is sincere in his support of whoever he supports.

[Planet1hunter]

😂😂

[Altoidos Good]

I think Volk is going to win. He's too damn good.

[comment wisely]

Whoever is counting out Alexander, doesn't know the saying....."This is MMA"!!!!

[Bronco119]

Good luck Champ, rooting for you bro !!!