Anatomy of UFC 294 Finale Episode - Before & After Islam Makhachev's knockout of Alex Volkanovski

[@AnatomyofaFighter]

If you didn't know, this was my last UFC Fight week series. For years I have enjoyed being able to tell stories that grasp the audience in a way that gives them a different look. I am proud of the work I have put in. For now, I will no longer go to UFC events and cover the fighters, but I will continue to build the lead ups to fights like my prelude of ufc 294 series. Creatively, I do not like the limited range I have and access to go deeper with my fight week content, so I will not do them any more. Going forward, you will see more cinematic pieces of art from me about athletes. "The Dagestan Chronicles", Day in the life of Sean O'Malley etc. Thank you for all watching fight week content over the years. If you enjoyed them, thank you. If you didn't, I still thank you for watching. Much love. Now I go forward with other stories from people you might have not heard about. ONCE AGAIN "I AM NOT STOPPING DOCUMENTING FIGHTERS" just no more UFC fight week events. I go out on top.

[@shishisonson7642]

Hasn't UFC used your clips before in their videos? Bit strange they refuse more access yet are fine taking the content.

[@sgx8126]

Thats a great decision will. You yourself is an industry. Do your job. We are with you. I Personally liked your story telling stuffs like Dagestan chronicles more than UFC events. Thats is your legacy.

[@Slimicus_Art]

Such an incredible journey.Much love

[@Naksu..]

Thank you for everything...

[@markopopovic6596]

you are a fucking legend!!

[@siyyamsarfraz8404]

after the madness: -no alcohol -no party -no half nude women dancing -no swearing -no "i am the goat" Just straight humbleness and joy

[@user-sv5lr9wq2g]

“Muslim”

[@vince11harris]

What’s wrong with partying?

[@siyyamsarfraz8404]

@@vince11harris what do you do on parties?

[@jaywalker6464]

Dagestani fighter party = unlimited hamburger and coca cola.😂

[@EverythingAi233]

@@vince11harristhe fact that a human can even ask such a dumb question 😂😂

[@Rhaydden]

Magomed is such a calm and humble guy. He doesn’t even want to take the credit for that kick to the head gameplan. May God keep all these guys happy. Islam always looks so calm

[@nme_mma]

And he's already back in Dagistan in the gym training his fighters! What a coach 👏

[@musty361]

Elhamdulillah

[@musty361]

MasshALLAH

[@phillustrator]

Islam somehow always looks confused and hyperfocused at the same time

[@natjiadogs3232]

@@phillustratorYeah it might be both we’r all human ☝️☝️

[@syed269]

Islam looked really calm before and after the fight, no sign of nerves whatsoever. It seems like he is accumulated to the big stage now. He is here to stay for a long time and hopefully Will will be there to document the whole journey.

[@GTari-ob6bj]

he never crumpled when he's in the spotlight..his fight with Dan was with a full Arena behind him and the same with the Charles fight and did pretty well with a bad cut in a stadium booing him in Australia. Dagestanis thrive in the spotlight.

[@ShaDusK]

He is a naturally calm person

[@violetrose6014]

He's feeling sad cuz of what happening in Palestine

[@DesertVox]

Acclimated.

[@aminbinsalim1995]

İnshaAllah

[@shababchy]

Please don't stop making AOF, Will. Even if you do it once/twice a year, that'd be enough. There are no other channel, not even embedded can capture the raw, emotional energy of the fighters and put it into a masterclass of a video.

[@psychopathichomosapien]

embeded is not 100% genuine tho, will harris in other hand, just following his friend with a camera, that's why everything feels so natural

[@Dog-stray]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davemieze9021]

Best team documentarian of all time

[@davide.b8027]

What he said

[@nazm23]

❤yes it's a fact. Amazing AOF

[@joecamel2841]

This needs to be longer a series. Love this. “Bismillah” I felt that ❤

[@ismaieladen4814]

“I will answer all the questions at UFC 294” - Islam Makhachev 🔥 *He answered all the questions and even finished couple of bonus questions*

[@jacksonk.swaffardiii7820]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vortexmma]

Please don't stop this series man. Specially around the Dagestani fighters, you are the only one who has given such an in-depth window in their life

[@smeshfactory3992]

Will, the journey you've been on with the Dagestanis is incredible, you were right there before Khabib became a household name and you're there now with the successor as Abdulmanap planned, you are apart of the journey Will, never forget that!

[@PaulSmith-pr7pv]

Beautifully said

[@devvv4616]

i think his series about Khabib's hometown was also big for Khabib's popularity

[@hq_qteam]

Well said 👏🏻

[@saabajoe]

Usman and Omar are on their way. This must have been a destiny event for Will and them.

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

@@saabajoe hell yeah bro! young usman will captivate the world and will is going to tell his story!

[@jayperalta8530]

Respect to these men. I admire how they live their lives.. faith, country, discipline, you don’t see these men with vices. They will dominate MMA for a long time.

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

As an Islam fan I’m over the moon with his performance against Volk... That kick setup was incredible but I kinda felt bad for Volk. Two incredible warriors 🙏❤️🔥

[@pat5262]

Don’t feel bad. It’s part of the game. Most people feel bad for Volk but if Islam were to get knocked out the entire MMA community would trash him.

[@spartan1236]

​@@pat5262Very true. ❤️

[@spartan1236]

Thanks Islam won the fight.

[@kryhmeworld1843]

You're name is Rollo _Tomas... Why r you gey?

[@powerlung2631]

I didn't a shit about Volk after the loss I was so pumped Islam won. But the next day after I saw the photo of Volk standing in the cage with his arms up looking totally defeated you could see the human in him and I just felt like shit for when feeling the way I did at first. I truly felt so bad after hearing the press conference

[@samuraibirds917]

I love the fact that we get to see more humble champions nowadays, especially in the LW division. I've seen photo's of Islam and Volk at a restaurant after the fight. Both men respect eachother and they realize that when the fight ends, they also go back to their family and friends. Same goes for Oliveira who after his loss was still very humble and congratulated Islam and was also respectful enough to listen to Khabib's words after his loss. This is how fighters should be. Banter every now and then makes it entertaining but at the end of the day, you don't want to mentally hurt fighters so much that you can see them spiral downwards, like Conor did to Aldo. Volk unlike Conor showed why he's the better man and unlike Conor, he did not reject any invite nor did he insult the one who send the invite when he died (Khabib's father). These are all great, talented and whilst they are also humble they are also sumpremely confident champions but don't get that mistaken with cockiness because all 3 of them (Oliveira, Makhachev and Volk) have backed up their words.

[@housamkabalan5930]

Thank you Will

[@rok2791]

Khabib is a lot like Conor, started the Conor rivalry by calling him Names, attacked his team mate …. Alway called Tony crazy and stupid …. Putting down octagon girls and womens MMA….. and at the same time bragging about how good he is …”29-0” “undefeated “ “these guys not on my level”. Over and over ….. it’s is great to see actual humble champs tho.

[@MeowjesticMeowgician]

​@@rok2791octagon girls are unnecessary tbh.. a little cringe even. And a little sad. I mean why do they always have beautiful and bomb figures and wear sexy clothes? They are treated like objects smh

[@WeAreGhuraba]

@@rok2791 At least u don't got to cover ur child's ear when u hear Khabib unlike Conor. Besides, Artem is the one who said he'll slap khabib when he sees him, instead he got slapped by Khabib so blame artem, that was entirely his fault, and he betrayed Conor anyways.

[@VinOptimaxxx]

​@@rok2791Tony is crazy and stupid though, and those guys weren't on his level 😂

[@lorenzofranzosa1780]

FATHER’S PLAN❤

[@bigben42]

Fathers plan has an impressive legacy

[@kb9725]

ALHAMDULILLAH FREE PALESTINE

[@KBWarrioR2018]

Abdulmanap would ve invited volk to dagestan. Into his house to dine together. Such was his legacy

[@fahadoz2811]

No Allahs plan❤

[@IdontreallyShowSpeed]

And Allah plans, the best of the planner

[@FlowerGirl8]

Islam’s adorable smile and sense of humour were noticeably missing throughout fight week, as was his trademark post-fight celebration (double leg stomp with clenched fists). His moving comments in the cage helped to explain why. ❤ I hope he takes time to savour this remarkable accomplishment, he definitely silenced the critics with his dominant performance. I hope he gets his smile back. 😊

[@FlowerGirl8]

I hope he gets his smile back

[@abcdxyz2871]

You know right, what's going on the world right now.., may be that's the reason. I think so.

[@bilsid]

UFC cut that part out of his speech.

[@nme_mma]

I hope he gets his smile back and he doesn loose his humour. I know the last month has been very very hard for humanity 💔 heart breaking and it weights heavy we can see.

[@AndrewGape-h6z]

@@abcdxyz2871 going on in the world??? lmaoo cracks me up considering a october 7th has happened in palestine every couple of months for more then 80 years ...

[@bvc1922]

Every dagestani hater rn: “why are they so good”

[@maherzain434]

"Why do they cut weight" like every single other fighter does

[@muaddib989]

What about Bobby green 🤣🤣🤣? Fails drug test accuses all of Dagestan of Being fake naturals….bc “they’re Muslim”…

[@louisevandongen6264]

Cuz they eat healthy pray to the mighty creator ALLAH'SWT don't use don't drink train basically 24/7 on their self control

[@DaRealRekta]

@@louisevandongen6264 yesss u right bro thats why only love for u Peace ASselamu aleykum

[@TausifAhmad03]

Every Muslim haters to be exact.

[@aqeeqansari]

Can watch 10 UFC embedded, or vlog videos , but Will's work is on another level. This felt so "wholesome". Love it

[@DopeTheG]

"Fighters aren't just athletes. Their survivors & Warriors." - Anatomy Of A Fighter.

[@lunaretic3]

They're**

[@phillustrator]

​@@lunaretic3thanks, I couldn't understand the post but now thanks to you, O Lord Spellchecker, I do

[@khalidbinwalid4252]

Alhamdulillah. So proud of Islam and Khamzat. Khamzat's post-fight speech made me an even bigger fan of his. Keep making the Muslims proud all over the world. Love from Bangladesh; here, you guys have a vast following and Khabib made MMA/UFC famous.

[@BC-nt3xm]

Anatomy fighter is very lucky to have this experience filming... timeless and precious documentary

[@alexferdinansyah757]

11:42 If Anik says 4-1 in the first fight. 4-1 it is. I appreciate you AoF.

[@moonvenerable7897]

What a statement by Makhachev finishing one of the greatest fighters and fw goat in 3min without controversy, repsect Volk daring to be great👏

[@botman7409]

That audio of Muhammad Ali always gives chills and most importantly serves as a reminder. We humans tend to forget, always in need of constant reminders. Thanks 6:44

[@emchain]

Absolutely beautifully documented ! Will is a treasure protect and support him at all cost!

[@syedfawaz8090]

Will Harris has the best content out there not only MMA but any sport. The production the quality everything is just top notch. thanks brother for covering this amazing journey of Islam and the team

[@MonkeyDLuffy-py6zo]

These kind of video's can inspire so many kids. Because thats how they wanna see champions behave ! And the quality and production of the video are 10/10 brother ! Nice job

[@Isaac_5678]

Best fighter in the world

[@hhhson3622]

officially now 😊

[@AF-my4zj]

Charlie Zelenoff begs to differ

[@kevinmalone584]

@@AF-my4zjfax

[@Санжарбек-ы6к]

Best figrhter in the world.☝️

[@hectorbarraza6348]

Jon Jones >>>>>>>>>>>>> 🌎

[@andyhughes8433]

These guys are real life Avengers with faith.

[@reemraw9956]

The Champ is here!!!! 🤫🤫🤫🤫🇵🇸

[@michael43567]

8:53 this coach deserves more credit. The gameplan worked. Also great cinematography to isolate this moment

[@Spartt204]

islam wasn't lying that 9 hours to rehydrate and getting his mind straight was definitely key, he has the makings of a champ champ once he takes car of gaethje, charles and arman probably he should get a crack at the 170 title. his striking is only gonna get more dangerous too. the boys from the mountains are on another level.

[@Y2Si]

i think he can get it after the edwards-colby fight, islam-colby would be mad ! gaethje and oliveira for the contender

[@Spartt204]

@@Y2Si i'm with you dana will be on board aswell after the way he took out volk, they better fucking make him the number 1 pound for pound fighter now no excuses

[@Y2Si]

@@Spartt204 agreed, Dana will market this as American Vs Russia, Colby will say some rac*st sh*t and it will be fire 🔥

[@gerald636]

Dude... Will Harris, I started watching this channel years ago. Way back when Usman was a regular in your vids and before you went on Joe Rogan. Man, not only your story from where you came from to get to where you are but the way you capture moments and present a story to your audience from the beginning of the video to the end is inspiring. So, inspiring that I want to take up videography. You truly have a gift, brotha. Keep making fire content!👊🏾💯

[@ismailbellem6057]

If this is your last episode covering the fight game, then thankyou Will! you have made us get a better insight and understanding of what fighters go through, how they live their life and much more. You are a legend of the game!

[@Alip-wc8hk]

Will, thanks your dedication in making this journey. Respect all Dagestani team fighters and the team members, nothing comes easy, their discipline are epic, enemies only in the cage. Alex Volk and the team, they deserve respect.

[@Inzajeano]

Tender, emotional, honest and beautiful footage. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@sebfettel]

Khabibulin father really did a great job of teaching him not only how to fight but how to manage the fight game. It's truly amazing what his students have and will accomplish

[@jaymienpurchase6890]

Insane video! Love watching these guys. Please don’t let this be the last we see of Islam and the team. Crossing my fingers you drop a mini series, surely you got more content on these guys.

[@__Devils_Advocate__]

Coach Javier talking about not being able to be there for the weight cuts was raw and real. I imagine he's seen Khabib and many of his fighters suffer in the past. And for fighters to let themselves be recorded when in such a vulnerable state, to give us the online followers and fans a glimpse of the struggles, i say thank you. Great victory, great camp, great advice, great content, great production. Personally i want to see Gaethje vs Makhachev next. Aof 👀

[@kdub10009]

I like that ONE Championship has a requirement that their fighters pass a hydration level test as well as weight, to look after their health more. It’s really terrible on the body to cut weight in to an extreme level.

[@Turtledoeslife]

Can not overstate how grateful I am for Usman and Volk stepping up and saving this card. It didn’t go their way but massive respect to them, love those guys. True class acts

[@Ar1AnX1x]

personally aside from the finish, what made me realize this dude is P4P #1, aside from the talent and well-roundedness and all that, is how after the fight he looked like he expected all this, no celebration hyped up or anything(I know partially the palestine thing)but he looks like he couldn't imagine it going any other way, just insane confidence

[@muhammadtahsin1521]

You're a poet man. Appreciate all the work you put into this AOF series. You've developed into a poet and a great storyteller man. Absolutely love it.

[@bulshitmedia2324]

Alhamdulillah I saw the joy with my brother ❤ you are dominating this sport congratulations brother

[@badrmoubile9219]

Thank you for the FREE content. It’s crazy that we get so much background content and get to know these guys, and that for free. You can’t just take that for granted. Thanks ❤ Fan since the beginning.

[@AlejandraDeLaOsa]

Will, I hope you never lose your passion in making videos like these because you truly are amazing. You have a gift and you will change the world with it.

[@ahmedismael3199]

12:32 literally one of the quietest man champs i ever seen man just beat volk and very quiet man props to volk he got balls for that fight but even full camp wouldn't save him from that kick even he wouldn't gas out the 5 rounds but as a islam fan i give props to who deserves it one of the goats and the goat of featherweight

[@user-xy9ek8fz7v]

These brothers are my fav people to watch on AOF. Always entertaining and motivating

[@WordToMomsYo]

Man, to watch what AOF has become over the years.. This is seriously at the same level as HBO Sports docs were at their peak. Congrats to Islam and Khamzat on their respective victories... I was rooting for both of them, and was thrilled to see them both victorious in the end. I wish them nothing but continued health and success going forward. Thanks again for the impressive before/after mini-doc..

[@i.habesha9081]

That Khabib opening was 🔥 spot on!! They all new with conviction.

[@johnwayne159]

There’s something truly magical when it comes to Abdulmanaps team. On a higher level spiritually. I forever will hold them in the highest regard of how they conduct themselves and treat others. I’m puzzled how people can dislike these men. I’m 51, I want to learn their religion as I want what they have. Inner peace, love and respect for everyone. Thank You Will. 🙏

[@dinkin_flicka14]

I respect Jon Anik so much. I used to think he's UFC's mouth piece but he's the most unbiased commentator and also one of the best analyst.

[@mmaenthusiast7605]

As much as I've been a fan of the Dagestani crew starting with the legend khabib himself, I felt real bad for volkanovski who is a good human being. Wish him all the best and hope he best topuria to cement his legacy as the GOAT of the featherweight.

[@cozycare1655]

The production quality especially the narration is top tier. New sub here and please continue to do this amazing work of yours. I feel more drawn in and emotionally connected with these elite fighters when compared to other “shows”

[@octavianus4483]

9:30 begins with Bismillah 12:33 ends with Alhamdulillah. Best words

[@techflex.]

Beautiful is an understatement. I got goosebumps all along. Thank you for sharing this with the world, Will. ❤

[@sheikhabir8334]

Maaaaaaan the brotherhood!!!!❤️❤️ Alhamdulillah

[@shable1436]

Years into this, and now you have have all-star pass into the VIP sections, and not just following the fighters, but the UFC now lets you have all access, Will you have came a long way brother

[@theenlightenedone1283]

13:20 a Hidden gem in Team Eagle # *coach Magomed* a very humble yet amazing coach # ❤ Coach Javier for being who he is 😇 # best team best coaches # haters r burning 💯👌🏻🤣

[@ghassenbenhassouna7073]

Amazing as usual, a big thank you to the director and photographer and the whole AoF team

[@leilakarim7045]

Just 2 min in and am in tears already ! I don t want the video to end ! 15min is nit enaught!!!😢😢

[@Life_Wrestling]

Thank you for the quality work and conveying the whole atmosphere. ❤️💣🔥

[@abcbcd1834]

This is the first video of yours I've watched. I have no idea why I didn't watch earlier. This is pure gold

[@anisariwarung4318]

Now.. brace urself and ready the popcorns... start with Dagestan chronicles...❤❤

[@Atlas92936]

Will, I can see you have a good talent of film making and narration. You touch on special moments, the raw, the culture. There is something special about these guys that came out of a mountain from nowhere. One day it will be gone but for now we are glad someone is documenting it all the way

[@senko_muratovic]

By far, the best content. From the whole story, camera angles, sounds, music, right moments. Just incredible. Thank you guys.

[@TheKiingg]

i have been a fan of AOF since the first episode. but now, with the narrations, this channel is on another level.

[@TheAtlasAbdel]

Bro you a genius. Your videos are pieces of art

[@syakirloh]

Body, Body, Head. This give me goosebumps

[@hasanazam3442]

Will Harris thats me celebrating after the win in the green shirt and hat. thank you for showing that clip. appreciate it. was an incredible night!

[@Atom-Mercury]

Everytime I tune in to this channel, the quality of the content and the videos are getting better and better. Congratulations.

[@riazahmed2510]

Absolutely loved this entire series. Thank you for putting this together and giving us the exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Much appreciated!

[@CallMeHundo]

Thank You to will Harris. Thank you man. I love these video’s. Amazing work.

[@nme_mma]

Beautiful work AOF, as always 👏 thank you! It's Islams time.. his legacy is going to be legendary 🙌 ❤

[@MA-vc5ls]

Islam now has all the stones scary💯

[@shark4sk]

This deserves to have millions views.....

[@DmanHockey25]

no one else can deliver this sort of access and connection to such high class talent. thank you for the great videos

[@anasshahid224]

Incredible video as always Will, Islam Makhachev with the masterclass performance and win against Volk 👏👏👏

[@tishkofuad8876]

spectacular production, thank you for making these great serieses and capturing legendary moments like these which we will reminisce years later down the line just like the khabib videos.

[@MdAbdullahAlMuyid_nowho]

Beautiful words in narration, man. AOF will always be a piece of art!

[@luciofranciscodigiacinti3664]

Dear Will, your videos are POETRY. Thank you for creating and sharing! Love from Argentina :D

[@thoth3696]

Thanks Will Harris , very in depth behind the scenes, Hollywood Production right here. Keep it up 💯

[@rafaelramoscorrea522]

Was waiting for this chapter!!!!! Great as always!!!!!! P4P #1

[@docsheji]

'ANATOMY OF A FIGHTER ', Truly jealously-worthy content man !! Love each and every episode you do bro, keep up the great work !! Waiting eagerly for the next one 👍

[@mohammedsebai2338]

Never stop making these video's, big fan for years and always gett goosebumps when i watch them. This was beutiful brother ❤. Greetings from Amsterdam

[@KakashiMamun]

Thanks!

[@whyareyoualllying2592]

Will Harris makes *hands down* the best MMA documentaries EVER. A living legend on this field.

[@ShnizzleBedizzle]

Thank you and bless you for this work ! That Dagestani team have no arrogance in them, just work, kindness and simple joy.

[@hamidhassou5551]

Congrats Islam and thanks to Anatomy of a Fighter for yet another master piece!

[@benjamin9886]

Thanks for taking us on this Amazing Journey I hope you the best in your future projects will be around to see it

[@humzamohammad3075]

I do hope you somehow dont stop producing and capturing such moments Will. I know you've made your mind up but hope you return one day. Till then best of luck in whatever you decide to do next my friend 💯❤️

[@alishehzadpaul]

Keep them coming brother. These documentaries are sometimes even better than the UFC Countdowns and Embedded

[@ruggedtobby]

Whenever I'm watching your jobs i never wanted it to finish. Great great job Will #AndStill

[@IsraelApartheid-z8l]

You seriously make the best videos on KZbin it’s crazy

[@kazam7332]

Anddddd stillllll !!! Great performance @Makhachev and outstanding footage @Will Harris!

[@jaguarpaw71]

Will, what you're doing is truly special. Thank you and I'm looking forward to what you've got planned for future content.

[@Mohammed-jf2sp]

In the beginning before the battle “Bismillah” (In the name of God) 09:30, and in the end after the job done “Alhamdulillah” (All praise be to God) 12:33. Always remember God, This is the True success. “Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allāh. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allāh hearts are assured." 13:ٰ28

[@muslimbabanhujaev3792]

You can’t even imagine what a beautiful and heartwarming video you make, Will. It is much better than Embedded

[@adams3552]

I am a fan of the Dagestani boys. However Volk is an admirable fighter. Respectful, humble and a hell of a warrior. I wish him the best

[@issaosman2890]

Amazing work getting all the fighters in one film is not such an easy task great pieces of art thank you , good luck with future work

[@rahmathoirudin4002]

As always, master class doc. Its always pleasure to watch brother 🙏

[@Karf5544]

Love you brother islam, khabib and whole team for inspiring us, To made us feel positive, To made us feel proud of the toughest time. Your game and beyond you are not failed to inspire us. Inside and outside you people are looking beautiful. Barakallah

[@REDDBULLER]

You put me to tears Will !!! Thank you ! Prayers to you and your family ❤️

[@md.shamadulislam8762]

Such quality contents! we are getting it for Free! Thanks, Harries. Keep making great works. We love Islam, His brothers, friends and you obviously.