Cooking With Volk: Alexander Volkanovski and Ariel Helwani Make Takis-Breaded Chicken - MMA Fighting

Alexander Volkanovski stops by The MMA Hour set and does an impromptu "Cooking with Volk" segment with Ariel Helwani.
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[@SigmaMale558]

Dude defends his belt. Then cooks his interviewer lunch on air. GOAT

[@MrWhingeypants]

Better than food truck diaries

[@GukkiSSJ]

Real GOAT talk right there😤😂

[@KLR_BAN]

*GOAT*

[@xpacnwo2000]

Volk casually cooking the day after defending his title against a Zombie. Another day in the office.

[@ce-rf3lg]

He probably had a tougher time w. His sparring partners

[@nlong317]

@@beaualIoevv How's he ducking a man that's not in the USADA testing pool you melt

[@xpacnwo2000]

@@beaualIoevv You have some deep rooted personal issues you should focus on.

[@seanchang5372]

@@beaualIoevv there’s something wrong with you lol. I’ve never been particularly interested in him but he was anything but boring in that fight. He was fast, strong, and accurate. Another minute and Zombie would have been unconscious if herb didn’t step in. Not sure how you can call that boring lmao

[@xpacnwo2000]

@@beaualIoevv You have a lot to learn about life. The hate and bitterness you are carrying with you will not help you. Hope you work on yourself. Volk is gonna be one of the best P4P no matter how emotional you get about it.

[@ClydeYouTuber]

This is actually super wholesome hahaha love it

[@lonewolf_0073]

He is boring I switched to my game console after the aljo vs yan fight hehe

[@AllDayBlazer89]

@@beaualIoevv volkanobski ski !

[@rbriggs89]

@@beaualIoevv You're so sad.

[@aaronrubalcava7810]

@@beaualIoevv what sad, sad casual

[@tech1238]

@@beaualIoevv 2/10 troll

[@bonkling]

Volk really has that friendly fish and chip shop owner vibe you remember from your childhood, the one that would call you "boss" and "big man". Aussies will know a few of these legends from their childhood

[@paulj8803]

Haha, yes. Gives you an extra potato cake to what your ordered. Top bloke.

[@pezpythons1532]

Same in UK, wholesome boss man vibes

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Lass, hen or wee yin here in Scotland. Ah to simpler times....

[@drestarman]

@@paulj8803 ah the joy of the extra potato cake. The chips are thrown in first, followed by the final question "chicken salt or regular young fella" ...

[@andrewhagan7788]

Doesnt he own his own restaurant?

[@AcidGlow]

This was so random but fun to watch 😆

[@lunchNsinners]

It not random, volk has been cooking on youtube for a long time actually

[@CJ-hx9du]

@@lunchNsinners p4p GOAT chef Alex Volkanovski

[@profightsinfo]

Dare I say, one of the greatest segments in The MMA Hours history! An instant classic. Shout out to GC for the set up.

[@Induna123]

Really? wow

[@apv20092010]

Ariel seemed suprised and unconfortable at the begining.

[@jarnold1789]

Ariel is so unintentionally funny lmao. He really doesn’t get his hands dirty 😂 love him all the same though

[@Taylorrr-Made]

Haha when Volk starts cooking, the Aussie lingo runs wild. Representing our country well.

[@tech1238]

He went full aussie 🤙😀

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@tech1238 🤣🤣🤣 it was great.

[@abdirahmanidris290]

​@@user5661 lingo means slang i think

[@TrapsetJiuJitsu]

Surprised by how entertaining this is lol Volk is the man. Ariel bounced this segment along nicely. Hahaha good stuff

[@spendiggity9324]

@@beaualIoevv still no likes champ 🤡

[@aaronrubalcava7810]

@@beaualIoevv nah. Nobody wants to lose IQ points hearing you lol

[@noicemate9111]

@@beaualIoevv I think you trolling but dude literally just brutalized a guy on his feet for 3 rounds so how can you even say he’s boring

[@pabloeskybruh9624]

@@beaualIoevv we found a triple c burner account 😂

[@MrDentSir]

@@beaualIoevv I am - How did you know that....How odd

[@cameronryanleigh9167]

I can imagine Ariel having this type of reaction to someone changing a tire

[@Zane-lp2hq]

my chest hurts

[@ry8102]

😂

[@eric5747]

Thank you for the laugh.

[@SuperPeterok]

That's me

[@JebediahSpringfield]

😂😂😂

[@shanesplace]

This man is at peace in life I love it.

[@ziggynorenbergs8353]

“Impressed with me putting vinegar in a bowl “ 😂😂😂

[@Austin123.]

Volkanovski in retirement is probably opening up a restaurant or having his own cooking channel.

[@haribolollies]

The Volkanovski Hotel in Wollongong

[@zorankostur]

He did allready

[@donnywaite5920]

Ariel hasn’t cooked a day in his life 😂… the way he placed that chef’s hat on Volk 💀

[@benzohhhhh]

When he says he used to live off cup ramen in college I fully believe him

[@austinarnold155]

It looked like a clan hood

[@victors151]

When you've been rich your whole life because of daddy money, cooking is hardly a priority.

[@joeiznang]

I think he realised very quickly that the hat would rip if he tried to fit it over volks fat dome

[@anthonyruiz3134]

@@joeiznang LMAOOO

[@supremekek]

25:30 Alex opening the lid on the vinegar halfway blew my mind. I feel like an idiot lmao.

[@larrythelobster5021]

This gave me depression

[@chance2716]

This is life-changing lmaoooo

[@kaynesavage5177]

Amazing

[@NicolaMaxwell]

🤣🤣🤣 I learned the hard way!

[@jarnold1789]

@@larrythelobster5021 😂😂😂 same

[@munkze]

I was dead on how Ariel didn’t know what a taki was

[@oldironsides4107]

I didn’t until a year ago. My sons asking me to buy them. They’re pretty damn good. Spicy as hell. Or at least these blue ones I’m about to eat

[@Victor0328]

Taki taki roomba

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@oldironsides4107 spicy you say? Then I have to try these.

[@MrManray23]

Dude thought they were Australian 🤦‍♂️

[@guruwithoutbeanie2932]

The best chip.

[@joer7561]

"You cant mix life and death when eating." chops up a chicken and drops it in its scrambled child

[@JonKonDrums]

Eggs are non-fertilised, so it isn't a "child". By your logic women are soaking up their kids into tampons and pads every month...

[@AllHailNumo]

Lmfaoo

[@samiam8094]

"I don't follow it" "No I don't drink milk after meat"

[@NicolaMaxwell]

I laughed out loud omg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ninjavibez4696]

That was fokn funny lmao

[@scoobydew420]

I originally didn't like Volk cuz I'm a max fanboy. After watching him in and out of the cage for some time now I think this dude is incredibly underrated and will start to blow up more and more this year.

[@Jnguy101]

These are facts.

[@carltonpenaloza1395]

Same here

[@tatooine_dream]

🙏 as a volk fan its nice for the max fans to put a tiny bit of shine on his name now

[@carltonpenaloza1395]

@@tatooine_dream I’m a huge Max fan, it took me a bit longer to warm up to Volk than it should have. But now I’m all in on the bloke! Volk is like a legendary dwarf warrior from Lord of the Rings who slays dragons from the underworld through sheer determination and will

[@tatooine_dream]

@@carltonpenaloza1395 hahahaha 🤙

[@piroman9350]

I think everybody can agree that Volk passes the vibe check

[@MaddRezz]

Volk being so patient with Ariel

[@apv20092010]

Ariel was annoyed, seemed suprised

[@jarnold1789]

@@apv20092010 I think that’s just Ariel. Seemed like he was having a good time

[@apv20092010]

@@jarnold1789 at the end yes, but not in the beggining.

[@stapes7344]

I cant tell if Ariel is a troll sometimes lol

[@DasFlippityFlop]

Ariel has apparently never eaten or cooked anything ever.

[@robotkidd11]

Volk said "A lil bit of ground and pound" 🤣 when making the crum I love this guy!

[@jz1536]

Volk: we’ll add a little bit of pepper as well. Ariel: oh wow they will have a little bit of a kick. 😂😂😂

[@benzohhhhh]

This man said he was and I Quote “mesmerized” by Chicken being dipped in egg

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@benzohhhhh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sasquatch10]

He eats like an 11 year old white kid 😅

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Such a clown. I can’t stand white people and their cardboard tasting food

[@talon3684]

He is a goofy mug lol

[@alperyldrm6385]

A future hall of famer and current champion cooking in the office, this is gold stuff. Volk is really growing on me since his Ortega fight. Terrific fighter but outside the cage just a pretty normal, fun dude that you wanna have a beer with.

[@user-pm6bp3iq1f]

tam bir kral değil mi volk

[@bazeratm]

Real champion!

[@Shrnirpledorp]

People need to realise most of these fighters r nice genuine dudes n dudettes

[@johnbraucher1499]

Go from 200+ lbs down to 145 and train at that weight and you'll be a beast too. Lol

[@samvalentine9243]

@@johnbraucher1499 volk is pretty short and seems to stay in shape. I doubt he's over 200 in the off season.

[@Quiron1985]

Volk is the man. Defending the belt clearly was just a warm-up for this cooking segment.

[@devenholman6301]

It's crazy that Volk is only a year older than me but I wish he was my dad

[@rfuentes7752]

i died when ariel asked if takis r an australian thing LMFAO

[@gazzabethyname]

Even whipped up an intro for this epic segment lol

[@MDP673NJ1]

That was pretty cool of Alex...such a nice down to earth guy...loved the segment 👏

[@marcernest3165]

Volk snatched the NMF belt from Wonderboy. I really like this dude now. Would love to have a convo with him, such a good hearted animal.

[@MimiPipoo]

People are going to miss the fighting spirit and essence of Volk once he retires. Cherish the Champ while he's in his prime. Deserves so much more praise - I'd go as far as to say he is the best role model in the UFC by far.

[@jarnold1789]

He’s definitely one of them. Everyone loves Max so it was hard to accept Volk, but everyone seems to have warmed up to him and that’s great

[@carvedfromlife8949]

Exactly, Max is so loved but how can you not like Volk? And I'm sorry to say but I honestly don't care to see them fight again. They were close fights but Volk got the W twice, we need new fights.

[@MimiPipoo]

@@carvedfromlife8949 I'd much rather see Cejudo face Volk before any Holloway matchup.

[@carvedfromlife8949]

@@MimiPipoo would be cool to see but anytime that was mentioned to Dana, he seems like he's not interested in that at all. I doubt they set it up.

[@jak3brap10]

This was amazing. Volk is a g. But Ariel has given some great moments to the MMA world and the culture. Well done Ariel 👏🏻

[@jarnold1789]

He’s the GOAT of MMA journalism for sure

[@jessechavez9931]

Volk seems like a kool ass guy

[@austinarnold155]

(Volk opens bag of chips) Ariel: This is fascinating.

[@dixieechann]

Volk n Dustin should do a cooking show together

[@panic_diver]

Two bald men wearing chef's hat to prevent their non-existent hair from falling in the food. lul. Volk is the man, just a laid back bloke on his way to fw goat status

[@nicraymondo]

Volk senses like a guy that would be awesome to have acouple beers and chill with

[@carltonpenaloza1395]

Aussies in general are probably the best people on Earth to have a beer with, add to that an Aussie champ 🍻

[@96Caleb96]

Ariel acting like a kid hahaha "What's that one?" "Why are you putting that in?" "What are you doing now?"

[@luisangel7700]

😂😂

[@donnywaite5920]

I was waiting for, “Are we there yet?!” 😂

[@apv20092010]

He was very annoying, Ariel should know better.

[@merkurii3877]

@@apv20092010 were you expecting him to be silent the whole time

[@GiovaneFugazza10]

At least no one will have to worry about finding a hair in the food when these two are cooking

[@humaidashraf1460]

Greatest segment ever the chemistry is off the charts well done ariel

[@Detergent2001]

Volk saying “taki taki” funny as hell

[@JayJaredSmithMusic]

I like how Ariel makes sure to get down the exact recipe, now that was 3 eggs lol

[@_fox_face]

I believed ariel when he said that was the closest he's ever got to cooking

[@rquintero3]

I’d like to see more like this. Fighters showing off other hobbies they like. Rose playing the piano and no chef Alexander

[@Jobe826]

Volk is great, he's definitely become one of my favorite fighters. And this should be a new series. Fighters teaching Ariel their favorite recipes.🍽👨‍🍳 (Ariel needs more options than Squash Soup)

[@Alex-rk5jp]

good man. love from aus

[@DavidNomNom]

Crazy popular in Cali. Cracked me up when he was like “Is it an Aussie thing?”

[@lonewolf_0073]

He’s happy 😊

[@dixieechann]

And oatmeal

[@sonnyjiim5239]

He has cooking with volk on his own channel

[@bigguwapbrixks187]

Best episode ever ! We need more of these Ariel !

[@steveng3770]

Friendliest cooking show ever with the Aussie 🇦🇺 and the canadian 🇨🇦

[@jmdeottawa.gatineaucestgay289]

Lmfao 😂 Ariel awkwardness makes this so awesome. Please Ariel go to a NY neighborhood BBQ either with Action Bronson or Rampage for in NY part 2 with either one

[@patrickbateman7444]

Volk is a great person. The look on his face after he beat TKZ was actually sad, he was legit bummed out.

[@CJ-hx9du]

Never thought I'd click on a video called cooking with Volk.

[@oldPan]

Ariel Helwani is the type of guy who describes carbonated drinks as spicy

[@erikaguirre9794]

Listening to him ask volk if takis was an Australian thing hurt my Mexican heart

[@dubbrain]

Volk is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. There I said it. Awesome dude and incredible athlete, humble and hardworking. Love the guy!!!!

[@Andrew-xt8lz]

Alex: puts the tiniest sprinkle of black pepper Ariel: Wow this is going to have a bit of kick Lmfao

[@piroman9350]

Such a respectful and active champion, it's really difficult to dislike him

[@vrdla]

this was very enjoyable all the way thru, go volk

[@Timk13091]

Volk gets nowhere near enough respect big love from chicago

[@Pidgey1995]

Volk should do a cooking thing on YT I would def watch

[@kenopsia6748]

He does that. Sorry if it was sarcasm and i answered anyway

[@VoidVerses]

FINALLY THIS DUDE IS GETTING SOME DAMN RESPEK!!!!

[@brienmageau9944]

I love this kind of content with MMA guys. Barely any talk about the job but 45 minutes of conversation. Helps “get to know” the guy instead of the fighter.

[@KevinStevenQuinn]

I can't believe I just watched this whole thing. Great content.

[@teedawg2112]

This might be the best mma segment in history 🔥

[@mase1son19]

The vinegar pour was 🔥 I had no idea

[@kuey_v]

Respect to volk man... top man

[@peterdunngeordie]

Brilliant! Volk is the man 🥊

[@theglovegame]

Great stuff! I loved this. Alex is a great dude

[@stanley16fttapemeasure38]

I never knew i wanted this but I definitely always have

[@SinghROAR]

More cooking segments w/ fighters!

[@kamenninov1405]

This is just so refreshing content! Thank you! You guys put a big smile on my face!

[@cuoew]

Love it! Alex really takes pride in his cooking & its pretty gd to see him in smwhat a natural element of sorts too

[@_fox_face]

Great stuff. Congrats to everyone involved

[@ThePinoyShinobi]

Great segment but we definitely needed an overhead camera setup for this.

[@upurbum_Official]

What a legend this guy is

[@andeno10]

Unscrewing the lid halfway is new to me and I been cooking forever

[@deezWEBBOS]

10/10 journalism.. much love for mr.volk

[@AND1StReEtBaLLeR93]

I thought Volk was wearing a chefs jacket from the thumbnail Lmaoo

[@gaichuikamei3040]

Champion is so humble that's the main reason he is champion in ufc that attitude never let him take things for granted keep it up champ we are watching ur every moves.

[@xamenoskli]

Lmao. I remember when they suggested that. Didnt expect they would actually do it! Kudos to both of you!

[@VegaH_]

“Is takis an Australian thing”🤦‍♂️😂🤣

[@lucasgibbs4879]

Im in west oz never heard of em

[@asAbsolute]

@@lucasgibbs4879 They’re from Mexico. I’m actually surprised volk’s heard of them. I’ve never heard of anyone outside of America knowing about them.

[@nz_philly_fan9798]

What a great show lads. Incredible

[@holeindanssock156]

Lul wtf? Dude smashes out one of the greatest fighters ever, then starts cooking... Lul

[@dannyholder9711]

Zombie isn't one of the greatest fighters ever lol

[@JohnnyEtiquette]

Dude he’s been putting out cooking content for a while now. You’re only just discovering this?

[@aaronrubalcava7810]

@@dannyholder9711 He's a legend in MMA bruv. He loses one fight and he isn't great anymore?

[@thatyoudliketoknow1628]

You don't eat?

[@wmp0074]

It's almost like he is human and has a life outside of MMA.

[@aparanoidandroid599]

This was absolutely brilliant!

[@jrod908]

this is incredible

[@x0nlyxdj]

came to the video to watch this killer intro

[@Taylormadeseven]

Us Aussies are built different. Alex is as humble as they come.

[@lukewilliam6476]

This was awesome! I’m becoming a fan of Alex!

[@khabobmma8039]

The more I watch Volk, the more I like the guy he is so wholesome and nice dude to be around.

[@natureboy6941]

Thanks for bringing the belt back home mate :) God bless you Alex .

[@stalonso206]

You're telling me Ariel lives in NY and doesn't know what Takis are? Golly

[@douglewis6924]

That was awesome. Cheers to Ariel and The Champ Alex Volk. AV needs to do an episode with Blakey the Chef with Shammi and Friends.

[@samarramiresz7005]

THE BEST THING FOR A WARRIOR TO DO MAN. DIDNT EXPECT THIS BUT MY LOVE FOR THE GREAT HAS GROWN TO THE FULLEST MAN.

[@as_the_sky_turns]

Awesome content! Going to try this. Let’s go champ!

[@danielsullivan1509]

Fun to watch volk is a stand up guy

[@richierollz1279]

Great content! Thank you Ariel and to the Champ Volk

[@theredpoweranger]

Loved this!

[@MattyMarinera]

absolutely love this

[@chasefaulknor5172]

Watching Volkanovski eat wings was very incredible for me

[@ericopperman7560]

We need more of this

[@crayb89]

Volk’s the man! Great interview Ariel! You the man too ✊🏼

[@royletv7162]

Ariel such an instigating smartass, "I'm surprised you haven't tried this, what you don't like Poirier? 🤣🤣🤣

[@jf5618]

Just smoked weed for the 1st time in over a year about an hour ago…this fukn video pops up!! Just added “chicken wings” and “spicy CHIPS” to the grocery list. How does KZbin know this??!!

[@joeroganpodcastdotcom]

Helwani the goat for mma interviews

[@alpha_neandethal_primarch]

This is awesone