Fox Theatre - Volkanovski breaks down the Makhachev fight ahead of UFC 290 | Main Event | Fox Sports

[@parasstone8414]

"Don't be scared of challenge because it's only gonna make you better" - Alexander Volkanovski

[@mohammedbalayethossain-ij6bq]

What a great msg by Alexander

[@djt8870]

This was the best champ champ fight ever. So technical, so competitive.

[@LA-el9xv]

Hipe volk dont use cheap reason being short day notice. Than he a great warrior

[@Only1God4ever.]

Don't be scared but know that you'll lose because it will just make you better!!!

[@ShaariAmin-zn4kl]

The moral of this video volks lose🤣

[@marioiglesias4850]

Volk is already a legend of the sport

[@sstech5410]

Based on what? He doesn’t have half the defences aldo has. Sick of clowns like this making stupid claims

[@novaclan8542]

Already?

[@gemini6020]

@@novaclan8542yes

[@shazbazzy]

Been a legend

[@shazbazzy]

Been a legend

[@samuelpaulson6416]

“He took the back so you’ve got to give that round to him” What a legend. He’s honest about scoring and isn’t delusional like some fighters who insist they won every single round.

[@bballforever100]

i liked that too, made him seem much more honest than others

[@oldformatguru]

Ufc pays him to have a congruent opinion to them. He knows for a fact he whooped his ass

[@samuelpaulson6416]

@@oldformatguru They don't. UFC fighters get to say whatever they want. There is no conspiracy here. Volk is just a good guy

[@orca_cod90]

@@oldformatguru lmao, accepting defeat literally lowers your stock. You must be in to mad conspiracy theories

[@fgc1850]

unlike islam screaming like a child, im the best fighter in the world after stalling for 3 minutes and then getting ground and pounded

[@nabilmajid22]

The fact they hugged after the bell at the start of the fifth round shows how much respect they have for each other.

[@vic7k]

Also the fact Islam hugged all the way though the fight as well 😂

[@vukojicasandic3773]

Islam loves hugging, especially around the nuts area

[@sirarungasal3732]

Volk is legend but that fight Makachev is the winner clearly

[@origamiblunt5823]

@@sirarungasal3732clearly? Explain what makes it so very clear to you

[@rennyskiathitis8178]

@@vic7k Islam was actually quite affective on his feet. Did you watch the fight? Islam had a considerably higher strike accuracy than Volk. it was like 40 to 60%, something like that.

[@jsequine927]

Not complaining about the loss, not trying to convince anyone he won any of those earlier rounds, just admitting areas he could improve on and providing an unbiased opinion of his performance. What a consummate professional, you can easily see why he's at the top of the sport. Wish they would have a rematch.

[@scottc2076]

That’s the best attitude you could have after being badly robbed. There’s more of an argument for imavov beating Strickland than Islam beating volkz

[@FilizFerenczy]

It's because he lost

[@khyzerdavis7818]

​@@FilizFerenczy You must have a lot of friends.

[@fadhlmohamed2896]

He lost plain and simple!that’s what humbled him otherwise you can tell he is a cocky little bugger!

[@FilizFerenczy]

@@khyzerdavis7818 don't get it

[@josechamu240]

We are so lucky to get an ACTUAL pov breakdown of possibly the most combined high level fight in the ufc ever. Love Volk because he actually broke it down rather than tale teh easy way out and just dance around and say “cant say too much”. He really did a breakdown!

[@qase8070]

No it isn’t lol

[@yt_mizu3476]

It isn’t as far as that actual display. The two individuals may be the highest skilled individuals but the actual display wasn’t as technical and wide ranging in skills as fights like Sandhagen vs Yan

[@Thawhid]

​@Thatthar899Pablo

[@BKWilliamsJnr]

One of the best events of my life. Being there was so loud

[@TawroGames]

same brother unbelievable support was so grateful to get tickets, such a shame the decision didnt go the other way would have been perfect.

[@noperabradley3065]

Man was shattered I couldn’t go tickets sold out in 55 secs😭

[@IVslam]

@@noperabradley3065 fr tickets sold out so quick lol

[@BigPoppaSufi]

Was it true that the crowd were being racist or was that false?

[@jamesflinty7737]

I got on on the dot and it was sold out was spewing big time

[@jakereinhardt7312]

Watching this back before the rematch is kinda surreal. Can’t believe they’re about to run it back. Props to Volk 🏆

[@craigparker4108]

Same, can't wait.

[@josephpedley308]

Are you placing a bet on him? And or Is that a wise idea?

[@MyWORDisntGospel]

Man, I’m still in shock how this card turned out. Not saying Charles/Islam and Costa/Khamzat weren’t going to be awesome. But now? Man, I cannot wait!

[@juanpabloortega8096]

Man Volk fought like a savage in this one, having the ‘scariest’ grappler in the UFC in his back and just angrily screaming to him to do something, to try and finish him.

[@abdelhakyac7285]

technically speaking you cant do much against someone with short limbs..... that's the damn secret.... even in his last fight, he could stand and ground and pound Yair while Yair was still keeping Alex in his guard..... truth is, Alex's own fans didnt give him much respect because he is short..... let's be honest, people are superficial, and cant swallow that pill......but in fact, at same weight, the only disadvantage of being shorter is range, and if you accept that, and become a master at range like Alex....... you find many advantages at being short, like the so much difficulty to take their limbs, or take them down because their center of gravity is much lower

[@TheBaTaN1K]

@@abdelhakyac7285 thats why he submmited alex?

[@abdelhakyac7285]

@@TheBaTaN1K please dont read a comment and answer it unless you’re sober

[@mitchellcruickshank3815]

@@abdelhakyac7285 alex's arms are long but his legs are short. perfect ground and pound limb structure. his reach is 5'11.5 and hes 5'6. hes a freak

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

@@mitchellcruickshank3815everybody’s reach is roughly same as their height lol. No freakiness there..

[@aberwood]

I love that Volk always has the crowd in the back of his mind. He knows he's there to entertain.

[@DJ_Nongz]

youtube.com/@LoveandHeart31

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

That was my big takeaway too. It was honestly great/refreshing to watch, considering so many of the fighters out there to the contrary

[@DJ_Nongz]

@@WorkerBeesUnite kzbin.info6bb8y_Yousw?si=Cn1ktPRVkYZQc9ci

[@DrayDrayn]

Part of the pressure of fighting in front of a home crowd. He didn't want to disappoint.

[@PiNkOG]

Fucking love the fact that you still take accountability for your shortcomings and give Islam credits for his success, even though you did lose. You surprised a lot of people that day with your performance, but for me is the honesty, the character you show through this that I love the most!

[@pxrxdx187]

Also, it didn't surprise a lot of us. Who knew volk would win. Imo and again, in a lot of people's minds - volk did win.

[@ryanb8736]

Volk is a true champ and champs give credit due where it’s due. He wasn’t expecting islam to have such great striking. Islam also didn’t expect volk to be so strong neither. That’s what made this fight fun. Volk did amazing against a warrior from Dagestan. All I gotta say is nobody is beating these two guys. They are the real deal. The real question is can Charles beat volk or Volk beat Charles? That is the fight to make.

[@Haroon38931]

Volk would destroy Charles

[@nicholasscott5905]

They were each other toughest test, no way either fella doesn't respect the other

[@rennyskiathitis8178]

@@pxrxdx187 he lost.

[@mlunguomnyama5518]

all respect in the world to Volkanovski from Russia!! What an amazing sportsman, competitor and human being, losing to him would be absolutely no shame

[@mlunguomnyama5518]

@kaosbruv4587 not really, Weasle did a punch by punch analysis of the fight and 49-46 was the correct result. One judge had it right. Let's move on

[@mohdnasir-wr5lb]

​@kaosbruv4587... Very clear the one that got robbed is Islam... Simply because after defeat the salty shorty the UFC pass on the p4p title.... That's daylight robbery.

[@aminebouras7591]

Islam c'est le meilleur

[@mohdnasir-wr5lb]

@@aminebouras7591 apa saja lah manggkuk.😁

[@syzm1k]

@@mohdnasir-wr5lb not at alll lol. plus jones was gonna take it away anyways

[@nicholaslegrand8142]

“Everybody forgets that I gave myself a chance.” And “I’m not happy with just doing well” the fuckin great inspirational af volk always rooting for ya brotha

[@sunset2.00]

He did go out of his way which is why I respect him now

[@richardjones3792]

My favorite fighter as a man. Down to earth, hard working and smart. You can see why hes achieved what he has, mentally he is rock solid.

[@PrinceOfPalestine]

Honestly, this is probably the most high-level MMA fight we may have ever seen, 2 undisputed champs going for pfp greatness. Credit to both men on an amazing fight, they could fight 10 times and I think they would go 5-5.

[@Jrcondones]

That Ortega fight was crazy as well

[@SkintoneChickenbone]

More like 9-1 to Islam. It's whoever makes mistakes, and Islam has hardly made any his whole career. Khabib has never been cut. The only fight people will ever talk about for the rest of his career is the dood who knocked him out when he made that 1 mistake. Islam will retire with that belt plus the welterweight strap.

[@My___daddy]

@@SkintoneChickenboneyou’re delusional homie

[@SkintoneChickenbone]

@rubenpacheco2132 don't just say I'm delusional kid, explain yourself

[@BasicCat]

Man life is such an experience and to be able to see Volk react and acknowledge the support he was given made me feel something inside. Truly epic moment

[@hyggeravn6325]

Man what a class act Volk is. Big inspiration for a short guy like me.

[@Banterking2]

Short guys never finish first, he just showed you that. Don’t take inspiration. Just stop being short.

[@hyggeravn6325]

@@Banterking2 thanks for the advice man, imma go out and grow 10 centimeters real quick

[@culinaryg]

Volk has 10 inches. That’s where that confidence comes from

[@Banterking2]

@@hyggeravn6325 that’s the right attitude!

[@itlookssadbro]

​@@hyggeravn6325Only 10? C'mon man, have some self respect

[@blakeinman636]

One of the best experiences of my life being in that crowd !!! You did Aus proud mate 🇦🇺💪🏽

[@TBE99]

He’s Greek

[@jmac8561]

@@TBE99 he's a Australian you neanderthal

[@cunctator3401]

@@jmac8561 he's north macedonian(slavic) if we talk about his ethnicity,his nationality is australian though.

[@cunctator3401]

@@TBE99 he's not greek north macedonia is a slavic country

[@cunctator3401]

@@Qldr there is no such race as an australian,you mess up therms,ethnicity is not your identity, his father is Slavic and mother is greek,the fact that he was born in Australia doesn't change his ethnic background.His nationality is Australian though.

[@gam3rflow5]

volk himself said “it dont matter how many shots like that i land when a guy has your back” much respect bc these “volk got robbed” morons really have taken away from the highest level chess match you will ever see

[@oobieo]

Nah, Volk won, he's humble to a fault here. What good is it to be in a dominant grappling position when you can't/don't do anything with it?

[@gam3rflow5]

@@oobieo so its better to be held down against your will as oppose to holding someone down against there will? glad you dont score fights

[@phoenixmodellingphotography]

​@@gam3rflow5Yes, the current scoring criteria only values ground control if you do damage with it. Just holding on for dear life isn't supposed to be worth as much as whoever is scoring damage in the position

[@Joe_Morello1]

​@@oobieo found the moron.

[@lukebaker3633]

If you doing absolutely nothing it should be stood up...its not at all entertaining..simple as that. The only entertaining thing about it was volk screaming at him that he's doing nothing

[@dattrax7]

You're an inspiration Champ. The best warrior there is. Greatest sportsmanship. An amazing role model. I can't imagine how proud your family, friends and country are of you.

[@sorrowstriken9481]

Alexander 'All That Type of Stuff' Volkanovski

[@BaxterThewall]

Well... your name says it all 🙄

[@zoheir1162]

Alex obviously Volkanovski

[@thesuccessminded9868]

Maaaaaate! You will go down as one of the greatest fighters of all time and the best Australian athlete, a true Aussie character and legend!

[@deanmoloney186]

I watched it live but that still gives me goosebumps ...amazing athlete

[@AbdulHadiMojaddedi]

I like this dude. When I say this. I'm not saying it as a fighter. As a fighter he is truly one in a million. He is an amazing champion. So dominant, so skillful, so precise and fast too. But when I say I like him. I mean as a person I like him. It takes a lot of self-discipline, it takes a lot of character to think the way this man thinks. His mindset is unique. He is truthful and honest. It's a privilege to see him inside and outside the octagon

[@toanvo427]

He is humble enough to be likeable and more importantly it helps him learn from mistakes. Some people are scared to admit they have holes in their game. He is also supremely confident in himself. You cannot be world champion and last the grinders without the heart and supreme confidence.

[@HalleyBay61]

A quality Proffesional athlete. A quality honest person. He gives his honest thoughts on the fight and gives credit to his opponent for getting the better of him at times and for the quality of his technique. Awesome bloke

[@moonvenerable7897]

Islam won that fight but i will tune in to watch a second fight, you don't see two elite champs at their prime fight each other

[@MatthewMcRowan]

Islam could fight in welterweight

[@pokemonovice9758]

Except Islam didn't necessarily win or deserved to win. The draw would've been fair. Islam received more damage that he's ever taken in all of his career combined

[@luthfan9395]

@@pokemonovice9758 islam only received more damage in round 5 in last minute, you have to judge round by round not only in round 5

[@pokemonovice9758]

@@luthfan9395 Exactly, which makes it clearly a 10-8, with Volkanovksi dropping him and ending up on top pounding Islam. How can that round, be scored the same (10-9) as the rest of the rounds (all extremely close)

[@luthfan9395]

@@pokemonovice9758 THERE IS NO WAY VOLKS WON 10-8 IN ROUND 5 , WATCH FULL FIGHT MAKHACEV GIVE KNEE TO VOLKS FACE AND MADE VOLKS EYEBROW BECOME SQUIRT BLEED AND THAT HAPPENED BEFORE VOLKS KNOCKED MAKHACEV DOWN SO 10-9 IS SUPER FAIR, THAT IS WHY THERE IS NO WAY 10-8, you clearly clueless about how to score in mma

[@johnelahad721]

Damn you could feel the emotion in Volks words at the end 💔 I think he’s gonna take great confidence from that 5th round, knowing that he can more than hang with Makhachev in all departments and didn’t need to give him as much respect. Tough fight ahead at UFC 290 but bring on that rematch 🤩

[@Fitkid7672]

Yeah he will probably challenge for the 55 belt after this yair fight because there is not clear no 1 contender up next at the moment. I guess Ilia but honestly he could use 1 more fight

[@mrqas2000]

Volk has got a lot more experience then islam in 5 round bouts, this was first time islam ever fought 5 rounds, so big respect too islam for getting through and winning as well

[@johnelahad721]

@@Fitkid7672 Yeah I agree. Think he should probably be matched up with an Ortega (depending where his recovery is at) or Holloway before he gets the next shot.

[@johnelahad721]

@@mrqas2000 Ahh I didn’t realise that. So potential improvements from Islam in his endurance in the championship rounds then. Big respect to him, is a shame that as the champ he gets booed.

[@terid3569]

@@johnelahad721 That booing is poor taste for any country. It’s uncalled for and to me in made me see Volks country as very petty. I’m American and show respect to all fighters.

[@209starrrr]

Reminds you of the wrestling capability of Alex. He has a lotta things to use against Yair.

[@timurjack8773]

They said he was a wrestling champ before playing Rugby at 214 lbs weight, it makes sense.

[@madgavin7568]

Yair is super dangerous on the feet and has a dangerous bottom game as well. Alex will need to utilize his fight IQ and implement all his tools to win.

[@romanovkazdavicovich3996]

You told it! Volk toyed with Yair and rag dolled him + finished him on the ground

[@cyrusmaina5325]

I hope you get it done this time. Am really rooting for you.

[@SHAHEEN7]

What a legend Volk ❤ He lost the fight if you judge it as a sanctioned MMA fight But he showed his heart and toughness.

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

He is one of Australia's greatest athletes bar none.

[@mart4414]

Pftt, Australia? He's one of the greatest athletes in the world. Probably the best of his generation. Not just combat athletes, his cardio alone is almost impossible to attain.

[@insanity4224]

All we hear about in Australia is when an AFL player gets a sprained ankle.

[@Oddly_Fascinting]

He is a dawg

[@josechamu240]

He might be the greatest!

[@mrmolloy]

One in a long line of excellent sportsmen

[@madextreme2682]

Volk fights like a GOAT , literally the man covers every part of MMA , I really wish to see that rematch cuz I'm sure it'll be a back and forth technical war , both are gonna make adjustments.

[@puercoespineta]

Even Volk knows he lost, he just doesnt want to go against his fans. Fans should be more realistic and less fanatic.

[@SoulAlmighty1660]

all those people arent neccesiarly his fans its just islam haters

[@arjenrobbed1294]

Volk clearly won 3 rounds. The only people who think Islam won are Muslim people. All khabib casual fans

[@arjenrobbed1294]

Any Muslim who watches MMA without being biased know volk won

[@SoulAlmighty1660]

@@arjenrobbed1294 any islam hater who watched the fight who isnt biased know islam won

[@puercoespineta]

@@arjenrobbed1294 Any christian, muslim, budist, jew who watches mma knows Islam won.

[@phatman23]

Awesome breakdown Volk! Thank you for doing that. Was really a treat! Really hope to see the rematch!

[@samshongwe]

I thought Islam won that comfortably 3-2, and he was winning the 5th round bar that final minute when obviously it swung back towards Volk. Immense fight and fantastic performance by both men.

[@Aceeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

what you talking abt? Volk knocked him down both 2 and 3. How did he lose a round he knocked him down? 💀

[@SpiceSki]

@@Aceeeeeeeeeeeeeeevolk scored 1 knockdown in the fight and it was in the last round wtf are you talking about lil bro

[@bradbarfuss6472]

​@SpiceSki 2, 3 and 5 Islam got dropped. Wtf you smoking lil man

[@samshongwe]

@@bradbarfuss6472 But Islam did more damage. According to the rules, damage and fight ending sequences trump volume. Plus Volk was in more danger than Islam was for the majority of the fight. Islam was comfortably winning that last round until he fell on his back and was content to run the clock out. Get rid of your own bias.

[@abdirahmanidris290]

​@@bradbarfuss6472they weren't proper knockdowns. There were a lot of slips/hit while attempting a takedown. Islam also won a lot of exchanges

[@ibrahimhaider7758]

After watching this video. Makhachev definitely won 4 rounds but big respect to Volknosvki

[@kerrlonjordan6816]

Definitely won 3 rounds ..1,2 and 4 .. he lost round 3 and round 5 because volk scored a knock down and finished on top even though it was only a minute volk dominated

[@zubairallawi1206]

​@kerrlonjordan6816 3 rounds or 4 rounds doesn't matter... personally i have it 3 - 2 to islam ...volk a freaking monster but Islam won this fight for sure

[@kerrlonjordan6816]

@georgexander7170 debatable, but I don’t see how volk fanboys claim volk won this fight when he barely won rounds

[@anasshahid224]

Volk is the man, so technically gifted, I don’t see anyone beating him at 145 pounds, love his cool calm chill vibe. #andstill 👏👏👏👏

[@liamrmorgans921]

Love Volk but this Yair fight is gonna be a huge challenge, i thought Yair beat Holloway so this might be his biggest challenge yet in the division

[@vn5774]

​@@liamrmorgans921Yair did *NOT* win the fight against Max lmao

[@liamrmorgans921]

@@vn5774cringey max bias has ya’ll delusional. It was very close but i had Yaid edging it. Even the commentators showed bizarre bias

[@shiiiitstain]

@@liamrmorgans921 perhaps you're the one with a delusional bias?! it was a good competitive fight but it was a very clear decision for Holloway

[@nicholasscott5905]

Wouldn't like his chances against 🐐👑 himself Mr lobov

[@sportfishing4889]

Going into the opponent's area with courage while losing weight and other conditions is another very admirable thing from Makachev❤❤❤

[@mudhamartin1162]

Bro, that's his job and is what literally what every fighter does - they travel to other fighters hometowns and lose weight to fight.

[@mudhamartin1162]

@georgexander7170 Makachev didn't fight Volk in Wollongong

[@mudhamartin1162]

@georgexander7170 and do you know what my response to that would be?

[@radiyahya363]

​@@mudhamartin1162well Volks doesn't lose his weight going in to THIS fight

[@mudhamartin1162]

@@radiyahya363 That's true, but he did give up size in THAT fight.

[@DaGoatonYT]

I have so much respect for Volk, as a Dagestani fighter Volk is loved here in Dagestan 🙏

[@Willgesmenuts]

All the fights I have watched this one was the hardest to judge. Well done to both fighters

[@sagralroomy6650]

I feel like even volks knows he lost lol. Most fighters said islam won. Love that fox Australia took off the knees sequence in rd5 that wobble n cuts volk. Thats a pretty bias breakdown fox.

[@jamesthompson9003]

Are you suggesting that Islam won the 5th round despite the knock-down and ass beating he got? If not, then Fox leaving off a sequence to make out Volk won a round which he obviously did win either way doesn't seem too outrageous. Initially most of the watch-alongs like Rogan & co, Cejudo & co etc thought Volk clearly won, though I guess going back in retrospect you can give it 48-47 either way. Volk was a $4.20 underdog though, and if the best argument for the big weight-cutting LW champ was that he scaped past a guy who the UFC PI have cleared to safely make 135lbs (if he cut as much body weight % as Islam), then it's a pretty poor showing for Islam

[@ali-mk4of]

​@@jamesthompson9003cejudo rewatched the fight and said volk won same with joe

[@jamesthompson9003]

@@ali-mk4of Cejudo did, but Rogan said on his podcast with Masvidal over a month after the fight that he's watched it over and over and still thinks Volk won rounds 2, 3 and 5, just as Masvidal agreed with him on damage that Volk wins those rounds

[@andrevxv2143]

​@@ali-mk4of Joe changed his mind masvidal's opinion shouldn't be taken seriously

[@trydojaaxx492]

​@@ali-mk4ofcejudo said islam won watch his who really won video on the fight he said islam won

[@a7m572]

What a performance by these two guys. Great fight and congrats to islam well deserved

[@miggareto]

Damn I love content like this, please do one with Rob for his 2nd Izzy fight!

[@daneo617]

I've rewatched this UFC fight more times, than any other.

[@iHananSarwar]

With Sound Off Makhachev won 4 rounds and with sound On makhahchev won 3 rounds 100%

[@amerikraine3401]

Volk is a hell of a representative for Australia. Keep up the awesome work Volk

[@bobzen2855]

Sorry but Volk lost every aspect of that fight wheather Striking or grappling...The crowd was overreacting to everything volk was doing,effective or not

[@отпирайте]

theres definitely a fan and media bias when it comes to ckb and freestyle gym. like rewatch the izzy jan fight, commentators completely ignored the work jan did on feet and only talked about izzys feints.

[@timurjack8773]

@bobzen , its also because people underestimated Volk too much and when they see Volk wasn't finished like Oliveira they are too impressed and become biased, but for people who are not casuals knew it was going to be a harder fight than Oliveira because: 1- Volk has much better fight IQ (Khabib said this as well), striking defense and striking speed than Oliveira. And also we see in Ortega fight Volk's submission defense is very good as well. 2- Volk has more experience especially in 5 rounds championship fights compared to others (Oliveira never even fought 5 rounds), if I remember correctly Volk never lost 4th and 5th rounds vs Holloway and Ortega, his cardio is one of the best, only Makhachev beat him in 4th round for the first time.

[@bobzen2855]

@@timurjack8773 Great points you made there,people/casuals tend to forget that before the Islam fight Volk was unbeaten for over 10years & he was the P4P king....So underestimating him was foolish to start with Volk fought great as ussual,but it was not enough...I just dont agree with those who say he was robbed in that night,Lets give credit where is due

[@wow5623]

​@@отпирайтеSo you just forgot about the year that Volkanovski was the most hated champion in the UFC? Israel is the only guy the media and UFC suck off for no reason out of ckb

[@hasindukumara5358]

​@@timurjack8773 well explained.

[@gregjackson4117]

I just love this. Insight into the mind of one of the greatest fighters analyzing their losing fight in an objective way is why he is Alexander the Great.

[@chrisbryan89]

I truly hope fans realize what a treasure Volk is. The man is everything a professional should be. This is the type of guy you want your children to emulate. Now let’s cross our finger for the rematch!

[@brandonsantoso]

Islam clearly won but it was a competitive fight and a rematch would be awesome. Assuming Alexander defends the fw title of course.

[@ItsameAlex]

No he did not. Even Joe Rogan who is an islam nuthugger says volk won. Btw this is not the whole fight, a lot of the fight is hidden here.

[@FrenkieWest32]

@@ItsameAlex ''even Joe rogan'' disqualifies you

[@MMAwMatt]

Joe rogan sucks at predicting and analyzing fights he is just an ok commentator daniel cormier is better commentator

[@TufuDeDrake]

Waiting for UFC 294 breakdown.

[@lorileon2816]

😂😂😂

[@snake0911]

Before the fight: LW title on the line, P4P on the line After the fight: nothing changes

[@Sui_Generis0]

The only thing that made this "controversial" was because it was in Australia. The atmosphere was just crazy

[@scottc2076]

The only thing that makes it controversial is that Islam has a lot of fans. It was clearly the worst title fight robbery in recent times.

[@TyroneBiggums789]

@@scottc2076 I thought it was close and I can see arguements for both sides even though I thought it was Islam who won but robbery is asinine, if volk won I wouldn’t think it was a robbery either, that was a very close fight

[@daviddimbleby6725]

Volk is such a legend, we love him here in the 🇬🇧 u.k

[@dannyrexknight]

Words of a true champ.

[@mohdnasir-wr5lb]

Very true salty loser.😂

[@vn5774]

Double champ*

[@MattFosterGymnastics]

This is unreal content. Thank you Volk. The inner game of fighting.

[@vishalsehgal1105]

That 4th round breakdown, man! He just made me a lifelong fan!

[@nkululekomyeza306]

What a fighter you are Champ. In South Africa, you are already a legend. It's always, I mean always exciting to watch you fight.

[@tenzinnamgyal2411]

Humble and honest af! One of the greatest fighter for sure. Volk is so inspirational

[@rahmatulakbar5005]

So volk won by crowd reaction i guess😅

[@willemdroog8739]

You are right bro. Fans are crazy

[@dannygibson2597]

@@willemdroog8739 can't wait for the rematch in ABU DHABI

[@nicholasscott5905]

Nah strikes landed and damage dealt Never saw Volk holding for dear life at any point either 🤣

[@joshuarovai8101]

He wouldn’t holding on for dear life cause he couldn’t he woulda never stayed on islams back

[@nicholasscott5905]

@@joshuarovai8101 he would after rocking him, but we'll see that in the rematch

[@MMASquad]

ISLAM WON AND VOLK IS A TOUGH DUDE, RESPECT FOR BOTH OF THESE WARRIORS, YOU CAN'T HATE VOLK

[@Nightmare-d4l]

Nah dude islam lost & would lose in a real fight too

[@trydojaaxx492]

​​@@Nightmare-d4lhow do u know what would happen in a real fight? In the cage it's a completely different thing

[@Nightmare-d4l]

@@trydojaaxx492islam ain’t have a gas tank volk can fight for days volk completely obliterates him if they were locked in a room

[@funtv4920]

@@Nightmare-d4l if it was a real fight with no time limit then Volk would have been dead in the 1st rd after Islam took his back,Islam would've gouged Volk's eye out from the back position if you wanna use that logic.

[@Nightmare-d4l]

@@funtv4920nah dude islam would have released volk after volk crashes his balls

[@realhsq]

Islam won 4 rounds is how I saw it after rewatch, but can't wait for the rematch! The two of the best p4p fighters right now!

[@Kryptic712]

I think so too, I think it was definitely 3 and arguably 4. Officially it’s 4 I think anyway

[@InterpreterHussam-of7tj]

It was unanimous,Islam won all five rounds.

[@realhsq]

@@InterpreterHussam-of7tj there is no way Islam won the fifth round :D, he barely survived it ...

[@Kryptic712]

@@InterpreterHussam-of7tj that wasn’t 50-45 unanimously

[@769_tYu]

This type of fight where is very close, everyone have their own score, and it's fine. Too bad some of both fans being toxic about it. Respect to both fighter

[@jvm-tv]

The integrity and the character of Volk is enough to make me his fan. What a legend!

[@radsterzz6620]

What about islam tho?

[@t0p-D]

Volk's dad must be so proud of him. What a guy

[@sachinmagar9957]

Even volk realized he lost the fight after watching it and some random people say volk won😅😅

[@trydojaaxx492]

These clowns say he won round 4😂

[@p.bi1179]

He didnt think he lost. He knows it was close. Islam did more control time & Volk did more damage. Which one is more significant? In that 5th round, Volk looked like he was just getting started. Islam looked finished

[@blakehoule6698]

@@p.bi1179good thing it’s scored round by round and not how the face looks at the end of the fight am I right haha. Volk had a last good minute and somehow everyone thinks that wins him the fight lol

[@IVslam]

@@blakehoule6698 volk 2,3,5 nuff said

[@sachinmagar9957]

@@p.bi1179 buddy look at face face never lies volk realized how Islam was better than him he just couldn't accept properly

[@manuelsanchez-bv3kj]

Man when I first saw this fight I felt Volk won, after rewatching and having the power of replay, Islam clearly took Rounds 1,2,3

[@6stringermadness]

Volk is very respectful and a great champion. About a year ago I was like now, Volkanovski he’s all right. After the last couple fights I’ve seen him the guy has grown on me tremendously because of how humble and honest he is to everyone out here. He seems like a regular guy but he’s definitely no regular dude!!!!

[@doc.greenthumb]

The combination of maturity, skills and fight IQ are unbelievable.

[@mmafan2597]

Best fight to ever exist. Skill for skill unmatched to any other fights

[@cristianchavez1699]

tf is you talkin about boi

[@mmafan2597]

@@cristianchavez1699 hey bro peace. No need disrespect or trash talk since we cant meet up and fight. I just wrote my opinion. Have a wonderfull summer. Peace brother

[@StrengthScholar0]

​​​@@mmafan2597 You are an awesome guy. Keep being yourself. Btw I agree with your comment. Skill for skill this is one of the highest level matchups in the history of the sport. I just find it unfortunate but the wrong guy won imo. Islam won on ineffectual control which shouldn't have happened under the new ruleset.

[@mmafan2597]

@@StrengthScholar0 thanks brother may you also have a great summer and peace in your life

[@mmafan2597]

@@StrengthScholar0 your comment made my day my man.wish u best.

[@mrshedaldossari7642]

Damn i had it way wrong after watching this I give it 4-1 Islam how did i have Volk wining 😂!!

[@blakehoule6698]

That crowd probably swayed your judgment whenever it looked like Volk landed something

[@mrshedaldossari7642]

@@blakehoule6698 Yea but I think it was mostly the last minute of the fight that made me think Volk has won

[@claudemakelele2856]

It's because you got into the hate bandwagon against the Dagestans. Islam clearly 4-1

[@mrshedaldossari7642]

@@claudemakelele2856 brother i have been a Khabib fan since he joined the UFC it’s just the way everyone was judging the fight and the last minute of the fight got me thinking Volk won clearly didn’t but it was a fun fight wouldn’t mind paying to watch the second fight

[@Urdad____]

@@claudemakelele2856Dagestan meat rider

[@Patron_TheBoss]

Actually nice, kinda honest & objective feedback. I do see a lot more damage on Volk and overall he was dominated in the fight, just not as much dominated as some people thought upfront. still massive respect to both fighters ♥

[@asaprocky7756]

Dominated how? Please explain

[@phoenixmodellingphotography]

Absolute nonsense 😂

[@morganweller1491]

This badass having the fighter breakdown his own fights really get peek inside the mind

[@AlwiMulachela]

21st october. wow man. didnt expect the rematch would be this fast. another one of a hell fight!

[@billygoldboy7452]

Seeing this live with my older brother is something ill never forgot, bro was so lucky is was his first time watching ufc

[@whatchasayin9363]

Even he himself knew he was down two rounds.

[@DogsofWar90]

Thinking it’s close isn’t the same as thinking your down, lay off the drugs.

[@bendover7841]

​@@DogsofWar90thinking it was close is a result of being on drugs. It was 4-1 Islam.

[@whatchasayin9363]

@Dantes230 dude watch the breakdowns closely and see who did more damage. Round 2 - Volk wobbled Round 3 - Volk was bleeding on the cut at the last minute (watch how it was patched up in the corner after round 3) Round 5 - Impossible to be 10-8, Islam was winning 4 minutes of that fight. Volk was even bleeding. Volk only had his moment last minute. Better watch round per round breakdowns and you'll see why.

[@mal3145]

@Dantes2302 is pretty clearly islams with the wobble he got on volk. Like almost everyone who knows the sport scored round 2 for islam lol idk how you score that for volk

[@luthfan9395]

@Dantes230 round 5 makhacev won for first 3 minute because he made volks left eyebrow become bleed because makhacev give knee to volks face and last 2 minute in round 5 volks won with knocked makhacev down and with GNP to makhacev BUT dont forget so many times he missed a lot GNP (there is moment volks hit makhacev hands because makhacev blocking with his hands also there is moment volks hit canvas when he do GNP to makhacev) so volks won round 5 for 10-9 not 10-8 not even close because 10-8 situation IF volks totally domination bully makhacev and makhacev did not nothing, so you clearly clueless about how to score in mma

[@WeFreedoomFighters]

Volk gave hall of a fight on his own backyard but crowd played a huge roll for Volk. Without shadow of doubt Islam won the fight! I can’t wait to see them fight one more time in US, although all western Venue will be cheering for Volk but at least there will be fair commission where the fighter will have enough recovery time after their rough cut.

[@bilbowaggins3036]

What about the Australian commission wasnt fair?

[@WeFreedoomFighters]

@@bilbowaggins3036 so most of Volk fans are not aware of it than! Australia Sports commission made decisions all fighter’s weigh in on Saturday morning and fight 24 hours later next morning. It’s unlike when fighting in the US or any other places where competitors weigh in on Friday morning and fight around 36 hours later on Saturday night.

[@josechamu240]

@@WeFreedoomFightersboo fuckin hoo. That was a known factor (islam even said its ok). Also, that would just mean that size bully islam NEEDS to rehydrate.

[@WeFreedoomFighters]

@@josechamu240 are you bully or lair ?? Islam never said it’s okay!! Islam pointed out it was a factor not to get fully recovered as they used to get time 36 hours time frame in other places !! Also, It means your small guy needed less recovery time than bigger guy!!duhh!!

[@mrqas2000]

@@josechamu240a fully recovered and not drained islam dominates volk even more, even in that drained condition he won 24 mins of the 25 min bout lol 😂

[@faheemiqbal4472]

The only nicest guy i have seen from Australia so far u have to respect this guy ❤

[@MariaHeredia-dw4id]

Man fought Mendes, Aldo, Holloway, and became legendary going up against Islam!

[@zukenp]

Volk is great human being.Yes ,he was better only in last 2 minutes of fight ,but great man .

[@mklavang1798]

He did well in last 30 secs of 3 rounds that’s why everyone remembers him winning

[@molebogengm7456]

Not true

[@nicholasscott5905]

Keep coping and just ignore islambs busted head

[@thenightmare515]

​@@nicholasscott5905 You were probably too baised to see that islam literally opened volks eyebrow where volk needed one month of medical suspension while islam got the basic 14 days

[@nicholasscott5905]

@@thenightmare515 wow one little paper cut Why has islamb spent so much time on the sidelines while volks already got a defence lined up, "14 days" lolol

[@thenightmare515]

@@nicholasscott5905 Islam is being kept for the abu Dhabi card in October look for better excuse to hate on the champ

[@kinantantjiptawirawan1326]

hahah Volk didnt mention even at round one Islam was drained asf?? didnt notice he was much skinnier than when he fought Charles etc, yeah of course not... with that condition its really hard to wrestle and grapple as usual, wont be the case if the rematch happen, im on for it...

[@omarilyas6103]

Yeah Oliveira fought Islam at his best and Volk fought Islam at his objectively worst, but fully hydrated Islam Vs Volk is a bigggg difference. Easily 10-15lbs I reckon.

[@bluepillcuck]

lmao nice excuse , so because they islam didn't have 10-15 pounds more than his opponent is the reason why he got smeshed . You're admitting that hes a weight bully lmaoooooo.

[@khans1stfan]

I want to see this rematch so badly

[@paulochavarin3168]

Man you are a humble human being. I appreciate you sir.

[@MysteryMatrix..]

After watching the fight for the 5th time I admit Islam won rounds 1,2,4 and arguably 3.

[@Fitkid7672]

Yep..he did..I’d give volk 3 & for sure 5 48-47 islam was the correct score. His dominant wrestling got him the win like it normally does..

[@reyansk709]

Even volk said that " the less recovery time will not affect me coz i am already bulking up but ya it will surely affect him." Later it was also confirmed that volk on fight night was heavier than makhachev by 1kg. Makhachev was 76-77kg & Volk was 77-78 kg. Ignorants like colby don't see this and say 145 er did good 🤦🏻

[@timurjack8773]

Thats not even the only advantage, Australia gives 24 hours only rehydration time while USA and Abu Dhabi gives 36 hours, 24 hours only rule is a massive advantage for smaller fighters.

[@timurjack8773]

Because smaller fighters cuts less weight and its an advantage if the rehydration time is less than usual. Also Colby says that then he calls out 155 fighters like Poirier and Conor to fight at 170 🤣🤣🤣

[@snoopshrek8315]

so you're using the fact that the guys weighed the same (they did not, islam is much bigger), as an excuse for why he got smeshed? lol

[@jackgulit943]

​@@snoopshrek8315"got smashed" hahahah delusional cry more uaaaa uaaa😂😂

[@nicholasscott5905]

How is Volk heavier if mak needed more time then, maybe he should man up and move to his natural weight class

[@BrianArbelaez]

you are The Great for sure. Thanks for the honest take on your own fight. True Royal Class!

[@Traveler012]

It was a close fight but Islam got that at best 4-1 at worst 3-2. If you rewatch the fight without sound from the home crowd you can easy see Islam won there is no doubt about that. But with crowd noice even when Volk was down you think he is on top. Very nice fight from both guys thax for the entertainment 👏

[@_Snapper]

Much love with this aussie mad man from ireland , Tough as nails

[@fugaspapa2818]

Volk after watching it, you should know you lost. You probably won the 5th round but that is it. However you are a great fighter and probably one of the best but you lost that fight. Let it go and prepare for the rematch because it will be tougher.

[@DanielFerreira-ku1gx]

👀lost how 🤔

[@juanburgos8176]

Lol you coping hard. Probably won 5th round? More like Definitely, and the most dominant round goes to the smaller guy. Never before have I seen so many people defend this dude's win so much. Ask yourself, if you have to defend a win, especially if it was so "clear", did he really win?

[@LGND_PAYAKAROON]

​@juanburgos8176 honestly it isn't even defending its giving a take on it and no one even mentions it not islam or his group as you can see the only one still hooked on it is volk and his team and the ufc and all this is going to bite volk back cause honestly I believe islam finishes him in the rematch all the way and he's going to do it in a way that makes volk look bad. and as for this Saturday be prepared cause volk is tough but I do see Yair knocking him out in the 2nd or 3rd

[@Sui_Generis0]

@@juanburgos8176 you can't use smaller guy as some sort of factor when someone moves up weightclass. The judges don't care

[@FrenkieWest32]

@@juanburgos8176 thats ironic seeing as what you're saying here... Delusional much?

[@baldy6677]

You're still a winner and you're a top geezer Mr V 👍🏼 All the best to you and your family 😎 A fan in the UK 🇬🇧

[@hendrawijaya8485]

😂😂fans dan hooker elTapo /autralia😂😂

[@baldy6677]

@@hendrawijaya8485 🤔--------🤫--------🤪

[@neal.karn-jones]

This is awesome! I'd like to see more fighter breakdowns. Good luck this weekend Volk!

[@Pirocharm]

Islam looked like about to cry :" Khabib don't punish me i promis i try learn to read "

[@kdn2302]

This video hits differently with the rematch seven days away.

[@sandy3077]

Volkanovski can be a good politician

[@luthfan9395]

yes totally agree, he completely lier,

[@ElectricHorseman66]

I like your confidence Volk. You lost that fight. He controlled you most of the rounds and your strikes where not damaging enough to change the outcome of that fight.

[@mohammedsadaqat2026]

It's crazy how he breaks down round 1 to 4 for Islam, and at the end be thinks he won... Great fight though, but, sour grapes Volk ?

[@ItsameAlex]

keep enjoying yourself while you can, artificial intelligence will expose your people for good.

[@mohammedsadaqat2026]

@@ItsameAlex hahahaha.....can't wait for it...

[@Cybertron-cs7sk]

I adore Volk such a fighter and enjoyable to listen to awesome Australian 😅

[@awill909]

There's not one fight in ONE Championship that gets you hype for a fight then a UFC main event!!!

[@boztos6025]

Islam won. That becomes clearer with every viewing.