Let's Talk: Volk vs Topuria; Is Ilia Overconfident? Volkanovski's Regret + more

[@TheRenegadeMoose]

Ilia is setting himself for an astronomical rise or an all time humbling. Very interested to see how this goes

[@JustBenny5565]

Genius…this is like saying “Ilia is either going to win or lose the fight”💀💀💀

[@swifty123]

It’s a great strategy. He triggered some people but also hyped up the fight. If he wins, he becomes mystic mac. If he loses, we get meme material + he’s talented enough to get another shot if he loses this one

[@viljamtheninja]

@@JustBenny5565 ....no. No, it's not.

[@joelehto9014]

@@JustBenny5565no… he’s talking about Ilia’s current attitude and how it’s gonna affect the stakes of the fight

[@Nolbert24]

Those are the sort of stakes you have to raise to be a super star

[@ellieswagaye]

a guy like illia is so healthy for mma overall whether you choose to love or hate him you've gotta acknowledge it. Dudes who come in, rile up the fans of a dominant champ, get everyone paying attention are exactly what we need at these times of drought. Win or lose he's got my respect.

[@Connected100]

Volcanovski still wins but you’re 100% right. I’m super excited for the fight

[@LovepreetSingh-rn4id]

yh true some of these big mma stars are so boring

[@jedibrooks7235]

Well put

[@rejachemno]

The only problem with that is Ilia can't bring himself to give props to Volk or Holloway. If he were to lose to them, the excuses would flow in. Just makes him unlikeable

[@AMLuis16]

I am a Spanish speaker and when Illia was questioned about why he underestimated his opponents he always said that was not the case, he said that he always expressed his respect by doing his best work in the camp.

[@TheWeasleMMA]

He could just be confident and do what he envisions.

[@syphonunfiltered]

​@@TheWeasleMMAhuh?

[@aryamanmani4025]

I mean this is common sense lol

[@christian9387]

He said that in English lol

[@themonsterbaby]

I mean, he literally just said that in an English interview. But thanks for the translation. Lol

[@Thiccolo]

I genuinely can't believe you answered the is it gay question lol

[@TheWeasleMMA]

Same jk lol

[@IronReef77]

😂

[@justinklenk]

That was SO fucking hilarious dude. 40:41 😂😂 👍!!!

[@jezebulls]

I’m glad he answered it so seriously and made us laugh

[@george.vasilev.reyner1916]

@@TheWeasleMMA I gotta disagree with your answer tho. It's pretty straight if you're a woman. Otherwise you're on point.

[@timm285]

I love that this channel has timestamps so I can click on what I want to hear about.

[@Emuk777]

PLEASE Weasle can you start uploading these to spotify again? don't have time to sit through an entire video with my phone open the entire time but really want to consume your content, cheers from NZ

[@tgwnn]

seconded!

[@lennyoneway]

Get YT premium

[@ChumbynKnopa]

Premium is 👌

[@daveledonio5793]

That is why I purchased KZbin premium, not that pricy and you can play the video in the background with your screen off

[@sentientdogma1206]

KZbin premium is the best investment you can make, one hundred times better than paying for Spotify

[@MoistyHibana]

HOUR LONG VID?!?! LETS GOOOO WEASLE

[@TheWeasleMMA]

Let's go!

[@Brantendo64]

Just as I’m about to drive home from work! Perfect!

[@oliverolsen8077]

drive safe bro

[@TheWeasleMMA]

Perfect timing haha

[@Brantendo64]

@@oliverolsen8077 The rain is crazy here in Cali right now, so thank you! 🙏🏽 I will!

[@bobbyross8289]

​@@Brantendo64 from socal myself the rain has been insane

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

@@Brantendo64 Listening to The Weasle after a day’s work on the drive home? Sounds like a great end to a day.

[@AFCADaan9]

Hey Weasle! Can you please talk about the Takeru/Superlek fight, how the rematch would go and how Takeru/Rodtang would go? I’ve been commenting this for a couple of weeks, but I don’t think enough people know about them to get it to the top.

[@aleksi4109]

When I was in the army we got educated in this area and the best advice we got was: " It ain't gay if your ball's arent touching".

[@insuchaway]

That's gay as hell.

[@2piecenobisuit763]

I still remember the night my dad woke me up at 3am to watch big nog vs bob sapp I’ve been hooked since that night….pride was a wild time for mma

[@ehmt-19]

Appreciate you 🙏

[@slicksilver9441]

Always glad to see a weasle video drop.

[@JrFFoo]

Good takes 👍

[@mma_snapshot]

The main event for 300 is almost certainly getting announced in a Super Bowl commercial at this point

[@friedmotherboards2395]

Yeah. The 200 announced during an event so Dana isn’t going to release it on YT or Twitter

[@cesarmartinez2834]

you forgot about beneil dariush in my questio :)….Keep up the great work man

[@dcfbmc3215]

Again w/ the bangers, just in time to listen to this to end the night. Thanks for the videos Weasle.❤

[@TheWeasleMMA]

No problem brother and thank you as well for the support

[@AuleileiMMA]

Justin Gaethje absorbs 7.66 strikes per minute, while Max Holloway absorbs 4.56 per minute. So yes, Justin does get hit more often than Max per minute. Justin also lands 7.38 strikes per minute while Max lands 7.26 strikes per minute. This was done with a quick Google search, and the numbers might be outdated. With these stats it appears Max has better defense than Justin while having similar output.

[@draco2xx]

gaethje blocks punches with his face

[@survivaltipsandtricks4042]

And when you take the fact Max has been in the ufc longer and has fought more, him having a lower absorb hit per minute should tell everyone what they need to know.

[@Merguez1900]

Plus Gaethje does not perform well when he's pressured and put on his back foot.

[@FreefallSC]

That is a bit misleading though because of the way he fought when he first came into the UFC. His first 3 fights were 3 of the wildest you could ever find. His style has changed a good bit since then, plus a lot of quick KOs since those fights means little cage time in which to bring that average down.

[@originaltruths2305]

@@FreefallSCu can say the same about max tho hes been getting hit less in his last few fights too

[@keithgordon3823]

Hey, Weasel! The old friend at the bar, i rarely talk to anymore. Lol! Awesome channel, brother! Always has been! These athletes are crazy! Pretty soon, the camera won't be able to keep up. When i look at Tom's movements, and his disregard for physics (his HUGE body just floats!!!!) I honestly don't think Jon 🦴 can beat him. I truly don't. If Jones can, HE BETTER grab that British torso, and SQUEEZE, and never let go!!! Because, these new animals, and their high-twitch-ways, are too gifted.

[@kenmoraes6843]

Long time champs usually have their toughest challenge when they face next generation fighters. Dominick/Cody Patricio/AJ Mcee. It's like these next generation fighters have been made to beat the champs unbeatable game. When Aj Mcee beat Patricio it gave me Jon Jones vs Shogun Rua vibes. If Volk can get past this he is something else. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Pilzkopf-qd5rp]

Hey Weasle, I had a discussion with a friend recently about skill vs size in combat sports. An example of someone untrained but GIGANTIC is shaq O‘neal. He‘s like 7 foot and around 270 or more and a very athletic guy (we‘re taking him in his athletic prime). At what weight difference would it become problematic for a UFC fighter to defeat shaq in a street fight? I think we all can agree that someone like jones or ngannou would maul shaq who never did combat sports before but what about for example a robert Whittaker? Or justin Gaethje? At what point would the size difference be big enough to negate the skill difference? Thanks for the great content, you are the best MMA Channel and I appreciate your professionalism and consistency.

[@reynossa3187]

Volk already beat a 3rd generation fighter, Yair, dominated him. If Illia beats Volk is because of age, not because he’s some new super generation of fighter. You can tell because objectively Volk is a much better fighter prime to prime. The 3rd generation fighter is one of the most obsolete arguments, there is no such thing anymore. For example Illia very likely would loose to Max, what does that mean? That’s because Max is younger and closer to athletic prime, it won’t mean all of a sudden Max now becomes up there with GSP. Similarly GSP or Silva would still beat fighters today, 4 or 5 generations later. It’s a stupid argument, makes no sense and people should stop saying it.

[@VictorHernandez-zj5zs]

One banger after the other one love your content bro with in 3 hrs !!!

[@TheStronggeek]

yes I have been waiting for this! You really help me enjoy the sport more, because I have a better understanding of what to look for in the fights. You also help me watching new fighters, by following your "this is gonna be a banger" approval. Ty so much for your work both here and on the new history channel!

[@PrasangaBandara-g9s]

Ilia is a tough dude. He showed he can take punches and still comeback. This fight is going to be interesting. Having confidence is good and I think Ilia has the right to be confident ahead of a title fight.

[@THE-CHAMPION-HAS-A-NAME]

Imagine they do a double main event. Conor vs chandler for the 165 belt and aspinal vs Pereira for the interim heavyweight and we get two triple Champs on the same night 🤯🤯

[@jjharrington1980]

Why aren’t these on Spotify? Is the reason a reason or no

[@Emuk777]

Glad im not the only one

[@awguitarroom8033]

I hope Volk can pull it off at least one more time. If he gets through Tuporia he will be the feather weight goat. Praying for you Volk lets go!!!!

[@troytuivaiti5418]

Im going to volk vs illa excited !!

[@fofopho]

I think it’s a stretch to say that the ruleset of MMA is against strikers. It’s probably the opposite realistically. This one rule is against strikers, that’s true enough. But in a World where you can be on someone’s back for 4 minutes, nearly lock in an armband, lose the guy and get dropped in the last thirty seconds and there is a case that you lose the round because damage trumps all - well it’s a bit hard to make the case that the rules advantage grapplers with a straight face. And just as a note, the grounded opponent rule also affects grapplers. Look at MMA in ONE, who is using knees to a grounded opponent the most? Strong wrestlers who can get a crucifix. Great vid man.

[@Abettergrappler]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet. Leon says he has a special fight. Javier Mendez said Khabib called him to train. Fathers plan was 30-0. Khabib is 29-0. Khabib's favorite fighter is GSP who took time off and came back to win a title up a weightclass. Bro, i got Khabib vs Leon as 300 main event.

[@VenerableNut]

I wouldn’t put money on that happening 😂 Khabib is done! Come back and harass me if I’m wrong tho

[@Abettergrappler]

@@VenerableNut I'm just going off clues and a hunch. Plus it's strange how DC hasn't denied to like he has in the past. Dudes a horrible liar. Dana said no one is expecting it and it will blow people away. I don't see Conor being the "no one will expect" piece. But hey, this is all speculative and wishful thinking. I ain't married to the idea.

[@demon3781]

@@Abettergrapplerislam vs Leon way more likely , islam lookin thick too

[@Abettergrappler]

@@demon3781 Islam is way more likely. I just wanna dream dammit!

[@letranger321]

36:20 Just to nitpick, according to the ufc’s website, Max Holloway absorbs 4.75 strikes per minute whereas Justin Gaethje absorbs 7.5. Although Max has been hit more in total, Gaethje gets hit more on average. The Weasle’s points about the match are all still fair though, imo.

[@justinkennedy3004]

Can I ask how you knew that info? Had you already looked it up previously or did you go check cuz Weasel said something that sounded wrong? Not being sassy or anything, I'm legit curious. 🤷

[@letranger321]

@@justinkennedy3004 I check the UFC rankings page and the stats a lot. I didn’t know that info off the top of my head, but I was curious. I’ve heard many times the stat about how much Max has been hit, but knowing that Gaethje is also pretty hittable, I wanted to know what the averages indicate. It is interesting to consider that the very hittable Max Holloway is fighting someone who-on average- absorbs more strikes than him per minute.

[@justinkennedy3004]

@@letranger321 thanks for the answer!

[@justinklenk]

Good fuckin' catch bro. 👍 ...and, actually - that's a huge difference.😮

[@Theinbredislam]

I would say thats not accurate when old gaethje just blocked everything with his face lol

[@justinklenk]

40:41 - Fucking CLASSIC, lmfao!! The calm sincerity with which you simply answered that hilarious, absurd question... 👍😂😂😂!!

[@liamleone8468]

Bro your mma content is top tier, love every vid. What is your “fight of the year” for the last 10 years?

[@TheWeasleMMA]

Thank you man, my favorite fight in the last 10 years is probably Petr Yan vs Cory Sandhagen.

[@liamleone8468]

@@TheWeasleMMAwhat a banger! That’s around when I starting watching MMA and haven’t missed a card since

[@extraandy118]

Love these podcasts

[@lawrencehackett6479]

I wish weasel would upload these on Spotify..

[@ghost5715]

40:45 I work at UPS and currently working and listening to this video as i scan packages, and bro, this made me burst out laughing so hard, it caught me off guard 😭 that was hilarious lmao

[@andresmedina6724]

Hey Weasel! Just wanted to say thank you for the amazing content, you have no idea how much of an inspiration you are to me and love from Ecuador 🇪🇨❤️. My question is what do you about Michael Morales, the Ecuadorian undefeated prospect that’s coming of a win against Jake Mathew’s. Do you think he’ll be champ one day? Who do you think he’s next opponent should be? To me he’s definitely becoming the welterweight champ in the next 4 - 5 years. The other question is, odd wise, who do you think it’s actually win, O’Malley or Chito? For me it’s Chito round 3 or 4 KO.

[@Northwest425]

Put this in his community post next time he asks for questions for the podcast

[@Northwest425]

Michael Morales ain't beating shavkat sorry to tell you

[@Northwest425]

And O'Malley will destroy chito, I think you just like him cuz he's ecuadorian

[@andresmedina6724]

@@Northwest425sorry to disagree

[@andresmedina6724]

@@Northwest425Chito more durable and hits harder. O’Malley has no chance.

[@stephenr80]

Ilias fight narrative is so EXCITING 🎉

[@coltizz]

Great episode! About the Rules like kneeing a down opponent, if removed I think it would benefit the wrestlers even more then the strikers. Just imagine a wrestler get the front head lock position on the ground he can now throw knees from that position. There are definitely position that a striker can exploit this with to if let say the Striker stuffs the takedown and do the same thing. Yes wrestles wouldn’t be able to fail a takedown and sit with his glove on the floor like Aljo did a lot. But the good wrestlers will now have a way to deal massive dmg with a fairly easy position to get to. But I’m still all for it. It’s a stupid rule. Wrestlers will adapt and so will the strikers.

[@cn.st.182]

"... and then GSP to talk to about aliens while that's going down." 😂😂 That was fantastic.

[@reynossa3187]

I used to train in the same gym as Diana Belbita. I’m very surprised she made it to the UFC, speaks about the skill in the female divisions.She’s just ridding the wave to OnlyFans.

[@bigbulleli]

Why post the Spotify link when you haven’t uploaded since ‘21

[@srrysora5924]

It actually upsets me that we are having these conversation about volk being “washed” he lost his last fight, how are we forgetting how good he is so fast, nobody has been able to come close to this guy other then Islam, the dominant performance of yair was not too long ago. Smh

[@Barisinho99]

Is Max defence really that bad? or are the stats a result of fighting Volk 3 times?

[@rawyouout]

Confidence is key🌹🕺🐂

[@IronReef77]

Yo Weasel you're on your way to most active MMA channel of the year award. We gotta put your name name in the hat

[@hossotron3576]

Hey where the weasle's history podcast at i can't find it

[@BlahBlahFreeman]

I liked Topuria on this rise to the belt, but now that he's there he's talking so much nonsense that makes him unlikable. Coming out saying he's already refusing to fight the top fighters of the division just because Volk beat them is garbage. If that's the case, Toperia better switch divisions or retire if he thinks MMA math determines your opponent. Was pulling for Toperia before just for the shakeup in the division. Now that Toperia is talking, I'm pulling for Volk.

[@DyingBreed8]

Bisping v yoel romero main event ufc 300. "Ill see you soon boi"

[@theycallmeboyapollo]

just as i was looking for something to watch, my favorite podcast comes out. you the man Weasle. Pullin hard for Volk. He's sounding supremely confident too. even more so than usual.

[@TheWeasleMMA]

Awesome, it's perfect timing. Yeah I like this competitive side out of Volk.

[@senorhayomayo]

@6:50 the analogy you’re looking for is the movie Happy Gilmore, imagine you’re a golfer and you can drive the ball, but can’t putt. It’s part of making it to the goal.

[@Northwest425]

Notification gang in effect 🫡

[@Farmer-qb6nf]

Thank you so much man

[@brandonconley7864]

Hey Weasle, How would you separate the history of the UFC into different eras, and what moments would define those eras (i.e. Griffin vs Bonnar during the 'TUF' era)? Also, do you think you will ever post the podcast on Spotify again? Thanks for the videos!

[@burgerking8475]

These videos are perfect for long drives

[@brianesbaugh6897]

The Ilia vs Volk fight is very intriguing. I realize it sounds like I’m just jumping on the Ilia bandwagon, but I can’t help but think that he is going to totally dominate Volkanovski… Even though he has been such an incredible champ. Who knows, maybe Volk will just grind out a fairly dominant submission, but I can’t for the life of me seeing this fight going anywhere near the distance. My prediction… Ilia via KO in round 2

[@nathan2683]

Agree

[@Wukilluh__]

Right before bed podcast let’s go🫡🦾

[@jeffreysmith9837]

Yo can I snuggle with you??

[@justinklenk]

We all know you're the guy at 40:40 ... 👍

[@ebrown112]

long live @TheWeasel ☀️ __________________ great minds talk about ideas, average minds talk about events, unfortunate minds talk about people. that being said, i’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on Luke Thomas. he seems to occupy a unique space in the mma media landscape in terms of his personality & approach, but also on a broader historical perspective, he is a noteworthy figure in the growth of the sport during this post-2006 era. he’s provided insightful commentary and at times a moral compass throughout this so-called modern era. i just think he’s interesting, and would like to know if you have anything to add. thanks, brother. may you continue refining your craft and sharing your inspired efforts with the public. keep on keepin’ on.

[@lbgoods]

What’s up Weasle!? 1. Just wanted to say, I love your uploads. Your honesty, knowledge of, and appreciation for the sport are refreshing. There are alot of KZbinrs that get views and clicks from hate and negativity. I mean, even Renato moicano had something to say about a certain someone after his fight with Dober for that reason. 2. Who do you think is the most deserving of a title shot in the MW division? Izzy is coming off a loss and has lost 2 of his last 3. DDP just beat Strickland. Costa’s last win was Luke Rockhold… Vettori just lost to cannonier. Brendan Allen is on a roll but his most notable win is Paul Craig… My thoughts are the most deserving contenders are Khamzat and Cannonier. Cannonier is coming off of wins against Vettori and Strickland. Khamzat may not have a win against a true ranked MW, but he did beat a MW Usman who is former p4p #1 and is still top 15 p4p. Plus he’s undefeated and will bring the views. I think being undefeated and having a MW win against Usman warrants a title shot over anyone else currently in the MW division other than Cannonier.

[@THE-CHAMPION-HAS-A-NAME]

Hey weasel, just letting you know belbita did not break or dislocate her arm but she has to go for an mri to see if she has Ligament or nerve damage.

[@strengthful6058]

Weasel you should have me on the podcast and ask me some questions about some upcoming fights . Would love to offer looks that you may haven’t heard before

[@redneckrambo9626]

You can be weight bearing on your hand without your palm being flat on the mat lol. Go try it lol.

[@justinklenk]

Is that in response to the "Am I gay?" guy's question?

[@justinklenk]

40:40

[@thehehe2327]

This is the most pathetic thing I’ve ever seen they wait until THE TICKETS ARE ALREADY ON SALE TO ANNOUNCE THE MAIN EVENT OF UFC 300!!! EMBARRASSING!!!!

[@thejamesshowtm9995]

Woke up to a new weasel podcast. It’s gonna be a good day

[@themonsterbaby]

I think it'll serve him well... i don't think he's training like he's SUPPOSED to win. But it definitely could maybe make Volk question himself having somebody acting so confidently, especially coming off a nasty loss like that. Definitely interested in seeing how this will go.

[@GFraga-dk2hq]

Ronald Koemam comes to mind when thinking of a good shooter in soccer who didn't have much dribbling skills. He was in fact a defender but had lots of power and precision on his feet so he ended up talking lots of free kicks and scoring fabulous goals ⚽

[@pjjp2041]

They might do Izzy vs Khamzat for bullshit interim title. DDP is out for now and it would sell and is possible that casual take it like it's right move for the division.

[@carlocolle8396]

I think alex’s feints work so good not only because of his technique but also because of his power. The opponent is aware of the danger that even 1 blow could bring so they always react.

[@NxD42]

What if topuria goes in there and gives a mcgregor aldo, gardbrant Cruz performance

[@draco2xx]

ilia definitely believes he can walk on water, the confidence and belief he got in himself is impressive😂

[@Pasta-_-]

Topuria is easily one of my fav fighters, also love the confidence and he has the skillset to back it up. Gonna be a great fight

[@kevinpalmer9565]

I'd suspected that Leon was teasing a stadium fight in Birmingham (at Villa Park), making it special more than the opponent...

[@JG-ku9zj]

I'm surprised not many people are discussion the quick turnaround for a KO in itself.

[@a1_squad596]

Here’s an absolutely banger of a main event idea for 300 Aldo vs mcGregor 2 bc aldo always said he was disappointed he didn’t get his rematch and they’ve both not had a fight in years but the only problem is Dana said Conor’s not on 300

[@albinhansson220]

In association football there are players who are specialised at shooting but not that great at dribbling. These players are referred to as “target men” as their teammates’ target is to pass them so they can score. All they do is getting into the right position and then a teammate sets them up.

[@JonathanRodriguez-cl8gq]

Hey Weasle, when it comes to your question about a footballer being a great dribbler but terrible shooter….Adama Traore comes to mind.

[@jedibrooks7235]

Authenticity is the currency of the future. Thats why people like sean

[@slicksilver9441]

Who do you think has more star potential? Arman tsarukyan or Illia?

[@sickheadjoker]

Max Holloway by finish, stop playing

[@alexmars1511]

At this point Connor is just the UFC mascot. This 300 card should be about the new gen fighters. The change of guard

[@Kiziba_]

How come everyone was fine with Conor moving up right away but other fighters need to defend 4 times?

[@deewhale]

Conor was the first one to do it. He didn’t didn’t defend any of his titles and fans didn’t like that so it’s set a precedent.

[@like2jo4796]

Topuria is a marketing genius you lil kids getting mad for promoting himself

[@syphonunfiltered]

About the 35 yo limit, one thing that has given me hope for Volk is that Demetrius (35+) is champ over at One. Different level of competition, sure, but i think Volk has enough tools to compensate for whatever he loses bc of age.

[@1ofilee]

fake it till u make it! he gotta program and believe it can happen in spectacular fashion it’s jus how it has to work i hope he gets it done the same week i gotta go out nd win regionals

[@stevewall7044]

Wanting the rematch for Sean vs DDP, is not the same as being a loyal fan. Thats called being a fan of the sport.

[@RodneyMcMillian-u8m]

Gaethjes last KO with his hands was Edson Barboza…

[@struBANG]

Top 5 fighters to have in a bar room brawl is Don Frye, Francis, Brock Lesner, HW Jon Jones, Fedor. Vs a whole village. Bas Rutten gets an honorable mention.

[@demonfrmbelow]

Yea pfl is definitely never out growing the ufc, unless the ufc ends or something. I would bet my house

[@drumusic5665]

Where the PFL can thrive is simply fighters getting financially smarter. At the end of the day there will be a fighters union. It could be 3 years it could be 13 years but it will happen. Every major American sport has done it and in every case there were people who didnt think it would happen. The UFC does not want to be slow to adapt to that. But that is literally the only chance the PFL has.

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

Topuria is going to get schooled by Volk...And I'm a big Topuria fan, I knew who he was before he made it to the UFC, and I think he can be a future champ..But Volk is smart, and just has the skills to dispose of Topuria..I suspect a ground and pound finish...Topuria got caught by every guy he has fought in the UFC, Emmet, Mitchell, Jai Herbert, Youssef, to varying degrees..He hasn't fought Yair, Max or Volk, who are levels above all those guys...Styles do make fights, but I see Volk picking him apart and being the exception to the 35 year old champion statistic...

[@gonzalomendez4623]

I think Illia is just supremely confident, people tend to mix arrogance and confidence and don’t like it when fighters attempt to speak things into existence. I find it exciting we have a challenger for Volk that’s actually looking to win instead of the typical “it’s an honor to share the cage with you” type of deal. He’s only made the trash talk about the fight itself and you need that type of mentality to beat a dominant champ like Volkanovski, if he comes in with the right game plan and doesn’t just fight recklessly or underestimate Alex completely I think he has a great shot at beating Volk. Not to mention I’m still concerned for Volks chin after that knockout only a few months ago, and he’s cutting weight to top it all off. Let’s just see what happens at this point, but I’m looking forward to this fight. I expect to see the best version of Illia, and hopefully Volk doesn’t fight compromised this time around.

[@george.vasilev.reyner1916]

49:08 I'm what you'd call a pretty left-leaning person. But while I have my beliefs I absolutely despise the culture of limiting and censoring people, as well as the fakeness and the virtue signaling. Which is why I seriously admire Sean Strickland. I love how real he is. I don't share a lot of his views but I just love how direct he is.

[@Elwin-w3v]

38:00 Gaethje did tests for the PI and he has pound for pound the hardest punches and kicks and he also has the highest bone density.

[@AK99581]

Back when things like soccer kicks were allowed, grapplers dominated. Look at the early days of UFC where it was basically no-holds-barred...the early champs were predominantly grapplers...Royce, Shamrock, Severn, Taktarov...

[@nocap5053]

if topuria wins should be grateful to makachev

[@Cultnree]

I don’t think the Volk we all know and love is showing up. I have Ilia.

[@Aybo1000]

Agreed

[@bastard342]

Excuses already

[@Cultnree]

@@bastard342 what excuses?

[@mugiwara9507]

Volk does well in doubt 😂 let’s see how it goes

[@wasteurtime5677]

I shouldnt be surprised seeing fickle MMA fans flipping on volk so quickly. I'm not a fan per say but Volk still has most of thw advantages against Topuria. It'll be a fun fight.

[@ripevanwinkle494]

They gonna add Izzy vs dricuss/Pereira and Edwards vs Belal. So they can have 3 titles fights ..

[@lawrencedaos3481]

WEASLE , VOLKY WILL END ILIA HYPE , CONFIDENCE , COURAGE HUMBLE HIM SEND ILIA BACK DOWN DA FEATHER WEIGHT RANKING , JUST LIKE ALL OTHER UNDEFEATED FIGHTERS TALKING TRASH . WEASLE SAY NO MORE .

[@pedro1970maya]

Izzy v. Khamzat would be gold. Either beats DDP, so it works.

[@xicoxnicx]

Neither*

[@pedro1970maya]

@@xicoxnicx Awesome retort. I disagree with it, but I appreciate the wit.