Masterclass: Outstrike Taller Opponents - Alex Volkanovski Highlights / Film Study (2022)

[@whodatboi2567]

Amazing video. I especially appreciated you mentioning body mechanics as it is an aspect of sports that is rarely given mention. Volkanovski is such a weird fighter because on the surface everything he does seems so simple even when you understand his game. But once you really delve deep into him as a fighter (which you have done here) you see the true brilliance, mastery and I.Q. behind his game.

[@Thanos_Was_Right24]

Pop

[@vuribo5815]

I wasnt a believer until the 3rd holloway fight. Hope he becomes double champ

[@randomchallenger1726]

volkonskis my faveourite fighter rn and i really want him to do enough to be considered the featherweight goat

[@ssootho]

I think it's arguable he is the FW GOAT already but a few more defenses would lock it in.

[@fbuckingham1999]

He is the only person he has not fought that was considered top tier is fw Conor but that will never happen

[@coater2281]

I think one more dominant defense and he’s the fw goat

[@josemeneses5173]

@@coater2281 imagine he dominates yair next, and then dominates someone like allen or topuria, he would be the only guy to convincinly beat 3 generations of fighters at a championship level

[@champr6844]

​@@josemeneses5173 I just don't see the contenders winning against Volk, he's so damn good like wtf

[@Chuckmuch]

The ultimate martial artist. Perfect balance, speed and power combined with a stellar fight IQ, a granite chin, technical brilliance, and an iron will. Privilege to watch him operate 🙏

[@Coak5]

and infinite cardio

[@schizo9737]

Chin got cracked unfortunately 😢

[@2PJRR]

Yoel romero and marvin vettori and dan hooker would like to disagree with u​@mmaenjoyer

[@snakethepeg7828]

Wow, you did a great job with this. Everything, the music, the selection of combinations to highlight volk tactics and strategy. Very crisp and clean, loved every second of it

[@SolomonAD]

You’re breakdowns are top tier amazing. Please keep more coming.

[@ssootho]

Thank you! More coming soon.

[@vmro9446]

No matter how good Yair is Volk is going to figure him out and punish him this guys fight IQ is next level.

[@Freshneakers26]

so glad I found this channel, keep up the great work bro

[@zac-lemacaque]

just watched your video on archetypes, then this one, awesome videos, you got yourself a new suscriber today man

[@ssootho]

Hell yeah. Thanks brother

[@jobekim8118]

Dude I absolutely love your videos! Especially your film study videos. They are incredibly insightful and game changing. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@MrX-wd8cm]

Guy's a savage man but a savage with great technique and movement and his condition supports his power and speed.

[@thomasboey3871]

Very good video man! Is it posible that you make more break downs about shorter fighters getting the upper hand against taller fighters? Would be very interesting.

[@fancyAlex1993]

took a whole bunch of notes on this.

[@AlwaysFearGod]

Let’s not forget Volk also has a longer reach than all these guys . He might be shorter but he has the reach advantage. If you are like Artem Lobov this won’t work .

[@uncletheoneshotkid3001]

I came here to comment exactly this actually. Man has legit gorilla proportions lmfao he’s not your average short guy

[@Tf_fftt34556]

Thats bc of his large shoulder, you have to consider arm reach

[@uncletheoneshotkid3001]

@@Tf_fftt34556 arm reach doesn’t matter if your shoulders are broad, the punches still have to travel past the shoulder to hit your face if your jab is getting countered

[@uncletheoneshotkid3001]

@@Tf_fftt34556 arm reach doesn’t matter if you have narrow shoulders.

[@Tf_fftt34556]

@@uncletheoneshotkid3001 Shoulder lenght its not what make you hit more far lol

[@asmox79]

Great analysis, thank you very much

[@scarecrow1251]

Really good quality videos.The music also is so beautiful.Keep doing great work!!!

[@ssootho]

Thank you! Appreciate the love

[@naturoidz2714]

Volk's so good in distance management that if he have more power he would be koeing everyone he fights. And Ortega made some great adjustments in their fight. That also led him to almost finishing Volk. The talent in Featherweight is just too much. That's why I believe he's pound for pound.

[@BaxterThewall]

As an ex boxer... we were well aware of the mechanical advantage of punching "up".

[@PanosKapa-]

Thank you wonderful video, really helpful and well explained!

[@fabionovelli3136]

Great video. Thanks a lot

[@aaronmcmurry9485]

Nice analysis!

[@BigPoppaSufi]

This video is straight gold 🔥I'm definitely gonna subscribe

[@ssootho]

Much appreciated brother

[@Haji51]

Respect 🙏

[@francisngannou5664]

Volkanovski is GOAT

[@oscarhernandez1796]

As a short fighter bro this helps so much ❤❤❤

[@vmro9446]

The Great Macedonian Master Alexander!

[@mythicslash3734]

Although I love the video. It's important to note that volk isn't the "shorter fighter" the way you think. He's got shorter legs and torso yes, but his arm lenght is actually quite large, longer than even Holloway who stood at 4 inches higher than him. This means that most of the shorter vs taller strategies don't apply to him because he doesn't have a reach "disadvantage" necessitating him to get in close to use a short limb "advantage". Still though all your points are 100% true and good to think about!!

[@falty2580]

He doesnt have long arms if anything its average for his height but what he does have is an abnormally large shoulder and frame. Also when you have to face guys 4-5 inches taller you have to raise your arms up to touch their head which also decreases your reach.

[@JLillard5]

Another tip of him controlling distance/range is he uses that lead hand a lot to figure out where he can throw from. All these fighters in the video are great it was hard to see him beat on the TKZ, Zombie got screwed serving that military service in his prime.

[@bladewright5356]

That's crazy

[@sriharshapaturi2001]

I would love to see your analysis of Islam vs volk title fight! Superb work ...! 👍👍💥

[@Dragomire]

What's interesting here is Volk has a giant reach despite being shorter than most of his opponents he has a longer reach than Max Holloway for example. Wonder how the biomechanics of two fighters with different heights but identical reaches would compare.

[@paolothorpe1461]

Please do a breakdown video of Stipe Miocic’s Boxing

[@tristancarr204]

You bring up the part about having shorter limbs yet Volkanovski almost always has a longer reach if not always.

[@NJRMendis]

awesome video!! but dont be fooled this mans reach is insane lol

[@caesarebolivar2551]

damn striker small yet terrible amazing performance you got my sympathy brother volkanovski..anyone who would accross will surely taste a bloody bitter defeat..I bet..good luck man👌👍✊👊🤲

[@misubi]

Do one on on new champ Pereira🎉

[@ssootho]

Soon. Working on Zabit this week

[@geekvinos]

I think Volkanovski is jumping in the deep end going to 155lbs these days. *Especially starting with Makhachev. I believe the level of danger he faced at 145lbs has been rather weak, when compared to the talent at 155lbs. i.e. Oliveira/Gaethje/Chandler/Poirier etc vs. Ortega/Holloway/Zombie etc

[@mainvillain8463]

The reason why volk could outstrike the taller opponents bcoz he has such have reach advantage, with that long frame he could control distance very well, and implemented striking with a good measure. Sometimes taller doesn't mean you good in fighting, but it's really about arm and shoulder length

[@ssootho]

If you think that's the only reason he outstrikes taller opponent's you're missing 99% of what makes him a champ.

[@mainvillain8463]

@@ssootho he do know his physical advantage, but the most evidence criteria on UFC fighters become a champs, is bcoz most pf them have higher reach advantages, just look at jon jones, izzy, perreira, usman, leon edward, volk and sterling

[@falty2580]

@@mainvillain8463 His reach is long because of his wide torso not long arms. He has average arm length. And once you have to reach up to touch your opponent you lose your reach.

[@rahhjur]

Idunno if he's gonna beat islam, but I think he has a better chance than anyone else islam might possibly fight

[@ismistarick70]

Brian Ortega doesn't count cus he can't box

[@pannedokonaly4947]

Amazing video! I'd love to see a video like this on Ciryl Gane.

[@ssootho]

Good call! Working on a couple others already but will do Gane soon

[@pannedokonaly4947]

@@ssootho Great, I can't wait🥰