Are You The Same After A Knockout Loss?

UFC Bantamweight Nathaniel Wood and UFC Legend Brad Pickett join us today to discuss what's it like to bounce back from a knockout loss and give their thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski's return against the formidable challenge of Ilia Topuria at UFC 298.
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[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks for having us on guys 🙏🏻

[@laurenjade1915]

This has been a game changer for my nephew. Cheers guys!

[@RoyalWFR]

Prospect Academy is a game changer 🫶🏻

[@robertoledezma-brown1189]

Brad actually fought 6 times In 06',craziness

[@theprospectacademy]

@@laurenjade1915 thanks Lauren 🙏🏻 so glad to have him onboard 🫶🏻

[@theprospectacademy]

@@RoyalWFR yes sir 🫡 we’re trying to change the game

[@matthewespinoza9122]

Alex Pereira just did it last year and won the 205 belt.

[@gqwarrior6694]

Volk did it years ago when he was head kick ko'd then went on a 10 year run......

[@sonicman52]

@@gqwarrior6694Tbf that was 10 years ago when he was much younger and at a totally different point of his life and career; it might affect him much differently this time 🤷🏽‍♂️ but Ig we’ll see what happens

[@unclejunior2668]

Bisping… you ain’t gonna see a man get knocked TF out worse than Bisping did..

[@blondebimbobee8969]

@@sonicman52Kind of like how it affected Perreira when he was like 35 and won the LHW after getting KO'd?

[@redneckrambo9626]

Not a fair comparison though because Alex got knocked out at 185 where he was horrifically depleting his body. Volk got knocked out UP a weight class.

[@ChrisTalksMMA]

Man I hope Volk can handle retirement. The way he was talking about needing to fight because he was going crazy worries me.

[@AlexYoung1995]

I hope he gets into analysis and coaching. Keep the brain active and healthy

[@ChrisTalksMMA]

@@AlexYoung1995he would be a fantastic coach

[@JohnFaulkner56]

He will be fine, he simply needs to find something else meaningful

[@JohnFaulkner56]

​@ChrisTalksMMA Idk man, maybe, but it's hard to say with a lot of fighters...just because you are great, doesn't make you a good teacher

[@TheKnowledgeofGoD]

It’s doin me head in

[@johnstover4584]

Robert Whittaker proved you can and he has to prove it again. It makes you more technical for the next fight. GSP proved it aswell. Let's hope these guys can come back the same or close to it.

[@AngryJT]

I feel like it's gonna catch up with Bob fast for some reason. Hope I'm wrong but yeah.

[@timurjack8773]

Whittaker never become champion after that, what did he prove?

[@theo4014]

I really don’t think he’s proved that at all, he got knocked out in his last fight and has been rocked in almost every fight he’s had since he fought Romero the first time

[@bmbm1]

@@timurjack8773 He beat every single top contender after losing the belt lmao and he only got stopped once in the 6 fights he had after he got knocked out.

[@ngould2420]

One really good point they made is the difference between head and chin ko’s. From what I recall rob got sat down with a straight to the chin and then melted under Dricus’s barrage. With Izzy he got shipped on his chin and was stopped by precision. Volk got stopped via power (a brutal kick) from a guy up a weight class that cuts a lot of weight and the impact was to his head. His brain will protect him by shutting off quicker from here on out. It’s not the same as Rob at all imo

[@EducationProfessional-pc6ep]

i really like nathanial wood. great talker, super nice guy got screwed over in his last fight

[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks 🙏🏻 definitely got screwed on that last fight but hey ho…onwards and upwards

[@thequinlanshow3326]

​@@theprospectacademywe're all behind you mate. Super entertaining and high level fights everytime

[@EducationProfessional-pc6ep]

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[@Nickfor20]

If it doesn't go well against Topuria, I hope Volk will take some time off to face his demons and come back mentally stronger... I feel like the only hole in his game is the fact that he's so eager to fight that he'll come back too soon every time to prove to himself that he's still got it, instead of focusing on the main problem, his mental state. So tough to see a legend and a guy we all love like that struggle with his demons...

[@Neockoen]

he also has a crazy stat to beat. From the lighter divisions (170 and below) there are 30 losses and 2 wins from fighters 35 years or older that have fought in a title fight. The two wins are from Woodley. Every other fighter that was 35 or older lost in a title fight, defence or challenger. If Volk wins, he joins Woodley as the only ones to beat the clock.

[@Hlbkomer]

He’s too old, he can’t take time off because he is at the end of his career.

[@stephenr80]

Im rooting for Ilia bc im spanish n i like the guy, behind all the Talk theres a honest hardworking fighter but i wouldnt be surprised if Alex bounced back to show his goat level again. His last fight at feather was a walk. Lets see really interesting bout.

[@alfied247]

So nice to see Brad and Nathaniel speak so openly. Both absolute gents. The things they give us at the prospect academy and how they break the 4th wall in the world of ufc & mma is worth so much more than a fiver a month! 😂 Very much two good guys in the sport so glad to be part of the journey 👊🏼

[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks Alfie. Good to have you support the academy 🫡

[@dasnutnock6408]

Bisping won the strap many years after the Henderson & Vitor KOs. Clearly, his chin was on the way out by that time, but it still can be done.

[@Dahn.Baern.]

He got lucky and we all know it. Didn’t defend against rightful contenders ever

[@Neockoen]

lol wtf you on about, his second defence was against GSP. Yeah definitely got lucky getting that easy matchup@@Dahn.Baern.

[@timurjack8773]

Bisping only won the belt by fluke KO vs Rockhold who wasn't motivated after finishing Weidman.

[@dasnutnock6408]

So… Bisping didn’t win the title after two brutal knockouts? Well, I certainly learned something today.

[@emilioj3904]

@@NeockoenI think he meant that Bisping was definitely ducking Romero and Whittaker as he was chasing the GSP money fight. Not to say GSP is an easy fight

[@mohsin7702]

Damnn it's so refreshing to hear actual pro fighters talk like this, when woods was talking about the "dark" periods and docs telling him he's got depression it makes me think if a guy like woods feel the exact same way as I do then what's stopping me from being a fighter because I suffer the same thing. I've got such bad anxiety and it stops me from going to sessions, sparring etc.. I'm 23 I feel if I don't do anything by 25 might aswell kiss it goodbye

[@theprospectacademy]

It’s never too late 🙏🏻 do what you can, when you can. So many role models that didn’t even start until they were in their late 20’s so you have time my friend. Find what’s right for you, then hit the gas 💪🏻 don’t force something in the wrong environment 🫡

[@RlythtnigBryce]

Keep training brother you can do💪🏻

[@mohsin7702]

@@theprospectacademy wow you actually reached out to me directly im shocked! Haha but fr thank you I'm trying my hardest to succeed in this sport I want it so bad, I crave the feeling winning and despise the feeling of losing.

[@mohsin7702]

@@RlythtnigBryce appreciate it friend! Going harder than ever

[@RlythtnigBryce]

@@mohsin7702 happy to hear man never stop pushing someone’s always rooting for you

[@timurjack8773]

Kamaru Usman said he made a mistake to take the rematch with Leon too early after the KO loss. We will see if Volk made the same mistake or not.

[@oliverolsen8077]

was it really early tho? 7 months after

[@timurjack8773]

@oliverolsen , Makhachev vs Volk 2 happened 3 months ago.

[@TheMightyMidget]

@@timurjack8773he’s clearly on about Kamaru since you mentioned him.

[@devinator102]

@@TheMightyMidgetstill seems a little soon almost like he should’ve fought someone else

[@andrewalaskiewicz38]

@@timurjack8773 crazy to me. I thought there was some rule that when you got KO’d you had to take at a certain amount of time off.

[@tab021]

Even without the knockout, volk is trying to become the only fighter besides woodley aged 35+ to win a title fight in the 170lbs or less divisions. Add the recent knockout, and it's a rough uphill battle for volk. Absolutely love the guy, but this one might be really really rough

[@Bl00dCrown]

Casual perspective lol.

[@tab021]

@Bl00dCrown statistics are casual? Been watching since the 90s child

[@TMeek94]

170 is a big jump too, no one from 155 or below being able to do it really shows how important skill is in the lower divisions

[@thugliferyder117]

Skill detioriates with age if you're cutting to those weights it seems like.

[@charliefiore5371]

that stat means nothing though, it’s not about age it’s about wear and tear, volk started training late and he’s taken very little damage in fights

[@laurenjade1915]

Nathaniel and Brads coaching on his Prospect academy has been a game changer for my nephew!

[@rwleahy]

It is great to see honest conversations about losing fights and how to deal with it

[@lukeo.6554]

I love the two of you supporting Wood about the loss

[@ThaRealDrJ]

Big ups to nate wood he made no excuses for that bullshit loss and didn’t wanna cry about it

[@theprospectacademy]

Nothing we can do man. It is what it is 🤷🏼‍♂️ looking forward to the next one 💪🏻

[@joet81]

I would like to see Alexander volkanovski become an analyst or a commentator after his career is done. Could help soften the blow and I think he would be great at it

[@Twatman_21]

I'd like to see him coach tbh.

[@whsmyth5559]

I've got anxiety and get seasonal affectiveness disorder. The darkness Nathaniel talked about is very relateable and good to hear from an MMA fighter. It can be debilitating and you begin to doubt everything you're capable off. The fact he continues to fight through that is incredible impressive.

[@Domitianvs]

Great to see Brad on here. What an absolute legend! Didn't recognise him without his hat at first, though!

[@Chapter710]

Congrats on 1 mill subs guys!

[@Chapter710]

Can’t think of a channel that deserves it more, keep it up, great content :)

[@andrewalaskiewicz38]

Every one of these fighters should 110% need a sports psychologist. It’s so mental and if your mental best your performance will show it. After being hurt and beat up badly like Tony Ferg against The Highlight or being KO’d like Usman with Edwards or having a freak accident like Silva vs Wiedman all these changes a fighter. Most can’t really deal with it and being tentative can make all the difference. I’d love to see the records of guys before and after. Same with injuries in any sports. It messes with You mentally. I hope Volk is alright but because of the KO I’m leaning Topuria as well. If he didn’t get KO’d I’d say Volk. He should have taken a guy without KO power for his first fight back. I love Volk and I hope he’s ok in fighting and in life!! Edit: ** I said Need and that isn’t accurate I should have said all the fighters should try out therapy and use a therapist to see if it helps with certain aspects that may be hindering them to be their best**

[@andrewalaskiewicz38]

Also people start realizing tendencies and where you can take advantage of people. How they react like Rockhold who was unbeatable until people realized he drops his hands and is susceptible to Left Hook Larry. DC with the body shots. So there’s a mix of fighters being in their head and being tentative and opponents figuring out their weaknesses.

[@danelynch7171]

​@@andrewalaskiewicz38and there is fighters who just have that killer instinct and don't need no psychology mumbo jumbo in their head. Some folks are just mentally stronger and/or more resilient. Saying "every fighter needs" anything is just too broad.

[@Youssef-hd5bl]

no not all fighters need that, the fact that a fighter like volk spending his time drinking shows that he's not disciplined enough and not that strong mentally

[@andrewalaskiewicz38]

@@danelynch7171 you don’t just use a therapist when you’re struggling or have mental issues my dude. You want to sharpen all your tools to be the best you can be. That starts with your mind and body. These guys are dealing with a kill or be killed situation multiple times a year. No matter what that’s trauma and also you gotta keep yourself sharp and mind right. So this is a way to talk with somebody that you know has your best interest that won’t tell a soul. They’re there to help make you be the best version of yourself. Not just fix you if your mind isn’t right.

[@andrewalaskiewicz38]

@@Youssef-hd5bl it’s another tool that can help make these fighters better. Why not take advantage of it especially if your solution is not taking about it and using drugs and alcohol like a bunch of people do to cope. Using a therapist isn’t a sign of weakness or illness it shows that you want to better yourself and be the best version of you that you can be. Chael admitted to seeing someone because he would win every round of every fight but at the end of fights he was winning he would find a way to lose and he wanted to fix that and figure out why that kept happening. Not sure if it was his idea or court ordered or company ordered but either way I can bet that he’d say and agree it helped in more ways than he could ever realize.

[@maddie44477]

Thanks for sharing with us, much appreciation! ❤️

[@andrewalaskiewicz38]

Love the Video. Great getting inside the heads and the honesty about the subject from guys in the top tier league. Thanks guys!

[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks man 🙏🏻 very kind words ❤️

[@Soliditude]

What an underrated piece of MMA content. Great interviews with great fighters. We need more of this!

[@tribecalledmason1917]

Great video, always love hearing Nathaniel and Brad giving their insights into MMA so hopefully you can get them on more often

[@theprospectacademy]

Appreciate the feedback 🙏🏻 your support is unrivalled

[@ch3z62]

Been a member of the academy for a few weeks now, been a game changer. Highly recommend prospect apparel as well, its sick.

[@codyconnell6510]

The most impressive comeback chin and confidence has to be glover.

[@SaltyPeanutz]

Wow! This is great insight! Amazing clip guys 👏🏼

[@Joshtodamav]

Shoutout to prospect academy👊 I train everyday but can only get to classes 2x a week… this is how I stay ontop of my game on those day. Also, getting 1-on-1 professional and tested advice is the best thing that’s happened for my mental approach to training

[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks Josh 🫡 your words are too kind

[@Joshtodamav]

@@theprospectacademy thanks for the help fella’s🙏

[@fake_name841]

We need Tommy to do a deep dive on stats with fighters records before and after their first KO loss. Have breakdowns by 1st fight after within 6 months, 2 years, all time. See if the medical suspension is "long enough" and if we should judge guys as harshly after?

[@gqwarrior6694]

I got the first one for you: Volk was head kick ko'd then went on a 10 year run that included winning & defending the ufc 145 strap. Analyse that

[@OoLiiMiiT3D]

Islam has been knocked out, Belal Muhammad got brutally knocked out by Vicente and even avenged his loss, Stipe got knocked out by DC in their first fight and then won the trilogy, Jiri has been knocked out cold before he came to the UFC, Alex Pereira got knocked out cold less than a year ago and is now LHW champ... the list goes on. The answer is, it depends.

[@kriscollins2437]

Your best upload of the year so far.

[@theprospectacademy]

This guy knows 😏🫡

[@christianborwick2170]

Great video!

[@Octagonal199]

Excellent interview

[@CyberFangKO]

Thank you Brad Pickett for all the wars and entertainment. Ture gent and legend

[@theprospectacademy]

He is a true legend!

[@factandsuspicionpodcast2727]

"I don't think I have depression." Perfectly describes depression.

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Excellent video

[@TheCulio]

Brad got knocked out and got up right after. The way his head hit the canvas and got back up immediately is a testament to his toughness and chin.

[@Henysipper]

I love having the fighters perspective especially these two fan favorites.

[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻 appreciate the kind words

[@LR316]

I was 12 min in before I looked at the screen and realised wood n picket r both here

[@theprospectacademy]

😂😂😂

[@graywolfairsoft7968]

Very very nice interview partners. Keep it up!

[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@jstidd77]

Excellent conversation. If you see this, Nathaniel Wood, I think your insight and wisdom is far beyond your years. I also say this as a man quite a bit older than you. Looking forward to your next fight.

[@patricknez7258]

Title is great question. I feel like there is both a physiological and a psychological aspect to a combat athlete coming back after a KO loss. Interesting topic and vid

[@mklip2001]

Minor nitpick: the description says Nathaniel Woood is a bantamweight. He started there, but he is a featherweight now. Great video!

[@crazyjimheath]

nice topic and video

[@TheTyroofToriyama]

I wasn’t even the same after a motorbike crash… Landed on my shoulder, hurt like never before and when I got back on it, 10mph seemed intimidating Just imagine someone is being careful they don’t even realize how slow they’re acting If they were to TRY TO fight properly they’ll just walk into punches as if it’s normal What even is your flow state when it’s all natural but feels so wrong you can’t access it the same way?

[@theprospectacademy]

Very interesting question man. I suppose getting over that mental block/trauma is so difficult and only the persons themselves will know how it’s gonna be. It sure is a struggle. I hope you’re keeping well 🙏🏻

[@TheTyroofToriyama]

@@theprospectacademy Thanks a lot. I actually told myself “I cracked my chin” I was going at 40 mph daily but then I’d stay below 20 even weeks after. I had to start from the bottom and ride at night when no one was there. It happened at the end of September and still hurts too much to do shoulder press My thumb can’t grip tight either. I’m still doing hammer curls and getting warmed up through carrying stuff at work. I’m just not the same as I was before. Every time I turn a corner I know an accident is possible This is probably what it’s like after people get burned when playing with fire. It’s just so hard to act like you’re safe and free to express yourself. Even if you try, there’s still a mental block that knows you’re taking a risk at all times

[@Nick_822]

Prospect academy’s been a game changer for me 👊🏻

[@theprospectacademy]

Thanks man 🙏🏻 appreciate you being with us 🫡

[@PotentSenzu]

You guys need more fighters on like this

[@ceedub3966]

This isn't the first time for volk, he has been finished, and it was by the same strike. I think he'll be fine

[@vinnyhaddad]

It definitely depends on which fighter and the KO itself. Look at Alistair Overeem, he has been brutally KOed by so many fighters (plenty of heavyweights) and he’s still somehow sharp with speech and what not

[@tztezza]

As someone that’s lived that life..a knock-out is bugger all but a concession now that’s running a risk..on my 3rd concussion I changed in fights and at home like life was a gift not a battle anymore

[@ashleyprice9958]

Great video, loved the insight into fighters mentality and mental health! 🙏🏻 I am also apart of prospect academy and it is amazing, highly recommend it to everyone and anyone, my favourite part are the videos of drills and techniques that I can use and drill myself in training and show others too ❤

[@theprospectacademy]

Appreciate you Ashley 🙏🏻

[@jagaloon14]

Love the Johnny Eduardo shoutout!

[@sosalovesmylfs69]

really good video. ive always wondered how some of these guys actually thought. and yes, i do think topuria is going to win

[@g-elite6266]

I respect Volk for speaking the truth 😢 poor guy man, athletes have a hard road to walk.

[@TheCybervoyeur]

This was a great session - please keep inviting fighters and ex-fighters. Was wonderful listening to the insights

[@theprospectacademy]

Appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻 loved being on MMAOP again

[@ceedub3966]

Ill take Pickett's word for it since hes actually fought Faber and is a fighter but I never thought Faber didn't hit hard. To me he's the typical wrestler with a nasty overhand. Those wrestlers have strong hips, when they learn to use their hips when they punch, they turn into power punchers 70% of the time lol

[@theprospectacademy]

Deadly over hands 😧

[@jennyjung6177]

In the military in basic training, when someone suffers heatstroke, they have to wear an orange safety vest afterwards. Not to shame them. But to make sure drill sergeants know this person is at greater risk of suffering heat stroke again and to watch out for them. It is the same for knockouts. Once your body knows that's an option., the neural pathways are established and the easier it is for it to happen again. Each new KO makes that neural pathway easier and easier for the body to take. There needs to be a long break, long enough for the body to forget that pathway.

[@emilianolopez5274]

Not the volk interview intro😭

[@samburke7468]

The prospect academy has been a complete game changer for me and my training, the coaches and techniques are elite 👌 keep the videos coming !

[@theprospectacademy]

Thank you sir 🫡

[@LPSilki93]

I feel like Volk already looks a little off in his interviews after his knockout loss.. I don't know what it is but his eyes just have a different kind of glare to them I really hope I am wrong because I have this feeling Topura is going to brutalize him

[@neverlosefool]

Lol what dude

[@LPSilki93]

@@neverlosefool My brother had a motorcycle accident and also had this glare its really hard to explain :/ also Volk keeps talking about wanting to be active NOW and repeats it a lot lately in his interviews because he doesnt know how long he will be fit enough to do so.. sounds to me like he is already noticing a fall off dudes almost 36

[@matt15saints]

@@LPSilki93This!!! Volk’s eyes don’t have that same fire behind them that they did before. I think that loss more so than anything else showed him his own mma mortality. And now this camp is showing him that he really is getting older. Look at the camp videos from this fight. He doesn’t have the same level of energy or enthusiasm as previous camps. I think it’s starting to creep into his mind.

[@evermoore66665]

Can you be the same after a KO loss to an underdog when you were undefeated for a long time?

[@ORAAA-rw4vn]

Damn

[@willavery5124]

Feel like it depends when fighters get knocked out, if fighters get knocked out early in their career and after that slowly build back their confidence especially against slightly lower calibre opponents they can get back to an even better level. Look at Poirier, Oliviera, Makhachev, Gsp, Gaethje etc

[@TheRadYT]

Stephen Thompson was alright after Pettis.

[@V-is4Val]

Only been knocked out cold once while breaking out a colt 15 years ago, damn horse kicked me in the head. You can't really get much more single blow damage than that. I haven't been knocked out since, and I've certainly had opportunities/damage since then. I'm not so sure how true the "you get knocked out once you're changed/prone to it forever after" thing is.

[@donovanchilton5817]

It’s a carryover from boxing. Like everything else.

[@TMeek94]

It's not a guarantee but there are fighters who definitely seemed to have their chin cracked Pretty sure it comes down more to fitness and having the proper fluids in your skull

[@theprospectacademy]

Wow…this sounds like it was really bad. Glad you’re ok though 🙏🏻 here’s to a long and healthy future of no more knockouts 🤞🏼😬

[@goldiedagoat]

Volkanovski is going to be fine and prime : People forget that Alex pereira got badly kod and he came back few months later to beat Jan and then go on to win the title

[@jervoskitzin]

Nathaniel Wood is very thoughtful

[@firemanmma7816]

Prospect apparel is the sickest gym & street wear

[@RayHarms82]

Also on another note. The world of mixed martial arts will be changing in the next 5 years now that it was sold to Zuffa. A new promotion will rise to fame. 5 min rounds. Bare knuckle fights. Submission and ground game still welcome. The fights will not end though until a tapout, knockout or doctor stoppage. Real life gladiators. This is how it needs to be. These men are built different and to many careers and records of these men get fumbled in the hands of judges o4 bad stoppages. Ofcourse you still need some rules. No groin shots, no back of the head shots. No eye pokes. This 12 to 6 elbow needs to go. One hand on the ground or a man on one knee to avoid being hit will go. We all need to understand these men are built different. They train their whole lives be the baddest men on the planet. There will be weight classes still, but there needs to be an open weight division for these cross over fights of champion vs champion. So if a fighter is champion in a weight class and chooses to join the open weight class division to test themselves against other champions then this should be allowed. I think this new nopen weight class division should be only available to fighters who hold a belt. I dont think any old fighter with a beef with another in a different weight class should be able to just call them out and move to the weight class tonsquare off. It they allowed that the weight class would be chaos and a mockery. I also believe promotions should not be aloud to lock a fighter into their promotion for more then 3 fight contracts. As their fame rises they should have the right to fight the best of the best from other promotions. This open weight class for belt holders only would give us the fans, a chance to see the best of the best from all over the world to battle it out for who truly is the baddest most extreme champion of their time. Dont think any old heavyweight champion would just rule this open weightclass exclusive to belt holders either. Fighters in middle weight would be able to gain weight fighting a bigger guy with longer training camps to set up these kinds of fights. Alot of fighters today as well are scared of bareknuckle. They fight for points on a score card to win fights. 90 % of them fight this way. This would eliminate that kind of stale, nonsense fights we as fans hate to watch. We would finally be able to see who the real toughest men on the planet would be. Thisbwould be a promotion where fighters whobare champions and make dogshit fo4 paychecks to make real money as well. What do you all think of this idea? Wouldnthis be something you would like to see? Or even start off with a once a year event bewtween all the bigger promotions today. A BEST OF THE BEST PAYPERVIEW. Where all the main promotions come together once a year to hage eliminator rounds of champion vs champion in each weight class to prove once and for all who the best champions are of every weight class. They could hold the event over a 3 month period even. 12 payperviews, one event each Saturday of the weekends. Until you get down to the 2 best fighters of all promotions for each weight class for the final payperview event. With an open weight class following the best of the best fights if anybkf the remaining champions 2ant to prive they can beat other champions who also won the eliminator payperview. I just think this would be epic and we as fans would truly be able to know then who the best fighter in the world would truly be. If they abre concerned about size different break it up into class3sbof 3 weight classes eligible. Cruiser, bantam and feather weight. Light weight, Welter weight and middle weight. Light heavyweight, heavyweight and make a new ass for anyone over 260lbs. The champions of those classes can battle it out in the open weight class division for champions from any promotion. I just believe this is better for the fighters regard to pay scale, truly shkw who the best in the world are so the rankings are done correctly and to help seal these fighters names in history and the hall of fame for their legacies. Please let me knlw your thoughts on all this. I know its a long post and i hope people read it.

[@kroniclemma]

Getting hit over and over for an entire 15-25 minutes is much worse than getting knocked out, that’s why boxing has had deaths and MMA hasn’t

[@theprospectacademy]

Not to mention that boxing is mostly head shots 👀 MMA is such a mix that hopefully most fighters will never have permanent head trauma 🙏🏻

[@joelboutier1736]

I still think Volk is incredible. I would still consider him P4P best regardless of him not making a successful attempt at moving to lightweight. I cannot speak on KO loss effects on fighters. I’ve never had an MMA career. I’ve never lost consciousness. Worst I’ve ever been was dropped. There’s still a lot we don’t know about head trauma injuries. I think any type of loss could have huge mental effect on fighter… maybe more than physical. GSP said he feared being dominated more than having a KO loss. It’s says more about a fighter getting dominated over 5 rounds than getting caught with one good shot. Whether it’s KO, submission, or domination a loss can wreak havoc on a fighter’s mind. One bad loss like Ferguson or Reyes had and sometimes they never come back from it.

[@atmalsyah9962]

volk and TOPURIA ❤️❤️

[@youngreyes6285]

If Volkanovski loses again if like to see him retire but i dont think his mind will let him Worried for him after retirement because If a man cant find purpose in his children then i dont know if anything else will

[@danielconnor2189]

A lot of fighters have come back better and a lot come back worse! It’s all about the individual

[@robdielemans9189]

I had a wee standing next to Brad Picket in the toilets of the first UFC Rotterdam.

[@andyunchained4393]

Depends on the person..... Didn't change me

[@Bossclipz5]

Do most entertaining TUF seasons

[@joshuab3715]

The real great ones can come back form it. DC , ALJO , Belal , Bisping etc.

[@billycris2878]

I think once your brain knows it’s safe when it shuts off, it will always shut off to stay safe.

[@snoopdaclown]

Volk wasn't unconscious like some. He was still awake so it wasn't like the usman ko when usman didn't remember shit for 30 minutes

[@maskedlyfe2124]

Yeah but a knockout is a knockout and can do just as much damage regardless of whether you were conscious or not

[@donovanchilton5817]

@@maskedlyfe2124No. Not all knockouts are the same. Stop bullshitting.

[@devinator102]

@@donovanchilton5817fr this and Kamarus were not the same at all

[@setiyoung1611]

Man this is brutal considering how he (Volk) got slept just recently.

[@dkmma3312]

Always depends on who it is man .

[@gaybuzzlightyear1294]

Wanderlei Silva once got knocked out by a sucker punch back stage and then won his fight like an hour later.

[@REVOisMYname]

Alex Pereira should be an inspiration for all these guys. That KO looked career ending

[@braddahsam8083]

I heard once you get knocked out you don't want that to happen again and kinda flinch because you don't want it to happen

[@Dwayne904]

Thomas Almeida is a prime example of this decline guys

[@AdamSambuco]

Can you guys please put something in the title so we can tell the difference between videos with research and full production values vs. these podcast-style conversations? These are nice, but I hate that I click it expecting an analytical look at the stats from Tommy and it feels like a bait and switch.

[@PhilSophia-ox7ep]

You can tell by the thumbnail and font.

[@ghostmourn]

Volks biggest challenge is coming soon! I cant wait to see him vs Ilia-- pure fire!

[@bidenonabender5903]

me? yes. they? probably not!

[@FedericoB1891]

Strickland did it and that was a nasty K.O

[@daniloalves1139]

I tought the guy on the left was Darren Till fr

[@daniloalves1139]

he was on the thumb now they changed I GUESS BECAUSE OF THAT

[@imadkimaoui1906]

guys u forgot that makachev was knocked out stiff and still came back

[@wikz8480]

I hate getting catfished by these videos

[@olasarcasm]

Look at Rose vs Weili 1 and then 2. Weili is visibly a lot more careful the first 2 rounds compared to how she fought before she got knocked out. Definitely changed. Since then has gone a lot more into classic wrestling rather than the old Weili who blocked with her face

[@Yellow_belly777]

James Vick was never the same after his KO from Justin gaethje

[@donovanchilton5817]

James Vick was never very good. Not a good yardstick

[@rjayfebre9287]

nice

[@KareemAbdul-jabberUFC]

Sucks for Volk cuz he just had another baby girl. His wife is prob like, “are we not enough?😢”

[@GoodLifeI247I]

There are a lot of people counting Volk out. He got kod by a bigger stronger better man. Topuria has the edge in that he is younger but that’s it. A champion like Volk will not lose that fight. Watch

[@jaegyt7729]

GSP got 1st round TKO'd by Matt Serra and never lost again

[@rhysboomba]

This dude is projecting hard.

[@fighthive4808]

They literally brought him on to discuss his experience in the context of Volk vs Ilia. The only reason he’s there is TO PROJECT, you crybaby. What did you think he was gonna do, talk about his gardening?

[@rhysboomba]

@@fighthive4808 I'll oil you up Flight Hide.

[@dylanfeltz5587]

I'm a big fan of Ilia, but does anyone else get the feeling that this is Darren Till all over again? 6 fights in the UFC, only one fight against a top ten opponent, and like ot was only a few fights ago that he had an opponent who thought spamming rolling leg locks was a good game plan. Seems like it might be a little too soon.