UFC 298 ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI vs ILIA TOPURIA Aftermath

[@AJwiththeAK]

I’m glad there’s an mma KZbinr out here that’s not just a sweaty guy yelling all the time

[@spicemma]

LOL!

[@shumishu6019]

Yeah fax instant sub for this alone

[@willharper3364]

This is what I said on her latest video 😂, only just found this channel, I like other MMA youtubers but it's refreshing to have someone who's calm and composed talk about the sport, and also a woman who doesn't feel the need to flaunt her assets whilst covering the sport in order to get views.

[@vincentw3566]

I told you that he was ready!, i speak spanish and just by watching his interviews and podcast you knew that nothing was gonna stop him from getting the belt, Volk was right tho, until that point he didnt prove himself against the best in the division but now no one can say something like that again, good breakdown

[@spicemma]

I wish I could have seen it too, but now I know! and this is just the beginning...

[@africanus2089]

Ilia's physicality shocked me. Especially in the brief clinch tussle they had. He's also smarter than people give him credit for. He picked up on the fact that Volk gives up space really easily (he's always done this) because he's so comfortable boxing off the backfoot. Volk is also super vulnerable when firing off counters off the backfoot because his chin is raised and exposed. You absolutely can't do that against a smart pressure fighter who hits as hard as Ilia.

[@spicemma]

You are so right! I wish I picked up on all these subtleties earlier.. He's gonna be hard to beat.

[@psa-km6kv]

Always enjoy listening to your insightful thoughts after fights. Also I like the jacket!

[@spicemma]

Thankyou ! I love it too, found it a thrift store. : D

[@MatthewMcRowan]

Jacket and strong like Costa

[@cO-og6ni]

Subbed. Sane, measured takes and I don’t mean this in a patronizing way at all, but you have a sort of emotional maturity that I find admirable.

[@spicemma]

Thank you for those kind words!

[@USFCpresident]

She-lock Holmes back with another banger😍😂

[@spicemma]

She-lock!? LOL : D

[@enrikboxing]

Que bien hablas, tienes un inglés muy fluido y claro. Buen video.

[@spicemma]

gracias!

[@IrakliGogava]

i'm from Georgia and i'm ilia's fan of course but how Alex fought and How he took the loss is very badass. much respect for him and i think if he'll take a year off and prepare well we might get a Epic rematch. also Ilia is very very nice guy. he spoke for the Hype and it worked. if you dip deep into his personality you'll know. when he speaks in Georgian (out of ufc) he's veryy chill and shows much respect for Alex.

[@spicemma]

Yes I can tell Ilia is genuine, couldn't really see it before. He was won me over for sure!

[@tatendabwanya7028]

Great analysis, you've got a really soothing voice

[@spicemma]

Thank you! I think it's just the mic!

[@symonyeal1372]

You have a calming voice. You also have reasonable opinions and not a hot take machine (yes lucastracy). Please continue making more videos.

[@spicemma]

Thank you so much for the support! :)

[@ShafiurRahman1]

Poingnant take on the event. Thank you.

[@ShafiurRahman1]

Poignant even...!

[@prophetnozza4150]

Enjoying your channel. Thanks!

[@spicemma]

Thanks thats awesome to hear

[@fyvp007]

Really great review!

[@MatthewMcRowan]

thats a lot of Dragonball on your shelf there, just noticed :D

[@spicemma]

man I think it's about time I re-read it!

[@eighthhokage91]

I DON'T EVEN WANT TO WATCH THIS VIDEO. MY HEART IS BROKEN.

[@spicemma]

Yeah I know. . I can tell theres a few Anzacs offline today LOL

[@eighthhokage91]

@@spicemma LOL. Tis a sad day for Anzac. I'll be honest, now I've got second thoughts about it. Whether Islam KO'd him or not. I don't know if Volks could've eaten that right hand, I don't think he saw that coming? You get KO'd by the ones you don't see

[@chicnoir29]

Same I wanted “ole man Volk” to school Illya.

[@David_Kala]

Every goat has its own ending man It's fine at least let's hope he was defeated by future goat

[@Shakespearept]

Great takes! Absolutely love Volk, but excited to see some Ilia fights. He has some serious speed and technical skill on the feet 😎 Also some power💥 Too bad Zabit retired. That would have been an awesome fight. Interesting to see the Costa Whittaker fight. Costa is so strong 👀, but Robert has skills and heart. Looking forward to Hill v Pereira.

[@0ER17]

Ilia had some good calf kicks in the first rd that paid dividends. Crazy that the TKO prop for Topuria was +350. I really do hope Volk takes time off. I dont want him to turn into another Tony. Great work Spice!

[@spicemma]

Thanks : ) Yeah lets hope Volks gets some rest... damn thats a nice prop!

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

It was plus +420 on some sites. I was like jeez that's insane, free money pretty much with a guy with dynamite in his hands

[@BennosCamaro]

Great video, well studied.

[@allpraisewebb1142]

I can't remember which commentator it was during the fight but they mentioned the fact of Volk raising his chin when defending punches off the backfoot and they nailed it because it ended up costing him

[@spicemma]

wahh I know... He did this a bit in previous fights. I didn't put 2 and 2 together...

[@ZARKOMBAT]

Why don't you do live reactions to the fights?

[@spicemma]

I might, but I kinda get a bit crazy!

[@TheSimpleverse]

Firstly, congrats on 2k views and your first 1k subs!!! 🍾🥂 I got one back on u though 😜 the reason I thought Ilia was going to put Volk away was because in both the Islam and Yair fights, Volk got cracked and somehow managed to fight through it. Even in his fight against Ortega, going in to the last round with Ortega all beat up, he got cracked and out struck by Ortega in the final round. I knew Volk was going to get cracked and none of those other guys crack like Ilia. I was still very sad to watch him lose and he was looking good in the first round. I do wanna see him get a rematch even though I think he will lose again, I think he needs that to realise he needs to move on. ilia said that he would probably give Volk the rematch because he's such a nice guy 😂 Crazy thing is, I thought Ilia was going to beat Volk but I don't know if he gets past Max. I think Max has a better chance of beating Ilia than Volk. I don't see Ilia being able to put Max away and in a pure boxing match I think it would be very competitive. I also think Max has a better chance against Gaethje than everyone thinks. Keep smashing it Angie! This channel is going places 🤘🎉

[@spicemma]

Thanks Simon! Yeah I saw the warning signs, lack of defense for Volk, but thought his foot movement would be enough to counter Ilias boxing combos. I didn't factor in the speed or rhythm of Ilia. You got me! You have a good point regards to the rematch. Hopefully Volk can get into acting. I don't wanna see him koed over and over. Wow, so you are high on Max! I think Geathje gives him the same punishment as Tony Ferguson. Then Ilia could crush him easy in a title fight. But I hope I'm wrong. !!

[@iz560]

Topuria conected the perfect shot. That punch would knock out anyone.

[@rodrigogois]

Hey, Angie! Surprises, uh? Couldn't watch the event live here, due to schedule conflicts with my job, but wow... I wasn't expecting a KO. And he was so gracious in defeat. Champ through and through. People are saying the Whittaker-Costa fight was amazing, and the Lemos-Dern fight.... for people that only criticize WMMA, that was a great gut punch.

[@spicemma]

Hey Rodrigo, ah sorry to hear you couldn't watch it live. Sometimes I have markets and conventions on the Sunday here and I have to watch em back later. It requires so much discipline to stay off socials! But it's a nice reward. Yeah I loved the Dern Lemos fight. So impressed with Dern's heart! And kinda just happy Whittaker didn't get KOed, man he can eat a shot! And I am just proud of Volk, but no rematch please!

[@dlalalo]

Called it ;)

[@spicemma]

lol

[@pabloqp7929]

I agree it was meant to happen and we can rejoice, Ilia's reign is due to be exciting in lack of a better word. Hats off to Volk, great Champion and human being. Great content on your part! Regards from Spain.

[@spicemma]

Congrats on the win for Spain!!

[@pabloqp7929]

@@spicemma thanks indeed 💥

[@epo-mma]

Tbh I don't think his chin is gone although the punch did also look effortless. When I first watched it, I was so surprised that Volk was immediately flatlined. But, I think it's just that Topuria threw with maximum power and had a ton of momentum + Volk moved into the punch + he didn't see the punch coming + it landed right on the jaw, causing maximum skull rotation. All those factors act like mini force multipliers.

[@spicemma]

Yeah it's insane. I still can't get over how easy he made it look.

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

These guys work and train and fight their whole lives to become the best, the money making window is small and slams shut quickly..Doctors don't generally let guys fight if they are having concussion symptoms, I guess my point is that the wealth a fighter can acquire con last a family several generations, while a reputation or "legacy" is fleeting, it's not real..In a hundred years no one will know who Volk was, but his family will still be enjoying the fruits of his efforts..And Topuria will only continue to improve, so a rematch in 6 months would probably be better than a rematch after a year..Sports psychologists are so important for fighters to navigate these challenges.

[@spicemma]

You are right. It really puts it all into perspective when you think of it in a historical context. It's healthy to know what's really important. I know Topuria is only gonna get better, but I feel like sooner or later isn't gonna help Volk win either way. But his bank account will win for sure!

[@DCshandle]

I had ilia by round 1 ko and was wrong he got it done in the second. Got some of my picks wrong but man I was glad I got the main event right

[@valkyriot]

Good video, but I gotta say that a lot people have been questioning Alex's chin, but I don't think is his chin, I think is just Ilia. Right now Ilia has 57% of KO in the UFC and the 3 KO before this where exactly the same (including a 155 guy). So I stay with what Aljamain Sterling said, anyone who would have got that punch would have been out cold.

[@spicemma]

Could be, but Mitchell and Emmet didn't get KOed by Topuria so I wonder. Then again he did KO Volk against the cage. Don't worry I am not doubting Ilia's power!!

[@valkyriot]

​@@spicemma yep, they didn't, but there are still some factors to take in consideration, for instance, Volk's head was moving to Ilia's hand. For instance, Dustin vs Connor, the punch that KOed Connor wasn't the strongest, it was the one that connected against Connor's head movement. Also, a bit of insight information. Franco Tenaglia, a barenuckle fighter who trains in the same gym of topuria, said that you don't dimension how strong Ilia is until you spar with him, that is basically unatural to have that KO power with that weight. Kind regards, I'm looking forward to watch more of your videos.

[@chicnoir29]

Only good thing to happen here is Max will soon wear the belt. Max can box with the best.

[@spicemma]

And he can take a punch too!

[@IVslam]

End of an era damn

[@michaelmccoy9147]

You aussies are pathetic😂 Whats your excuse now? You gonna say Ilia used an IV now too. With no prove as per usual. Sit down. “A Day Without Excuses is a day wasted” -Volk/Izzy’s team. Islam Broke Volk, Ilia Retired him. Simple as.

[@spicemma]

Dawn of a new one

[@spicemma]

I don't think anyone's making excuses MIchael,

[@michaelmccoy9147]

@@spicemma Have you seen his previous comments homie?

[@spicemma]

Cleary not.

[@DrThebussen]

As a spaniard and Topuria fan, Volk is the best champ I've ever seen, and I mean this as a combination of both his professional and his personal side. He's a legendary fighter, a true mixed martial artist, and besides his skills and technique he also seems like a truly wonderful person. I am a fan of him too, but having a fighter representing your country (as you absolutely know) overpowers everything else! I didn't see a washed up volk the other night. He was winning, finding his jab very well and throwing very menacing kicks, both upstairs and downstairs. I was truly terrified for our boy until he just blitzkrieged Volk trapping him against the cage. Maybe you're right and all the wars are catching up to him, but I really think Topuria has dinamite in his hands and landed a perfect right hook. I dont think anyone in the division could survive a punch like that, right on the button. He got caught by Ilia before the KO, and ate those shots pretty nicely. As I said it's entirely possible you're right, but I really didn't perceive it that way. I just think Ilia is really, really good; better than everyone (me included) thought. I think Volk has a good chance of winning back the belt against Ilia if he takes a good rest before the fight. He is still as dangerous as a fighter can get. Great analysis either way👌🏼, you earned a new sub right here!

[@spicemma]

Thanks for your tribute to Volk. It's great to hear others perspectives. I do think Volk looked good, maybe Topuria is just that powerful. He didn't KO Bryce or Emmet ( Emmet especially been through the wars ) and they didn't fold like a deck chair which tells me either Volk has a terrible chin regardless or not of the Machchev KO. Still! I really think it was the speed that made all the difference and of course the tech. Topuria is the complete package, I kinda like him a lot and think he will be a great champ! To be honest, I really can't see Volk standing a chance in a rematch at this stage... Congrats to your Country!

[@DrThebussen]

@@spicemma Those are fair points, actually. In a conscious effort to preserve my bias towards Topuria being the better fighter, I'll still consider Volk to be very close to his prime. Emmet has nasty KO power and Ilia said last week to DC how he had to be very careful when stepping into the range of that overhand. He caught him plenty of times during those 5 rounds, but none as flush as the hook we saw last Sunday. And regarding Mitchell, I like to think Ilia wanted to prove to all MMA fans how he could easily defeat the grappler in his own game and showboat his BJJ. I really, really like Volk, and I am refusing to believe he's done for just yet... I don't see him winning the rematch either based on what we saw in the fight, but he very well could surprise the world with some rest and a few adjustments on his gameplan. He´s The Great, after all! And thank you so much! We couldn't have ask for a better fighter representing us. UFC is coming to my city thanks to him, and I am ecstatic!!!!

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

Volk is the GOAT of FW. Much love from Georgia ❤❤❤ Ilia will become next Volk for this division 💪🤝 About the KO. Ilia already has 4 cold KO, one of those was in 155lbs. I’m pretty sure that punch would KO absolutely everyone

[@spicemma]

I am excited for Ilia also! I think he will be the next Volk if any feather w can !

[@robertomugabe11]

4 fights, 3 losses, 2 knockouts , 1 win, 0 belt. Aldo who? Volk is the GOAT

[@StuartDesign]

I'd personally like to see Volk move back up to 155... just to see him mix it with the likes of Poirier and Gaethje before he retires. That being said I'm more concerned that after two consecutive knockouts... that retirement is the only logical, health-preserving choice.

[@spicemma]

yeah I want to see him vs poirier !!! hell yeah!!!

[@Icecoldfoxx]

Let’s go MMA Spice 🔥 🥊

[@spicemma]

hoooiyah!!!!

[@nelnanbanjin4470]

At some point in your analysis I thought I heard you say that the blow that knocked out Volka didn't seem that strong, and the truth is that I was a little surprised by that reflection. In my opinion it was a blow with all the strength of Ilia's body, in fact, Ilia makes a lateral movement before that blow precisely to accommodate his feet and hips in order to execute a powerful blow. What happens is that there are three factors that add up, one, is that the blow itself comes with great force, two, is that it hits right on the chin, and three, is that it comes from a trajectoy that Volka is unable to see. The bad thing about taking a punch from a trajectory you can't see is that you can't clench your teeth or generate force with your neck to absorb part of that blow, so anyone, Volka or any other fighter, would have been knocked out with that same punch in those same circumstances.

[@spicemma]

I think what I meant to say it that it looked effortless- not too take from the force of Ilia's punch but it looked unreal! It's hard to describe such things. Yeah It makes sense those things will come together, but he made it look easy. Credit to Topuria, that's how good he is. But I still have a feeling Volk coulda withstood that a couple years ago, or maybe seen it. Who knows?

[@nelnanbanjin4470]

@@spicemma Yeah it's difficult to say, If he could have seen the punch coming he could have absorbed some of the impact of that blow, perhaps at another time he would have been able to do that, I agree. But in his words, and that of many other professionals, I think the majority of the consensus has been that no matter who had been in that situation, that punch from Ilia, in the circumstances in which it was given, would have knocked out the majority of professionals, it was a hard impact, on the chin and from a trajectory outside from the range of vision, it is something similar to being hit with an accurate punch from behind, if you do not see it coming, it is very likely that you will end up knocked out. It is certainly impressive that Ilia manages to put together those trajectories, combos and counters in such an efficient way, I think Volk simply couldn't avoid ending up trapped between Ilia and the fence, that made it difficult for him to defend himself and Ilia capitalized on his advantages. Volk himself and other fighters do not believe that his knockout was in part due to him losing his chin, just... shit happens, and that blow would have turned out the lights for most professionals in my opinion.

[@spicemma]

you have a point! I am very focused on Volk being an aussie and all. So I was looking more at him that what Topuria did. But now I'll get to analysis Topuria more closely from here on out!

[@yoowii5955]

Dont worry, the Anzacs will come back. So many good gyms in Aus these days and so much young talent yet to enter the ufc. Every bloke in their 20s here either knows a guy or is the guy who trains mma. Whittaker still has a chance at gold, and JDM looks very promising.

[@spicemma]

Oh yeah tell me about it!! I watch eternal mma and have witnessed an explosion in skill level on the reginal scene here over the past few years.. some of these young men are more complete than dudes in the UFC. Thats so awesome that much more guys are training also.. It is pretty exciting to see! Hopefully JDM can get the belt. He's in a tough division.

[@yoowii5955]

@@spicemma yeah I reckon in the next 5-7 years we are gonna see some real killers making their way into the rankings from Aus. There's even some major talent down here in Tassie which goes to show how deep the roster is. I reckon Australia is one of, if not the most talent dense country in the world considering our population is so small. Hopefully Gilbert is a good test for JDM and we get to see how he performs under adversity. Rumour has it he's a beast in the gym and his grappling is really good. Craig Jones was praising his grappling and supposedly even had a few things to teach. Time will tell I guess.

[@spicemma]

Oh don't get me started about Tassie! I'm from K.I. btw I went to my first regional event and witnessed Shaun Etchell become bantam w champ. was totally blown away with such a talent. I have been a massive fan since, but he's had a tough run since then. I still believe he can get it together. Theres so much talent in Tassie, I only hope and pray they get enough competition when it comes to sparring etc. Oh thats promising that Craig Jones speaks highly of JDMS grappling. He does have team mate Costa at his disposal... Go TASSIE!!!

[@epo-mma]

I don't know what it was, but the entire week leading up to the fight felt like a requiem for Volk. Like it was the end of his reign. I always had that feeling. But also looking at the fight, I figured that Volk would be outpointing Topuria and winning most the exchanges, but Topuria is just a wrecking ball in the pocket. When he lets his hands go all those shots are hard to see coming, and he just needs one to flatline anyone. Volk didn't have the power to keep him off, and Topuria just walked him down and dictated where Volk went.

[@spicemma]

You had good instinct, I didn't sense it at all.

[@vag_badger4693]

Breh. I WAS THERE and I felt so many emotions after the KO. I was so excited for Ilia and then so sad for Volk on the way home😭 I do understand the feeling of relief. The chance of KO was VERY probable and when it happened, I guess it felt a lot like ripping off a bandaid. I also feel this fight deserves to be ran back. Volk's earned it and there's not enough competition/draw from another contender (unless max) with Ilia. Evolev vs winner of Yair/Ortega seems obvious and there should be enough time for Volk to FULLY recover for a rematch later this year.

[@spicemma]

WOW you were there! It's changes everything doesn't it.... I would have been just devastated for Volk if I was there in person I think. I tend to agree, Yair and Ortega don't seem like excitable enough contenders and Max is going to war with Geathje , so Volk does make more sense. I still don't want to see him koed again though...

[@Look73689]

Your channel will definitely grow big because we don't have any cute girl watching mma on KZbin unti now😂😂

[@spicemma]

naw I'm not that cute! but thanks! LOL

[@Look73689]

@@spicemma To me you are,so welcome 😊

[@bobaphat3676]

as an Aussie I'm devasted. Volks strength always lies in his preparation and fight IQ, he made a mistake and it cost him dearly. Ilia is on the rise (he's only getting better), even if they rematch, Ilia can make necessary adjustments and nullify Volk. It's the end of an era fam :( Having said that, Volk should have another crack at him after a long layoff. But I have feeling it will look like Usman v Edwards III.

[@spicemma]

I know it really sucks... I don't think It's quite hit me. Volk has always been so reliable and ahead of the game. It was such a small error too. I can't help but feel his chin woulda taken those shots a few fights ago, but who knows. Volks story is incredible.. I just hope one day he gets the recognition he truly deserves. Yeah I agree, I think it's a passing of the torch. At least Ilia is a worth contingent.

[@bobaphat3676]

@@spicemma good stuff, Ima hit that subscribe :)

[@noahtremblay2676]

I dont think his chin is gone. Illia is probly one the most powerful punchers at 145 of all time. Go look at how hard illia flatline Herbert at 155 dude was out cold. He is very technical at setting up the shot the one he landed on volk was so on his button that shot puts out anyone. Volk did not see it either because the angle and speed.

[@spicemma]

ha! It has only taken me 20 play rewatches to realize the mastery of Ilia's punch vs the idea Volks chin is gone. Only now can I watch it and make a bit more sense of it vs being in pure shock LOL. Let's hope thats the case for Volk

[@joburke10]

Yeah, everyone was in love with Volk before this and justified picking him over a young stud because of his history but ignored the stat volk had been in so many wars this was bound to happen like it does for most fighters over 32

[@spicemma]

I know... Baisis has such a power influence.. blinded a lot of us!

[@mandyfrade3047]

Yas

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

Merab always starts very bad. He always says that he’s getting in fight after second round, that’s why he likes 5 round fights

[@spicemma]

I forgot he was like that. lol

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

@@spicemma Yeah he gets in slowly in the fight. Only Petr Yan was different. He went to the octagon like it was a war. Because of the Georgian - Russian political issues

[@quincy8924]

Father Time is undefeated especially in these lower weight classes. I’d like to see Volk take some time off then comeback for one more title fight. Win or lose retire after that. Volk is too great to turn into a journeyman.

[@spicemma]

That's a sound plan. Yeah I don't wanna see him stick around.

[@musicplaylists59]

i'm not trying to be an armchair quarterback or whatever they say but i think Volk could have had a better game plan. He was throwing lots of left kicks (which makes sense because then your head is moving off centre to your own right and away from Ilia's powerful right hand) but he was throwing them from orthodox, so they weren't as powerful as they could have been from southpaw. and Volk was constantly moving to his own left (TOWARDS Ilia's powerful right hand) i think it would have been better if he fought southpaw and constantly circled to his own right (towards Ilia's left) and threw very hard southpaw left kicks to Ilia's body and right arm, with the odd head kick mixed in sneakily.

[@spicemma]

Thanks for that analysis. I'll keep and eye out for it on the next watch through!

[@Zman0210]

That punch was very hard and right on the button. It would’ve knocked out anyone at 145.

[@spicemma]

and It would have sent me to my grave! lol

[@deannwabueze6949]

Bruh "deck chair"😂😢

[@spicemma]

I think I stole that off Bisping or Joe LOL

[@deannwabueze6949]

Guess im putting all my faith in max holloway now.

[@Nick-kb2jc]

All around it was a great night of fights. Am I the only one though who’s sick of the McGregor callouts? Ugh, I just want the sport to move on from him already. Agreed that I don’t want to see the Volk rematch but I feel like that’s what they’re going to do. Probably in the fall in Spain. Don’t really want to see Volk move up to 155 either. But if he stays at 145 he runs the risk of turning into a gatekeeper. Honestly I think he should just retire now. He’s the GOAT and nothing changes that. Really happy to see Rob get the W. Agreed he should fight Strickland next. Costa, who knows lol. Don’t really care. The UFC is just more fun with him around whatever he does. I knew Ian would callout Covington. That’s the next fight to make in my opinion and I’m here for it. I think that fight plays out similar to the Edwards fight but Ian pieces Colby up even more on the feet. Ian is basically a younger version of Leon. Merab is definitely a machine. That guy is just built different lol. He picked an Olympic gold medalist up and walked him around the octagon 😂. He needs to fight the winner of O’Malley and Vera. Curious what you were referring to at 15:34 ? Love the content btw. I like having fresh new voices to listen to in MMA. Any plans for maybe a weekly show? Either way, I’m subbed and here for the next one whenever it is 👍

[@spicemma]

Thank you Nick for the kind words! I would like to do more videos and fight nights, but also don't wanna bite off more than what I can chew for now. But I do want to! Thanks for the support :) Oh I was referring to fb guy stuff. Not for me gah! I think you are right about Ian. have underestimated him a little recently. Lets hope we get that Whittaker vs Strickland fight.. I've wanted it for a couple of years now. I'm glad I'm not alone thinking that perhaps Volk could leave it at that. He has nothing more to prove! Yeah the Mcgergor call outs, I think my brain just switches off now haha!

[@thelitrcc]

u need a instagram page!!!

[@spicemma]

do I?? maybe one day lol

[@leveuf]

Sad night!! Anyway, Volk will be a Legend forever!!

[@spicemma]

Always!! : )

[@Davidp9767]

Crazy fight card no doubt. Really sucks to see volk go out like that I really wish he didn't take the second fight with Islam. Who do you think ilia fights next in featherweight?

[@spicemma]

I know.. the Volk thing hasn't hit me yet I must say. I think the winner of Ortega vs Rodrigez or perhaps Evloev... maybe even Volk if Volk pushes for it.

[@calpatus1149]

dont worry you'll get a new australian champion in JDM mark my words

[@spicemma]

I hope so, he does have that aura about him and has overcome some tough situations too. I was really high on him but at this elite level, gonna wait and see. Hoping its the right time. He has covered a lot of ground in a very short amount of time. But hey guess its just a matter of time that he fights for the belt!

[@calpatus1149]

@@spicemma he's gonna knock leon edwards out and then be like "Yeah... guess that was... y'know... just hit him and... yeah... I'll take anyone, sure... I don't... really care... yeah..."

[@spicemma]

LOL ! yup. he is so chill for a fighter its bizarre.

[@scottclaremont4164]

Volk looked great. Even if volk never took damage his whole career, a punch like that is still going to drop him

[@spicemma]

Ya think? ..you could be right. I'm still not sure.. but I guess he's never faced someone with that much power....

[@scottclaremont4164]

@@spicemma Jose and Mendes have power. I don't think it was the power as much as it was placement. Sugar doesn't have power, but he's got timing, and he drops guys. I wanted to see Volk stay in the middle and double leg. But that's not his thing

[@ckorijonesjr]

hot take but i prefer your content more than nina🤷🏽‍♂️😎

[@spicemma]

haha thanks! I could never do what she does..

[@SoyDuckHot]

It sucks Volk but Ilia is so excited to watch.

[@spicemma]

He is!

[@SoyDuckHot]

@@spicemma I feel like your channel is going to grow exponentially. You are real… and real is what most people are looking for now, also ur easy on the eyes (I’m married). Basically I’m saying I think you got what it takes and good luck to ya.

[@spicemma]

naw thanks Bill! It's fun and scary at times but let's see what happens

[@BoredSleuth]

He got knocked down by max Holloway.. you really thought ilia couldn’t knock him out?

[@spicemma]

I thought that he could knock him down, but I didn't think he could knock him out cold. But yes good point!

[@mondardaman2973]

I like Volk but he got too cocky in wanting to fight Islam again because Islam wasnt going to make the same mistakes again, also that knockout has weakkend Volks chin forever.

[@spicemma]

I agree that his ego has probably been getting in the way a bit inside the octagon. And sadly, I have a feeling that his chin is gone also..

[@davidlomashvili8175]

Now wolksvagen can sleep rest of his life not only in prescomference

[@spicemma]

well he could if he wanted

[@xomefionavar2953]

რა ქნა ბოლო ბოლო გაეპარა ძილში?😂😂😂😂🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪აეეეეე უეფსის დედას ვუტყნავთ🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@spicemma]

Congratulations!

[@n.fland.5694]

@xomefionavar2953 ვინ გბადებთ ესეთ ტყიდან გამოვარდნილ ხამებს? წერა თქვენ არ იცით, ლექსიკა თქვენ არ გივარგათ. თქვენი გიჟი დ. მ.

[@n.fland.5694]

​@@spicemma Honey, don't pay attention to him.. he isn't human.. P.S. Like for review 👍🏻 greetings from Georgia 👋🏻

[@xomefionavar2953]

@@n.fland.5694 aussie coping mechanism???😱😱😱😂😂😂

[@xomefionavar2953]

@@n.fland.5694 😴😴😴😴

[@davidlomashvili8175]

🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

[@rickallen9099]

Costa won the first round. You are incorrect to state that Whittaker won every round.

[@spicemma]

yes Costa could have knocked him out in the first round so It depends how it was scored.

[@brianwrightsman9609]

So you don't think merab absolutely destroys O'Malley? WTF they smoking down under?

[@spicemma]

Yeah I've been accused of being a dopehead before LOL

[@Sean-0017]

Everyone gave me shit for sayin illa would ko volk in rd1 or 2...told everyone volk hasn't fought anyone with illa's speed and power and when he catches upto him its over...and i like volk way more than illa...sad to see him get knocked out twice in 4monrhs...also if volk does get the rematch it goes the same way,soon as illa landed his brain shut off.sad to see but its unforgiving sport

[@spicemma]

And now you have the last laugh! and yes I agree with you a rematch aint gonna look pretty. At least Volk has had a tremendous career.

[@Sean-0017]

@spicemma i know i hope someone steps in and makes volk take a decent break at least, min 7months. Cuz if its upto him hes gonna try fight asap...be said to see him get ko 3 times in a row ughh