UFC 298 ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI vs ILIA TOPURIA Breakdown

[@marcigoat]

first video i’ve seen from you, i can tell you are invested in these fights based on how you talk def dropping a sub

[@spicemma]

Thank you Marcigoat!

[@Reinhardthartman5789]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos, and you absolutely have a love for the sport I'm subscribed now

[@spicemma]

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[@JorgeMorrell]

Great work and nice video! saludos desde México.

[@atiermma]

I agree, Volk supremecy!

[@VortexMMA_]

Yo what’s good a tier ??

[@stew_stervich]

A tier is s tier content

[@duenodeactivisionblizzard5478]

So many tears when volka lose. Poor people 🤣

[@js8703]

Great dedicated MMA channel. Keep it going. You've earnt a new subsciber. 👍

[@user-mb9yw4ir2i]

Great breakdown

[@MasterMind-zw3zl]

Good shyt lady. Subbed

[@peterfromwaggawagga]

I would love to see Roman Kopylov walk out to Con The Fruiterer's "couple of days" song. Great video. Subscribed.

[@tesuser8173]

7:23 me too, i've watched it multiple times, he is an actor 😂😂

[@msmrreckoning]

comment for the algorithm

[@allamaadi]

Well said! Love your stuff

[@spicemma]

Thank you : )

[@informationageenterprise2184]

You don’t see too many female MMA analysts. Great work! Aussie Aussie Aussie!

[@spicemma]

Oi Oi OI! : D

[@DCshandle]

You’re the first person I’ve seen mention age and weight cuts and it really makes sense. Don’t agree with some of your picks but you have a great analysis and perspective

[@spicemma]

haha thanks.. I tend to fixate too much on the weight cuts lol.

[@vincentw3566]

Ilia showed: Ferocity with Damon Jackson -Heart with Jai Herbert -fight IQ with Ryan Hall -Ground game with Bryce mitchell -striking with Josh emmet I think he is ready

[@spicemma]

hey nice summary! I'm counting Ilia out entirely, but this is his first crack at an elite fighter! Enjoy the fights

[@kelakogreenaddict1888]

where he show leg kick defense?

[@vincentw3566]

@@kelakogreenaddict1888 he is gonna show it in this fight, fighters change between camps to adapt to other fighters, dont worry, he is ready

[@kelakogreenaddict1888]

@@vincentw3566 tbf, he said in a interview volk would be gameplanning that, and in the countdown, they were drilling leg kick defense. Head kicks on the other hand (for both of them lmao)

[@vincentw3566]

@@kelakogreenaddict1888 i dont think that they can reach each other heads

[@Franklinfrom]

Love what you doing.

[@spicemma]

Thank you!

[@milanacerluka7909]

Just keep going😊

[@spicemma]

okay :D

[@TheCrimsonOne508]

I just want two things: a Volk win and for Volk to walk out to Alexander the Great by Iron Maiden

[@spicemma]

I'll have to check out that song!

[@robertomugabe11]

Cringe AF

[@0ER17]

You should do a breakdown of some UFC fight nights as well.

[@spicemma]

I would like to at some stage.. got a bit too much on right now!

[@MatthewMcRowan]

apex middleweight main event cards are garbage to be fair @@spicemma

[@periteu]

Who's this? 🤔 Nice breakdown.

[@spicemma]

just another mma fan.. thanks for dropping by!

[@cray369]

g'day

[@handsomedevil7072]

Wow, I didn't know he was short notice replacement against Herbert either. And Herbert was great on the feet even though he has no chin. Wayy longer too. I was holding it against him the Herbert fight.

[@Usman.akuban]

U got henandez pick right

[@spicemma]

Yup I love Fluffy! He's a killer!

[@drunkenboxing781]

An Australian woman who watches UFC 😮

[@spicemma]

pretty much lol

[@esanof]

Topuria also said that Emmet was, basically, a good for nothing fighter, yet once in the Octagon he was extremely cautious. Probably doing the same with Volk

[@rodrigogois]

Angieee! How are you doing? Hope your year started great! Just like that, and we're in the middle of February😅 UFC 298 looks very promising. Many are curious to see Volk's performance after Islam, and Ilia's demeanor after displaying so much confidence and even saying this will be his easiest fight. Even looking to release a documentary, "Road to the Belt" after this fight... I'd also have to favor Volk a little more, as he has proven time and time again in Featherweight, against the toughest, championship-level competition and under the brightest of lights. Looking forward to this fight. Ian Garry first fight since all the relationship drama created by the MMA community, Whitaker (knowing Robert is always game and looks to still be in the title picture) and Costa (how Paulo will show up)... Very intriguing stories. As for your breakdown, needless to say, you rocked as always. It's a pleasure hearing you talking and displaying your knowledge and takes. 1K soon hopefully, and you deserve even more to come. You are amazing. Have a great rest of the week and also a great event for us =)

[@spicemma]

Heya Rodrigo, thanks again for the positivity! I'm been busy but good, I hope you are doing well. I know the year is going too quick.. I'm excited for this card also, even though I make predictions I always watch the fights without expectation which makes it a little easier to watch.. although I still get nervous for my guys! Oh I am really interested to see how Ian Garry looks after all the crap he's been through, he's earned my respect to be honest! When it comes to Costa, I have zero expectation but if we get em in the cage then awesome. Thanks again for your comments and support, and enjoy your week also and the fights!!

[@MatthewMcRowan]

when Volk went on to have face off with Illia after beating Jair he was clearly star struck and couldn't hold a smile, this whole "1st round knockout" is just quote for the promo

[@spicemma]

oh LOL he did look a little star struck!

[@Valentino-mx5wd]

what kind of mic set up did u use its pretty good

[@spicemma]

I have a hand held Neuman hooked up to a mixing desk, so have many levels and settings to tinker with. I even forgot to put on a puffer and did alright.. lol

[@mason9807]

I was getting tired of the mma's community majority male voice. Glad to see very educated women entering the pugilist realm of MMA 🔥🔥

[@spicemma]

Thank you for the kind words Mason :)

[@symonyeal1372]

Did you draw those pictures on screen? The Strickland shoulder roll is 🤌

[@spicemma]

I drew those posters yes, when I get more time I'll like to draw more and update my banner etc

[@DeterminedFC]

whitaker said in his interview that ufc have a backup fighter for paulo who do you think that is?

[@spicemma]

hrmm I have a feeling it would have to be Cannoneer... cause Vittoria and Allen might be booked I think.

[@TheSimpleverse]

I'm hoping Volk once again shows how great he really is in this one. I've been on the Ilia hype train since that Herbert fight and I think he can tag Volk and put him away. But I hope I'm wrong and I hope you're right... like u were about Pyfer 😉 By the time you do your next breakdown you're gonna be at 1k subs! You're channel is inspiring! Well done Angie 👏👏👏

[@spicemma]

haha, yes but there is a flip side, as Jai Herbert hasn't done so great in the UFC , ( lost 4 out of last 6 ). But yeah I don't really think it takes away from Topuria. Oh yeah I did think it was a little too soon for Pyfer to fight top 10. He still performed great. Thankyou Simon! I wasn't really expecting it, but youtube is much better than I thought for creators compared to other platforms.. its surprising. I've put 1000 times more effort into platforms like webtoon and the algo couldn't care less. But I noticed there was a lack of women, and I wasn't hearing what i thought regards to mma on youtube it bothered me so I decided to have fun with it. I'm glad I know a pro like you on youtube!

[@Omarfarouq333]

I love what you doing it's wonderful for me My Production. for 298 Ilia sorry 😅 Costa Merab Ceoff Kopylov

[@spicemma]

thanks ! And it's nice to see your picks. I am a little biased for Volk and Whittaker. LOL.

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

Dude Ilia is from the country of Georgia, check how Georgians are doing in combat sports. Judo, Freestyle, Greco-Roman. Sports where strength is needed, arm wrestling, weightlifters from Georgia are absolutely phenomenons. What an underrated country is it Caucasian blood line is absolutely different sort

[@spicemma]

Agreed, both of their bloodlines, Macedonia and Georgia pretty much divided by the black sea. Its fascinating!

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

@@spicemma 3,5mln Georgians. 5 fighters in UFC. 4 of them top 10. 2 of them main contenders and we didn’t know anything about mma like 6 years ego.

[@esanof]

Ilya moved to Spain at age 15, was born German, and has grown a lot as a fighter training in Alicante Spain under a Spanish coach, virtually unknown until Ilya

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

@@esanof you didn’t understand. Volk born and raised in Australia but she mentioned his genetics

[@giorgiimedashvili5851]

@@spicemma told ya… Caucasian blood line…

[@Nick-kb2jc]

My predictions for this weekend’s card: Rob styles on Costa and embarrasses him in a unanimous decision. Costa retires. Merab’s pressure is too much for Cejudo and he finishes him in round 2. Cejudo retires. Garry styles on Neal and eventually TKOs him in round 3. Gets on the mic and calls out Colby Covington. Volk wins by a close split decision after a 5 round war with Tuporia. Fight of the year contender.

[@spicemma]

Nice, I think that all could possibly happen!

[@daniellebrooks7510]

Good to see a woman, im a woman who loves mma

[@spicemma]

Awesome! Likewise, theres less of us but still many of us out there! Enjoy the fights :)

[@good8619]

Ilia is gonna feature in a Logan Paul video if he loses. Hope Volk took all the gear he has, this fight is a must-win for him, especially after losing to Islam twice.

[@eighthhokage91]

You know my thoughts about this fight. But LET'S GO VOLKS!!!!

[@spicemma]

Its gonna be a sweet fight

[@frost-80]

Ez game for Whittaker.

[@stew369]

Total Aussie Victory.

[@epo-mma]

I can see Volk winning most of the exchanges, outpointing Topuria and controlling the range. But all it takes is for Topuria to trap Volk against the cage and unload a few nasty combos. I think the power difference and boxing will be a big factor. I got Topuria by KO, but if Volk wins, it will be like a 3-2 or 4-1 decision.

[@spicemma]

Technically sound analysis, grandmaster, . But do you really see Ilia pinning volk? I'm counting on Volk to maintain foot movement and distance, but I guess it'll be difficult maintaining it an entire fight...

[@epo-mma]

@@spicemmaHard to say. I think so. But, the outcome of the fight depends on split-second decisions and their performance on that night. It can easily go either way depending on countless unseen factors. Even their amount of sleep could be a deciding factor with a fight this close IMO

[@SoyDuckHot]

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[@dlalalo]

Topuria wins. Done

[@Andrew-dc2xj]

I wonder whether Volk is underestimating ilia simply because of Ilia's arrogant confidence so Volk in denial.

[@spicemma]

Who knows, I think deep down they both understand what they are up against.

[@tesuser8173]

so who do you think will fight Whittaker this week ?

[@spicemma]

Sean Strickland! ( just kidding ) but that would be cool

[@tesuser8173]

@@spicemma 😂😂 that would be cool

[@leveuf]

All the best for the Australian fighters, Volk have a difficult one for next saturday, but I trust he can handle Topuria. It´s insane that he has changed his bio in instagram to Champion 15-0. I hope that big mouth learn some respect. :)

[@spicemma]

I hope so too he may be a little over confident !!!

[@leveuf]

@@spicemma By the way... I have the same picks, except for Kopylov (the Russian Chase Hooper), I think he has that special chip... We'll see!! The best for the channel, almost 1000 subs, surely soon!! :)

[@McRee771]

I don’t see how anybody can make a guaranteed prediction for Rob after that pathetic performance against DDP. Unfortunately, I think Rob is a bit timid and gunshy now which makes me lean toward Costa.

[@spicemma]

Naww but hey you could be right about that lets see

[@eboi5575]

Team Topuria

[@spicemma]

May the best man win !

[@Alex-V.S]

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[@Howsnoah5]

Volk is best fighter in ufc and will torment Topuria

[@MatthewMcRowan]

if only more girls had such passion for the sport wmma could develop into something more than 15 minute poop brake

[@spicemma]

There's never going to be the same level of competition in the womens divisions, but I think it'll get a lot better in time. But 15 min is plenty of time for a poop, which is handy sometimes! To be honest though some of these men that can't pull the trigger are far worse to watch than an average female fight.

[@daniellebrooks7510]

I love mma

[@nidmoses4600]

I got Volk.. although stats and history says other wise.. one more time Volk..

[@Chuirrel]

i think ilias gonna power bomb volk into a flying hammerfist

[@spicemma]

Anything is possible!

[@electron-Volt]

the aussies are coming to take over!

[@joburke10]

She sounds Australian to me, but not bias um..

[@graywolfairsoft7968]

Volk 4 the win

[@jasrajsingh4058]

Team EL MATADOR

[@spicemma]

good luck

[@Isen502]

Volk too much for him. Extra motivated to get that last L off his back.

[@spicemma]

Yes! that too! I agree.

[@walteralf2683]

Volk last white hope 🫡💪🏻

[@julianmma]

Raise your camera a bit higher if you can, so it’s not below you

[@spicemma]

lol, I know I can't get it right, but I'm working on it.. but thanks for the kick up the ass

[@Sean-0017]

I love volk but i thought illa would beat him before the tko loss to islam.illa power and speed i think gonna hurt volk..volks been dropped multiple times and none if those people hit as hard and have illa's speed...

[@Sean-0017]

Volk got dropped by pillow hands holloway and mendes and both dont hit as hard as illa or have his speed

[@spicemma]

that's true, I'll have to rewatch those fights. But Ilia does have a short reach, then again so does max, but max has the height. Also true that I think Volk has been a little less focused on defense in his last few fights.. well lets see!

[@robertomugabe11]

I got knocked out cold into a shadow realm by daddy islam and daddy ilia because i have "depression" now i am going to boil potatoes and fry eggs for my youtube channel

[@iankreegs]

Why are these people making mma content they really think since mma guru can do it they can. Sorry for the meanness but this is a joke.

[@spicemma]

heh! I don't even listen to Guru, didn't know about him till the Edwards Ko kick of Usman! although I can respect his work, I'm here cause I wasn't hearing my thoughts in pods - SO the jokes on you! :)

[@daniellebrooks7510]

Did u make this comment to everyone on youtube or just her? You masaginist