UFC297 | Strickland V Du Plessis Rounds 2 - 6 | Volkanovski's Fight Predictions

[@RedCorvette9311]

Hey Volk, I know you won’t see this message but watching you and your family has given me the motivation, over the years to reconnect with my family. I know it’s not much, but thank you brotha. Seriously

[@harryparker1631]

Nice one mate 🙏🏼

[@mejohn101]

It appears he saw it :)

[@OLBK]

Volk sees. Volk knows. People’s champ.

[@markmcallan973]

Keep on keeping on bro!

[@gcoffey223]

The Volk sees all

[@puhitau8997]

If anyone can beat ilia after being knocked out it’s Volk

[@gotyoumad6828]

Yeah knocked out by the P4P King

[@goofygoof212]

If anyone can destroy the ufc roster in one night its islam…hes 50-44ed volk with bad weight cut and then with good weight cut and took his soul and the rest of his career

[@JebediahSpringfield]

Islam fans are the dorkiest mfs on the internet. Their guy won and they still cant stfu about the fight. Embarrassing

[@aussieflintknapping]

​@@gotyoumad6828You goat lovers are cringe, holy shit

[@nickalexander4431]

​@@goofygoof212 that was a truly goofy goof comment with an order of magnitude of 212

[@ExoticTomato]

Loving the pre-card breakdowns Volk

[@PjXu98]

Volk might have forgotten he sparred DDP years ago. There's a video of them sparring together and ironically, Izzy accidentally bumped into Dricus, apologized and moved on😂

[@scubasteve1046]

He was respectful? Lol

[@MusabXD3000]

Off topic but, I've NEVER seen a shinier head than Volk's. It looks like he polishes it with window cleaning liquid. That's impressive

[@justinava1675]

Yeah volk beat dricus at the time what a beast

[@justinava1675]

Im surprised they didnt do calvin kattar vs. Ilya first. See if he can pass the test that giga failed

[@blackmisterya]

​@@justinava1675 the thing is that volk needed some to fight. He had finished everyone at his division, if ilia fought holloway he would have lost but holloway wouldn't have had the title fight. If kattar would have beat Ilia ppl he might have not done enough for a title fight. So ufc just took the undefeated prospect to the title instead off risking him lose and have no one for volk, like they did whit Allen

[@kavinraj4689]

Waiting for UFC298. Super nervous and excited.

[@iceKOId]

Volk you are an absolute legend! You have been carrying the UFC for years! *Thank you for fighting so often*

[@DeterminedFC]

hows his nuts taste?

[@jayn6943]

The way I see it, Strickland has a black belt in losing fights that he's supposed to win and winning fights that he's supposed to lose. On the other hand, Dricus has a third degree black belt in winning fights that he's losing. I wouldn't bet on this one.

[@thereal6trey]

Ill bet yah 300 dollars on cashapp sean wins via TKO or KO

[@clutch7548]

Sean wasnt supposed to be Pereira

[@drunkpaulocosta]

​@@thereal6trey I'll take bet but only on buddy bet. Fuck cash app you'd just never pay. I'll take the bet right now if you are willing to use buddy bet.

[@debbiematteo7046]

​@@thereal6trey either way , hes the one I like to watch 🎉

[@LordT93]

It's so hard because you just love Strickland and his wildness but you a serious contender over here this du plesse he got me worried strick even for your Philly she'll can't defend that when he's grabbing you to the ground landing shots on the way down Rip Darren till it's going to be so cold we have no idea who the victor will be until then

[@michaelleckie232]

Got your back forever volk! Champion of Australia brother!!

[@goofygoof212]

Islam 50-44ed him in first fight with bad weight cut and then took his soul and rest of his career with good weight cut…you should have islams back instead bro

[@Im-just-Stardust]

@@goofygoof212 Reading your messages all over the place tells a lot about the person that you are. You are either a teenager, or a very sad adult human being. So your messages are irrelevent to everybody.

[@goofygoof212]

@@Im-just-Stardust you just cant handle the truth bro

[@timb2606]

That means you should be worshipping Adriano Martins

[@daLukasMain]

@@goofygoof212 It wasnt 50-44. So you are lieing. Everything you say I can't take seriously because you're a liar. That is a fact. Goodbye

[@jonharker9028]

Absolute champ-level breakdown of the main event, and a good overview of the card as a whole! I’m also super 50-50 on Strickland v Du Plessis, but we’ll have to see what Oxygenated DDP can do in those championship rounds. And good luck with the rest of your own camp, champ!

[@MistyAndBonnie]

If anyone is doubting dricus, remember he has a 95% finishing rate and only been to decision once.

[@TVee-nu2gb]

Do you think he could knee Strickland like Overeem kneed Brock ? 😮 That would be scary !

[@MistyAndBonnie]

@@TVee-nu2gb Dont think dricus is really a dynamic striker like that. He prob just punch him in the face.

[@claudemaggard7162]

​@@MistyAndBonnieblah blah blah. DDP is a wrecking ball and sean is his target. Simple as that.

[@Praisestothemosthigh369]

@@claudemaggard7162this comment giving me Izzy costa vibes

[@xAvaragex]

Yeah he definitely is a brawler like Dustin but its the physicality and power. Remember he is a former rugby player which means freakish grappling and grip power as well but he wasn't as big as Volk lol.@@MistyAndBonnie

[@eddie-a8922]

If Du Plesis didn’t knock out Strickland within round 2-3, it would be a hard night for Du Plesis because of all that muscles he’d carrying going into championship round…..And we all know Strickland can go for 5 rounds without tiring….

[@killerkendro]

Agreed. He has to get it done before he fatigues. Sean picks him apart after that

[@francismartial6427]

Dricus has never shown cardio issues watch the Brad Tavares fight, he'll be fine in a 5 rounder

[@positivesounds7598]

@@francismartial6427he forsure has look at the Darren till fight😂 and some of his fights when he was younger

[@dabo150]

@@positivesounds7598 He quite literally had breathing problems from a fucked up nose in the Darren Till fight, he doesnt have any cardio issues normally

[@MBGGBMMBG]

@@francismartial6427 100% - the "too much muscle" argument doesn't exactly apply here. I think Dricus will railroad Strickland in this one. Many factors considered.

[@juanlozano7245]

Alex much love! Can’t wait to see u in Anaheim !!

[@matthewchristian810]

Came here after the fight. Great analysis! You were spot on

[@ericsaldana44]

Volk, I’m an ilia fan but not one of the toxic ones. I know you are game even coming off of that loss, taking that fight on short notice made me have nothing but respect for you. Hope you both walk out of that arena completely healthy and may the best man win!

[@kev30631]

That was a risky short notice fight to take. Which Charles created by backing out in the first place. However combat sports is risky no matter if your fully ready and had enough time to prepare properly. I hope volk is fully 100 percent recovered and healthy. And we get the performance and effort we always expect from him.

[@JustTalkinMMA]

Ive got DDP winning it, he'll actually walk forward and sean isn't as good on the backfoot while trying to defend combinations, the outside trip is there for DDP with seans feet very close together as he stands straight up most of the time. If DDP can land some big shots and steal the 1st or 2nd I can definitely see him winning by UD by using his grappling in the later rounds to see it through. plus he's the underdog so defo worth a few pennies

[@killerkendro]

I do too tbh. The casuals sleep on him so bad. Pre UFC he was a double champ and an absolute beast

[@teacopem]

I hope he talks about Sean's childhood while inside the octagon to enrage strickland

[@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395]

Lmao bro thinks Dricus will have the energy to grapple mr infinite stamina at later rounds is the funniest comment I’ve read today

[@dabo150]

@@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 Its not funny because its the truth, if you think DDP doesnt have the energy to takedown Sean in round 4 you are simply delusional.

[@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395]

@@dabo150 well we’ll see

[@HalleyBay61]

Cheers, Alex lad, for being a normal decent bloke whose feet are firmly planted, and these are major reasons why people appreciate you in and out of the cage. Top man. (Even if I am a pommie haha) I think Dricuss is my pick purely because of his strength. They are so alike as fighters as you say, but if Dricuss can sustain his energy levels late on, I think that his strength could very well be the difference. Arnold Allen is, for me, very underrated and underappreciated, and I think he gets the job done inside the distance. He's very good in all areas, and he will want the winning streak back on track. I look forward to seeing you back in action & getting your arm raised again buddy. Keep it real! Keep it clean! Till next time.........

[@ColtonMurphy-ue7yg]

Hey volk youre a big inspiration to so many people cant wait to see you bounce back in spectacular fashion!!!

[@aleksandarnovicic5838]

Greetings from Serbia champ...you have lots of supporters here in this part of the world...I always enjoy to see your predictions and analysis...wish you all the best in the future 💪💪💪

[@mewi280]

Let’s go volk, you’re a living legend mate!

[@hugh-jasole]

My favorite UFC fighter

[@MMAVoodoo]

Dricus has the highest # of significant strikes per round in middleweight history. This fight will be a banger. 20 wins, 19 of which have been finishes, and the one he didn't finish against Tavares was a brutal war

[@fyelow9123]

I think Darren Till fight might have skewed them statistics a little

[@carlcalverley9930]

Southern Hemisphere Buggers can roll with the best in world Good One Volk🙌...Solid Feedback and Precise breakdown.

[@francoismarx2369]

Big Volk fan, also a big DDP fan! Go boys finish them!

[@Kor88Di]

let's go volk. good luck on your next fight!

[@goofygoof212]

Islams son

[@Kor88Di]

@@goofygoof212 who?

[@kylez33]

adriano martins@@goofygoof212

[@es1ib]

@@goofygoof212 You're Islam's son, worshipping him on random comment section like a typical extremist

[@8bit_paul]

Great stuff Volk! When you're eventually done fighting I look forward to years of breakdowns and commentating from you, you're a real guy.

[@LorenzoPredicts]

Love how volks been just sitting there chilling for every arc of this dricus sean beef

[@levijosephcreates]

Volk is way too chill, yeah that is funny. Volk with the prime beef seat.

[@FRIEZA.666]

So glad you finally got a new microphone

[@KikoBarboza]

Sean Strickland via ROUND 4 tko come back when I’m right

[@Twonkadoodle]

I agree with your Picks Volk, I think Sean has the better Gas tank and if it goes to later rounds , Sean wins.

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

Strickland by decision 🔥

[@kev30631]

DDP doesn't do decisions. It seems impossible to have that type of output that he has ,and go to a decision. His foot is stomped down to the floor on the gas pedal .

[@anasshahid224]

Solid breakdown Volk, I got Sean Strickland retaining the belt. 😊

[@azhton.7]

like volk once said and i will forever stand by “its all about the bounce back”

[@samirhatraf]

let's goo volk love your work !

[@golden_smaug]

Let's go Volk, I love your charisma

[@RikiLouw69]

DDP is going to win this one easily.

[@samuelsicuro9345]

Strickland round 4 tko Silva round 2 Submission Malott 29-28 Curtis 30-27 Allen 29-28

[@SimonBalelo-xx2jv]

All I can say is don’t bet on this fight it’s just so unpredictable man keep your money 💰

[@suryaananda108]

Much love to you Volk!. Looking healthy. Takes brave a man to talk about their mental health, etc. I feel pathetic compared to someone like you, but it’s good to know that no matter what, others hurt, even if everything looks great for them. Look forward to listening to your breakdown’s of the fights.

[@jimb5837]

I’m not certain about Strickland vs. Duplesis but I’ll be cheering hard for Strickland.

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Right on Volk, great thoughts and insight into upcoming pay per view battles. Aussie super star, go hard mate

[@claytonjohn6473]

Volk, youve been doubted all the way up, youve proven time and time again you can adapt. Dot let fighting heavier weight class count as any way to doubt yourself. Dont underestimate his power, being experienced, use his arrogance against him. Catch him from all way from mamas house and put his lights out. He doesnt have the resume to even shine your shoes.

[@goofygoof212]

Islams son…

[@pesevengi5358]

@@goofygoof212adriano martins grandson

[@JebediahSpringfield]

​@@pesevengi5358he's real quiet after that comment 😂 Islam fans are such dorks

[@IkeSolove]

Volk is the featherweight goat. People out here talking about Ilia like he’s the favorite but they forget that Volk is the champ.

[@carloishoo4995]

Volk you are one of my favorit fighters Champ. You realy are a true legend a great role model. Alex The Great Volkanovski Champion 145 pds.

[@dariusjavidan5609]

Great analysis of Strickland Alex! Thank you.

[@ВалиХоча]

Movsar Evloev is a future champion and your next opponent greetings from 🇷🇺👑

[@wellofinfinity]

Heart wants Sean but i feel like Dricus has been working like a lion and is hungry AF and brings serious power obviously.. Like everyone else is saying if sean gets it into champ rounds then maybe but dricus may win the first 3 and sean wins points the last two but dricus will have the bigger moments... anyways who am i to say i would just love if sean wins 🏆

[@catsrule9841]

hard to argue except arnold allen , other than that i think you may be dead on,on fantasy i am thinking the main event will be optimal, so i am 50/50 as well, leaning sean. my favorite dog may be pricilla vs jasmine, only cause the last sec catch weight.

[@150Cookk]

strickland n still round 4, ill n back later

[@ericjurgensen9233]

Thanks " Incredible VULK!" Great breakdown!!!

[@bryanciacco4181]

I'm going to parlay all these picks!

[@Clothy22]

Almost every breakdown I’ve seen is pretty 50/50. I feel like the factors that decide the fight are Strickland’s takedown defence and DDP’s stamina.

[@bilguuntsog-ochir3889]

Featherweight division 1. Aldo era 2. Volk era

[@P1TD0G]

Strickland over DDP as he mentioned his nose surgery although better still not the best… he’s gonna gas out and Sean with awesome cardio should shine through this match should go to the judges unless somehow DDP gets a submission which he will go for and has one most of his matches with.

[@kev30631]

How do you go to a decision with the amount of volume and activity that DDP brings. He is trying to finish you , not just fight. I see some one getting knocked out more than this being a long war of attrition that ends in a split decision score card thing.

[@TheJontydavid]

Good that volk knows both guys people still sleep on DDP dude was a K1 champion kickboxing, grew up with judo and some wrestling and had mad dangerous submissions also he just a freak in terms of strength so he takes advantage on the ground when he has to force a opening. He competed in a submission grappling event against a Gracie school in south africa, they had a few blackbelts. He beat all 4 guys one after the other 😅 without his team having to help at all. He is no pushover.

[@ghagzor]

Amateur K-1 not real K-1 he was 16

[@ghagzor]

Also the bjj school he beat wasnt a "gracie" school it was Gracie-Barra known self defense weirdos with shit jiujitsu. Nice glazing tho, you the glove king with all dricus nut all over and in you.

[@ghagzor]

Glaze king* idgaf not gonna edit

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

WHEN YOUR CAREER IS OVER CHAMP, YOU WOULD BE A FANTASTIC COMMENTATOR!!! 😊😊😊😂😂😂❤❤❤ GREAT LUCK CUZZY BRO!

[@PhD_Dre]

DDP all the way 🇿🇦

[@rickrubin8049]

Volksters gonna SMASH ilisa to bits with perfection let's go Volk ✝️❤️💯

[@bangtaomuaythaimma]

let's go champ!

[@micahbodha6129]

No one gave Dricus any chance of going anywhere in the division until he fought whittaker-who just didnt turn up for that fight. Sean will piece him up.

[@pieterlindeque7798]

Dricus will probably come in with the high gaurd again to deal with Sean's jab and will force him to go to the body and commit which resutls in Sean getting caught and finished. Dricus only has to catch people one time and the fight goes downhill for them.

[@kev30631]

Even after he kept winning.. these" no ones" are a odd bunch

[@Tsvkiii]

Sean spars rounds on round on rounds with LHW like pereira and magomed, if he can take round with them ddp standing should be easy money. But since he spars so heavily let’s pray he doesn’t get injured before Saturday🤦🏾‍♂️

[@austinchittam2373]

Volk still the goat! ❤ that man

[@ThyNemesis]

Dricus by knockout Round 2 🇿🇦🔥

[@CashThoseSlips]

can't wait to see you live!

[@kieran6417]

Heart says Strickland Head says DDP

[@drizzygoat-cq6cq]

Heads always right bro DDP stoppage round 2

[@clutch7548]

@@drizzygoat-cq6cqNo, head is not always right. Or underdogs would never win

[@kev30631]

The pro-breakdowns seemed to be split. At least every ones I have watched

[@SunofGod369]

Love you Champ! Good predictions, I still like Evloev and Sean tho

[@iedutul1]

The goat 🎉❤

[@madgoldnz]

Nice breakdown

[@lachlantoome9945]

volk do you reckon dricus has been purposely getting on seans nerves so then sean uses more energy because he is more fired up. i think dricus wants to wear him out faster than sean usually does because he knows sean can go for the whole 5 rounds without getting that tired

[@lukebaker3633]

I do think he would like Sean to come out fast...let's see

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

My 297 Predictions 🔮 Jourdan win 🍁 Evloev win 🇷🇺 Mallot win 🍁 Chitara win 🇧🇷 Du Plesis win🇿🇦

[@rickrossi4468]

Good breakdown CHAMP! Keep up good work. 😊

[@raxxthealmighty1520]

I always come to Volk and Mighty Mouse for my pre-fight predictions. The fight IQ between these two is unbelievable.

[@codyviera92]

You talked a little bit more about Sean Strickland so I think that is who You picked. If that's the case we picked all the same fighters. And I put a parley on it. Huge money pays about plus 1300. Let's go!!!

[@mkhululimbedlashe5105]

100% agree with yo picks and new🇿🇦

[@brodydelmo7592]

Definitely got Allen and Sean

[@Elmariachii]

Big right from Volk!!!

[@Stan-z1x]

Typo,,,,thanks Volks-Champion.....❤

[@travisroberts732]

Can't wait to see you back in there, CHAMP!!

[@Jay-O_Carlow]

Can't wait to hear your take on this Volk , Have Not hit Play Yet , But when it comes to Fighting & Fight IQ You IMO are the best in the Game & there is No one that even comes Close I don't care if someone names GSP or Jon , The spider or Mighty Mouse IDC Who they name .. IMO You are On another Level , I'm An Old Skool Fan UFC 47 is when it got sucked into the MMA World And IMO GSP Is The Greatest , But Your Number Two & with 2 or maybe even 1 more defence of your Title Your the New Goat OF ALL TIME And It comes down to Your Eye & how Fast You pick things up & then Can Actually Use them In a Fight , If you don't fight its hard to understand , But the stuff you do As the Smaller man is the Opposite of every other smaller man Be it DC vs Jon He had to get close to win or was Picked A Park , Shorter less reach etc. But You CHAMP You Stay on the Outside I,e Like with Max & Picked him Apart that's just 1 example but then your Grappling IQ is Fucking So Far Ahead of everyone it's scary Insane to Watch I Just want you to know, we all know who the P4P Is ( & if someone does not know look up the meaning of P4P & then they can't disagree ) I don't Comment often bro, But I'm Always Here! and Like how you break down guys is Amazing me & the Boys all say it. That's why your channel has gotten so big so fast Champ So Much Respect From Ireland

[@DecoreHQ]

Good video Volk! Really hope you triumph vs Topuria.

[@Stan-z1x]

Thanks Volkswagen

[@benw5691]

Thanks Volk

[@handsomedevil7072]

The day this man retires we are gonna lose an all time best fighter but gain a superb full time analist..

[@Born2winalways]

Hey Volk I have Dricus first round finish attempt. He won’t want to waste time with Strickland in later rounds we’re Sean can accumulate points on sneaky jabs.

[@MistyAndBonnie]

I agree 60% ddp, 40% sean. Only thing that worries me is sean has really good defense, he might be able to weather the storm of dricus and and get it to the later rounds and takeover, should be a good fight though.

[@OwlsCoffeee]

Alex theeee great!🦈🐲🐉

[@PeterAhn-pn8ki]

Strickland fans coping hard right now 🤣

[@zylee7]

They might not be friends, but I think Volk and Sean respect eachother more than either will probably say. They are very similar in ways. Neither is the best at anything, but are tough hard workers. Volkswagen is more of an athlete, but both rely on hardworking and toughness. Two of my favorites.

[@z471]

Rooting for Strickland 100%, but the smart money is on Dricus for sure, so bet on him. Money to be made for sure.

[@JimSpencer-1945]

Alex is the king!

[@akbaslam]

I think you got it spot on. I have it as Arnold Allen to win and DDP to win.

[@jstidd77]

I have the same picks, champ. I guess we’ll see if they’re right. I could see the main event going either way; stoppage for dricus, distance for Sean.

[@faleo1044]

Champ you explain things so good

[@mattovii772]

Strickland will walk DPP down easily

[@nejha098]

Lots of love volk, you're just insane man love you🤍🤍🤍

[@aidangroenewald8067]

Dricus, make us proud 🇿🇦🥇❤

[@jasonsaleem552]

Thank you!

[@hotelmario]

Would love to see Ilia humbled.

[@michaelstevens7651]

Strickland keeps the belt in murica

[@mtmotovlogs3614]

Hey volk .... u are my favourite person.... i was very depressed on your loss ... but i probably hope dt youll do well for the next match❤

[@Hisoledata]

My fucking guy, hero to Australia, legacy continues forever volk. Representing our country and values better than any sportsman has done here. Keep doing what you’re doing champ

[@timw9024]

Man that Tom Nolan 😅 Thanks for the breakdown, champ

[@مهدیمرادی-ج9ج]

Volk is the man I like him he's a hard working guy