Alexander Volkanovski REMATCH vs. Islam Makhachev with only 11 DAYS notice ⁉️ | ESPN MMA

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  • Alexander Volkanovski joins ESPN’s Marc Raimondi to discuss his decision to headline a pay-per-view rematch against Islam Makhachev with only 11 days notice.
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  • @kurtglathar5162
    @kurtglathar5162 7 місяців тому +475

    Volkanovski's confidence is what impresses me the most. You can tell it's 100% genuine and it doesn't have any arrogance to it. This dude really believes he can do this without a camp and he's convinced me it'll probably happen.

    • @doron297
      @doron297 7 місяців тому +9

      Yeah he’s exactly like Colby in that sense

    • @kazkaze2456
      @kazkaze2456 7 місяців тому +36

      @@doron297 colby doesn't challenge himself, he's ducking, he just sit & wait the right opportunity & can't back up his talk when it comes championship fights.. it's fake confidence, nothing alike..

    • @Culann-playz
      @Culann-playz 7 місяців тому +1

      Volk is going to get delt with

    • @user-cd4rv7mo6r
      @user-cd4rv7mo6r 7 місяців тому +2

      10 days! volk has so little time to prep he has to do neck exercises, bob & weave, & throw little punches under the camera line during interviews. thats commitment.

    • @rvangent9366
      @rvangent9366 7 місяців тому

      Its only about volkanovski. You guys are suckers. Give Islam some respect

  • @Marwan-uv1fc
    @Marwan-uv1fc 7 місяців тому +599

    Volk and usman both of them are champs and warriors to accept this fights in 10 days notice win or lose respect

    • @ryannayrryan
      @ryannayrryan 7 місяців тому +13

      Just be thankful it's not Do BRONX!!!

    • @eggm0ney
      @eggm0ney 7 місяців тому +71

      Khamzat and Islam deserve respect too. Jon Jones wasn’t willing to fight Chael sonnen on short notice. While these guys are fighting #2 and #7 p4p in Volk and Kamaru on short notice too.

    • @Bluepickles333
      @Bluepickles333 7 місяців тому +8

      Didn’t know it was Usman replacing Paulo until I read your comment so thanks bro 👍🏼

    • @JayM-cu6pb
      @JayM-cu6pb 7 місяців тому

      More like dummies

    • @jamesthompson9003
      @jamesthompson9003 7 місяців тому +11

      @@eggm0ney Respect for taking easier fights just because Jones was a coward years agio?

  • @jlore6344
    @jlore6344 7 місяців тому +128

    Volk is so motivating. What a strong confident person he is. This is gonna be so great. Can’t wait!

  • @syedfawaz8090
    @syedfawaz8090 7 місяців тому +272

    Win-win for Volk
    Probably Biggest check of his life/Opportunity for 2nd belt/ Getting props for taking the fight (Will still get props if he loses and will be labelled Goat if he wins). We are already seeing everybody giving props to volk but hardly any credit to Islam
    lose-lose for Islam
    Fighting a tougher opponent/risk of losing the belt/ Will get no props if he beats volk because "volk fought on 10 days notice".
    Anyways. Props to both for accepting the fight on 10 days notice.

    • @fdevaa
      @fdevaa 7 місяців тому

      every belt holder basically

    • @peasnburley7496
      @peasnburley7496 7 місяців тому +60

      Yeah but Volk loses his opportunity for a fair and square rematch. So not entirely win- win

    • @sam8374
      @sam8374 7 місяців тому +24

      Beating Volk twice in 10 months is something that will age very well considering how good volk is. And if Islam finishes him which is unlikely, then this will be one his best wins.

    • @ToasterTayne
      @ToasterTayne 7 місяців тому +2

      Only way it can be a win-win for everyone is if they put on an absolute brawl of a fight, which I doubt if we’re going off the first fight.

    • @atiffarhan619
      @atiffarhan619 7 місяців тому +15

      ​@@ToasterTayneit's going to be a masterclass. None of those fighters are known for dog fights, they are high level martial artist.

  • @rossstokeld3705
    @rossstokeld3705 7 місяців тому +47

    I wasn't a great fan of Volks when he first started MMA but my god he has won me over with his pure grit, determination and massive growth in the sport. He also seems to be a great champ. Good luck!!

    • @508Moto
      @508Moto 7 місяців тому

      Same my man

    • @joealbarella2493
      @joealbarella2493 7 місяців тому

      Every champ who actually fights 2-3x a year should be given a huge amount of respect IMO. It also keeps the Division exciting / active instead of a champ like Leon who just sits on the belt ( I used to have more respect for Leon but I'm SLOWLY losing it because he isn't defending the belt which holds up the ENTIRE Division) Fighters who work hard to earn their top ranking are Usually the bigger/ biggest draws PPV wise so I never understood why the UFC doesn't require champs to fight a minimum of TWO times a year.
      CHIMAEV became a huge star overnight because of how Active he was.

  • @mitchellcruickshank3815
    @mitchellcruickshank3815 7 місяців тому +109

    you can really see the belief he has in himself stepping up on 10 days notice. hard to root against volk. what a legend

    • @kurtglathar5162
      @kurtglathar5162 7 місяців тому

      Yup, and not trying to be controversial, but the truth is it's mostly a group of people with the same belief system that root against him.

    • @mitchellcruickshank3815
      @mitchellcruickshank3815 7 місяців тому

      @@kurtglathar5162 I mean. To be fair it makes sense though. that community is gonna support their guy the same way we get behind volk cause hes one of ours. Well. i support him cause hes an ANZAC like me but still you get the point

    • @rodericko9534
      @rodericko9534 7 місяців тому

      A living Legend indeed..true greatness..well done brother..God bless you..

    • @mejohn101
      @mejohn101 7 місяців тому

      and u can't beat a root

    • @RE-gf7lr
      @RE-gf7lr 7 місяців тому

      @@kurtglathar5162 thats not true and also whats wrong with it anyways?

  • @DeMelly__
    @DeMelly__ 7 місяців тому +48

    Man, being a champ like Volk. Having a team like he described would be so amazing. From diet to training.

    • @user-kf7ov2fi4h
      @user-kf7ov2fi4h 7 місяців тому

      Easy to do when you have alot of $$$$$

  • @bradbarfuss6472
    @bradbarfuss6472 7 місяців тому +10

    "Bring this short guy"
    - Volk asking for Marc to be his interviewer

  • @Naksu..
    @Naksu.. 7 місяців тому +18

    Khabib fought Gethje with a broken toe, Dillashaw fought Aljo with a shoulder injury, DC fought taller guys... They dont complain, giving excuses ... Win or lose , its just another fight ....

    • @rvangent9366
      @rvangent9366 7 місяців тому +1

      Thats treu

    • @xxximagin7
      @xxximagin7 7 місяців тому +8

      Dillashaw robbed the fans with that though.

    • @Naksu..
      @Naksu.. 7 місяців тому +2

      @@xxximagin7 he survive round 1. No one does that 😂

    • @discoshrew7403
      @discoshrew7403 7 місяців тому

      Taller guys / massive cut on your face. Ok buddy

    • @Radosavmmm
      @Radosavmmm 7 місяців тому +2

      yes but olivieras cut will 100 % get the fight stopped by octagon Doctors during the fight

  • @MDRNMDCN
    @MDRNMDCN 7 місяців тому +103

    Respect to the team for dropping everything and making it happen. Let’s go Volk!

  • @ItsTopazz
    @ItsTopazz 7 місяців тому +20

    Absolute madman. Respect to him, win or lose 🔥

  • @user-zk9yp5wy3f
    @user-zk9yp5wy3f 7 місяців тому +18

    Loving the Volk energy and confidence it's going to be a banger. I agree it's do or die, big risk for Volk, so there should be no excuses from either camp on the result. Good luck to both fighters I know they will both deliver, can't wait.

  • @astrodax2753
    @astrodax2753 7 місяців тому +3

    "I'm a dangerous man when I'm this excited" that's a cool quote for the book

  • @mdncthetruth2556
    @mdncthetruth2556 7 місяців тому +45

    I am actually happy for all 4 men for stepping up especially usman and volk, all legends and ufc warriors I'm a very happy fan, volk was Islam hardest match up.

    • @triocha233
      @triocha233 7 місяців тому

      Usman @ 185lbs gonna be same animal but different beast

  • @Zedaso
    @Zedaso 7 місяців тому +9

    Volk is a legend, such a humble hard working guy, no BS.

  • @Absolutepower7
    @Absolutepower7 7 місяців тому +39

    That’s why he’s the goat…..THE GOAT!!!

    • @trevorholbrook935
      @trevorholbrook935 7 місяців тому +10

      I read that in the guys voice from the meme lol

    • @Absolutepower7
      @Absolutepower7 7 місяців тому

      @@trevorholbrook935😂😂

    • @reuben6470
      @reuben6470 7 місяців тому +5

      THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT! THAT'S WHY HE'S THE MVP!

    • @pikachusolu1606
      @pikachusolu1606 7 місяців тому

      midgets cant be goats. correct answer is jon jones

    • @Absolutepower7
      @Absolutepower7 7 місяців тому

      @@pikachusolu1606 Stop that casual talk. Demetrius Johnson is top 5 greatest combat sport fighter of all time.

  • @crazypato3752
    @crazypato3752 7 місяців тому +12

    Everybody praising Volk for something any ranked FTW would do.
    Get a free title shot at LW
    Get paid
    Don't lose your position at FTW
    More to gain than to lose.

    • @CptFoot.
      @CptFoot. 7 місяців тому +3

      You overestimate other humans. Risking the legacy, trilogy, lw title is not so easily done. I think the majority would turn it down tbh.

    • @atlas9002
      @atlas9002 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@CptFoot. This. Volk is prepared, sure. And I guarantee this fight will be just as good as the first. But it's a huge risk for volk not going in fully prepared with a big camp. If he loses this he won't get a trilogy. So mad props to volk

  • @nikolaymanchorov464
    @nikolaymanchorov464 7 місяців тому +6

    What a legend, a true role model! Look confident and sharp. I hope he get the win next week.

  • @mattwallis1882
    @mattwallis1882 7 місяців тому +80

    Nothing but absolute respect for both Islam and Volk. Both could of easily said no and us fans would of lost a great card
    "We come from a land down under!"
    ❤🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️

    • @imakimmy2
      @imakimmy2 7 місяців тому +3

      AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI Volk has nothing at all to lose. He's still going to be a Champion. ChampChamp.

    • @BigPoppaSufi
      @BigPoppaSufi 7 місяців тому +5

      Didn't expect respect for Islam from an Aussie, respect 👊🏼

    • @kap1526
      @kap1526 7 місяців тому

      ​@@imakimmy2oink oink oink

    • @mattwallis1882
      @mattwallis1882 7 місяців тому +5

      @BigPoppaSufi thanks, mate! Islam is a beast and a great role model for our youngest mma generation, I can't hate on that❤️🎯👊

  • @akn6399
    @akn6399 7 місяців тому +3

    Don’t forget Islam had to accept
    This also. It’s a totally different challenge to C.O. So big respect to both guys

    • @billkotamanidis58
      @billkotamanidis58 7 місяців тому

      Islam would have been foolish to have not taken the fight considering his opponents short notice preparation, recent elbow surgery, in Islams his own backyard, and after completed full fight card. Islam irrespective of fighter, will still fight the same fight without any major change. I doubt Islams camp would have done the same if roles were reversed.

    • @akn6399
      @akn6399 7 місяців тому

      @@billkotamanidis58 don’t forget Islam went to Australia to fight volk. And Abu dhabi isn’t his backyard he’s from Russia 😅. I’m not saying volk doesn’t deserve more respect but so does Islam because he easily could of said no. It’s also a lose lose for him and a win win for volk. So it’s a bigger risk for Islam. Volk even admitted that. I love volk and Islam may the best man win.

  • @healthwithmarcus
    @healthwithmarcus 7 місяців тому +93

    I don't care if Volk wins or loses. I just appreciate the effort.

    • @WontonDestruction
      @WontonDestruction 7 місяців тому +2

      Just as long as everyone has fun 😂

    • @WontonDestruction
      @WontonDestruction 7 місяців тому +11

      Volk is the man either way though 🥊

    • @WontonDestruction
      @WontonDestruction 7 місяців тому

      @@user-kd1bs2yh8g alright hater 👍

    • @Nameplease12blacknobility
      @Nameplease12blacknobility 7 місяців тому

      @@user-kd1bs2yh8glol shut up fool. What is gamrot record in ufc?
      Volk had more title fights than gamrot fights in ufc. You fool

    • @PublicEnemyMinusOne
      @PublicEnemyMinusOne 7 місяців тому

      @@user-kd1bs2yh8g Who? Charles? The same Charles that got dropped by Islam and then submitted? That Charles?

  • @consciouslykonnected
    @consciouslykonnected 7 місяців тому +78

    Volk Volk Volk!!! Betting my $$ on the Great!! His heart, passion, dedication, talent and mindset is unmatchable! Truly incredible, inspirational mma artist! 💪🏼✊🏼💛

    • @Bluepickles333
      @Bluepickles333 7 місяців тому +4

      I agree with you 100%. Probably the biggest heart and dedication in the UFC.

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub 7 місяців тому +27

      Islam AND STILL 🏆☝️. You will lose your money

    • @Cobra-qb6lv
      @Cobra-qb6lv 7 місяців тому +4

      Champ Champ

    • @Everybody_K
      @Everybody_K 7 місяців тому +6

      Kiss that money goodbye

    • @Cobra-qb6lv
      @Cobra-qb6lv 7 місяців тому

      @@user-kd1bs2yh8g buddy keep the coping down the blessed express crashed a long time ago

  • @lennylennington
    @lennylennington 7 місяців тому +13

    If I had 1/10000th of Volk’s confidence my life would be much different

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy 7 місяців тому +1

      Usman has a much better chance of winning than Volk. Usman has cardio for days and this is only a 3 rounds fight so he can go all put and Khamzat will not be able to keep the same pace even with a full training camp for him!
      My money is on Usman and Islam to win by decision! 💯❤👍

    • @lennylennington
      @lennylennington 7 місяців тому +8

      @@MilkyWayGalaxyy not sure anybody asked mate

    • @user-fx5cd4px3k
      @user-fx5cd4px3k 7 місяців тому

      Usman on that Woodley arc tho@@MilkyWayGalaxyy

  • @CRAIG5835
    @CRAIG5835 7 місяців тому +3

    Volko is a Lean, Mean, Fighting Machine. You disagree, send him location. But seriously as a dedicated UFC fan from Downunder, New Zealand to be precise it is cool seeing the popularity of MMA/UFC rising so rapidly. Having some UFC bling with Bobby Knuckles, Izzy and Volko reach the lofty heights of UFC World Champion has certainly helped but I think the real deal clincher is what nice guys the City Kick Boxing and the Ozzies in the UFC are. Bam-Bam complimenting the aforementioned trio and Blood Diamond and the Frenchman Kevin, ALL decent people and in public there is no hinting that they are all smiling assassins. The sport is really beginning to take off Downunder and as we have gifted sportsmen all over Australasia, especially we shine in combat sports like rugby and rugby league so basically 'We down for it!' Look for many champions emanating from Downunder in times to come.

  • @jonr4164
    @jonr4164 7 місяців тому +3

    A lot of people are over looking just how good a woman and a support staff he has around him to build a strong mind and body. Shout out to his Mrs, family and team. From the cook to the guy who carries his jock strap and boxers. The difference between success and failure is usually due to the people you surround yourself with and the way you treat them. Straya is ready champ, go get it. Good luck from Melbourne brother.

  • @mfundimkhize3137
    @mfundimkhize3137 7 місяців тому +2

    I love Izzy, Volk and Marty as champs man. These guys fight like they're contenders. I'm so grateful I was a fan in this era. I pray Volk doesn't lose his belt. I think Strickland will also be active.

  • @u1qy198
    @u1qy198 7 місяців тому +3

    He's so confident but not cocky he makes me truly believe he can do it .

  • @UFCNation2025
    @UFCNation2025 7 місяців тому +14

    Volk is the people’s champ!!! It’s impossible to not love his human spirit. Volk will win in epic fashion!!!❤

    • @Solofopholo
      @Solofopholo 7 місяців тому +5

      He’s not winning

    • @Naksu..
      @Naksu.. 7 місяців тому +1

      Makhachev destroyed him 😭

    • @Solofopholo
      @Solofopholo 7 місяців тому

      @UFCNation2025 Volk got finished in epic fashion 😂🫵🏼🤡

  • @Slimthegoat23
    @Slimthegoat23 7 місяців тому +10

    My respects to Volk. Last of a dying breed of fighters 💪

    • @syas13
      @syas13 7 місяців тому

      yeah whatever make u happy. The other UFC greats are just playing dominoes.

    • @luckytokin
      @luckytokin 7 місяців тому +5

      Agreed. Khabib wouldn’t be caught DEAD fighting on short notice much less at a higher weight class!

  • @TheSauxyFxcker
    @TheSauxyFxcker 7 місяців тому +5

    The way this man carries himself outside the octagon, the way he presents himself in interviews, always confident but always respectful. Plus being an absolutely elite, well rounded mixed martial artist. What a guy. My favourite fighter of all time.

  • @gabrielasancheznolazco3074
    @gabrielasancheznolazco3074 4 місяці тому

    Excelente video 🙌🏻

  • @hectorl4934
    @hectorl4934 7 місяців тому +2

    Seeing Volk so excited to fight and genuinely excited to make history makes this such a jewel of an event. If he gets the job done and we have to go to a trilogy OMG! Volk in his mind can lose everything if he doesn't win, that makes this fight 10x better than fighting crystal chin Oliveira. Thank you Dana Thank you Usman and thank you Volkanowski!!!! real men being men!

  • @aamir25khan
    @aamir25khan 7 місяців тому +18

    man really said "HIGH RISK, high reward" 😮

    • @samrastagar8554
      @samrastagar8554 7 місяців тому +7

      More like Low risk, high reward 🤦‍♂️

    • @jmz2144
      @jmz2144 7 місяців тому

      ​@@samrastagar8554always risk of injury in this sport

    • @mmapicker
      @mmapicker 7 місяців тому +4

      Well it is a high risk.
      If he loses he will never get a title shot again.

    • @samrastagar8554
      @samrastagar8554 7 місяців тому +1

      @@mmapicker But he’ll still be remain Featherweight Champion so that’s definitely not high risk lol.

    • @jayhill3371
      @jayhill3371 7 місяців тому +2

      @@samrastagar8554never getting his goal of double champ high risk high reward

  • @jordanmichael2655
    @jordanmichael2655 7 місяців тому +6

    Volk is an absolute warrior. I hope he gets the W

  • @joelcotrina2201
    @joelcotrina2201 Місяць тому

    Excelente video amigo

  • @bryancruz9789
    @bryancruz9789 7 місяців тому +2

    Volk is a straight savage for taking this magnitude of a fight on short notice with the history between these 2 fighters that’s given. We are in for a good one

  • @alcottdevalte7440
    @alcottdevalte7440 7 місяців тому +9

    This kid has become a global treasure. Gotta appreciate all the activity and wanting the biggest challenges. Gonna be fireworks 🎉🎉🎉

    • @zaer-ezart
      @zaer-ezart 7 місяців тому +14

      Dana is that you?

    • @mikehansen7610
      @mikehansen7610 7 місяців тому +8

      This kid is almost 40 years old

    • @tonyadams8812
      @tonyadams8812 7 місяців тому +1

      @@mikehansen7610 Exactly! 'kids are 3,4,5,6 years of age not 40!!!!! I hate it with a passion when pathetic grown men describe adult sports men as 'Kids'. Happens a lot in the UK too when pot-bellied football supporters describe a 25-30 year old footballer as that 'Kid' FFS!!!

  • @GoodStuff1992
    @GoodStuff1992 7 місяців тому +16

    Both Usman and Volk jumped on these opportunities, not because they just BMFs but they both took fights that are low risk high reward
    Volk wasnt going to get a title shot vs islam for a while. islam still has other lightweight contenders he can fight and and volk has other featherweight to fight as he lost vs islam not long ago
    Usman wasnt going to get fast tracked to a title fight at middleweight without a belt tied to his name. this fight with khamzat has a lot of hype around it and many fans want to see either one in the title fight

    • @jamesthompson9003
      @jamesthompson9003 7 місяців тому +6

      Bit of a risk for Usman if he loses, a guy on a 3 fight loss streak with dodgy knees could be the end for him

    • @josephflannery9015
      @josephflannery9015 7 місяців тому +1

      @@jamesthompson9003not to mention it’s going to be a grappling match and grappling is horrible for the knees

    • @jamesthompson9003
      @jamesthompson9003 7 місяців тому +1

      @@josephflannery9015 Perhaps, or maybe the grappling cancels out and it stays on the feet like Usman v Colby or Khamzat vs Burns

    • @ceedub3966
      @ceedub3966 7 місяців тому

      You're not wrong but you still have zero class, find a more fitting fighter to ridicule instead of a nice guy like Stipe..

  • @CeciLanz
    @CeciLanz 4 місяці тому

    Excelente video 👌

  • @cruz1820
    @cruz1820 Місяць тому

    Excelente entrevista

  • @brickflair8926
    @brickflair8926 7 місяців тому +7

    VOLK! The real BMF let’s fkn go! I’m sure he’s “been training specifics! But again we did the hard work and it’s done, and all that type of stuff and yeah and all that type of stuff” love the way volk talks 😂

  • @snails9505
    @snails9505 7 місяців тому +3

    Volk a complete inspiration in and out of the octagon

  • @dorianswartout3423
    @dorianswartout3423 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Volk and Usman for saving this card...honestly these fights are better than the originally booked.

  • @carolinasanchezvasquez2127
    @carolinasanchezvasquez2127 3 місяці тому

    Good video! 🙌

  • @MrWickHaHaBobayega
    @MrWickHaHaBobayega 7 місяців тому +24

    If there was 1 person that could take my boys place it’s this dude go shock the world brother we’re all riding with you 👊🏻

    • @Solofopholo
      @Solofopholo 7 місяців тому

      Charles gets beat up by his sparring partners 😂😂😂, Volk ain’t gonna shock anyone

    • @melissalowry8048
      @melissalowry8048 7 місяців тому

      ​@Solofopholo your a trol

    • @MrWickHaHaBobayega
      @MrWickHaHaBobayega 7 місяців тому

      @@Solofopholo was a head clash so yeh don’t make sense does it mate

    • @Solofopholo
      @Solofopholo 7 місяців тому

      @@MrWickHaHaBobayega what’s gonna be the excuse next Saturday?

    • @MrWickHaHaBobayega
      @MrWickHaHaBobayega 7 місяців тому

      @@Solofopholo your the one that sounds salty we all know Volk won the first fight 💯😂

  • @mohammedasif7667
    @mohammedasif7667 7 місяців тому +4

    *honestly Volk is the one who is getting rewarded more from this fight then Islam cos now folks out there i mean Twitter thugs and keyboard warriors are giving props to Volk unimaginable times then to Islam which is bit of a unfair situation*
    *It's equally short notice to ISLAM too it's not Volk did some favour even Islam agreed to fight this short guy on short notice get this you AMERICANS mofos*

    • @wizzz7
      @wizzz7 7 місяців тому

      We all know they hate Islam for his religion and where he comes from

    • @mohammedasif7667
      @mohammedasif7667 7 місяців тому +1

      @@user-mm7vd9iu8f your guess is incorrect and it seems you are an American too and i see your society as a whole sukss u don't need Aliens to destroy you you 100+ different genders will be enough
      😭😂😭😂😭😂😭

  • @charlesmurrietahuaycama3913
    @charlesmurrietahuaycama3913 2 місяці тому

    Excelente entrevista y peleador 🙌💪

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ 7 місяців тому +3

    Volk is a beast! This is going to be awesome. 😁

  • @yungmophead
    @yungmophead 7 місяців тому +2

    Alexander be feinting at me through my screen constantly

  • @abudujana13
    @abudujana13 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, ESPN MMA

  • @YODAJJ
    @YODAJJ 7 місяців тому +12

    Beginning of interview: Big Risks, Big Rewards
    10 min later: this opportunity is a win-win regardless
    If only Makhachev could say the same

    • @jmz2144
      @jmz2144 7 місяців тому

      Win win for Islam, Alex is coming in short notice and obviously not fight ready against a guy who last time they fought was bouncing his head off the canvas

  • @PsychologyOfTheFight
    @PsychologyOfTheFight 7 місяців тому +17

    Nate only had 11 days in the first Conor fight 👀

    • @luckytokin
      @luckytokin 7 місяців тому +2

      Imagine if volk pulls off a bisping 🤯

    • @jmz2144
      @jmz2144 7 місяців тому

      ​@@user-kd1bs2yh8gIslam can rehydrate with an IV all he wants and is probably on PEDs

    • @Akakikukaku
      @Akakikukaku 7 місяців тому

      Islam said to DC that Volk is strong and despite anything will pull through and fight hard for 5 rounds
      I think Islam didn't look past him, he acknowledges the playing field
      Either way it'll be fireworks on fight day

  • @bryancruz9789
    @bryancruz9789 7 місяців тому +1

    Gotta respect anyone who takes a fight on short notice, especially when it’s this high level

  • @franceschirincones2286
    @franceschirincones2286 3 місяці тому

    Buen video 😃

  • @ableton909
    @ableton909 7 місяців тому +3

    Islam is PFP #1 after he beats Volk again 💯

    • @Fitkid7672
      @Fitkid7672 7 місяців тому +1

      If he wins this one, u have to give it to him this time.

  • @RudeComedian
    @RudeComedian 7 місяців тому +9

    I am all hyped up just by listening to this interview.
    Honestly at the present moment, Volk is the fighter for whom I am most excited for.
    I love Islam but this man is just on a different level.
    Go VOLK.
    Champ. Champ.
    GOAT 🐐.
    👊

    • @imakimmy2
      @imakimmy2 7 місяців тому +1

      AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI

    • @RudeComedian
      @RudeComedian 7 місяців тому

      @@imakimmy2 i am Indian, not even Australian.
      But my favourite fighter is Volk.

    • @azriladha
      @azriladha 7 місяців тому +1

      @@RudeComedian yeah hindutva extremist

  • @leopardlurks5398
    @leopardlurks5398 7 місяців тому

    You've got to love the Aussies. Go you good thing!!! I hope he pulls it off. Would be awesome 😎👍🏼

  • @aiLoveE
    @aiLoveE 7 місяців тому +1

    how bold can u get??? respect!!!

  • @TheChamp91100
    @TheChamp91100 7 місяців тому +5

    VOLKS BIGGEST MISTAKE IS THINKING THE "STRENGTH" HE FELT FROM ISLAM DURING THE FIRST FIGHT IS HIS TRUE STRENGTH LOL... VOLKS IN FOR A RUDE AWAKENING WHEN HE STEPS INTO THE RING WITH A 100% ISLAM... WELL SEE HOW WELL HE CAN KEEP ISLAM OFF HIM

    • @Enzo-G63
      @Enzo-G63 7 місяців тому +1

      Exactly, He will feel a different level of strength come next week, But Volk is still a stud

    • @samrastagar8554
      @samrastagar8554 7 місяців тому

      Exactly and Islam’s been training with Khabib this time and will have him in his corner 💪👀

    • @fgc1850
      @fgc1850 7 місяців тому

      Islam has a glass chin

    • @samrastagar8554
      @samrastagar8554 7 місяців тому

      @@fgc1850 Rent free. Get his nuts out your mouth 🍒

  • @calvincalvin3132
    @calvincalvin3132 7 місяців тому +3

    i feel like volk has been preparing secretly

  • @nelvisaavedradelacruz139
    @nelvisaavedradelacruz139 3 місяці тому

    Excelente Entrevista 👍 👏

  • @NINICARRASCO-cm6nt
    @NINICARRASCO-cm6nt 2 місяці тому

    Excelente video

  • @ellisrochlin2267
    @ellisrochlin2267 7 місяців тому +3

    my heart wishes volks a VICTORIOUS win but me head says it will not be happening for volks, AGAIN.

  • @nyseanoctay8609
    @nyseanoctay8609 7 місяців тому +2

    If they have excuses....why did he accepted the fight...he could have denied the offer

  • @guilliman1990
    @guilliman1990 7 місяців тому

    its very interesting since Dustin P was also asked and agreed maybe they had him until volk confirmed.

  • @marfitagonzales7259
    @marfitagonzales7259 5 місяців тому

    Buen vídeo

  • @moorez0007
    @moorez0007 7 місяців тому +8

    The fight is between 2 persons
    If 1 person was on short notice the other person is also on short notice.

    • @beng1137
      @beng1137 7 місяців тому +2

      Yeah but Islam was already preparing for a fight, volk wasn't

    • @kaali_619
      @kaali_619 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@beng1137Shut up mate. He himself said that he was already training. Islam is in a lose lose situation but still accepted the fight. That's a G right there

    • @illlDCllli
      @illlDCllli 7 місяців тому +1

      The only short notice for Islam was WHO he was fighting, he's still been in camp. Volk wasn't supposed to fight until next year and therefore wasn't preparing for a fight like Islam has been. There's a difference there, why not just call a spade a spade.

    • @kaali_619
      @kaali_619 7 місяців тому

      @@illlDCllli It has it's own pros and cons you fool. He's coming fresh with nothing to lose. He can take any amount of risks

    • @fgc1850
      @fgc1850 7 місяців тому +2

      Are you slow? Volk fought yair and had surgery like 2 months ago, islam had full camp and hasnt fought in 8 months lmao

  • @user-pc1tx1gl1m
    @user-pc1tx1gl1m 7 місяців тому +3

    Let's go !! 🇦🇺🇬🇷🇲🇰

  • @benjaminrichard7741
    @benjaminrichard7741 7 місяців тому

    I absolutely loved their last match - I’ll never forget it! ⛈️

  • @jonhpanaifo4951
    @jonhpanaifo4951 4 місяці тому

    buena entrevista

  • @MANBOY-ew3yz
    @MANBOY-ew3yz 7 місяців тому +8

    Last time makhachev was half dead bcz of 11hrs less rehydration time but still beat volk in his own land. Makhachev will be more dominant this time.

    • @imakimmy2
      @imakimmy2 7 місяців тому +1

      "Beat Volk" is stretching the truth.

    • @MANBOY-ew3yz
      @MANBOY-ew3yz 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@imakimmy2volk did nothing except last minute

    • @ceedub3966
      @ceedub3966 7 місяців тому

      Lol islams face was busted up well before that last minute. He was tired and stalling in the fourth. You better hope your guy can go 5 hard rounds with volk again, because he won't be as lucky this time when he starts fading.

    • @MANBOY-ew3yz
      @MANBOY-ew3yz 7 місяців тому

      @@ceedub3966 he only gassed out bcz of 11hrs less rehydration. Volk got suspended for 1 month bcz he got more damage

  • @thatsall_8033
    @thatsall_8033 7 місяців тому +6

    Respect to Islam for taking the fight!! & Khamzat ! Lessgoooo

    • @shouroveislam7933
      @shouroveislam7933 7 місяців тому +1

      Islam don't care when khabib is around...😂😂😂

    • @thatsall_8033
      @thatsall_8033 7 місяців тому

      @@shouroveislam7933 Islam to get the finish & khamzat to have an all time great fight with Usman & getting a draw 😅😍🤲🏽

  • @LeydavidValera
    @LeydavidValera 5 місяців тому

    Excelente peleador es muy explosivo cuando ataca...Alexander....

  • @understandunderstand1271
    @understandunderstand1271 7 місяців тому

    He can win he was so close last time. The reach is the one thing that bothered him but he can take a lot of shots and keep coming

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ 7 місяців тому +28

    I think Volk will win this one. He has more room to improve, and he is improving all the time. Islam will be the same fighter, but Volk will be a new improved version of himself. The world is about to be shocked. 🙏🏻

    • @seanmatthewking
      @seanmatthewking 7 місяців тому +3

      I think he would have benefited from full camp, fully plan out how to beat Islam

    • @shouroveislam7933
      @shouroveislam7933 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@seanmatthewkinglike last time...😂😂😂

    • @najiabuirmeileh4961
      @najiabuirmeileh4961 7 місяців тому +14

      Saying Islam will be the same fighter is pretty moronic ngl

    • @DoubtingThomas333
      @DoubtingThomas333 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@najiabuirmeileh4961 Islam doesn't change his style for anyone... that's why he said he doesn't care who it is, because it's irrelevant to him with his skills.

    • @lmahiroo
      @lmahiroo 7 місяців тому +6

      ​@@DoubtingThomas333nah he said volk is improving islam gona be the same (which is wrong)... Wasn't talking about style

  • @akashshelke5330
    @akashshelke5330 7 місяців тому +3

    Volk is gonna shock the world.

    • @rvangent9366
      @rvangent9366 7 місяців тому +4

      Keep dreaming

    • @ceedub3966
      @ceedub3966 7 місяців тому

      He busted dude up last time, why these pisslame cockholechev acting like he wasn't a bruised mess after the first fight😂

  • @BetsiIjumaochoa
    @BetsiIjumaochoa 4 місяці тому

    Buena entrevista

  • @duanesemmons2913
    @duanesemmons2913 7 місяців тому +3

    man i hope volk wins how can anyone not like this legend.

  • @BlehShit4Eva
    @BlehShit4Eva 7 місяців тому +4

    At this point. Volk deserves a big fight like Conor McGregor

  • @bahlsdeepe868
    @bahlsdeepe868 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you ESPN MMA for not allowing Brett Okamoto to ruin the interview🙏Marc is much more watchable💯

    • @Bobbyblue22
      @Bobbyblue22 7 місяців тому +4

      Both are terrible.

    • @bahlsdeepe868
      @bahlsdeepe868 7 місяців тому

      @@Bobbyblue22 Ugh...Kinda true🤷

  • @KONAMAN100
    @KONAMAN100 7 місяців тому +3

    What a team and organisation Volk has. The story about Craig and Frankie and the nutritionist all getting to it immediately was amazing. Volk is bursting with indefatigable energy and confidence. He's the opposite of Charles frankly.

  • @aminaasara4611
    @aminaasara4611 7 місяців тому +3

    ✋✋ISLAM WILL GET NO CREDIT FOR THE SECOND TIME AFTER BEATING THIS DUDE AND VOLK WILL MAKE SURE TO USE EVRY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK WHEN HE GETS FINISHED!!!
    WHEN VOLK BEATS ANY OTHER FIGHTER: "OMG HES THE GOAT" "VOLK IS P4P #1 EVEN OVER JON JONES" "HE IS AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND"
    WHEN ISLAM BEATS VOLK FOR THE 2ND TIME IN A YEAR: "IT WAS SHORT NOTICE" "VOLK IS A FEATHERWEIGHT" "IT WAS IN ABU DHABI ISLAMS 2ND HOME" "HE WASN'T READY"
    ISLAM FLEW 1000000 MILES TO AUSTRALIA, VOLKS BACKYARD, HAD 16 LESS HOURS TO REHYDRATE, DIDNT HAVE KHABIB OR ABDULMANAP IN HIS CORNER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIGHTING HIS LIFE, AND WAS GETTING BOO'ED THE WHOLE FIGHT AND STILL BEAT THE P4P #1 GUY IN THE WORLD IN A UNANIMOUS DECISION 4-1!! AND ISLAM STILL GOT 0 CREDIT FOR THAT AND EVERYONE SAID HE BEAT A SMALLER GUY AS IF VOLK WASNT A 200 PLUS POUND RUGBY ATHLETE LIKE 8 YEARS AGO AND STARTED HIS MMA CAREER FIGHTING AT MIDDLEWEIGHT WHEN ISLAM WAS FIGHTING AT 155 HIS WHOLE LIFE🤣🤣🤣

  • @mejohn101
    @mejohn101 7 місяців тому

    I love how he can't take that smile off his face! Every one of these recent interviews.

  • @surajp4575
    @surajp4575 7 місяців тому

    When is the match?

  • @waxaxe
    @waxaxe 7 місяців тому +4

    Volky, remember to keep repeating - ON SHORT NOTICE!

    • @fgc1850
      @fgc1850 7 місяців тому

      Worst case scenario islam is gonna hug for 25 minutes

  • @josephbellotti1007
    @josephbellotti1007 7 місяців тому +4

    volkanovski is risking his legacy here

    • @waxaxe
      @waxaxe 7 місяців тому +2

      I know right, 0-2 against the same opponent will definitely taint his legacy.

    • @ahmedmohamedhassan3991
      @ahmedmohamedhassan3991 7 місяців тому +3

      So Islam it is looses loose situation.

    • @Fitkid7672
      @Fitkid7672 7 місяців тому +1

      Well not really too much because he’s still so dominant at FTW so he’ll go down as the FTW GOAT but as for as GOAT in general, it would hurt it. But if he wins it, he starts to jump in the conversation.

  • @rezamirshekar5426
    @rezamirshekar5426 7 місяців тому

    This “11 days only” is the best way to accept a fight. Giving both Usman an Volk are professional athletes who train the entire year with no time off it’s the perfect everything to win nothing to lose scenario for both of them.
    There is no blame in losing and all glory to conquer. Seems like the perfect relaxed mindset when you step into a big fight. No pressure at all!

  • @JacquelineRobinson-ub5py
    @JacquelineRobinson-ub5py 7 місяців тому +1

    When he fought Islam the first time he was looking at the clock,I never seen Islam do this before; it shows me Alex has the fighting edge.

  • @jamesbond593
    @jamesbond593 7 місяців тому +11

    List of excuses Volk's fans/Makhachev haters could pick after the fight:
    - Volk's took the fight on short notice
    - Not enuf preparation/fight camp
    - Jet Lag
    - Volk's coming from lower division
    - Fill in yourself...

    • @nyteowl8069
      @nyteowl8069 7 місяців тому +5

      Theres no excuses. Volk already humbled Islam after all that trash talk before their first fight. He found out height doesn't matter and that Australia has wrestling

    • @jamesbond593
      @jamesbond593 7 місяців тому +4

      @@nyteowl8069 Did Makhachev lose in their first fight or what? Volk only looked good on last minute, that's why it was a unanimous decision instead of split decision. Yes, Volk was better that what Makhachev thought. But he still won it and he will win it again this rematch.

    • @thelonelystoner96
      @thelonelystoner96 7 місяців тому +3

      Volk was 260 and 6'4 when he used to play rugby tho

    • @peasnburley7496
      @peasnburley7496 7 місяців тому

      You don’t think any of these are valid?

    • @peasnburley7496
      @peasnburley7496 7 місяців тому +1

      Ps 1,2 and 3 are essentially the same thing.

  • @lakebennett1274
    @lakebennett1274 7 місяців тому

    The more i think qbout it Volk and Usman ar both work horses and never had a problem pushing a hard pace. Being fresh from Hard camps might help im pumped!

  • @reyansk709
    @reyansk709 7 місяців тому +1

    Volk himself said in his UFC 290 post fight press conference that he will train himself & be ready for Oliveira and Makhachev at UFC 294 in case if something happens he'll step up.
    It's very interesting & kinda insane that something did really happened and volk step up and now he's fighting Islam.🤔🤨🧐

    • @gertwolters3433
      @gertwolters3433 7 місяців тому +1

      I also think he trained for it since his last fight and is more prepared then people think and know..he is not stupid and very tactical and intelligent....but anyway i hope he wins this time because he's my favourite fighter with so much confidence, courage, strenght and skills to back it up
      💪💪💪🤞🤞🤞

  • @reemraw9956
    @reemraw9956 7 місяців тому +20

    We don’t wanna hear any excuses when Islam punishes you!! You signed the contract!! ✌🏾✌🏾

    • @semaj9051
      @semaj9051 7 місяців тому +7

      Hello I’m stupid

    • @unclejunior2668
      @unclejunior2668 7 місяців тому +7

      definitely not a good idea going in the fight coming off elbow surgery.. but what you mean punish? Islam couldn’t do sht to Volk.. I had it 3-2 Islam, but it was a technical fight with Volk doing most of the punishing at the end.. had that man’s face bubbled up.. gassed to death and smashing him until the bell.

    • @joereydlb
      @joereydlb 7 місяців тому

      🤡

    • @johndeignan2668
      @johndeignan2668 7 місяців тому +2

      If the roles were reversed you’d be crying excuses for Islam. Any fighter that steps in on crazy short notice to challenge an elite fighter in a championship opportunity has a very strong argument to list excuses as to why they might’ve not been 100% prepared 🤷‍♂️

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@joereydlbur the 🤡. Salty 🧂🧂🧂🧂

  • @dazmanoz2053
    @dazmanoz2053 7 місяців тому +3

    Lets go Volko

  • @user-go7nj4vw4k
    @user-go7nj4vw4k 5 місяців тому

    Muy buenos comentarios

  • @oj1101
    @oj1101 7 місяців тому +4

    Not too long ago people, including myself, were hating on this man cuz of the rivalry with Max. After the 3rd fight with Max, Volk is now a fan favorite

    • @budoolove5887
      @budoolove5887 7 місяців тому +1

      Ya, it was undeniable after that one. I thought he took it easy on Max near the end. That was the one

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub 7 місяців тому +3

      Lol hater and fanboy 🤣

  • @streamersrewind7114
    @streamersrewind7114 7 місяців тому +6

    Excuses already started learn from usman never spoke one word about it

    • @johndeignan2668
      @johndeignan2668 7 місяців тому +3

      Dude… coming off hand surgery, moving up in weight with little preparation, wasn’t supposed to fight on this upcoming card until 2 nights ago - these are all facts….

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub 7 місяців тому

      @@johndeignan2668 excuse excuses excusé excuser excusing the excuser

    • @johndeignan2668
      @johndeignan2668 7 місяців тому

      @@grandmastersub You are denying these facts?

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub 7 місяців тому

      @@johndeignan2668 okay and Khabib fought w a broken toe, where ur credit for that? Or are u one sided like the rest😭🤡🤣

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub 7 місяців тому

      @@johndeignan2668 and where's the credit for a sudden change in opponents for Islam???

  • @tryNtryAGAIN
    @tryNtryAGAIN 7 місяців тому +8

    Well done to all four fighters involved and accepting millions of dollars for making this happen 💰 🤑 💸 💲

    • @Northwest425
      @Northwest425 7 місяців тому +1

      Millions? 😂

    • @lithium-qo5wz
      @lithium-qo5wz 7 місяців тому

      @@bentotravelsat least 1 million or a little under but definitely a good check 💯💯

  • @Bluepickles333
    @Bluepickles333 7 місяців тому +4

    Alex truly has nothing to lose. I predict an upset.

  • @1.21Gigawatts_
    @1.21Gigawatts_ 7 місяців тому +6

    Excuses, excuses, excuses and more excuses. There is nothing honorable about this guy. All he does is make excuses, complain, take back his word, and make false accusations

    • @AB-ho1cr
      @AB-ho1cr 7 місяців тому

      Never lost in ufc lol

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub 7 місяців тому +4

      ​@@AB-ho1crhe did

    • @fgc1850
      @fgc1850 7 місяців тому

      Islam was crying though hahahah

  • @kevivtawar7716
    @kevivtawar7716 7 місяців тому

    It will a hard and difficult fight for both the fighters.