I'm starting to think so too. He has been knocked out by a head kick earlier in his career, and he became one of the best featherweights to ever do it, and challenged the 155 champ in a war. He will be back better. This guy is too elite to let a KO loss on short notice change him for the worse
@@clkgtr12 If the Volk from Islam 1 and Yair Rodriguez fight shows up, I think he still has about 2 good years in the tank. Other than the short notice fight he never seemed to slow down. But lets see, I just dont think Volk will lose due to his experience. 35 is indeed the age where most fightera decline, but I feel like Volk still got it. He seems genetically different, like when he surprised everyone in his first fight against Islam, he was just as physically strong as Makhachev, wich is crazy for a 145er.
My memory might be foggy, but he's looking like he's in the best shape of his life. I get that it's a very small margin, but he's looking extra conditioned here.
😂😂😂😂you forget volk tried to go against khabib legacy…islam finished his career….never go against khabibs legacy khabib is the goat…mark my word volk will get koed by neon in 4 years on misfits
@@Maxo1Huncho yeah we saw what happened that bum lost all 4 rounds to Half dead Makachev 💀💀💀 And got slept cold 🥶 in 2mins lol no short notice excuses better man don't lose 2 times in Row Watch the replay buddy Makachev bounced his head like a Basketball🏀 💀 Deal with it
Great point Volk, why is Ilia so sure of himself when he hasnt faced anyone elite yet, seems his confidence is coming from a place of trying to manifest as opposed to knowing from actual proven experience
I think Ilia is just visualizing which is Ok. He is also selling the fight. On the other hand, Ilia has been training literally since a child. Wrestling first then MMA and for Emmet he showed much improvement which means he can adapt and evolve. The version I saw VS Emmet is not ready for Alex bc Alex is way more versatile so I doubt Ilia can jab him like he did with Emmet. But hey Sean Strickland defeated one of the most random fighters, Izzy, just jabbing so if Alexs reflexes are not on point then whats he gonna do? Kicks ok Ilia is surely training for that. Grappling? I dont think anybody can grapple with Ilia in the featherweight. So SUPER exciting match.🎉🎉🎉 Let's F go!!!!!
Ilia has been training since youth, has conquered many martial arts disciplines, has put a beating on every opponent to date, has a chin, incredible recovery and has 2 nations behind him… I mean… 🤷♂️
The Man, The Myth, The Legend that is our Alexander the great...Some say under a full moon you can see his angel wings, others say if you were to greet him he'd give u a big hug...We all know him as the Titan one big waaaaave of hyperconsciousness gargantua Alexander the Great...Big love and support you inspiring man you 👍
Champ you do the best you can and that's all anyone can ask of you. Belts don't make champions. You already had what made a champion before you got the belt. You fight your heart out in the ring and you are a good human being. That's the true definition of a champion
@@5edate islam did enough to get the decission because of that bro. I dont understimate Volka's ability on that but its my opinion, i think his best chance its go to the distance with Ilia
We are so privileged as fight fans to be able to witness a champ like Volk. A great champion, the hardest worker around and a great human. Let's go Volk! Show Topuria that there is levels to this game, and talking a big game is not enough to win the title.
Nice seeing u Volk. Always telling my son to bring that Volk out in is training and competition (wrestling season almost over now, and then he is back to wrestling, BJJ, and Muay Thai off season) Wrestling is 5 days a week and comp on sats. Little much in my opinion. But he and I are huge fans and are wishing u well from Ohio.
This guy is a great fighter no matter if he lost almost no one can make it to the UFC and stay as humble as he can while holding such good performances against the best of the best this man is a monster
It took me some time to recognize & appreciate Alexander's skillset, ability, & fight IQ. He's stood the test of time & is a positive representative of the sport as a champion. It's unfortunate that he took the Islam Makhachev fight without preparation & paid a heavy price. I respect the self belief it takes to try & conquer another weight class given the worst circumstances. I expect a great battle against a young, motivated, & confident Ilia Topuria.
Volk, Illia is scarily similar to you in style, so this will be the toughest challenge for you thus far, so don't hold back and don't underestimate him in the slightest. You will win, just employ the vs Yair mentality where you did not underestimate the guy, and beat the living hell out of Topuria.
Dana does this to these fighters.. pumps them up with to much confidence then they get broke.. sometimes for good. Yare.Rodrigues was messed up for multiple years when he got owned
Alex tu y solo tu eres el campeón y el número 1 ,todos sabemos que ganarás a Topuria y le darás la lección que tanta falta le hace,ya es hora de hacerlo bajar de esa nube en la que vive,aquí en España somos muchos los que te apoyamos y creemos en ti!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
For me Volkanovsky is a greater name than Jon bones jones because he is not just a legendary fighter but also a great human, a great father, greetings from México 💪
Ilia Topuria was getting dropped by a can in lightweight hence he decided to go back to featherweight. While Volk you, with the full camp fought the strongest lightweight in Islam Makhachev and was going toe to toe with him for 5 rounds and was even getting an upper hand on him. Volk the way you made Yair realise your power, make ilia realise your power by pushing him against the cage and taking him down. Once he realises your strength he will start giving up. Volk you got this. ❤
Good luck champ! 👊 you are the goat 🐐 I still can't get over the decision to fight with 10 days notice from the most important fight of your life against one of the best fighters in the world and the possibility of becoming a double champion😢 I think you won the first fight
@@LS2258 Yair beats you with accumulation of punches and kicks & elbows. Look at his KO highlights. He's a great fighter and can beat anyone when his game is on but he does not have the KO one (1) punch power of some one like Topuria. Look at their KO highlights and compare the power.
@@DonFoca Thats the one (1) punch power I immediately noticed Topuria posses's. He can put your lights out with one punch like he did to Volkanoski who is the greatest Featherweight of all time.
We need more active champs like Volkagoatski
Wasn't his last defence almost two years ago
@@NotUrDJhis last title defence was in 2023.
@@NotUrDJHe fight Yair in July 2023
Yeah man not like chamzat or Islam who fight once in 2 years
same people who say this turn on fighters when they lose after returning too soon
Ilia's got him fired up. Can't fucking wait lads
Volk might get killed, too old
@@jakenake3401 volk went toe to toe against the strongest lightweight about a year ago. Volk ain't old
Volk is about to show greatest “in case ya forgot” performance
Yessss lessss fucking go Volkkkk!
Yep 👏🏻
Fuck yeeeah!
Volk by ground and pound, round 3
I could feel it rn I see it going bad for topuria
a lot of people think the ko changed volk for the worse but i definitely think it’s motivated him to another level . volk by tko
I'm starting to think so too. He has been knocked out by a head kick earlier in his career, and he became one of the best featherweights to ever do it, and challenged the 155 champ in a war. He will be back better. This guy is too elite to let a KO loss on short notice change him for the worse
@@OoLiiMiiT3Dhe was young back then age is a factor
@@clkgtr12yep like they said Glover was past his prime and won the belt at 41 🤷🏾♂️
@@clkgtr12 If the Volk from Islam 1 and Yair Rodriguez fight shows up, I think he still has about 2 good years in the tank. Other than the short notice fight he never seemed to slow down. But lets see, I just dont think Volk will lose due to his experience. 35 is indeed the age where most fightera decline, but I feel like Volk still got it. He seems genetically different, like when he surprised everyone in his first fight against Islam, he was just as physically strong as Makhachev, wich is crazy for a 145er.
@@OoLiiMiiT3D dude he's the featherweight i believe that, i just believe these circumstances even the odds for him and ilia
Volk needs to win my Man is the GOAT already ❤
Your GOAT eat by the EAGLE already....hahhahhaahaha
My memory might be foggy, but he's looking like he's in the best shape of his life. I get that it's a very small margin, but he's looking extra conditioned here.
In his last video he said he was breaking his records in the gym..
@@insanity4224 Nice. I've only watched a couple of em. I like his chances. Although very talented, Topuria is getting gassed up a little too much.
Deja de fumar te está afectando...!!!
@@MaxMadMaximilian Deja de ser una groupie, te está afectando
@@insanity4224he also said the same thing before his 2nd fight with islam so take it with a grain of salt
Volk will do to Topuria what Holloway did to Kattar: show there's levels to this.
EDIT: vengeance will come
😂😂😂😂you forget volk tried to go against khabib legacy…islam finished his career….never go against khabibs legacy khabib is the goat…mark my word volk will get koed by neon in 4 years on misfits
You know it!
Like milk
Topuria will humble Volkanovski sadly
Topuria is no kattar it’s a 50/50 fight tho topuria young and hungry
Good stoppage by Volk at 2:20
😹😹😹
💀
volk is going to ref his own fight on short notice after herb gets injured
And still! 💯💪
This is the best shape I’ve honestly seen Volk in, he’s looking unreal.
Volk in camp is a different beast.
lol he got slept sit the fook down
You are an hater. Talking shit about someone your not even 1/1000000 the man he is@@Polar-pencil
I am I’m taking a mean shit 😂
@@Polar-pencilOn 2 weeks notice not a full camp💀we all saw how the first fight went!!
@@Maxo1Huncho yeah we saw what happened that bum lost all 4 rounds to Half dead Makachev 💀💀💀
And got slept cold 🥶 in 2mins lol no short notice excuses better man don't lose 2 times in Row
Watch the replay buddy Makachev bounced his head like a Basketball🏀 💀
Deal with it
Great point Volk, why is Ilia so sure of himself when he hasnt faced anyone elite yet, seems his confidence is coming from a place of trying to manifest as opposed to knowing from actual proven experience
😊
Spot on
I think Ilia is just visualizing which is Ok. He is also selling the fight. On the other hand, Ilia has been training literally since a child. Wrestling first then MMA and for Emmet he showed much improvement which means he can adapt and evolve. The version I saw VS Emmet is not ready for Alex bc Alex is way more versatile so I doubt Ilia can jab him like he did with Emmet. But hey Sean Strickland defeated one of the most random fighters, Izzy, just jabbing so if Alexs reflexes are not on point then whats he gonna do? Kicks ok Ilia is surely training for that. Grappling? I dont think anybody can grapple with Ilia in the featherweight. So SUPER exciting match.🎉🎉🎉 Let's F go!!!!!
@@stephenr80 If volk can survive islams grappling then im sure he'll be fine grappling ilia
Ilia has been training since youth, has conquered many martial arts disciplines, has put a beating on every opponent to date, has a chin, incredible recovery and has 2 nations behind him… I mean… 🤷♂️
Let's go VOLK! Show them Youngbloods what's up!
I hope this ages well.
Don’t worry, it will.
it will 100%
if he loses its over for him he will have to rebuild. I think ilia is overrated
it wont, unfortunately
It won't
Respect on you to show off the Rode wireless mics, they are a great company
Luv your work Volk. You’re an inspiration to all. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Topurias in for a humbling experience, go get him champ
🤣🤣🤣
This vid was hyped af, good editing. Let’s go Volko! Still champ
The Man, The Myth, The Legend that is our Alexander the great...Some say under a full moon you can see his angel wings, others say if you were to greet him he'd give u a big hug...We all know him as the Titan one big waaaaave of hyperconsciousness gargantua Alexander the Great...Big love and support you inspiring man you 👍
Champ you do the best you can and that's all anyone can ask of you. Belts don't make champions. You already had what made a champion before you got the belt. You fight your heart out in the ring and you are a good human being. That's the true definition of a champion
Good luck volk! This will be a banger. Show them you're still on top.
Volk is the man! Can’t wait for this performance. Will be cheering loud from Utah.
Craig jones and joe lopes are funny as 😭😭😭
Good luck Volk! Rooting for ya!
I’m excited to see what’s in store!!!! 🙏🏻
Let’s go volk!🔥🔥🔥 I’ll be there watching live, excited af
"Everyone looks good until they're standing in from of me" LessGo Hulk!!
Amazing video quality nice work VOLK AND STILL
Get him Volk
💪🇦🇺💨
We all love you champ AND STILL
No matter how it ends! You are legends and great talents respect you ilia and all gladiators💪👍🙏
Ilia is a great fighter. Volk is the goat. Amazing Event🔥🔥🔥🔥
Greetings from Spain🇪🇦
Let’s go champ!!
Good to see him moving on and along
I want to see some wrestling exchanges alongside striking
I think Volk should go to distance up, his reach is his best weapon against him, Ilia is a monster on the grapling and wrestling
@@butvicious27i dont see ilia doing anything in the grappling and wrestling that islam didnt do
@@5edate islam did enough to get the decission because of that bro. I dont understimate Volka's ability on that but its my opinion, i think his best chance its go to the distance with Ilia
You will, Volk is a true mixed martial artist and uses all his tools
@@butvicious27you think ilia could do something to volk on the ground when not even islam could do shit
I’ll be there I can’t wait. Let’s go Volk!
Love his way of being cool and perception ❣️
We are so privileged as fight fans to be able to witness a champ like Volk. A great champion, the hardest worker around and a great human. Let's go Volk! Show Topuria that there is levels to this game, and talking a big game is not enough to win the title.
Great to see our head wrestling coach Frank helping Volk get that work in! #AndStill
Let's go volk 🔥😤🤼♂️
I cant wait for your return king 👑
You're the real humble GOAT! ❤❤
Let’s go champ!!! We love you!
i am pumped!!
But my friend, Ilia walks the walk and talks the talk as well.
Let's go Volk respect from 🇲🇰🇲🇰 🇲🇰 🇲🇰
Nice seeing u Volk. Always telling my son to bring that Volk out in is training and competition (wrestling season almost over now, and then he is back to wrestling, BJJ, and Muay Thai off season) Wrestling is 5 days a week and comp on sats. Little much in my opinion. But he and I are huge fans and are wishing u well from Ohio.
LFG Volk!! 🔥🔥
All the way from the deep south New Zealand 💚
Remind them Volk!
Illia is tough and technical. But I have seen that Volk is built different!👊👊👊 Can't wait to watch in the Honda Center!!!🔥🔥🔥
Praying you win Volk! Good luck
Beautiful matchup. Two true beasts.
Thing is Volk is a BEAST!
This guy is a great fighter no matter if he lost almost no one can make it to the UFC and stay as humble as he can while holding such good performances against the best of the best this man is a monster
Great match up! Let’s go Volk!
you got this champ 💪
It took me some time to recognize & appreciate Alexander's skillset, ability, & fight IQ. He's stood the test of time & is a positive representative of the sport as a champion. It's unfortunate that he took the Islam Makhachev fight without preparation & paid a heavy price. I respect the self belief it takes to try & conquer another weight class given the worst circumstances. I expect a great battle against a young, motivated, & confident Ilia Topuria.
Let’s go champ!! 👑
There's levels to this game 😤🔥
Holy Crap this Guy stays Active.. Unreal,,,
Gonna be there in person. Let’s go volk!
Come on Volk get it done and cement yourself as the GOAT of the featherweight division. Aussie Aussie Aussie ✊🏾
Locked in, and ready to show Topuria there’s levels to this game! I’m pumped for this fight!
let's Go Volka!!! Champ!!!!
Lets go so pumped for this fight yeew
Macedonia is with you Volk 🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰👆🏻
one of the most versatile fighters mma has ever seen
Volk, Illia is scarily similar to you in style, so this will be the toughest challenge for you thus far, so don't hold back and don't underestimate him in the slightest. You will win, just employ the vs Yair mentality where you did not underestimate the guy, and beat the living hell out of Topuria.
Let's go champ
AND STILL👊👊👊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
No doubt at all,show this kid there's levels.
Lovin the energy
Dana does this to these fighters.. pumps them up with to much confidence then they get broke.. sometimes for good. Yare.Rodrigues was messed up for multiple years when he got owned
I'm not going to predict exactly what round nor how but i think volk will get the job done and come out with the win. 💪💪
هيا يا فولكا نحن ندعمك 💪
You gotta love it when they talk
Volk! When Topuria goes with a low left hook, the high overhand right is immediate. Watch for it!
Yes Volk! And still!!
Alex tu y solo tu eres el campeón y el número 1 ,todos sabemos que ganarás a Topuria y le darás la lección que tanta falta le hace,ya es hora de hacerlo bajar de esa nube en la que vive,aquí en España somos muchos los que te apoyamos y creemos en ti!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Good luck you to the great volkan🌋
#AndSTILL
Let's go Volko!!!
Let's get it Volk!!! And STILL!!! 💪
and still 🙌
Let’s go Champ !
I don't doubt that at all.
Do a Barry Crocker on him Volt. 👊
For me Volkanovsky is a greater name than Jon bones jones because he is not just a legendary fighter but also a great human, a great father, greetings from México 💪
Let’s go Volk 👊🏼
Ilia Topuria was getting dropped by a can in lightweight hence he decided to go back to featherweight. While Volk you, with the full camp fought the strongest lightweight in Islam Makhachev and was going toe to toe with him for 5 rounds and was even getting an upper hand on him. Volk the way you made Yair realise your power, make ilia realise your power by pushing him against the cage and taking him down. Once he realises your strength he will start giving up. Volk you got this. ❤
Awesome, let’s go Volk!
never doubt the volkinator
This might be Volks hardest fight at 145 , hope he shows out and gets the W. 💯 All the best champ 🙏🏾
Vamos Ilia!!!
Good luck!
Let's go champ !!!
Lets go champ 🔥
You are th best
We are with you Volk
AND STILL!!!🏆
AND STILL - Old man Volk still got it!
💪🇿🇦
Good luck champ! 👊
you are the goat 🐐
I still can't get over the decision to fight with 10 days notice from the most important fight of your life against one of the best fighters in the world and the possibility of becoming a double champion😢
I think you won the first fight
I remember when they said Yair was the guy lol i like Toporia but he's in for a rude awakening when he steps in there with top tier fight IQ
Yair had no power. Topuria has 1 punch KO power. Different scenario.
@@mayito714Yair has no power? Stop talking
@@LS2258 Yair beats you with accumulation of punches and kicks & elbows. Look at his KO highlights. He's a great fighter and can beat anyone when his game is on but he does not have the KO one (1) punch power of some one like Topuria. Look at their KO highlights and compare the power.
rude awakening indeed. ROFL
@@DonFoca Thats the one (1) punch power I immediately noticed Topuria posses's. He can put your lights out with one punch like he did to Volkanoski who is the greatest Featherweight of all time.
Missed u Volk ✊🍻