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.
😂😂😂😂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
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.
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… 🤷♂️
@@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
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
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 👍
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.
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
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.
@@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
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.
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
new guy looks good i just watched his highlights his HANDS look DANGEROUS hes never been in 5 round fight before i think so its advantage to him im guessing he'll try grapple him as much as possible taking it to the ground looking at his stand up i doubt ur wana stand with him hes 14-0 as well im not sure who will win but should b good fight
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!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yea Volk is right, we'll see, if this fight doesnt go the distance we know who will win - but on decision maybe Topuria has a chance, that young man energy
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 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
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
Good stoppage by Volk at 2:20
😹😹😹
💀
volk is going to ref his own fight on short notice after herb gets injured
This is the best shape I’ve honestly seen Volk in, he’s looking unreal.
Respect on you to show off the Rode wireless mics, they are a great company
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… 🤷♂️
And still! 💯💪
Let's go VOLK! Show them Youngbloods what's up!
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
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
This vid was hyped af, good editing. Let’s go Volko! Still champ
Luv your work Volk. You’re an inspiration to all. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
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
Topurias in for a humbling experience, go get him champ
🤣🤣🤣
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.
I’m excited to see what’s in store!!!! 🙏🏻
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 👍
Let’s go volk!🔥🔥🔥 I’ll be there watching live, excited af
Good luck Volk! Rooting for ya!
Craig jones and joe lopes are funny as 😭😭😭
Amazing video quality nice work VOLK AND STILL
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.
No matter how it ends! You are legends and great talents respect you ilia and all gladiators💪👍🙏
We all love you champ AND STILL
I cant wait for your return king 👑
Good to see him moving on and along
I’ll be there I can’t wait. Let’s go Volk!
Ilia is a great fighter. Volk is the goat. Amazing Event🔥🔥🔥🔥
Greetings from Spain🇪🇦
"Everyone looks good until they're standing in from of me" LessGo Hulk!!
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
Love his way of being cool and perception ❣️
Great to see our head wrestling coach Frank helping Volk get that work in! #AndStill
You're the real humble GOAT! ❤❤
Let’s go champ!!! We love you!
Let’s go champ!!
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.
Gonna be there in person. Let’s go volk!
Illia is tough and technical. But I have seen that Volk is built different!👊👊👊 Can't wait to watch in the Honda Center!!!🔥🔥🔥
Holy Crap this Guy stays Active.. Unreal,,,
one of the most versatile fighters mma has ever seen
LFG Volk!! 🔥🔥
All the way from the deep south New Zealand 💚
There's levels to this game 😤🔥
Let's go Volk respect from 🇲🇰🇲🇰 🇲🇰 🇲🇰
Locked in, and ready to show Topuria there’s levels to this game! I’m pumped for this fight!
Beautiful matchup. Two true beasts.
Thing is Volk is a BEAST!
Come on Volk get it done and cement yourself as the GOAT of the featherweight division. Aussie Aussie Aussie ✊🏾
Praying you win Volk! Good luck
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. 💪💪
You gotta love it when they talk
But my friend, Ilia walks the walk and talks the talk as well.
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
you got this champ 💪
Great match up! Let’s go Volk!
Lets go so pumped for this fight yeew
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.
i am pumped!!
Let's go volk 🔥😤🤼♂️
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 don't doubt that at all.
never doubt the volkinator
Remind them Volk!
Good luck you to the great volkan🌋
AND STILL👊👊👊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
No doubt at all,show this kid there's levels.
Lovin the energy
Bro don't lose please 😭🥺 Let's Gooo Volk‼️#AndStill
This might be Volks hardest fight at 145 , hope he shows out and gets the W. 💯 All the best champ 🙏🏾
Would be cool to see volk use his BJJ, would be awesome to see a submission
AND STILL - Old man Volk still got it!
💪🇿🇦
Let’s go champ!! 👑
Get him Volk
💪🇦🇺💨
Looking heaps healthier than last fight, show em what you're made of champ
هيا يا فولكا نحن ندعمك 💪
Let's go champ
let's Go Volka!!! Champ!!!!
This is an amazing fight for both sides. Thank you Volk for being a real champ and fighting the deserving contenders of your division!
Do a Barry Crocker on him Volt. 👊
The difference in Volks shape from now and when he fought mackachev the second time looks vast. should tell ya something. The man means business
Lets gooo Volk, show that kid that there are levels to this game and noone is on your level🔥
Good luck in the fight
Let's get it Volk!!! And STILL!!! 💪
Awesome, let’s go Volk!
looking like a panzer tank, get em volk
Let’s go Champ !
Yes Volk! And still!!
Good luck!
Volk, looking good my guy!
Let’s go champ, silence the doubters!
new guy looks good i just watched his highlights his HANDS look DANGEROUS
hes never been in 5 round fight before i think so its advantage to him im guessing he'll try grapple him as much as possible taking it to the ground looking at his stand up i doubt ur wana stand with him hes 14-0 as well
im not sure who will win but should b good fight
We are with you Volk
Macedonia is with you Volk 🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰👆🏻
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!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Savage Volk is back. He is actually more focus, more hungry but in a more cautious way!
Lets go champ 🔥
Yea Volk is right, we'll see, if this fight doesnt go the distance we know who will win - but on decision maybe Topuria has a chance, that young man energy
Let's go champ !!!