Ilia Topuria: Alexander Volkanovski Will Have UFC Belt ‘One More Month’ | The MMA Hour

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • Ilia Topuria discusses his upcoming title fight at UFC 298 against Alexander Volkanovski, the videos he is putting out, his first staredown with Volkanovski, Volkanovski’s last knockout loss, Sean O’Malley’s recent comments, Paddy Pimblett, who he wants next, a recent meeting with Hunter Campbell, a future UFC event in Spain, and more.
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  • @Amzyy
    @Amzyy 7 месяцев назад +1306

    People are saying Ilia is too cocky but you need this confidence when you're about to face the FW GOAT Volkanovski. Just look at McGregor vs Aldo...

    • @alcottdevalte7440
      @alcottdevalte7440 7 месяцев назад +71

      Yeah, but Conor's resume turned out to be legendary. Illia's biggest win is still Emmett and Bryce. Currently zero great wins.

    • @alcottdevalte7440
      @alcottdevalte7440 7 месяцев назад +57

      @@zaccaeus8426 I don't understand the comparison at all other than both Aldo and Alex being champions for long and P4P number 1 ranked. Conor had fought several contenders and even for an interim belt before fighting Aldo unlike Illia who neither has fought for an interim belt and only has beaten 2 ranked contenders in entire top 15, which is Emmett and Bryce. If Illia already had beaten Max, Ortega, Yair and Allen, I could have understood the comparison.

    • @Markuzsosa
      @Markuzsosa 7 месяцев назад +14

      @@alcottdevalte7440WHAT Herbert is still fighting and winning idk what ur on about

    • @Markuzsosa
      @Markuzsosa 7 месяцев назад +16

      @@alcottdevalte7440who’s Marcus brimmage who’s the others guys Conor fight you need heavy bags to be great that’s just how it is

    • @alcottdevalte7440
      @alcottdevalte7440 7 месяцев назад +15

      @@Markuzsosa Herbert has never even been ranked. Max, Dustin, and Mendez are much bigger names and much better fighters than Emmett, Bryce and Herbert who are all journeymen and not champion level fighters.

  • @maverickat4544
    @maverickat4544 7 месяцев назад +636

    Man after listening to Topuria, even my self-confidence has skyrocketed. I'm kicking tomorrow's ass😆

  • @NatePunjani
    @NatePunjani 7 месяцев назад +276

    As a father it always make me smile when I see a parents face light up talking about their kid. The way Ilia talks about his son is amazing

  • @TakeNoPrisoners
    @TakeNoPrisoners 7 месяцев назад +265

    This guy is so genuine, every answer he gives, no bs, straight what he’s thinking

    • @IsenathiDyantyi
      @IsenathiDyantyi 7 месяцев назад +8

      🙏🏿🇬🇪🇪🇸

    • @td4906
      @td4906 7 месяцев назад +1

      I like his confidence when it comes to the actual fight with Volk but he lost me when he said he wouldn't fight any of the top 3 contenders if he wins the belt lol

    • @eyesight8716
      @eyesight8716 7 месяцев назад +1

      This guy is arrogant and disrespects his opponents..not a fan of him.

    • @jeffn2723
      @jeffn2723 7 месяцев назад

      Yeah except the very first question where he wanted to lie but realized it would sound like a lie so he didnt.

    • @danielfox2378
      @danielfox2378 7 месяцев назад

      He’s genuinely getting smacked and humbled this weekend.

  • @rapperogsmooth2783
    @rapperogsmooth2783 7 месяцев назад +260

    That confidence is unwavering

    • @juntjoonunya9216
      @juntjoonunya9216 7 месяцев назад +17

      He's made me a believer. Don't know if I will bet any money but I think he does it

    • @panchitoperez5639
      @panchitoperez5639 7 месяцев назад +12

      ​@@juntjoonunya9216Believing in something means you are convinced without a doubt, and the hesitance to put money on it means you're not truly convinced. The man has been extremely disrespectful towards the champ saying it would be the easiest fight of his career. He's not trying to convince you or me or anyone else but himself, and the man needs humbling and I can't wait for Volk to hand him, better yet spoon-feed him a piece of humble pie.

    • @Chille10
      @Chille10 7 месяцев назад +5

      ​​@@panchitoperez5639lol you really think illia is TRYING to convince himself that he can beat volk😂😂...that doesn't sound or seem like someone who's not 100% sure he can get the job done win or lose so I don't know what you're on about

    • @heckalydalii200
      @heckalydalii200 7 месяцев назад +5

      ​​@@panchitoperez5639 you gotta watch illia fight. I don't think he being disrespectful but just stating what he believes. I feel like he coudlve said it more disrespectful but he dint, he simply says he's better then volk and will KO him. Not really disrespectful

    • @ricoquickhands
      @ricoquickhands 7 месяцев назад

      imagine somehow this mf finishes volk @@juntjoonunya9216

  • @StarScreamX
    @StarScreamX 7 месяцев назад +81

    Ilia the type of guy to use words like 'inevitable' but ask the translator for 'grass' lmao

    • @palm3ra
      @palm3ra 7 месяцев назад +27

      Inevitable in spanish is the same word: “inevitable” just different pronunciation

    • @prohimtam7924
      @prohimtam7924 7 месяцев назад +2

      we all watch Avengers End Game.

    • @MMABeijing
      @MMABeijing 7 месяцев назад

      And grass means fat in spanish

    • @palm3ra
      @palm3ra 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@MMABeijing No brother, Im from Spain and grass doesnt mean fat, you re very wrong

    • @MMABeijing
      @MMABeijing 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@palm3ra you are smart enough to try and understand what I am saying. Grasa, graso, sound like grass but mean something like fat/grease/greasy. So clearly it is not easy for people from spain, france or italy to actually know how to say the word "grass"/herba.

  • @sebastianconstantin5176
    @sebastianconstantin5176 7 месяцев назад +36

    all his confidence just looks different with the clean hair and beard, crisp clothes, you can see he is from Europe.

  • @ozguraydn8407
    @ozguraydn8407 7 месяцев назад +131

    Man this guy just adds more and more pressure I love it it's been a long time since we saw this level of confidence in a title contender

    • @claudemaggard7162
      @claudemaggard7162 7 месяцев назад

      He isnt proven top five.

    • @G.I_Jane
      @G.I_Jane 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@claudemaggard7162 lmao no top 5 want that smoke

    • @tmthy47
      @tmthy47 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@claudemaggard7162 you saying that like someone else deserves to fight Volk more

    • @td4906
      @td4906 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@tmthy47 I do think this is the fight that makes the most sense but the only reason he's getting a title shot is because Volk already beat everyone else. He didn't actually earn it like most title contenders have to.

    • @anamzakir3184
      @anamzakir3184 7 месяцев назад

      @@td4906doesnt take away his skillset and ability to win

  • @ninomuseliani6310
    @ninomuseliani6310 7 месяцев назад +8

    You go Ilia, he’s not cocky, he’s just calm, major Aquarius energy

  • @n33cho
    @n33cho 7 месяцев назад +55

    I’ve just watched this twice and Ilia’s confidence has rubbed off on me so much that I’ve just ripped a door of its hinges and looked at a cat in the street and it exploded.

    • @nme_mma
      @nme_mma 7 месяцев назад

      😂

    • @nme_mma
      @nme_mma 7 месяцев назад

      Poor cat

    • @mwolf9868
      @mwolf9868 7 месяцев назад

      😂🤣

  • @andrewdonnelly4724
    @andrewdonnelly4724 7 месяцев назад +173

    this guy is literally hilarious lmao I’m a huge fan now

    • @pokemonovice9758
      @pokemonovice9758 7 месяцев назад +4

      He's the male Julianna Pena. I'm sure you're a huge fan of his. Julianna has a lot of simps

    • @TakeNoPrisoners
      @TakeNoPrisoners 7 месяцев назад +25

      @@pokemonovice9758no bro he’s just genuine, confidence and cockiness are two different traits, he’s very respectful towards Volk and any answer he gives is so genuine

    • @AppreciateLife.
      @AppreciateLife. 7 месяцев назад

      @@TakeNoPrisonersyeah its over for the Volk era

    • @kavinraj4689
      @kavinraj4689 7 месяцев назад

      ​@pokemonovice9758 Ilia has quality. Pena got schooled by Nunes but talks a lot

    • @pokemonovice9758
      @pokemonovice9758 7 месяцев назад

      Male version of Julianna, but also a good fighter, I forget to say that lol... Julianna shouldn't even be ranked, and her striking is the worst in the division... Despite his lack of footwork, kicking game, distance control, energy management, cardio, and setups, Ilia has 1 of the most wellrounded skillsets in the division, considering his dangerousity in the striking, wrestling, and ground game@@kavinraj4689

  • @kylem2712
    @kylem2712 7 месяцев назад +135

    He is cocky as hell, but i actually love it. I'll be rooting for Volk, but the future is bright

    • @jasiahperez9547
      @jasiahperez9547 7 месяцев назад +5

      Bro is full of shiii! He hasn’t fought anybody legit to be this cocky.

    • @davidreiser9663
      @davidreiser9663 7 месяцев назад +14

      @@jasiahperez9547I hate being that guy, but that is exactly how Conor was. He fought no one, then he slept Aldo. Sean O’Malley had a similar thing going on. He is just being confident while promoting his brand.

    • @weez5987
      @weez5987 7 месяцев назад

      Same

    • @KeinProblem-uv5jh
      @KeinProblem-uv5jh 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@davidreiser9663completely wrong
      Conor beat max dustin and mendes before he beat aldo

    • @davidreiser9663
      @davidreiser9663 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@KeinProblem-uv5jhyou probably couldn’t name any of their fights before conor without google.

  • @DJ_Osiris
    @DJ_Osiris 7 месяцев назад +75

    12:15 Suddenly I like Topuria.
    "What weight?"
    "Who cares."

  • @seanmcneil2903
    @seanmcneil2903 7 месяцев назад +130

    Love that man’s confidence wow

    • @corny9320
      @corny9320 7 месяцев назад +2

      I think that’s not confidence. It’s delusion

    • @hazler1681
      @hazler1681 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@corny9320 Until now he has proven everything he has said and at 27 years old he is undefeated fighting for the belt, confidence is achieved with hard work, it has nothing to do with a delusion.

    • @s66s46
      @s66s46 7 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@hazler1681his resume isnt close to volk, bryce mitchel and josh emmet, lmao

    • @mumzyangelo
      @mumzyangelo 7 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@s66s46 so he can only be confident when he has a legendary resume😂

    • @rml4289
      @rml4289 7 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@s66s46 volk didnt have much of a resume when he got his first title fight

  • @Sir1626
    @Sir1626 7 месяцев назад +25

    Ilia's English is amazing. Props to him for improving so much. He could easily be a superstar if he beats Volk. I cannot wait for this fight!!

  • @-Ice_Cold-
    @-Ice_Cold- 7 месяцев назад +102

    Unlike O'Malley, he has really charisma and this cocky persona (not necessarily delusional) and has big potential to become a big UFC star

    • @J1283-s1k
      @J1283-s1k 7 месяцев назад +5

      Exactly. He has that ice cool calm most of the time and that's also why when he does unleash you know it's real.

    • @puercoespineta
      @puercoespineta 7 месяцев назад +9

      dude is full on delusional: "Connor would be pleased to fight me in Spain" is crazy, but saying he is champion without having won, its beyond delusional.

    • @WARRIOR-uf8ov
      @WARRIOR-uf8ov 7 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@puercoespineta​@juamachin you need to be delusional in this sport,you have to belive that your the guy if you wanna be at the top,prime conor was just as if not more delusional than ilia is and look what he ended up accomplishing

    • @weedismyreligion
      @weedismyreligion 7 месяцев назад

      @@WARRIOR-uf8ovbro that exactly what he is doing wrong … trying to be Conor 😂
      Conor was a genius on the mic , ilia is not that bright 😂this guy is fkn delusional. Can’t wait for Alex to put him in his place

    • @seanism2011
      @seanism2011 7 месяцев назад

      @@puercoespinetahe knows what he’s doing. You just comment on his videos.

  • @golden_smaug
    @golden_smaug 7 месяцев назад +43

    His initial 'doing well, what about you mate?' had me dying 😂

  • @RationalLlama
    @RationalLlama 7 месяцев назад +309

    Want Volk to win so bad but Topuria is a real tough test.

    • @Last_Chance.
      @Last_Chance. 7 месяцев назад +10

      Facts

    • @KingFury6293
      @KingFury6293 7 месяцев назад +14

      Topuria will win, volk coming back too early

    • @Mickey-cf7qx
      @Mickey-cf7qx 7 месяцев назад +5

      They always say that

    • @phunchu8202
      @phunchu8202 7 месяцев назад +2

      Not tested enough

    • @GyemTshering-jm4su
      @GyemTshering-jm4su 7 месяцев назад +12

      Tough test 😂 he never been tested against the top guys 😂

  • @chrisellingsen9677
    @chrisellingsen9677 7 месяцев назад +34

    This guy's confidence is the real deal. Conor had this when he came in and became champchamp.
    Tyson Fury was like this, unflappable confidence.
    As a former professional sports gambler I've learned to recognize true unshakable confidence.
    Usually it's just a bunch of mouthy nonsense to hype themselves up.
    But when it's real I know to bet on it....especially when the toughness and skillset equals it.

    • @AbdonisMMA
      @AbdonisMMA 7 месяцев назад +4

      I did a check on his congruency, and it is crazy how years before he entered the ufc he had that level of self confidence... I think he is going to shock the world on 17th, anything could happen, but at least that is what i think

    • @johnnysprocketz
      @johnnysprocketz 7 месяцев назад +4

      Your going to lose the farm if you bet on this charlatan.

    • @adrianalbacete11
      @adrianalbacete11 7 месяцев назад

      When he was 16 years old he already said that he would be a UFC champion to his rivals hahaha I'm from Spain and I've seen it, he always went with a Rolex and pretending, it really is a machine

    • @haga7596
      @haga7596 7 месяцев назад

      Chrisellingsen is gonna go broke on the 17th after he bets his whole 25$

  • @prolinque8042
    @prolinque8042 7 месяцев назад +97

    "Take out The red panties" was so accurate Topuria is funny 😂😂😂

    • @lukebaker3633
      @lukebaker3633 7 месяцев назад +3

      This comment is inaccurate

    • @multiverseofmalice7795
      @multiverseofmalice7795 7 месяцев назад +9

      Ilia a better talker in his 2nd language than Sean 😂

    • @PretoreStudio
      @PretoreStudio 7 месяцев назад +16

      @@multiverseofmalice7795 third language

    • @lowlowseesee
      @lowlowseesee 7 месяцев назад

      I seen his partner. He’s already getting plenty of those nights lol

    • @adrianalbacete11
      @adrianalbacete11 7 месяцев назад

      @@PretoreStudio fourth language, also speaks German

  • @KizMMA
    @KizMMA 7 месяцев назад +17

    Ariel: "So you're happy with the deal they cut for you?"
    Ilia: "Very happy"
    Ariel: *Crying internally because he can't run a UFC fighter pay hit piece*

  • @matthewzammit6225
    @matthewzammit6225 7 месяцев назад +9

    He knew it

  • @ThatDangKid1
    @ThatDangKid1 7 месяцев назад +30

    Big volk fan but respect to this man. Still a young guy 26/27. Huge respect to him

    • @south6bt
      @south6bt 7 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah, this guy is gonna be huge regardless how the Volk fight turns out.

  • @jeffreysmith9837
    @jeffreysmith9837 7 месяцев назад +44

    Rooting for volk but this dude's got huge star potential and skills. His confidence is so surprising sometimes that it's hilarious. May the best man win

    • @IsenathiDyantyi
      @IsenathiDyantyi 7 месяцев назад

      50/50 Fight

    • @jeffreysmith9837
      @jeffreysmith9837 7 месяцев назад

      @@IsenathiDyantyi i think Volk wins pretty easily but all this confidence from Ilia does have me questioning lol

    • @puercoespineta
      @puercoespineta 7 месяцев назад

      @@jeffreysmith9837Dude, how is his delusion being considered confidence?

    • @jeffreysmith9837
      @jeffreysmith9837 7 месяцев назад

      @@puercoespineta
      Delusion or confidence, the only difference is the outcome.
      You can tell when someone says things they don't believe in.
      None of that detected here.

    • @puercoespineta
      @puercoespineta 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@jeffreysmith9837 Precisely the match hasnt had an outcome yet and he is saying he is the champion, thats delusion.

  • @gbug02
    @gbug02 7 месяцев назад +238

    I think volk is honestly the best proven fighter in the UFC currently, but that being said, I think Topuria can get it done

    • @gbug02
      @gbug02 7 месяцев назад +7

      i agree 🗿

    • @Last_Chance.
      @Last_Chance. 7 месяцев назад +4

      Same

    • @JohnJohn-yp7ex
      @JohnJohn-yp7ex 7 месяцев назад +9

      Makachev

    • @gbug02
      @gbug02 7 месяцев назад +25

      @@JohnJohn-yp7ex yes islam very proven. only defending his title against one 155er and the same 145er twice. he is not even close to volkanovski’s resume

    • @gabrielmarx_
      @gabrielmarx_ 7 месяцев назад +4

      Volk is 35 and Topuria 27…
      If Volk was 3 years younger it would be a different result,
      timing and age are crucial

  • @digitalspacegeo
    @digitalspacegeo 7 месяцев назад +5

    ყველა კითხვას გამოზომილად და თავდაჯერებით პასუხობს. ილია თფურია არის ახალი თაობის სუპერვარსკვლავი!
    დაიმახსოვრეთ ეს სიტყვები! #ANDNEW
    He answers all questions measuredly and confidently. Ilia TOPURIA is a new generation superstar!
    Remember these words! #ANDNEW

  • @Noisycowonline
    @Noisycowonline 7 месяцев назад +50

    A pick 'em against a DOMINANT champ is unheard of.

    • @MercHunter
      @MercHunter 7 месяцев назад +2

      Bet Volk

    • @pokemonovice9758
      @pokemonovice9758 7 месяцев назад +4

      Volk was KO'd 3 months ago, literally, dumdum

    • @jessem98711
      @jessem98711 7 месяцев назад

      And?

    • @GyemTshering-jm4su
      @GyemTshering-jm4su 7 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@pokemonovice9758it doesn't matter he ll humble that guy mark my words u guys just count out the fw goat for that ko 😂

    • @no6odys8fe90
      @no6odys8fe90 7 месяцев назад

      @@jessem98711and……. its gonna happen again feb 17th

  • @docrivers854
    @docrivers854 7 месяцев назад +55

    If ilia becomes champ and continues winning I can see him becoming the face of the current ufc

    • @bruka1601
      @bruka1601 7 месяцев назад +1

      If a fighter bets the goat of division and continues winning you can see him becoming a face of ufc, you need to tell Dana about this

    • @docrivers854
      @docrivers854 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@bruka1601 I just called Dana he agrees

    • @jeffn2723
      @jeffn2723 7 месяцев назад

      Nice, then they will just need to buy him some charisma and personality and he'll be good to go 😂😂😂😂

    • @miked6367
      @miked6367 7 месяцев назад

      Your crystal ball is broken mate.

  • @berniemac4422
    @berniemac4422 7 месяцев назад +20

    Super confident, but not over Confident, very Dangerous….

    • @jeffn2723
      @jeffn2723 7 месяцев назад

      It's too hard to say now whether its overconfident or not. That's a hindsight thing.

  • @GgCashh451
    @GgCashh451 7 месяцев назад +48

    Bro I love this comment section. MMA fans gets so uptight when a fighter thinks they’ll run through somebody. This is how sports fans should be.

    • @lowlowseesee
      @lowlowseesee 7 месяцев назад

      They don’t even know how to throw a punch lol

  • @mustafakhan940
    @mustafakhan940 7 месяцев назад +61

    As an Aussie, I have to look at this fight analytically. Volk really did overachieve if you look at his career. He started MMA training in his 20s and defended his title an astonishing 5 times plus 2 attempts at double champ status. He ended the Holloway era just like Max did to the Aldo era (ignoring Conor’s lack of a reign). Volk is now 35 and is coming off a massive knockout loss just 4 months ago.
    Ilia on the other hand is an absolute all rounder who is young, hungry and has been training since he was a child. I haven’t seen a fighter with this kind of bravado and confidence going into a title fight fight since Conor against Jose. I think this fight will be a complete washout. I’m gonna say a second or third round finish for Topuria, but here’s hoping I’m wrong.

    • @RodriComT
      @RodriComT 7 месяцев назад

      Agree.

    • @jabroni4200
      @jabroni4200 7 месяцев назад +22

      Analytically he has fought bums volk is going to school him lol

    • @vn5774
      @vn5774 7 месяцев назад +25

      What makes you think that a stocky power puncher with decent BJJ skills will be the one to dethrone Volk? It's not like he's going to out-wrestle or out-grapple him, and we know from the trilogy with Max that you need more than just crisp hands to give him trouble on the feet. Volk's kicks, feints, footwork, superior fight IQ, strength, endless gas tank, and god-tier submission defense will likely prove too much for him. #AndStill

    • @jabroni4200
      @jabroni4200 7 месяцев назад +14

      @@vn5774 only guy with a brain I’ve seen on any comment section so far

    • @AppreciateLife.
      @AppreciateLife. 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@jabroni4200nah its time for the new generation lil bro.

  • @rawbeejay
    @rawbeejay 7 месяцев назад +47

    I admire Ilia's skills and confidence but saying he won't fight Max, Yair, and Ortega is ridiculous.

    • @jeffufcfanaticrosenberg
      @jeffufcfanaticrosenberg 7 месяцев назад +14

      Max would smoke him imo

    • @Todo_fighting
      @Todo_fighting 7 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@jeffufcfanaticrosenberghow ?

    • @Todo_fighting
      @Todo_fighting 7 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@jeffufcfanaticrosenbergilia has more power and is the better grappler by far.

    • @hectorvergara3394
      @hectorvergara3394 7 месяцев назад +7

      And wants to fight Conor instead, who’s coming of back to back losses and a broken shin lol I like Ilia but I didn’t like when he said that, didn’t make sense 😂

    • @nitronitro1274
      @nitronitro1274 7 месяцев назад +9

      He should have fight Yair way before Volk! I think Yair would have been a great test and to see really where he is at.

  • @nycmaverick
    @nycmaverick 7 месяцев назад +48

    I do like how he dresses classy and with style

  • @Leg3ndKilla687
    @Leg3ndKilla687 7 месяцев назад +35

    Already has himself listed as champion in his bio 😂.
    Dude is such a great heel character

    • @IsenathiDyantyi
      @IsenathiDyantyi 7 месяцев назад

      🤣😭

    • @jeffn2723
      @jeffn2723 7 месяцев назад

      That's gonna be embarassing to have to take down. Potentially. You can't tell me you'll be flabbergasted if he goes out there and gets outclassed.

    • @jacobjames247
      @jacobjames247 6 месяцев назад

      @@jeffn2723guess it all worked out lmao

  • @TanMan_MakeItNasty
    @TanMan_MakeItNasty 7 месяцев назад +35

    UFC Spain in a bull fighting arena would be crazy

    • @ignacioruizsanchez9589
      @ignacioruizsanchez9589 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah😂. "Las Ventas in Madrid" it has 24.000 sits. But he wants in Bernabeu that at least are 60.000.
      We have and smaller site for this kind of stuff, in wizink center where Real Madrid basketball team plays. This is the more probably place to use for a mma fight.
      Greetings from Spain.

  • @felixarcia7117
    @felixarcia7117 7 месяцев назад +43

    Ilia topuria's era has already begun, 50% want to watch him win 50% wannt to watch him lose, anyways 100% will watch him

    • @iedutul1
      @iedutul1 7 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂 Alex will destroy bro

    • @llacekidd
      @llacekidd 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@iedutul1your still watching it

  • @feim185
    @feim185 7 месяцев назад +12

    If this fight goes even 3 rounds, we're gonna have one of the best fights of all time.

    • @Fitkid7672
      @Fitkid7672 7 месяцев назад

      yeah ilia won't quit. I want to see ow he makes adjustments.

  • @kavinraj4689
    @kavinraj4689 7 месяцев назад +11

    Notice how Ariel is trying to instigate something between Ilia and Volk😂

  • @CALIBARG
    @CALIBARG 7 месяцев назад +29

    Many do not know Topuria's story but he comes from nothing and dedicated his life to this moment. He is very disciplined. In another interview he said that if he had to lose he would be calm because he did everything possible, all the sacrifices in terms of preparation.
    And keep in mind that he never gets involved with topics like family or religion of his opponents.
    Let's go Ilia! Vamos matador!

    • @PretoreStudio
      @PretoreStudio 7 месяцев назад +3

      Yes! I'm actually working on a documentary about him, and he doesn't talk about it that much, but he came from nothing and lost a lot in the war, and he even worked in 4 jobs to help his family while he was training. A crazy story that everyone will want to know after February 17th.

    • @Nameplease12blacknobility
      @Nameplease12blacknobility 7 месяцев назад

      lol that’s like many of ufc fighters not just him

    • @PretoreStudio
      @PretoreStudio 7 месяцев назад

      @@Nameplease12blacknobility So what is your point? It's still an amazing story. What's the point to compare?

  • @thru_and_thru
    @thru_and_thru 7 месяцев назад +11

    This guy has the Peter Sagan charm. If he wins the championship I can see him being super popular.

  • @onceupongeorgia
    @onceupongeorgia 7 месяцев назад +57

    This interview will stay in history, how visualization has the power

    • @spartacus1414
      @spartacus1414 7 месяцев назад +9

      It will be in history one way or another lol

    • @spanoboy123
      @spanoboy123 7 месяцев назад +2

      damn straight "when trash talk goes bad" in a couple months

    • @zacklee341
      @zacklee341 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@spanoboy123fights this month

    • @nalsra0
      @nalsra0 7 месяцев назад

      Just like Conor, visualized the life as champ before it happened

    • @nalsra0
      @nalsra0 7 месяцев назад

      @@spanoboy123I think you misunderstood the comment

  • @jackinthebox532
    @jackinthebox532 7 месяцев назад +106

    Look I get it I like volk as much as everyone , but you can’t deny Illias skills and the big chance he has at winning

    • @goldiedagoat
      @goldiedagoat 7 месяцев назад +16

      If makachev couldn’t harm volk on the ground that means topuria can’t ( topuria cant submit volk or dominate him on the ground) topurias only chance is on the feet , I just believe it could be competitive early but as the rounds go on it favours volkanovski and I see volk catching him in the later rounds with his step in left or right hook which will then lead to ground and pound , volk gets it done by tko rd 4-5

    • @gandhimahatma3304
      @gandhimahatma3304 7 месяцев назад +9

      This. Ilia will catch him within 3. This dudes a monster.

    • @vn5774
      @vn5774 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@goldiedagoat💯 49-46 Volk

    • @Espiritualmente_akáshico
      @Espiritualmente_akáshico 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@goldiedagoatWe still don't know the true level of iLia in the ground, it is important to mention that, maybe it is even better than ortega

    • @goldiedagoat
      @goldiedagoat 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@Espiritualmente_akáshico better then makachev I don’t think so

  • @Esper320
    @Esper320 7 месяцев назад +5

    "Baby break out the red panties, Ilia Topuria is keeping us rich" 😂😂 that was really good, nice play on that.

  • @_cohen
    @_cohen 7 месяцев назад +10

    Ilia being the greatest as always. Cant wait for him to take the thrown and begin his reign

  • @stephenr80
    @stephenr80 7 месяцев назад +5

    Ilia has a kind of confidence that is kind of intriguing. Not yelling like Connor he just looks relaxed. I think this helps him in fights. Is funny to see him talking so relaxed about the most important fight of his career. He should be a coach.😂

  • @walkwithlenin3798
    @walkwithlenin3798 7 месяцев назад +7

    Im a big fan of Volk.
    But this guy Illia speaks so politely. I wish this young gentleman all the best in UFC career.
    I wish to see illa face Islam makhachev in future.

  • @CharlieSquall
    @CharlieSquall 7 месяцев назад +47

    Orgullo de 🇪🇦 y Georgia, vamos 💪 lets gooo bring that ufc belt to Spain

  • @ahsasgill9393
    @ahsasgill9393 7 месяцев назад +18

    Gilbert burns and Vicente Luque both picked Topuria to win after doing trainning with him, i wonder what did they notice that makes them pick Topuria to Win so confident

    • @MarkTulloch
      @MarkTulloch 7 месяцев назад +1

      They noticed they are journeymen

    • @M3lon09
      @M3lon09 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@MarkTullochBurns Definetely Isnt a Journeyman,That title goes to Gastelum

    • @monsieurdirte1714
      @monsieurdirte1714 7 месяцев назад

      Volk would whoop both of those scrubs lmao!

    • @monsieurdirte1714
      @monsieurdirte1714 7 месяцев назад

      @@M3lon09 He's not a journeyman (yet) but he won't sniff the title again.

    • @ahsasgill9393
      @ahsasgill9393 7 месяцев назад

      @@monsieurdirte1714 you gotta be joking

  • @juntjoonunya9216
    @juntjoonunya9216 7 месяцев назад +8

    Damn... Some of these guys seem to really "have it" and he's got it. Whether he wins or not. I won't be surprised

  • @alcottdevalte7440
    @alcottdevalte7440 7 месяцев назад +54

    The confidence of an undefeated fighter is really something else. Unless it's Khabib and Jon, never really taken it seriously other than ridicilious entertainment. Anyway, both Alex and Illia have been knocked down in fights and shown a lot of vulnerability, so it's a 50/50 for me but still think Alex got this.

    • @jack11643
      @jack11643 7 месяцев назад +6

      A lot of vulnerability LOL.
      OK mate
      Guarantee you don't fight.

    • @alcottdevalte7440
      @alcottdevalte7440 7 месяцев назад +24

      @@jack11643 What?!? Illia has been knocked down several times by a head kick in his career, cut up and never looked completely invincible. Alex has been knocked down 5+ times, almost choked out at timesand has had close fights and close rounds. Do the math...

    • @jasonbeaudry489
      @jasonbeaudry489 7 месяцев назад +3

      I think this guy is going to get humbled by Alex.

    • @LarfIeeze
      @LarfIeeze 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@alcottdevalte7440I can see Alex countering Illia with a right hook n dropping him. Topuria loves the overhand, uppercut, overhand combo. Or a hook instead of an upper cut. Either way tho he loves his overhands. Emmett countered him with a right hook during that combo he ALWAYS does. I think Volk is smarter at countering so I think he can but I want illia to win.

    • @fvgc454ss
      @fvgc454ss 7 месяцев назад

      Whatever tf that means

  • @AB0TH0N
    @AB0TH0N 7 месяцев назад +23

    This guy will be a star... He improved his english, his fighting style... Hope he can get it done ☺️🤙

  • @ad1987sm
    @ad1987sm 7 месяцев назад +6

    He’s really confident I like that and he’s undefeated respect

  • @maans9936
    @maans9936 7 месяцев назад +3

    Ilia's confidence needs to be studied, i feel like changing my whole bum life 😂

    • @jrv7054
      @jrv7054 6 месяцев назад

      Hahaha

  • @scumbag6175
    @scumbag6175 7 месяцев назад +3

    loved how he lit up talking about his kid. I like this guy, that was geniune

  • @a.b.1432
    @a.b.1432 7 месяцев назад +3

    Ilia will be champ, no disrespect to Volk. Making Kavkaz people everywhere proud. Vamos

  • @JorgeSanchez-ex5nx
    @JorgeSanchez-ex5nx 7 месяцев назад +9

    VAMOOS TOPURIAA UNA NACIÓN ENTERA CONTIGOO!!

  • @duenodeactivisionblizzard5478
    @duenodeactivisionblizzard5478 7 месяцев назад +17

    Vamos illia! Estamos contigo!

  • @Mikeydaboy
    @Mikeydaboy 7 месяцев назад +6

    “There’s levels then there’s it’s me” LMAO love this dudee can’t wait for the fight 😂🔥

  • @j.s3591
    @j.s3591 7 месяцев назад +7

    Ariel trying to put words on Topuria mouth, when he said you were disappointed that Islam KO because you wanted to be the one to KO him but Topuria didn't care he got KO!

    • @user-wj5zv5fk2o
      @user-wj5zv5fk2o 6 месяцев назад

      My man you are underestimating Ariel's research, Ilia said in a Spanish interview that he wanted to be the first giving a KO to Volk, cause he really wanted all that glory...🔥

  • @solarpanel9085
    @solarpanel9085 7 месяцев назад +2

    It’s been awhile since the UFC has seen this level of humility in a fighter.

  • @kaitowotsa7090
    @kaitowotsa7090 7 месяцев назад +8

    Ilia is a good fighter imma fan of him
    But Volk is another Beast and I believe he will b Champ for some few Years

  • @garcia3766
    @garcia3766 7 месяцев назад +5

    Vamooos Ilia! Arráncale la cabeza y tráela a españa!!! Llevamos años esperando esto amigo, estamos todos detrás tuya.

    • @mrnas387
      @mrnas387 7 месяцев назад

      Vamos cabron

  • @Last_Chance.
    @Last_Chance. 7 месяцев назад +41

    Topuria always gets drunk on wine for his weight cut.

    • @subutai999
      @subutai999 7 месяцев назад +19

      Typical Georgian thing to do 😂

    • @giorgiimedashvili5851
      @giorgiimedashvili5851 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@subutai999😂absolutely

    • @todortrikic9066
      @todortrikic9066 7 месяцев назад

      Faster do cut when u drink little bit wine

    • @J1283-s1k
      @J1283-s1k 7 месяцев назад +3

      The Paulo Costa method.

    • @danielkh7103
      @danielkh7103 7 месяцев назад

      haha I was thinking of old Georgian men doing the same thing in Georgia

  • @nme_mma
    @nme_mma 7 месяцев назад +1

    This man oozes charisma! The confidence is next level. When he speaks about his little biy its beautiful. I want him to get the W. Ill be rooting for him 🤝

  • @rafacereceres1316
    @rafacereceres1316 7 месяцев назад +9

    Ill be the fan to say. Topuria is for sure dangerous. But we cant count volk out just because he lost to islam. Most fans are counting him out for that reason alone. Rency bias is a real thing

    • @kapow1324
      @kapow1324 7 месяцев назад +1

      Not real MMA students..its the casuals counting out Volk and on this next McNuggets band wagon.

  • @J_Ghotier
    @J_Ghotier 7 месяцев назад +3

    Internet receipts show this is my favorite fighter since the Zalal fight.
    He’s susceptible to head kicks in his career and his stance, but Alex doesn’t have that dexterity. The striking and power and ground game go to Ilia.
    If ilia doesn’t beat him now, he will as he matures in his career w/o question.
    Dude is a supreme talent!

  • @marcosibiza
    @marcosibiza 7 месяцев назад +8

    Ariel talking about Real Madrid and all the players he mentioned play for Barcelona FC ....even Sergio Ramos is not playing for Real Madrid anymore...😅😅

    • @alberts6840
      @alberts6840 7 месяцев назад

      yeh it's lame to see him try so hard and so wrong

  • @Ben4SMG
    @Ben4SMG 7 месяцев назад +4

    Ilia is coming to win, not like Yair to kiss volk's @ss

    • @AbdonisMMA
      @AbdonisMMA 7 месяцев назад +1

      You got a point

  • @doctorfly589
    @doctorfly589 7 месяцев назад +1

    You have to respect Ilia for being super confident but not disrespectful to volkanovski. He has something mythical in my opinion and I’m super excited for this fight. He also improved his English a lot. Btw I’m a fan of Volk and I’m hoping for a good fight

    • @stephenr80
      @stephenr80 7 месяцев назад +1

      Im spanish n rooting for Ilia but I have so much love n respect for Volko. I expect a 5r war n hopefully a win for Ilia. It d refreshing for the div.🎉

  • @TheWhatupfoe
    @TheWhatupfoe 7 месяцев назад +3

    Let’s go Topuria! Time to back up the talk, rooting for him. Volk is the man but it’s time for a new chapter. May the best man win!

  • @jacobvega2133
    @jacobvega2133 7 месяцев назад +6

    This dudes a classic bad guy haha. I love it!

  • @Gn0sis93
    @Gn0sis93 7 месяцев назад +8

    bro Ilia saying that Max Yair and Brian should go ahead and retire is HILARIOUS

  • @TotalMovers
    @TotalMovers 7 месяцев назад +2

    Lmao Ariel is such a BIG instigator🤣

  • @ericsaldana44
    @ericsaldana44 7 месяцев назад +3

    What people want ilia to say: volk will make easy work of me and make me look like I didn’t belong
    If you’re about to face the FW goat you need this type of confidence in yourself. Ilia all day💯

    • @AbdonisMMA
      @AbdonisMMA 7 месяцев назад +2

      Yes. And some one who did that was Yair rodriguez, he had way too much respect for volk that when he entered that cage he was scared

  • @luislizcano2781
    @luislizcano2781 7 месяцев назад +2

    His English has improved A LOT
    my guy getting ready to be on the spotlight

  • @lorenacarrera246
    @lorenacarrera246 7 месяцев назад +7

    Love the way he dismissed paddy. No. 😂

  • @Avaloxz
    @Avaloxz 7 месяцев назад +4

    Ariel always trying to bait people into creating conflict. He’s such a weasel when you listen to his questions and know his underlying motive.

  • @mce32
    @mce32 7 месяцев назад +18

    I hope he has a backup name for his movie.

  • @shycreation9418
    @shycreation9418 7 месяцев назад +2

    Man everytime I listen to Ariel I get Jr high girl gossip vibes... Its not even a interview. Its just trying to bait him 10 millions times to say anything dramaish

  • @msizinkosi3481
    @msizinkosi3481 7 месяцев назад +3

    I truelly believe this guy has a chance against Volk, counting him out completely is just foolish. This boy is very well-rounded and he is a finisher, he is a tough fight for anyone in the division

  • @Man_Ray78
    @Man_Ray78 7 месяцев назад +2

    I hope that Volk will humble the smirk in his face!

  • @stephenstuckey
    @stephenstuckey 7 месяцев назад +18

    4real, the man is a sharp dresser👌. Always looking dapper.

    • @kapow1324
      @kapow1324 7 месяцев назад +1

      Who gives a fck?!

    • @OffTopic-f3n
      @OffTopic-f3n 7 месяцев назад

      @@kapow1324 Why are you so offended by people complementing others🤣?

  • @likedislike5315
    @likedislike5315 7 месяцев назад +1

    I felt my excitement for ufc events lately was getting low, I needed Topuria’s confidence to get me excited again

  • @echolude
    @echolude 7 месяцев назад +3

    Volk's biggest issue is he can't wrestle or outwrestle Ilia & that's Volk's cheat code: the ground and pound. Illia essentially has zero weakness & it all comes down to tactics.

    • @Chris-sf2cp
      @Chris-sf2cp 7 месяцев назад

      Volk can wrestle? 😂😂😂😂clearly didn’t watch the first Islam fight 🤡🤡

    • @echolude
      @echolude 7 месяцев назад

      @@Chris-sf2cp he can takedown guys in his division

    • @Polar-pencil
      @Polar-pencil 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@Chris-sf2cp he defended the TD never took islam down

  • @Espiritualmente_akáshico
    @Espiritualmente_akáshico 7 месяцев назад +2

    We still don't know the true level of iLia, so if we say that she is arrogant, we will be being ignorant or prejudiced, at least, stil

  • @cityliving9265
    @cityliving9265 7 месяцев назад +4

    I don't know if in other cases I'd be cool with someone making a full blown movie. But the complete self-belief and balls on him and the unwavering belief is admirable in his case. It's pure self-confidence

  • @bnegs521
    @bnegs521 7 месяцев назад +6

    He will knock Volk out! All the money is coming in on THIS GUY!

  • @mmacourt
    @mmacourt 7 месяцев назад +20

    Huge Topuria fan but this was a weird interview.... he openly said he doesn't want to give a shot to all the top contenders at 145 lbs that he has not beaten or even fought.... how does that make any sense? Who is gunna defend the belt against? Then he says after this he wants to fight conor? Wtf is going on here.... then of course i gotta address the ridiculous question from ariel - "did you think about trying out free agency"..... hes on the verge of fighting for the belt with a ton of momentum on his side why the fudge would he consider free agency? I know ariel hates the UFC and will do anything to make fighters go else where but that was a very dumb question

    • @draco2xx
      @draco2xx 7 месяцев назад +8

      he actually meant they won't be champion while he's the champ

    • @Thijszz
      @Thijszz 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah crazy. About to have two fcked divisions if Ilia pulls it off.
      BW and FW.

    • @noodle_tax
      @noodle_tax 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@draco2xxno he said he wont fight them

    • @draco2xx
      @draco2xx 7 месяцев назад +2

      @phobosex7504 his english isnt that great but that's what he meant cause it doesnt even make sense if he doesnt fight the other top featherweights

    • @giordano7199
      @giordano7199 7 месяцев назад

      he'll fight against the one who fought Allen, moslaev I think lmao

  • @ryanmccarthy8652
    @ryanmccarthy8652 7 месяцев назад +9

    Very well matched fight. Even the heights are the same. I feel like Volk is just a bit too quick for Ilia tho.

    • @jack11643
      @jack11643 7 месяцев назад +6

      LOL what? Quick how? Hands? Feet? Head movement?
      Might have better feet- maybe-
      Ilia Is miles faster, i haven't seen anyone in the ufc move his head like illia does.

    • @antonioperez4796
      @antonioperez4796 7 месяцев назад

      This is not a very well matched fight you’re drunk lmao. Volk is 35, ilia is what 28. 29. Volk is coming off of a terrible ko loss that happened just a couple months ago and ilia is undefeated. Ilia will win. Bet money on ilia if you want to get unlimited free money that day.

    • @deezn2856
      @deezn2856 7 месяцев назад

      Ilia is def faster

    • @ryanmccarthy8652
      @ryanmccarthy8652 7 месяцев назад +10

      Boys are we forgetting that Volk beat Holloway 3 times at his own game . And max is one of the best boxers. Don’t get too crazy about ilia. I like him but best fighter he beat is Emmet. Come on guys.

    • @goofybaII
      @goofybaII 7 месяцев назад +7

      ​@@ryanmccarthy8652 They just have recency bias

  • @raymeow16
    @raymeow16 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great guy. He has a champion's mentality. Go champ, knock the hell out of volk ✊✊

  • @ayvzu
    @ayvzu 7 месяцев назад +3

    Wow.. I legit cannot wait for this fight!🔥

  • @Madjid.V
    @Madjid.V 7 месяцев назад +1

    I like his confidence, it kinda reminded of listening to a Spanish Seto Kaiba from yugioh, good luck to him I do have a feeling he is going to win

  • @Mattsoucy28
    @Mattsoucy28 7 месяцев назад +3

    Don’t get me wrong I still want Volk to win but I’m an Illia Toporia fan after this interview

  • @rollymbodo9714
    @rollymbodo9714 7 месяцев назад +2

    I like the confidence... This gonna be a good fight

  • @kevinrichards7980
    @kevinrichards7980 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hes a lot more interesting than volks, if he becomes champ, hes gonna be a moneymaker

  • @davidzhvania3303
    @davidzhvania3303 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is Legendary Interview! Volkanovski loses, Fight will not go to decision, Ilia will be one of the Greatest Fighters and Biggest star In the World! 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

  • @rawyouout
    @rawyouout 7 месяцев назад +3

    Got it done

  • @TheAllthegoodstuff
    @TheAllthegoodstuff 7 месяцев назад +1

    Damn. Didnt take long to start liking this dude. Confidence is convincing.
    This is a huge fight for Alex too. This could be a banga!

  • @CoryBro
    @CoryBro 7 месяцев назад +4

    This dude gunna get a humble pie

    • @IsenathiDyantyi
      @IsenathiDyantyi 7 месяцев назад

      🤣.....

    • @felixarcia7117
      @felixarcia7117 7 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe, or maybe hell become the next super star. He is doing a big bet on himself

    • @juandepook
      @juandepook 7 месяцев назад

      Aldo vs Mcgregor flashbacks

    • @jacobjames247
      @jacobjames247 6 месяцев назад

      ahem…

  • @jimmybryce8682
    @jimmybryce8682 7 месяцев назад +2

    If Ilia wins I think this could be a similar rise as Mcgregor!