Alexander Volkanovski reflects on Yair Rodriguez win & potential fight vs. Ilia Topuria | ESPN MMA
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2024
- Megan Olivi interviews Alexander Volkanovski backstage at UFC 290 in Las Vegas after defeating Yair Rodriguez by TKO in the third round. Volk also gives his thoughts on a potential fight vs. Ilia Topuria as well as the injuries that he’s looking to repair before returning to the Octagon.
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This guy gives all the kids out there that are smaller than the others hope. Living legend.
@@aidenweihrauch5861 no, Three punch
Ilia will smash him
@@HolisyncProbably thought yair would "smash him" too🤣🥱
@@munch1ez898 i never taught that.. I said it from the beginning that if i was Volkanovski i would be more worried about Topuria than Yair because Let's analyze this.. Ilia has more knock out power we've never him knocking out many guys including 155 pounds opponent who was more big and taller than him, Ilia has dope wrestling we've seen him making Bryce Mitchell looking average and submitted him, Ilia has a good self defense we've seen it during his fight with Josh Emmett,Ilia has a great chin since he got a head kick from 155 pounder and he fell on the floor, got up like nothing happened and knocked that dude hard cold.Ilia has a good boxing 🥊, way better than Yair Rodriguez and can go 5 rounds without slowing down, we've seen it with Josh Emmett. Ok now let's look at Yair Rodriguez, this guy invest himself alot during and takes unnecessary risks and do crazy stuff like backflips, Yair stand up ia not good without his kicks and Volkanovski knew that if he can't land kicks obviously he won't outbox him, again Yair has problems when it comes to Wrestling we've already saw that when he was fighting Max Halloway, Max was controlling him on the ground and scored points, Volkanovski used that as his advantage as we've seen this fight he was taking it to the ground but with Ilia he will find problems because Ilia is complete everywhere like Volkanovski. USE YOUR BRAIN AND ANALYZE THESE FIGHTS, YOU WILL SEE THE ONLY PROBLEM FOR VOLKANOVSKI IN 145 IS ILLIA AND HE'S GONNA GET ROCKED.
Lol he has a 71 reach, he is wide
Representing Australia with class and skill. Congratulations to Volk, we’re proud to see you cement yourself amongst the greatest fighters of all time.
Alexander Volkamedov
After watching the main event it’s obvious Conor Mcgregor wouId put Volkswagen in the grave. He beats Volk twice in one night even on his worst day
@@beauaIoevv Mcgregor cant beat addiction let alone another human. Volk would kill him.
@@beauaIoevvbro connor doesn't even stand a chance... That big mouth is getting beaten by everyone
He was born in wales and taken to Australia by kidnappers
I like how active he is
The finishing sequence takedown was so smooth.
Yes, he did everything. Body shot, knee, head punches, body slam takedown, cross over leg mount, and ended with a relentless ground and pound. Perfect!
Greatest featherweight of all time and on his way to GOAT.
Nah, Aldo is
@@911eVoXnah prime volk beats prime aldo
@@Mikey_The-Pikeybeats you mean destroys
@@911eVoX Aldo has 1 more title defense than Volk but prime Aldo lost twice to a young less experienced Holloway. Volk beat a prime seasoned Holloway 3 times.
@@911eVoX13 seconds
Volk is now The Australian Nightmare 😂😂
The Australian Government announce that Volk is one of Australia wild animal species
@@redhare8572The Australian government now wants him to get his 4th booster shot and attend pride month ceremonies.
Volk is an Australian icon ... gtfoh Australian nightmare.
This little guy just proved us Aussies have what it takes to be best in the world
@@ilarnmanrasta91 You didn't get the Joke 😂😂😴
@@redhare8572 😂👍
P4p best no debate imo, he reminds me of GSP just more offensive but his fight iq is crazy. If your good on the feet he will grapple, if you can grapple he will keep it standing. He controls where the fight is fought just like GSP did.
He also beats people at their own game like DJ, Jon and GSP
The scary thing about Volk is that he can often make it a ground fight if he wants, or striking if he wants the vast majority of the time. But like....even when he can't he can outbox Max Holloway, and wrestle with Islam.
@@jakebishop7822 I know he’s physically strong but every time yair tried something on the ground it’s like Volk knew what he was going to do
Volk is really built different. He’s still getting better tbh.
Dominant performance by Volk
A true champion
Pound for pound king
Volk fought a monster 155 in Islam, ain't no way he is fazed by Ilia😂
Islam isn't even that good LOL Ilia is the monster you casual
@@budstopseasyroadspence they're both overrated. Casual
@@NoahCanFBLol yeah a guy eho Beat pfp nr 1 and the best lightweight since Khabib is overrated ok😂😂
@@budstopseasyroadspence Islam can smoke Ilia to kingdom come casual. There are levels and Islam is a beast.
@@NoahCanFBlol yea islam who had a close fight with volk is overrated right? So you saying volk sucks then casual?
The way he’s able to prepare for every type of opponent is just crazy. There isn’t much Volk can’t do
When Volk first started on the UFC and he beat Holloway, I didn't think he would keep the title. I was totally wrong, guys am absolute stud. Congratulations to Volk on all of his success.
It was clear back then he was a beast. Max one of the greatest, he played with him basically. I mean, it was pretty clear at least in my eyes..
when you think he cant get better he just keeps getting better. volk is putting australia on the map
It's a continent, very much on the map lol
who thought he couldnt get better >\? hahhahaha thats funny.
Yeah, Australia have a long history of many massive sports stars, Australia has always been on the map. On the literal map though it's bigger than all of Europe 😂
@@Suplex479you slow bruh
@@xomisfit1861 I don't think I'm the show one when you're the one who can't get a joke bruh
when Alex looked at the camera right before the fight started and said "let's go" with an insane amount of confidence I knew he's gonna win
he looked like he knows something we don't know, I genuinely thought Yair would at least have him hurt even if he loses
same lol
He knows those steroids are working
@@dc4lcorkscrewpatdaGIGAhahaha wipe your tears
@@capncook5054 I’m joking he’s just such a beast I don’t know how else to explain it but I was stoked when volk won
Well lmao I knew he'd just try and hug him
Best fighter in the world right now
Godly bro. Yair is mad dangerous and he just dominated him. Volk is an animal
Without question. He was P4P number 1 after he very arguably beat Islam. Add in now dominating again in his own division, unlike Jones who ran when Reyes beat him and Jan called him out, and we have the clear P4P number 1.
@@user-nv2wt4hi8t I guess volk is the great white hope eh
@@Vibe_inn No, just the great MMA hope.
Volkanovski is the best in the world,,,,, easy fight for volkanvoski.. Rodriguez not a level😅
wish all interviews were this informative. Volk gives such detailed answers
All class. Love this guy. Straight killer.
You make us Australian Macedonians proud brother🔥❤️
Agreed. Bravo Nashio !!!!!!!!
Illia is an absolute beast and very well-rounded, but Alex's footwork and speed is a level above of Illia, Alex is a lot more elusive and defensively aware, Illia has more power and better combos but landing one shot on Alex is hard let alone a whole combo
Illia will start using his wrestling in any time in fighting if he feels uncomfortable on the feet
That favors volk
@@noworldfortheweak Volk can wrestle with Islam, Ilia's wrestling aint gonna work on Volk
@@johnwings6584 man your Islam are very overated by this way. Islam isn't a individual. He will never know what to do in octagon without good advice. With khabibi in corner İslam will control all rounds or submit him. And what you mean it don't worked. Wolk only won like a last minute lol..
@@noworldfortheweak lmao you all like to change the narrative to make your favourite fighter look good. Look at what Islam did to Charles and compared that to Volk's performance. Saying that Khabib wasn't there so it didn't count is just nonsense. Were not the whole AKA team and other Dagestani guys there? And by wrestling with Islam I mean Volk was able to rival Islam's strength, who is a big 155er. If someone much bigger and stronger than Ilia can't manhandle Volk, what makes you think Ilia can?
Volk gets better every fight - it’s crazy
The Featherweight GOAT
The p4p goat
@@xavierb9061I love Conor but prime Volk beats prime Conor as a warm up before a fight.
@@xavierb9061 bro stop. Volk at 145 beats prime Conor at 170 before the walkout for his main fight. I'd give Conor respect for lasting 60sec
She speaks for all of us, thank you Volk! 🙏
Always nice to have a humble champ
Volk is just an absolute beast. A high IQ fighting machine. I would much rather see Volk rematch Islam than to see winner of Gaethje/Poirier or Charles Oliviera rematch Islam.
Volk vs Olives I have Olives winning.
@@slabzzz The guy who got finished by Islam in two vs the Guy who had him looking at the clock in fear and his corner carried him out. Olive oil fans huffing farts confirmed.
@@slabzzz I think Oliveira will struggle to finish Volk on ground...just like Ortega did, just like Islam did. Volk has never been submitted and is very strong. And, in terms of striking, I can't see Oliveira presenting a trickier challenge than Yair Rodriguez just did. And Charles often isn't very defensively sound...which is dangerous when facing Volk.
I'm really planning to move to Australia and this champion has in part, motivated me to do so. New challenges and a new beginning.
Excellent performance by Volkanovski against a dangerous opponent. For what it's worth, I see him as P4P #1. So well rounded with excellent striking and great wrestling. Punishing ground and pound and great top control. Great fight IQ, mentally unbreakable and physically outstanding in terms of strength and stamina. He's the picture of a champion. It would be great to see him fight Illia, although maybe Sterling will have something to say about that if he beats O'Malley. Or who knows? He might come back soon enough to fight Islam in Abu Dhabi. Whatever the case, the future is exciting for Alexander "The Great". I look forward to it.
tHE BEST AND THE MOST COMPLETE mma FIGHTER TODAY. THE GUY HAS NO WEAKNESSES.
He has completed featherweight but Needs to win 155 to become undisputed G.O.A.T. (imo for the crybabies). Only way he beats Jones is two belts but minus the PEDs
@@eoghangreene8749 Doesnt really matter what he does, in terms of resume he will never beat Jones as the GOAT. Also Jones has never taken any PEDs, please educate yourself and do some research, a metabolite that CAN be used to mask PED use is not a PED.
@@dabo150 ok, change it to "banned substances" if it helps you rest easier bro. The point stands, if Volk becomes double champ and stays clean (unlike Bones) he is the goat (in my opinion, again for the crybabies)
Agreed 👍🏼 and I was rooting for Yair ! Fair play for sure. Absolutely brilliant
Dunno if I would have slept tonight if both Volk and Whittaker lost. Good work Volk 🇦🇺
Yea that woulda hurt
Same. Gutted rob lost
yeah one of my buddies was continuously saying "oh he's done, nup he's gonna lose" just to feel better if Volk lost ahahha but man, the whole pub went crazy when Volk got that win
I went to school with this lad. Good guy with a good heart. We grew up in Australia together. Great guy. Cheers everyone.
Clever interview. Thx Megan !
General Alexander 'The Volk' King of the legion
As a Mexican American I'm so happy for Volk there couldn't be a better champion Volk really is talented 👏
As an Australian, I think Yair did really well. He hit volk with some massive shots which I think would have knocked out most people. Volk is lucky his head is so solid.
@Jaibee27 Volk is a tank bro I can't see anyone beating him at 145 thats his division.
true warrior!! what a mindset! wow
Australia’s proud of ya Volk 🇦🇺
This dude is an amazing athlete, he is not only fast, strong and technical but also very mental, you can see that he is very consentrated, very sharp very quick in his head... thats why i think hes probably gonna mop the floor with illia
I absolutely loved how volk took yair down and then took him to his own corner so his team can coach him during the fight. That was pretty epic in itself. It shows how volk listens to his corner and uses it to his full advantage. Excellent fight from volk.
I hope he gets his rematch next year or soon so he can be a double champion
This guy has it. I rarely have favourites, but so far my favourites since watching the sport have been Matt Hughes, Cain Velasquez and now Volk.
Love this guy
PFP number one. He was before tonight, just further cementing it
Volk smokes Topuria and then beats Islam.
Keep dreaming. Islam gonna dominate him like he did last fight. Islam 155 king.
Topuria is knocking this guy out
Try not to be clouded by this win. Yair is a great striker, but his takedown D was his downfall. Yair actually could have had a better fight, but Volk is great all around. He had a good double leg.
Islam didn't dominate anything vs volk. He dominated holding on for dear life tho
Islam already beat this guy. Every time Volk fights from now on he’s just gonna make Islams performance even more impressive.
Some boy, this boy, honestly.
Congrats on the new arrival Volk 🍻
Since 2018 i thought volk was one of the best fighters ever
VOLK has entered the top 5 GOAT list
Volk was fluid in there amazing performance and victory
Love you Volk.
Legendary fighter right here. GOAT
Alex is so systematic as he keeps emphasizing on it.
The man!
The worst part of volk after that fight is the cut he got from his own camp haha
In my humble opinion, I think we’re looking at someone who will go down as being better than him. GSP honestly different weight class but this guy’s continuously evolving always getting better and seems to always find a way to take away his opponents, best weapons, or neutralize if you will/ negate what they do best?! It’s honestly some special and I’m not a huge fan of his but you Gotta give respect and credit where it’s due and he seems to be very grounded open minded, therefore willing to learn and puts the work in for sure not to mention phenomenal athlete who has a very high fight IQ and has the work ethic and the heart. Pretty much looking at the whole package.
Let’s go VOLK! Yes you dominated. I thought that was gonna be the case but his style made me nervous. Your the baddest dude in the UFC!
He's a warrior
Volk's just on a whole new level above all the featherweight title challengers right now, Ilia's undefeated record will end soon enough
Volk is the best. Great attitude and a great man.
"He landed a couple and I said ahh far play" 🤣💀
His preparation for guys is among the best! Maybe the smartest fighter ever!
Ilia has *NOTHING* for Volk. If an unorthodox kickboxer has 0 for him, there's no way a traditional boxer has anything for him.
Boxing and wrestling is Ilia's mix and it's pretty clear Volkanovski is superior to him in both manners.
@@omarilyas6103 Volk is superior wrestler than Ilia? Do some research first. Topuria would ragdoll Volk in straight wrestling match
@@beqabumbeishvili9358 luckily this isn't STRAIGHT WRESTLING. Obviously he meant MMA wrestling. Instead of telling people to do their research, why don't you use your brain?
Ilia is a better wrestler than yair with clean boxing, definitely a threat.
@@omarilyas6103better boxing than illia? Are you crazy? Hahahaha
Volk is accurate in claiming he really prepared for those lightning quick kicks.
What A Masterclass Performance from Volk's! I would like to called "Volkcano Eruption" 🌋🔥💥
Volks is a legend
the ilia fight would be awesome. ilia's been ragdolling other featherweights too.
Will be super interesting against Ilia 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪
Volk is a great fighter and a good human being too. I thought his fight with makachev was a win for him personally. They should have a re match at least.
The Goat of MMA and is not even close
His nickname Alexander the great from the history books was a king and warrior from Greece who was undefeated in his battles. He really is worthy of that name. Truly one of a kind.
He is the 🐐
Ilia has great potential, but it feels like it just a little too early to take on Volk but that's the next and only thing for Volk at 145. He'll do better than Yair tho I feel, and he has really good hands and power so it will be interesting nevertheless.
No one saw that Volk got CRACKED by a right hand before a takedown. Plus, Yair looked huge.
Congrats to
Alexander Volkanovski, he belongs to City Kickboxing same with Stylebender (Izzy).
No he doesn’t. He belongs to Freestyle Fighting Gym in Wollongong, Australia. City Kickboxing are just close affiliates and they are one big collaborative team. So he sometimes just trains there.
Lets gooo volkk
Volks definitely has jumped up on that goat status forsure
absolute goat
Meghan really is good at interviewing.
I wanted Yair to win but Volkanosky is a Champion, well deserved !!
Impossible to not respect this guy also good luck to Topuria!
Volk is a complete fighter. Tough to beat his mental game.
Volk's Awesome!! 💥
Goat
Tell ‘em the price son!
Pure Aussie toughness. Maddalena next! 💪🏻
Beast
Charles vs Alex would be fight of the year.
We got the GOAT athlete of all time Sir Donald Bradman and the GOAT combat athlete Alexander Volkanofksi 🇦🇺🇦🇺
ilia topuria ☝lobo primero avoieee❤✊✊✊🇬🇪🇬🇪
Champ teacher legend ❤
All y'all mofos who said Whitaker was gonna steam role DP. Proves anything can happen at any time. Don't underestimate your opponent.
Cooking with Volk - learn folks!
No surprise...Monster...
Keep up the good work Megan 👏🎉
He is a Junior GSP...
King Volk!
Now I feel that Max vs TKZ will be competitive. They both got badly out boxed by Volk. If TKZ had Max's chin, he would probably survive and look less washed. Volk is probably that much better.
Na you're trippin. Max gonna destroy zombie, he's the obvious, far ahead #2
@@NoahCanFB Max did not look that "far ahead" vs Allen or vs Yair.
I wanna see Volk vs Do Bronx
Sad day for us 🇲🇽🥹
He fought well
How to stop a movable object(Yair)? You hold it down.
You are going down Volka, Ilia is coming for you....I tell you that as a Georgian....👊
Great win mate