@@4AMPARA not glass chin . He just get caught once by fluke. Even the upkick from Oliveira didn't affect him much in the end of round 1. Islam is smart enough not to engage much on foot i guess.
The problem with boxing is it's not an organized sport, having multiple fight promoters under different banners. The rankings are chopped up into 4 main sanctioning associations who all have they're own ranking system and they're own belts. I would say that those are the signs of a highly disorganized professional sport.
I have utmost respect for both fighters. They are solid fighters, faithful, and have solid personalities. No matter who wins, I’ll be happy. Haven’t felt that way about any matches before. This will be epic
@@swed8506 don't underestimate volk he will be able to defend takedowns early on but as the fight goes on then Islam might be able to get him down but definitely not round 1 👎🚫
Based on Volk's consistent ability to go to decision or Islam's inability to lose? Both are ingredients for a snooze unless something unexpected occurs.
@@beauaIloevv Going to be amazing nonetheless. And if you really think it's going to sell that low, there's nothing I can say to u but that you're being delusional for some reason. Maybe you don't like either fighter...idk?
My interest in UFC has been decreasing lately but Islam vs Volkanovski and Jones vs Gane are single-handedly keeping me interested in this promotion (in spite of Dana’s recent antics). Insanely hyped for this. Edit: People are asking me why I care about Dana's antics. This is just my personal opinion, but he has recently became even more of a douchebag and that decreases my enthusiasm for the company he is presiding over. Recent examples include purposefully "forgetting" Islam's name multiple times, shit talking Fedor after retirement because he's still salty Fedor never signed with the UFC, giving fighters insanely restrictive contracts, yet still not designating fighters as employees so they don't get additional benefits (which would be illegal in many European countries, based on my knowledge of Dutch labour law), chasing away the UFC's best heavyweight fighter, promoting the garbage slap league which is just a way to give CTE to fighters who get paid peanuts. I even ignored his business with his wife, because she hit him first, but he's a pussy for that too.
Who cares what dana does outside of the UFC. As long as it doesn't effect the fighters or the fighs in a negative way he could blow up the statue of liberty for all I care
@@champr6844 Volk/GSP having unreal fight IQ versus Islam/BJ Penn who are specialists,never beaten in their own game only Islam the best grappler in the world but BJ was the best striker in the world at his prime
This video package was good but overall the promotion has been awful, as islam has said, last week the majority of people had no idea this fight was happening this week! Sick video though
@@lukebaker3633 😂…hopes and dreams bro. I truly hope Volk wins but if u truly understand the fact that islam strength is not ordinary, u will understand that there isn’t much hope for volk
Islam being a newly crowned champion and immediately going for bigger fish rather than cashing in on easier championship fights along with Volk willing to risk his pfp#1 and being the only guy on the ufc roster who actually wants to fight islam shows the legendary mindset of both fighters.
Have you ever found yourself supporting a non-Muslim fighter over a Muslim fighter? I can't imagine myself watching a sport caring about the athlete's religion
@@jamesthompson9003 Me neither, but it makes as much sense as supporting someone because they're the same nationality as you, and nobody finds that weird.
No. UFC have target numbers and when the target is met they do not waste money on more promotion. I do understand what you were meaning as well though .
Ortega fight has given him a false confidence that he can get out of any kind of choke the way he wants, but Islam's choke can kill you if you don't tap within 10 seconds. I feel volkanovski is underestimating makhachev.
Man Islam Makachev vs Volk in Australia at UFC 284 was a true classic. A real back and forth war, masterclass performance by both. My favorite fight of 2023. Hard to believe it’s been 2 years now, time flies.
I honestly don't care who wins the fight at this point. How can you seriously hate on either one? I'm a Abdul-Manap fan, but I wouldn't get butt-hurt if Volk comes out on top. I would be happy for either fighter, maybe cause they're both classy, top-level athletes.
Consider all competitors, consider their words and come away with understanding only one thing; Makhachev and Volkanovski will compete. It is going to be fantastic
As much as I'd love to see Volk pull off the upset over Islam, I feel like it's much more likely that Volk's gonna get overpowered, outwrestled/manhandled, dominated, and ultimately submitted by Islam
The calm demeanor of Makhachev is simply underrated. During the highs and lows you don't see a flinch of difference. We haven't seen this mans confidence change, but the most humble fighter one would see. This is an edge bigger than most will even recognize and understand. Almost scary how calm this man has been, can be and stays in the face of battle.
Islam is too big and tall. He'll dominate the clinch and lean on Volk. Volk's featherweight frame and lack of technical wrestling knowledge (specifically that cage wrestling, trips, and heavy top pressure stuff that the Dagestani's do) is what will fail him. If only he had one-punch KO power then I'd say he has a chance, but Islam will tire him out until the sub arrives.
Volk is such a beast...but he's going to have his hands full at 155 against Makhachev. I think Islam is going to be too much for him. He'll be back at 145 lapping the division by fall.
Probably the least cared about Champ Champ fight in UFC history. Maybe even all of MMA. Remember when we had Champ Champ fights people actually cared about With actual excitement factor?
@@The_Reality_Filter Cody Garbrandt didn't fight a single top 5 opponent before his title shot against Dominick Cruz, with his only ranked opponents being #11 Almeida and #7 Mizugaki. Also, before TJ Dillashaw's first title shot, he had beaten #7 Mike Easton after losing to #5 Raphael Assuncao. Yes he was Bellator champ, but before coming to the UFC, Michael Chandler only needed to beat #6 Dan Hooker before a title fight. Wilson Reis lost to #5 Jussier Formiga before wins over #9 dustin ortiz and two unranked guys before facing DJ for the belt. Dominick Reyes beat a #7 OSP, a #6 Oezdemir, and Chris Weidman who was only #8 in a completely different weight class, on his way to a title shot against Jon Jones. Even though it was for the interim and not the undisputed belt, Izzy got his shot with a win over #15 Anderson Silva and #6 Derek Brunson. And although he was only a very short-notice replacement, technically you can count Raging Al as well. GSP got his first title shot at the vacant belt after 2 fights. There's probably a few more and Islam wasn't the first and in the exceptional circumstances that the LW division found itself in, you'd be hard pressed to find a reason not to give him a shot.
Greatest test for Islam. Without Khabib in his corner, does he have the fight IQ to dominate the fighter with the highest fight IQ? If he wins, he surpasses Khabib as the lightweight GOAT.
"Make him tired, bring him to the deep ocean and finish him there" cold words
"Everyone knows their plan, but nobody can stop them"
but m very disappointed from his glass chin. it might bring him in big trouble..
Boring words
@@4AMPARA not glass chin . He just get caught once by fluke. Even the upkick from Oliveira didn't affect him much in the end of round 1. Islam is smart enough not to engage much on foot i guess.
@@lukebaker3633 😂
This will be the second PPV I've ever purchased since Mcnuggets vs Khabib. Gonna be huge
Heard McNuggets first time. 😁.
Normally I hear McTapper or McChicken.
@@mformunawar 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'ma casual, how good are the other fights beside the main event?
@@mformunawar really? Thats so old. Even Cowboy used it once during press conference
@@mformunawar Tony says it all the time
What a matchup 🔥
#1 P4P vs #2 P4P
Champ vs champ
11 win streak vs 12 win streak
Both in their primes
Something boxing can learn from
Damn that’s low but goood lol
Absolutely
Boxers: MMA is dumb
Mfers be scared to get in the octogon AND fight who they're supposed to in their own sport lol
Volk is on a 22 fight win streak not 12
The problem with boxing is it's not an organized sport, having multiple fight promoters under different banners. The rankings are chopped up into 4 main sanctioning associations who all have they're own ranking system and they're own belts. I would say that those are the signs of a highly disorganized professional sport.
I have utmost respect for both fighters. They are solid fighters, faithful, and have solid personalities. No matter who wins, I’ll be happy. Haven’t felt that way about any matches before. This will be epic
@Micheal right
Islaaammm
Casual
I'm a hardcover fan and swing that way as well. But I do lean slightly to Volk for the Win
@micheal7976 what's casual about his thoughts 🤔🤣 you tool 🔧 🤔 🤣
This is probably one of the most hype events. It's honestly crazy that we're getting this fight.
Best vs best.beast vs beast..both is GREAT champ who want to be GREATNES
Australia dude really look like a monster but I still vote for islam, mann this match is going to be insane
Song name please
Volkanovski's hand speed vs Makachev's wrestling pressure
Its gonna be a BOMB ✊✊✊
1st round sub by Islam
Don't forget Islam's striking defense
Volk foot speed..hes gonna be running
@@swed8506 don't underestimate volk he will be able to defend takedowns early on but as the fight goes on then Islam might be able to get him down but definitely not round 1 👎🚫
volkanovskis plan is to get back up on feet and finish the dagestani autist, but he wont get back up
This fight is going to be amazing!!!!💥
@@beauaIloevv you're probably being generous
Based on Volk's consistent ability to go to decision or Islam's inability to lose?
Both are ingredients for a snooze unless something unexpected occurs.
@@beauaIloevv Going to be amazing nonetheless. And if you really think it's going to sell that low, there's nothing I can say to u but that you're being delusional for some reason. Maybe you don't like either fighter...idk?
When they will fight
@@beauaIloevv
If Dana send you some money from PPV in your bank account so it's cool if not so I don't think you need to worry about PPV.
this promo was awesome. Khabib's speech "p4p's backyard, WITH VOLKANOVSKI", epic shit.
My interest in UFC has been decreasing lately but Islam vs Volkanovski and Jones vs Gane are single-handedly keeping me interested in this promotion (in spite of Dana’s recent antics). Insanely hyped for this.
Edit: People are asking me why I care about Dana's antics. This is just my personal opinion, but he has recently became even more of a douchebag and that decreases my enthusiasm for the company he is presiding over. Recent examples include purposefully "forgetting" Islam's name multiple times, shit talking Fedor after retirement because he's still salty Fedor never signed with the UFC, giving fighters insanely restrictive contracts, yet still not designating fighters as employees so they don't get additional benefits (which would be illegal in many European countries, based on my knowledge of Dutch labour law), chasing away the UFC's best heavyweight fighter, promoting the garbage slap league which is just a way to give CTE to fighters who get paid peanuts. I even ignored his business with his wife, because she hit him first, but he's a pussy for that too.
You mean Dana executing his right to defend himself? What about his wife’s “antics”?
@@redbrimdudecan’t defend yourself if there isn’t a threat bro
Islam vs Volk is a snoozefest. Nobody cares about it. Not even Dana 😂😂😂
Who cares what dana does outside of the UFC. As long as it doesn't effect the fighters or the fighs in a negative way he could blow up the statue of liberty for all I care
Fake account 😂
This is literally modern Georges St Pierre vs BJ Penn
True. That was fire. But GSP beat Penn twice. I think Volk will beat islam
can you explain why ? coz I only became UFC fan during the Pandemic
@@champr6844 Volk/GSP having unreal fight IQ versus Islam/BJ Penn who are specialists,never beaten in their own game only Islam the best grappler in the world but BJ was the best striker in the world at his prime
@@dominiceliakim4617Volk is getting subbed in the first bro lol hes way too small for Islam
@@swed8506 if size mattered, the elephant would have been the king of the jungle.
I feel the hype now ... Can't wait
I'm in the same boat as Dana, we couldn't care less about volk or the other guy.
@@coldestbeer Yes Islam has no persona and that makes him unmarketable. Can't complain that Dana is mad inside 😅
At the end of the day I'm rooting for Alex and all that type of stuff. He's that type of guy ✊🏾
The energy he has is great! Good mate
That's just the kind of guy he is and all that type of stuff
Best vs best
You know what I mean? At the end of the day it is what it is.
I'm upvoting this comment because this is that type of comment.
This is going to a barn burner. Just 2 elite champs at the top of their game 🔥
"I didn't see the short guy, bring him here" with this Russian accent sounded pretty badass 💪
Why you showing this?? We wanna see more of Slap Fight 🤣🤣🤣
@@beauaIloevv 2022 was the greatest year lol. What u on about 😂
if slap fight was easy it would be called mma
@@beauaIloevv why don't u save it bro...they sure could do with ur help and skills...of getting high on petrol fumes
Mr. Islam The most Humble ... 💯👍🙏
And again… calling these cocky Makhachevs and Nurgomagedovs humble. Just no.
1:49 Is that humble to you?
@@petrkilometr319 I thought he was referring to Volk. Wolverine was short and stalky and from Australia so... did I miss something?
Can't wait to see the striking.
why does every1 say islams got the reach when volk has a 1 inch reach advantage?
Next level hype. Kudos to the promotional team.
This video package was good but overall the promotion has been awful, as islam has said, last week the majority of people had no idea this fight was happening this week! Sick video though
No they didn't do shit LOL
Promo team has been average. One good 3min video one week before the fight is very weak to a lot of people. The UFC make millions .And are GREEDY.
@@pluggedinmma1515completely normal amount of promotion y’all wouldn’t be crying if it wasn’t for islam complaining
@@theAussie01 they released a lot of videos, dude
Islam makhachev the best lightweight on the planet and his rise continues we believe he will win inshallah
Shitshallah
@@beauaIloevv McChicken* There. Corrected it for you. Now you owe me a thanks.
The best lw champ rn.
Defend that belt 3x successfully then u can tie the best.
Do 4 and u can b considered for that lofty award.
@@yendevus1747 mind your words brother Respect others religion
@@iamniyas I don't respect Jizzlam
Bring it on. Getting a big fight feel.
🥱💤
@@coldestbeer it's so funny that you are not excited. A lot of us are SUPER HAPPY. HA HA HA. STAY BORED 😂
@@theAussie01 i share the same enthusiasm as Dana with this one
@@coldestbeer I think it's an exciting fight, but you have a good point about Day Nuh.
irrespective of islam winning or losing the fight, islam has to fight dariush next, or olivera rematch or tsarkian and chandler
I feel like they've gotten so much criticism about promotion that they gotta spam these shorts to get people to remember this fight is on
The fight has already sold out. What the f are you talking about?
dry your tears please
@@dimitarbelchev3062pay per view never sells out… that’s where the real money is at
@@dimitarbelchev3062 Not talking about just in person attendance smart guy
@@dimitarbelchev3062 They sold out the PPV’s too?
Incredible.
Outstanding.
Impeccable.
Volk and Islam had a classic match up 👏👏👏👏💯
If Islam and Conor both wins their next fight, we know what's dana is cooking 🤣
Is he fighting again? I didn't think Conor had intentions of returning to UFC.
I didn’t even think about this lol Conor beating the protege
Wouldn't put it past Dana to do that even though the winner of Beneil vs Charles clearly deserve to fight for the title next.
Oh what fun islam v conner gonna be...hahahahahahahha...
Haha that's hilarious, but I wouldn't even be surprised 🤣
When Volk gets under he will really understand
When Islam gets down under he will understand
@@lukebaker3633 😂…hopes and dreams bro. I truly hope Volk wins but if u truly understand the fact that islam strength is not ordinary, u will understand that there isn’t much hope for volk
He knows that. That's why he's gonna do anything he can not to get under. Easier said than done though when you're facing someone like Makhachev.
Question is...when did u get under..to understand...what volk will understand..1😂😂😂
Arman was able to match islams strength and Volk looks stronger than arman Tsukaryan
this will be an intriguing fight, i’m excited!
So Hype for this Fight!! The fight hardcore MMA fans gonna tune in for sure!!
INSHA'ALLAH Islam Makhachev
0:45 background song any one…???
Be the boss -alibi music
This is the best fight ever to happen in ufc.. literally surpassing conor and khabib one 👍 Eagerly waiting for it
Islam being a newly crowned champion and immediately going for bigger fish rather than cashing in on easier championship fights along with Volk willing to risk his pfp#1 and being the only guy on the ufc roster who actually wants to fight islam shows the legendary mindset of both fighters.
Honestly I already feel sorry for Volk 😢
Dont
He doesn't need your sympathy bro, hes a warrior
Don't be quick
Volk is ridiculously underrated it’s crazy
Volk will win, so there is no need to feel sorry.
Looking forward to this. Gonna be a very technical fight. Would love to see Alex win, but it's a tough one against Maka.
technical? islam should be able to brute force takedown by the second round at the latest. no technical elements needed. he will just be too big.
@@alejandro8138 I'm sorry for you loss Alejandro.
Suppord for Islam makhacev.. best regard from Indonesia fans. Insha Allah makhacev Win
Have you ever found yourself supporting a non-Muslim fighter over a Muslim fighter? I can't imagine myself watching a sport caring about the athlete's religion
@@jamesthompson9003 yes we are also supporting non muslim atlete.
@@almighty1838 who husbulla
@@jamesthompson9003 Me neither, but it makes as much sense as supporting someone because they're the same nationality as you, and nobody finds that weird.
@@thegrinderman1090 How about the same race or ethnicity?
UFC needed to push this more. Both champs deserve respect.
No. UFC have target numbers and when the target is met they do not waste money on more promotion. I do understand what you were meaning as well though .
"Declaring the winner by submission in the third minute of the second round and stiiiill undisputed lightweight champion Islaaam Makkaaachev."
u gay?
so literally the exact same as Charles? 😂
@@kav9280hahaha dont make alex look amateur like charles bruuhh 😂😂😂
@@Bembanghehehe what? i'm saying that he picked the exact same time as the Charles vs Islam fight and by the same finish
Did not fucking happen
Hype is real for both fighters
Ortega fight has given him a false confidence that he can get out of any kind of choke the way he wants, but Islam's choke can kill you if you don't tap within 10 seconds. I feel volkanovski is underestimating makhachev.
How's he underestimating him lol? Volk knows he's the underdog but that just gives him more motivation to train hard and win
still can't get over from: "Don't see the Short guy bring him here"😂
LoL I am Volk's height and we are short men!
'This Saturday Volkanovski and whats his name; will be fighting'! Dana White
Hahaha..it happens man...I forget my name once a week..🤣🤣
Man Islam Makachev vs Volk in Australia at UFC 284 was a true classic. A real back and forth war, masterclass performance by both. My favorite fight of 2023. Hard to believe it’s been 2 years now, time flies.
Pure goosebumps!
Pure Respect and VIEWERSHIP when the best fight the best. boxing gotta learn
Sooo pumped for this fight!
What worries me about Volks is he BARELY escaped a choke hold by Brian Ortega , if Islam gets that same choke Game Over
Inshallah my brother Islam makhachev win 🏆 Inshallah 💝❤❤
What's that mean in English language
@@redrocket9861
Inshallah means if god wills
Liked how they blurred Balanciaga out 😂😂
Mark the Words Volknovski Will feel that He has Never felt before In this Fight .
People saying volk is too small and short.. But height wise it’s like equivalent to DC vs Stipe or jones...
Let's Go Volk ❤️
Let's Go Makhachev❤
I honestly don't care who wins the fight at this point. How can you seriously hate on either one? I'm a Abdul-Manap fan, but I wouldn't get butt-hurt if Volk comes out on top. I would be happy for either fighter, maybe cause they're both classy, top-level athletes.
Consider all competitors, consider their words and come away with understanding only one thing; Makhachev and Volkanovski will compete. It is going to be fantastic
As much as I'd love to see Volk pull off the upset over Islam, I feel like it's much more likely that Volk's gonna get overpowered, outwrestled/manhandled, dominated, and ultimately submitted by Islam
Volk for the win. Let’s goooooo
2nd round submit for islam insha Allah ! Lets goo
Inshallah
This is a match up of a lifetime boys
The calm demeanor of Makhachev is simply underrated.
During the highs and lows you don't see a flinch of difference.
We haven't seen this mans confidence change, but the most humble fighter one would see.
This is an edge bigger than most will even recognize and understand.
Almost scary how calm this man has been, can be and stays in the face of battle.
Calm Demeanor? You mean zero demeanor? 🤭
He's motorcrossing in the snow, stops to do ablution with a bottle of water & proceeds to laugh at the cold, he's a mentally all there
I've always said he's a better fighter than khabib as he's well rounded everywhere
Anyone know the name of this song?
Volkanovski its gonna win
Islam all the way who are you kidding.
Yessir btw Jon Jones is the Goat
Inshallah
Islam is too big and tall. He'll dominate the clinch and lean on Volk. Volk's featherweight frame and lack of technical wrestling knowledge (specifically that cage wrestling, trips, and heavy top pressure stuff that the Dagestani's do) is what will fail him. If only he had one-punch KO power then I'd say he has a chance, but Islam will tire him out until the sub arrives.
Man I can’t wait to see the results!
This fight gonna be fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
No disrespect to Oliveira but watching Volk's fights and then watching his fight with Islam it was like watching a fight in slow motion
I hope this fight is close. Volk only wins a close fight.. if it's easy it's all Islam.
Hope this fight goes more than 3 rounds to get the fans the treat they want. Hope Alex put a good competing show against Islam
Makachev will win InshaAllah
Nope
Volk is such a beast...but he's going to have his hands full at 155 against Makhachev. I think Islam is going to be too much for him. He'll be back at 145 lapping the division by fall.
This is a very interesting fight, but we all know this is too easy for Makhachev
Finally, a promo
Volk pulling up the upset !!! 4th round Tko 💯💯🙌🙌
This fight not making it to 4th round volks isnt gonna be the same in the 4th hes gonna be gassed from the pressure of islam
24-1 insh'Allah
0% chance
@@istheway-gu6yo 23-2
Islam gets it done in two . There is levels to this . And Alex isn’t on the same as Islam . Not even close
Even Drew Dober slightly bigger than Volk didnt escape that ground game. No disrespect to Volk hope he can avoid the takedowns.
Alex takes the L this weekend. It’s going straight to the ground within the first min . And it’ll be nothing but domination from Islam .
Ladies and gentlemen, this fight is going to be a war that nobody in the whole world can’t stop
I just hope it goes 3 rounds at least
Middle of 2nd round, Volks getting squeezed.
@@EAGLE29-TIME tbh I think that happens first round . I just hope it goes 3
Man Volkanovski is a Beast he's really good
amazing preview..
This is going to be a HUGE fight.
Here we go again
Ислам Махачев станет топ1 бойцом pfp в эту субботу! 🦅🏆
There fighting on Sunday
Alex, dont let me down. You ARE GREAT!!!
The super fight
Both in their primes
Let the best man win👊
they're promtoting that fight pretty good
The background score is fantastic
Stop promoting Power Slap
I love Power Slap
Current most dominant best fighters in the world are going to face each other, and one of them is going to lose. LET'S GO UFC 284!
Full respect for both champs
With heart and determination
This will best Super fight in ufc
History
Don’t forget that Jon Jones is the UFC Goat of all time the proof is in the pudding🐐💯
Power of juice!
Proof is in the juice.
Dominick Reyes is the GOAT
The proof is in the Picos.
Olympic pool size proof.
Let’s move our Vegas event to Cally type proof.
Jones king of Steroid
Two of the best P4P fighters duking it out. Going to be a great one!
This isn't a superfight this is a mismatch. Superfights are 50/50 fights noone believes volk will win.
agree
I believe volk is winning lol and pretty easily too
A super fight is a name given to two champs fighting each other for a belt. Nothing more nothing less.
@@versaces youre delusional
Yes maybe we get Khamzat vs Islam vs Shavkat in future. That will be real super fight with great matchups
Everyone's the greatest for 15 minutes 👍🏻
Let's go Volk👊🏽💣💥👍🏽🆙️
Everyone is underestimating Volk....love it 🇦🇺
It's because he has no chance to win
Slava Russia 🇷🇺
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
I like how the UFC social media team can only put up one video a day lol
Probably the least cared about Champ Champ fight in UFC history. Maybe even all of MMA.
Remember when we had Champ Champ fights people actually cared about
With actual excitement factor?
Is that why they are about break the PPV record on this card? People care, maybe not you
@@peergyn What record?
@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu UFC 284 PPV buys trending to surpass Conor McGregor, shatter all-time record.
@@peergyn That makes no sense. Nobody knows who these guys are.
Did they just get a massive following overnight?
@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu UFC has a bigger following now than ever before, hence more PPV purchases.
Islam will win,without dout.
The most amazing thing is how Islam got a title shot off beating unranked Bobby Green on short notice....Now that's some real Dana White privilege.
It didn't matter in the end since he snatched the belt in two rounds, did it?
Give drew dober the title shot, you just gotta paint islam black and dober gets him outta there in 2
@@FreemanWelterweight you know any other fighter given a title shot after beating an unranked guy?
Dana White privelege
@@The_Reality_Filter Cody Garbrandt didn't fight a single top 5 opponent before his title shot against Dominick Cruz, with his only ranked opponents being #11 Almeida and #7 Mizugaki.
Also, before TJ Dillashaw's first title shot, he had beaten #7 Mike Easton after losing to #5 Raphael Assuncao. Yes he was Bellator champ, but before coming to the UFC, Michael Chandler only needed to beat #6 Dan Hooker before a title fight. Wilson Reis lost to #5 Jussier Formiga before wins over #9 dustin ortiz and two unranked guys before facing DJ for the belt.
Dominick Reyes beat a #7 OSP, a #6 Oezdemir, and Chris Weidman who was only #8 in a completely different weight class, on his way to a title shot against Jon Jones.
Even though it was for the interim and not the undisputed belt, Izzy got his shot with a win over #15 Anderson Silva and #6 Derek Brunson. And although he was only a very short-notice replacement, technically you can count Raging Al as well.
GSP got his first title shot at the vacant belt after 2 fights. There's probably a few more and Islam wasn't the first and in the exceptional circumstances that the LW division found itself in, you'd be hard pressed to find a reason not to give him a shot.
Greatest test for Islam. Without Khabib in his corner, does he have the fight IQ to dominate the fighter with the highest fight IQ? If he wins, he surpasses Khabib as the lightweight GOAT.
This is the fight of the decade
Alex "All that type of stuff" Volkanovski 🥶
DC being put in his place @ 0:34
🤣
lol did he said that to DC?? why? 😂😂😂😂 I thought he was just throwing it in the air like “who is next” 😂😂😂😂
@@ILOVEMMA_ In essence, he was saying, “I put your boy Holloway in his place 3-0. What have you got to say now?”
I can't wait for this fight 💪🏾
In every fight Alexander is new another level his sriking is effective.
serious question about how the PFP king is decided. if Jon beat Gane shouldnt that make him PFP over whoever wins this?