Featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski spoke with the press after his rematch loss to lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev in the UFC 294 main event.
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Respect to Volk. I hope he's ok mentally because this game is ruthless and once it's done with you, fighters struggle to fill the void left behind.
Not Volk, he's A smart family man,he'll be fine if he doesn't start taking 4 losses or something.
He can open up gyms around Australia and maybe do something to honour his heritage and possibly open a couple of schools up in Macedonia and Greece.
this will be usman 100% he even said in the post interview that he start doubting himself
alright dr phil fking hell
Always with islam but volks still a favourite
One of the hardest post fight pressers I've seen. This bloke is an absolute credit to the sport and a credit to himself and his family. He should be so proud of himself, very much an inspiration to millions worldwide. Long live Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski
Couldn’t agree more.
ALL AROUND GREAT GUY.
Agreed, he won me over with this one
Take 6 months Alex! It was silly to take! But u saved the event 😢 god bless you sir
Love to you take time and heal and I know you will come back and be great like the true champion you are ❤
This was a HEAVY post fight conference Edit: Good on Volk talking about this stuff publicly. Men’s mental health is often swept under the rug. It’s great seeing a obviously powerful man open up emotionally.
if its not about women then you are not allowed to talk about it
boy got wrecked
@@johnnyringo2695you really went through this whole comment section with the same comment 😂 weak asf
This whole event felt emotional you can feel it with everything going on even those who won it definitely felt heavy
@@johnnyringo2695Poatan
Massive respect to this man.. I wasn't his biggest fan 5/6 fights ago but hes grown on me massively and now I find him very inspiring. Massive respect for saying what's been on his mind, talking about things is half the battle. Just hope that he can find joy in other areas when he's done fighting
He ain't say that last time. Ran his mouth. He got humbled . Alhamdullilah
@@Jaylakhaili must be lonely being perfect
@@Jaylakhaili saying Alhamdullilah after a hatefull comment is wild
@@Jaylakhailiyou have a lot of growing to do.
He's the man. Wish he won but still featherweight goat
Never did I think I'd be watching Volk get Ko'd like that. I seriously hope he recovers well and reminds everybody who he is in January.
Australia his lot of chicken 🐔🐓😂🤣🤣
He's not fighting in January, mf he just got knocked out in the first round. Dana gotta let the backlash settle, maybe march
60 days he'll be passing medicals
Volk is the man but islam is just different
Kick clean, but let someone hammerfist u 7 times in back of head?
I'm not crying, you're crying. You're the man Volk. I went from being bitter that he beat Halloway to becoming a major fan of his tenacity and desire to stay active and provide us fans with great fights.
I KNOW 😭🤝.. COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER. MAX HAS BEEN MY P4P FOREVER.. BUT I'LL BE JOHN BROWN, VOLK HAS GROWN ON ME LIKE ONE OF HIS GOURMET SHITAKE MUSHROOMS 🔥😭🍄.
HEAD SHOT
@@peacebalancetruth first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
@@2stroketyson79 kiss ass 😂. That was a good kick though.
@@user-em2fk5hu7z😂😂😂😂😂. this man fought islam twice, the same fighter who manhandled charles oliveira like he was a piece of paper 😂 and you think he’s ducking charles??? 😂😂🫵🫵🫵
Love this man’s honesty. Poured his heart out like you don’t see people often to. No excuses just the raw truth. Man’s a beast. Take some time man and come back stronger.
boy got wrecked
@@johnnyringo269511 days notice.. props to him... your life sucks we understand.. 😂
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno. bro is coping hard after that headkick ko
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno
these volkanski nuthuggers are so naive. he has a social media account with millions of follower, a youtube channel with 350k + subscribers. never heard him mention anything about depression once in my life. the second he got knocked out cold into a shadow realm by makhachev, he started crying about "depression" . his "depression" just appeared outta nowhere after the headkick KO?
Anyone who has, on principle, taken a risk for a chance at greatness but then dealt with the temporary setback of coming up short resonates with you Mr. Volk. Great fight and you're an inspiration.
If a man like Volk can struggle with this, that should give anyone struggling some comfort knowing it’s okay to not be okay. Speak about it, it doesn’t make you weak or less of a man. Respect to Volk for being open about it, real champion material
first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
All his fans have mental problems thats why they keep praising him for losing!
@@user-em2fk5hu7zVolk is small for LW and normal for FW. He’s not a weight bully, everyone he’s fighting is also cutting weight. There’s a reason Volk is considered one of the PFP greats world wide.
More like if this absolute savage is struggling how in the fuck will the average joe be able to overcome.
He's human just like everyone? He had a baby, and surgery, that sort of thing will stress anyone out
I'm not the MOST EMOTIONAL person in my family but my heart was broken seeing Volk like this. When a Legend tears up, hearts break in millions.
He'll be back. Failure maketh man
Are you crying ?
Gay
Same, I felt it too.
@@JohnSmith-pg9nshe wasn't saying he was happy 😳
Seeing Volk cry made me tear up, the dude just wants to fight... 1 day notice, 12 days, 12 weeks it doesn't matter. He will go crazy without his love of his life, I hope he can look after himself. Addiction comes in many forms, I'm glad he's acknowledged it at least. Love you Volks you'll come back even stronger, I feel this was a needed reality check.
It may be more that fighting is filling some kind of void in his life, hope he can address what that is
@user-fd6pq4uc6k yeah mate i really believe outside of fighting he has no purpose or is struggling with high functioning depression and is using fighting as a way to cope
Interesting take, it could be that tbh
@@callummurphy4671 how about we avoid diagnosing a bloke with mental conditions over the internet and just support him… we’re not doctors or psychologists
That’s probably why he’s so good. Afraid of a normal life. So he pushes himself to greatness
man being just a normal kid in college and being depressed and hearing a modern day warrior like Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski says he experienced it and not known what to do makes me feel a little bit better about myself. Thank you for sharing Alex
@lourencorp3862cuz it normall cases young people have no shit to do so,depression hits them cuz they feel like they are not doing much but this is an extreme case volk does alot and if he isnt doing it everyday it eats him he should,seek help
boy got wrecked
Yeah but see he has a reason to be depressed. You don’t.
@lourencorp3862because everyone is a victim and wants to act like they are depressed. I'd bet if you ask 100 people if they're depressed 90 of them will say yes
@@gettingoverit3080true everyone thinks their depressed because their life’s are boring and they do nothing. Real depression hits when you don’t have food, a house, your parents died etc.
Killed me seeing Volk lose like that. He is a LEGEND of the sport and I’m so glad we are able to witness him in the cage. What a man. Great ambassador of the sport.
Get ready for more of this. That dude is 35 years old reaching the wrong side of 30s nearing 40.
@@SashaSyrup001Yap alert
@@SashaSyrup001Professor Yapperstein from Yappertown
Legend for what ? Holloway should have been the legend
😂
How can you not love this man? Absolute definition of a champ. Fuckin hell 👏
He trains with the worst it's why he lost 😢
Australia his lot of chicken 🐔🐓😂🤣🤣
@@massedabdulaty319 -Said from mothers basement in low income area
Or living in Abu Dhabi laughing of you people who have to work lmao@@yonizo2
i will buy you sister one millin dollar come to Dubai habibi 😂🤣😋
How can you not love Volk?!! Absolute legend and champ
boy got wrecked
So? @@johnnyringo2695
@@johnnyringo2695just like your soul
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno. bro is coping hard after that headkick ko
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno
Love seeing the humanity from such a high risk loss. Volk is a legend, bad ass and inspiration. He'll be back in the win column soon.
boy got wrecked
@johnnyringo2695 that's the only vocabulary you got 😅😅😅
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno. bro is coping hard after that headkick ko
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno
This actually broke my heart. As tough as people can be, the mental struggle can be so real. I hope he's ok and can get his head in the right spot. Being open about your emotions is the toughest part. What a brave man to tell people he isn't completely ok. ❤
these volkanski nuthuggers are so naive. he has a social media account with millions of follower, a youtube channel with 350k + subscribers. never heard him mention anything about depression once in my life. the second he got knocked out cold into a shadow realm by makhachev, he started crying about "depression" . his "depression" just appeared outta nowhere after the headkick KO?
He’s pouring his heart out about his depression and everyone online just wants to talk about the kick. Fuck this world
This is MMA people are going to talk about the MMA, it's not surprising.
Man what a class act. I really feel for him. It takes a lot to go into a fight like that on short notice. I know he will come back stronger.✊🏼 god bless volk 🙏🏽
Copping
muslim mma fans starting already@@saidmoussa9930
boy got wrecked
You can’t use that as an excuse…. If he a had full camp that head kick wouldn’t change it would still land
A piece of my heart and respect is forever with Volk, My man showed up and fought when he didn't even had to, that's a true champion. I just want him to keep defending his belt for now and go strive to be a double champ when the time is right. Baddest Aussie out there!
There’s a possibility that Islam moves up to welterweight eventually to try and become a double champ and maybe stay there going forward. If that happens I’d like to see Volk get another shot at the lightweight title, this time against someone not named Islam lol. I’m an Islam fan myself but Volk is one hell of a warrior and person. I’d be rooting for him next time as long as it’s not against Islam again haha.
boy got wrecked
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno. bro is coping hard after that headkick ko
You earned most people’s respect a long time ago, Alex. You inspire many with your dedication and perseverance and truly live by your nickname, The Great. Thanks champ, can’t wait to see you take on Topuria.
everyone respects him except muslims they're too busy gloating about Islam beating a short notice fresh from surgery no camp featherweight.
@@mehck-gk9yn😂😂😂😂😂 your profile pic. You are amazing man hahhahaha
@@mehck-gk9ynok MR last hope now your last white hope is gone are you guys gong to back any new MR white hope ? Haha . Jokes apart Muslim or Christian doesn’t matter if the fighter is good and if is a good human we should respect. Alex is one of the best fighter and he is also a very good human. Islam is also a good fighter and good human but Islam isn’t the best and he is not going to last longer. I am Muslim and I have spoken about the down fall of Islam because I don’t like a fighter base on his religion I like a fighter base on his talent. But you bring up Muslims is clear indication your hatred for Muslims and is clear indication you like fighter base on their religion and could be possible base on his colour but who cares none dude
@@pashabasha565you do know that Islam Makachev is white.
@@mehck-gk9ynso if volk won would u have said that it didn’t count because it was on short notice??😂if not then u can’t use that excuse now
This felt like one of my boys got KO’d. It’s been a while since I felt this invested in a fighter going into a fight. I hope he recovers and also finds life after he’s done fighting. Thanks for the performance Volk! -Jordan
first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
@@user-em2fk5hu7zbro, the previous fight could have gone either way, many experts gave it to Volk. And now he takes an extremely short notice fight and your saying he’s not on the same level? Nothing against Islam, great performance. But what you’re saying is just nonsensical fanboy talk.
@@jasper7126-volk meat rider
@@Piccolopete-islam meatrider
@@jasper7126experts gave it to volk? 😑 bro he got out strikes on foot and out wrestled ya gave him credit because he fought on his back that’s it
Damn this is probably the most devastating loss for me in a fighter i was supporting. Can't imagine how Volk feels, props to him for touching on how hes been feeling that aint easy. Hope he sorts out whatever is eating him and will come back strong in January
boy got wrecked
@@johnnyringo2695nah fr 🤓👆
I feel like he is speaking out about what a lot of us are dealing with…hats off to him for bringing light to that issue…and respect to him for taking the fight on short notice 🙌🙏❤️
boy got wrecked
@@johnnyringo2695by a guy that has yet to defend his title against someone in his division.
Well, Islam also took the fight with volks on short notice too. Islam can easily declined the fight.
He is a millionare world champion, ive been broke trying to figure out how to make any kind of real money ONCE in my life. He is nothing like ”us” Were slaves at shit Jobs.
he didnt have "depression" when he was talking mad shit about islam for 12 days straight saying how he is practically 'unsubmittable' 'i only need 2 weeks notice to beat this guy' now after getting head kicked into a shadow realm, all of sudden his depression popped up outta nowhere like adesanya's gyno. bro is coping hard after that headkick ko
Respect to Volk, takes courage to move up a division on 11 days notice and travel to Abu Dhabi to take on the champion. A great sportsman in defeat. Looking forward to your next fight!
Sums it up perfect
Hahahahahaha. Sleep well😂
And so the excuses start...
He came for money that’s it
They paid him 1 Millions USD. I would totally let Islam kick me in the head for that sum.
Volk and Usman deserve massive credit for what they did. They may not have been the fights we necessarily wanted, or the results we wanted, but they saved a massive card, took a chance, and these were career defining fights for both of them. They're not win-2-lose-1 fighters, losses at this level (especially in Usman's case) are huge.
Volk didn't save it. They had the right back up guy all along.
Volks "fans" were lousey hating on Islam pre build up. You can't blame a short notice for a KO head kick like that. You cam blame being short tho.
@@xwhite2020gamrot was not the right back up guy 😂
@@mrb2643You complaining bout Volk fans when we’re talking bout Volk. Your dude Islam won, don’t gotta be extra for no reason.
@@Dustypot_ yeah "right" was a lazy term by me but as a back up guy he was fine. He's a new condender plus, could he have done worse that Volk?
I'm a Makachev supporter but Volk you man, i started liking you more. You are very systematic and a very straight shooter. Lots of love and respect!
Huge respect to him overall for being respectful as a person. Him and Holloway are gentleman in the sport. Never salty and well mannered with their opponents. They show what true sportsmanship is
I hope he can find peace outside the cage. He seems okay directly after the fight, being able to do interviews etc. but don’t be mistaken, he took a heavy shot to the dome. As much as we the fans think he’s all good, we’ve seen time and time again how a KO like this can change a fighter for the worse. It might not happen in the next fight but this is how the fall starts. Compounded with Volk’s attitude of wanting to keep busy, it could be a dangerous cocktail. For his own benefit, he should really take the time and find ways to be able to be okay with not fighting. As Khabib said, Prime Time only come one time. Better not rush the next fight. We all know UFC will squeeze a fighter for all their worth (eg: Tony Ferguson). But as a fan that cares, there’s no rush. He’s already proven to be one of the GOAT’s. Rest up Champ, rooting for ya.
Incredible comment
all good points
Well said
👍
I can't lie, I'm worried about the man.
Volk is the man. Balls of steel no excuses
Australia his lot of chicken 🐔🐓😂🤣🤣
@@massedabdulaty319You believe in a sky fairy, sit down
@@massedabdulaty319 Dagestani never take fight on short notice and they pull out for any little thing
@@bjm2437and Australians accuse opponents of cheating when they lose, and brag about how bad their weight cut is going to be before the fight 😂 Volk shitting all over Islam's bad weight cut, and now it's going to be short notice excuse? Islam fought Charles and volk 3 months apart and fought Volk in Australia where he got 24 hours to rehydrate, Volk sat out for 7 months and still lost. If Islam lost first round ko when everything was against him, would he get credit?
@@RagingCookie127cry
He is my favourite athlete in the world. I’m proud that he represents my country. Really hurt to see him lose. And pray he gets through this and come out stronger. Highest highs and lowest lows in this sport. ✝️❤️
All respect to Volk, he's truly one of the best the sport has produced. I hope to see him take some time and get a deeper understanding of those feelings BEFORE his next fight. You're great the way you are bro, time is never wasted. It's a normal to feel uncertain and uncomfortable during periods of huge transition, learn to accept the feeling and it will pass.
boy got wrecked
Watching this legend get emotional, gets me emotional. Legend of a man and respect him more now than did before. Still a champ and always will be
He shouldn’t have taken the fight without a camp. His timing and reflexes were nonexistent. That’s why he got caught with that head kick. That was the 3rd head kick attempt from Islam that finally got Volk. A sharp and prepared Volk would’ve seen the pattern and adjusted.
fight dont count, volk took the fight on 10 days notice yes imma go use that excuse cause its the truth
@@draco2xxit counts, that's why Volk is crying m8
@@mrspiff6955Not true, Yair and Holloway landed that kick before this fight. They opening was always there, maybe Islam practiced that kick or maybe he got lucky but it’s definitely not because it’s a short notice fight.
@@draco2xx He lost get over it doorknob.
How can you not love Volk. Always a class act, win lose or draw. No BS about him, doesn't need to put on a fake persona or engage in all the usual BS you see a lot of fighters doing. He just goes out there and does what he does. Legend
Next possible opponents, Diego Sanchez or CM Punk
@@davidshurro first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
@@user-em2fk5hu7zShut up bot. Ironic how you call Volk the weight bully yet Islam weighs the same as Izzy in off season, who is 2 weight divisions and 30lb up
This is exactly why I admire him
nope, wrong info. islam walks around 160lbs@@benjthewhite
We still love ya no matter what Volk........you make us proud everytime you step in the octagon. With the way you carry yourself in and out of the cage you are a legend mate. Proud of ya Volk 💯👍
Don’t see how anyone can hate this man. Volk is such a class act. Hate to see him struggle with mental health issues. Really goes to show that anyone can deal with mental issues, even such a man as Volk. Someone who’s seen it all done it all in the ufc. The guys a legend. Love your people life is too short. Check in on the homies when you can. Sending love to Alex and his family. ❤️❤️
I don’t think there’s a more fitting nickname in all of combat sports. Alex “The Great” Volkanovski. A true legend in the sport and an all around awesome guy. Sometimes in life we swing big and end up missing but i’d rather swing big and fail than not swing at all. Much love champ I’m sure you’ll come back better than ever.
"Sometimes in life we swing big and end up missing but i’d rather swing big and fail than not swing at all." That's the comment I looking for.
Man your comment is so motivating, thank you! 🙏🙏
boy got wrecked
@@johnnyringo2695 and he wrecked Islam in their first so 1-1 there
Most respectable guy in the entire UFC. Dominant and arguably the goat in his division.
where’s that energy for Usman
Probably in the comment section on an usman video
@BrandonBreathes Probably cause I don't feel the same about usman? He's a dog for taking that fight but nun the less He's no longer dominant and he's not arguably the goat of his division like Alex is.
@@BrandonBreathesoh brother
@@BrandonBreatheslol wtf dude, go to the Usman press conference video
Massive respect to Volk, I myself am going through a lot of mental health issues and depression currently. Hearing a man as mentally strong professional and BMF be vulnerable like that really really helped me man. MUCH LOVE VOLK from the UK
Man I’ve never seen Volk like that before. Whenever he said “Keep me busy because if I’m not in camp or fighting it does my head in.” I always thought he meant he wants to be an active champion not that it literally affects him mentally. Man I really hope this lose doesn’t get to him too bad, he gets the help he needs and comes back stronger 💪🏾
Man i am getting teared watching Volk. I am hardcore khabib and Islam fan but Volk just bought me with his honesty and courage Love you man! I hope more fighters learn from You
As someone who deals with depression, shocked to hear it might be something volk struggles with. Hope he gets help if so, he's a great human being
Dude some of the most successful people in the world struggle with depression working hard is hell of a distraction, and success is hell of a drug.
you are shocked a 5 foot tall bald guy deals with depression?
@@bullfrogdaddy I mean he has a wife and kids so what would he car+ he's rich
@benfroelich8705 for sure when you hit those kind of heights the only way Is down. Unless you play the mcgregor life❄️
@@bullfrogdaddylmfao as a short dude ... It's legitimately not a cause for depression. Least not within my personal life experience
I love the heart of Volk. He always steps up no matter what. He’s the man 💯
That’s a warrior through and through. To be able to talk like this on a world stage. That’s a warrior.
Heartbreaking to see Volk like this
He sold his souls to Logan Paul his career is over
Hell lose his featherweight belt next fight too
To be fair, It was Volk's fault. He took the challenge he did not have to take. There was Gamrot who actually was supposed to be the backup. Volk already had a fight in January
@@floridaman2331what? How?
@@JamesGreen57447yeah he sold. Definitely fucked up his chance at winning the belt.
Hearing Volk talk like this really has me hope that he's able to find something to keep him going after fighting. We've seen that story play out too many times. I obviously don't know him personally, but he seems like a good man.
Man I think if he was a bad dude, gremlins would have already surfaced. I think volk is exactly who he portrays himself to be
Legend. Hard to see him lose. Not the best decision to take that fight but can't wait to see him back.
Stay strong Volk! You are a legend and one of the GOATS. I hope he gets himself together mentally and gets back to it.
boy got wrecked
I’m a big Islam fan but all respect to Volk this man is a real champ
We love you Volk! You holding back those tears, you're great. Good man. This whole card was filled with good men.
😂😢
boy got wrecked
@@johnnyringo2695do you just troll people online for a living?
@@selectjed1 muslims troll Volk fans thats what happens these days
@@sonturkayylz true?
win or lose, this man is something else. Truly a champion
Thank u Volk! For making this fight happen man . This dude is a beast ! Was sad to see him collapse like that but this is MMA anything can happen to the best ones .
Absolute legend. Courageous to talk openly about his struggles. much respect.
thats called being soft
@@Lazy943being humble
@@Lazy943if Volk is soft, what fkn hope do the rest of us have?!
@@Lazy943You see this is the issue. A man opens up and the first thing that comes to your mind is "he's soft". And then we wonder why men are killing themselves
preach brother @@zaer-ezart
Man, it was so beautiful to see a man like that, absolute killer-killer fighter, killer athlete-of a man become so vulnerable and personable with so much of us on a sensitive topic with him. How crazy brave a guy like that is to someone like me, someone who doesn’t talk openly enough at all. I hope he influenced any of you guys to also be motivated to confess your emotions/dark feelings more. I hope he feels better after that, and I hope he stays strong working towards conquering that. Epic post fight interview
Well said. Everybody has some kind of issue guys, even if it seems trivial to others. Don't be afraid to say it.
He is a real champ. Never made an excuse, eats the results and wants to move on. We should all learn from him. What a stud. Rooting for you Volk.
Absolute respect for being honest about your mental health. Also mad respect for saying that's not why you lost. Big probs brother. Australia and the world loves you.
Worried a bit about how he’s in these head spaces- had no idea he struggled with those demons
The biggest part of MMA is the psychological aspect, many miss it but it's always there. If he bounces back by destroying Illia, he is my GOAT
I don't know why they were so scared to use the word depressed. That was obviously the case with Volk before the call from the UFC.
I think it's more of an identity crisis. All this stuff changed in his life and his previous loss to Islam. A lot of change for his self image.
@@kovalveliyeah. He's definitely been depressed outside of fights.
Real men don't have the time to be depressed
Volk's a class act. Took the defeat like a champ. Obviously with an 11-day notice he's at a huge disadvantage, especially considering how close the first fight was. He stepped up for the fight and nothing but respect to him.
Can’t say that. 12 week camp or 2 week, nothing would have prepped him for a first round KO, and Islam was fully hydrated this fight, last fight Islam was not 100% this fight Islam showed his strength even in the clinch you could tell. But Volks a beast and sad to see him like this for sure!
@@mobinshah3986Part of a training camp is having the reflexes to being able to defend punches and kicks. It was evident that Volk was slower in reactions and footwork. Needing to cut weight so quick in that time also affects the chin. 11 days is definitely valid
@@littlemahvel1488but then again he reacted to the kick very well, you could tell his hand placement was ready for the kick. But then he placed it a bit too low there got hit on top of his head
@@littlemahvel1488sorry but if you took the fight then there are no excuses. If he wasn’t ready or felt unprepared he shouldn’t have taken the fight, but he clearly felt like he was ready hence why he took the fight. Islam himself called it and said he doesn’t want to hear excuses and here they come. Props to Volk, it’s not easy moving up in weight and fighting the champ but Islam is just on another level right now, Volk still a beast though and I think he’s a harder fight for Islam compared to Charles tbh
Keep excuse kid,and keep crying😂😂😂
A hero Volk. Hope he gets out of this rough patch. Hormones are the hardest rival, but not undefeated. We love you V.
You gotta love his honesty. Full respect to him for taking the fight. A true champion.
It was really hard to see Volk on the ground bleeding like that man, one of the best to ever do it. Eternal respect.
You can tell how much this fight meant for him it wasn’t just about the money for sure. He’s one of the greatest already and he’ll come back stronger.
He's A prize fighter,he loves to compete but he's not doing it for nothing!
Yes he's a true warrior. I hope they get the trilogy
@@richardmorris7063That’s every fighter, every single person who works as well. Actually that’s every human on earth lol
The little man knew he was going to lose he came in for a payday
@@tongpoo8985 first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
Damn. I feel for Volk. I hope he can find other physical activities that push him but are independent and for him. I understand being lost without work so finding places to work for you becomes essential
Absolute respect for this man. Stay strong, champ.
he’s grown on me more than nearly any fighter has, and the way he handled this outcome just cemented my appreciation. this result takes nothing from his accomplishments for me. better to take a tough loss than be afraid of a tough win.
What a guy. Thinks he lost but motivated millions to go for it. You'll always be a winner champ. I was and will always be rooting for Makachev but this guy is something else man. Kudos Aussies, you guys have got a good one.
first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
Respect volkanovski . The man is the champ indeed. Im an Islam makhachev fan.
@@user-em2fk5hu7z if you can’t see that Volk is one of the best to ever do it your loco.
He never bullied anyone. They step up weight In 10 days. Tell Islam to step up to a weight class in ten day. I respect Israel how he step up to 205 another champion. Same with Kumaru stepping up
Absolute legend and a great athlete/sportsmen. Good on ya mate. Rest up
What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger brother. You’ve earned your respect already and you have nothing else to prove. You’re a legend. Just keep doing what you’re doing
Win or lose, you're still the man. Thank you, Volk.
first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
@@user-em2fk5hu7z Islam is the better fight but Volkanovski is still one of the greatest.
As someone that has my own mental struggles, I sincerely hope that Volk is doing well. Its is always hard to judge form a distance not knowing the actual person, but it feels like his issues are beyond inactivity. He may be using fighting as a distraction or temporary fix that might not address the root of the problem. Mental health is still a difficult subject for men to discuss, I imagine that is exacerbated in the fight game. Major credit to him for opening up like this. I wish he gets all the help and support in the world for doing so. He has always been inspirational to me, but knowing he has sturrles like these only makes him more of a hero in my eyes.
That’s exactly it. Distraction. Humans constantly distract themselves from the internal void but it doesn’t heal or solve it. He’s gotta find the root problem and deal with it jus like we all do. He’s a real one for this much respect
This.
And who’s to say the root problem is even solvable? The human mind was never meant to be conquered.
This explains why he fights so much, to deal with his inner demons. It’s a dangerous cycle because the more he fights the more CTE/depressed he will get, so he has to take another fight to feel normal. Almost like a drug addict.
@@HotRoute7 Agree, I myself haven't come anywhere near solving it. I have however found value in acknowledging that the root exists and addressing it as much as possible.
Volk you the man! Takes courage to open up about your mental struggles. You already accomplished massive things in the sport.
Love this guy. All credit to him, always graceful win or lose. What a dude.
the heart this man has, definition of a champion.
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@@BRlGADE_KINGPIN first of all volkanovski ducked oliveira for years, second volk is not on islam's level. Volkanovski is just a weight bully and he is not that good
He looks heartbroken. I really hope Volk comes out of this stronger and wiser. Whatever the case he has cemented himself as a legend of the sport
Volk you have nothing to be ashamed of brother! One of a kind champion, a great inspiration for the next generation and a true role model for our children. Not only is your country behind you but the whole world has your back my friend!
Lets not be afraid to deal with our emotions. im a musician with the life i always wanted, more and more i struggle with depression. If im not in the studio i fall in a deep hole real quick. My heart is with Volk
Lots of love from Wollongong Volk. You are an Aussie legend and we are all so proud of you. I struggle with mental health issues myself and it is nothing to be ashamed of. We are happy that you are ours!!
boy got wrecked
Wish him the best. He seems to be unraveling. Mental health is important. Take care of yourself, big guy! 🙏🏿
He took a chance and it is what it is. Much respect for him to have the balls to take that chance. We still love u Volk, ur still the champ. The true fans know what it took for u to make that move and it was high risk and high reward, u don’t lose any credibility. If anything u gain some more love for ur courage to take that fight on short notice and keep us fans entertained and a reason why we love this sport so much because of fighters like u. Much respect. From 🇨🇦 Love this guy, one of my favourites.
Man you are value its bigger than being a fighter you are beautiful person that make you the best fighter in the world. sending postive energy
He has definitely developed some attachment issues with his life as a fighter. Retirement will be hard for him and he is already 35. I think this happens to many hyper motivated people. He has always been at disadvantage but he was always talented at things he did,may be that talent developed a kind of narcissism in him that forces him to keep feeding it. Like he said in the interview that he starts losing his mind when he is not fighting. Volk needs help and i believe his wife will surely help him out. They have been wirh each other for so long. Love and respect to this legend.
I really hope he won't be one of those fighters who stay long after their prime. Hope he can retire on top, he is obviously a great dude with an obsession which could become unhealthy
Yeah GSP was kinda the same. He said he had to step away cuz he wasn't right in the head. No shame in that.
Lets be honest usman and volk both only had like 8 days notice not even full training camps kinda not fair and not real fight. Volk won the first fight so now its 1-1.
@silverpro8356 no volk lost the first fight and lost by a greater margin
It's most likely the newborn. They can be a big struggle in their own right, then throw in a surgery.
Great athlete, Great Fighter, Great human being- Alexander "THE GREAT" Volkanovski! Love you man! keep your head up legend!
You are an amazing human being. Bro I am from NSW and 48 and man I have taken some knocks bro. Do what is best for you.
Wow made me tear up. This man is a absolute stud. And to see him holding back the tears is shows he’s a human being and has same problems alit of people have. 🙏
boy got wrecked
Man, I feel for volk so much. Mental struggles are in my opinion the hardest battle we all face.
An impressive man. A wonderful example. Peace upon him and his family
boy got wrecked
@@johnnyringo2695what now !? He is still a champion and he will defend his title till retirement ! Hats off to him I have so much respect for him !! P.S I am an Islam Fan
You're an inspiration Volk, keep your head up. Remember it's not about the result it's about leaving your character in tact. Losing a fight takes nothing away from who you are. Thank you for your honesty and perseverance. We all will be cheering for you when you step back into that octagon and in life.
Man Volk will always be one of my favorite fighters if not favorite, absolutely heartbreaking result with this fight can’t imagine how he’s feeling but I know he’s gonna keep moving forward with class
Volk is the definition of a champion! All class and a total badass!!
@@ToastyBBhe didn't lose his title he never risked it
@@ToastyBBhe is literally still a champion, you are a total casual
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@@ToastyBBDumass
@@ToastyBBcasual 🤦🏽. Did you like your own comment? 😂😂😂🤣
Huge respect to Volk, even though i don't root for him against Topuria, not many fighters would take loss like he did! absolute legend!
Mad respect to Volk! This loss obviously hit him hard.
He looked strong in the clinch. Would have loved to see more grappling Exchanges.
Yeah but he took 15 knees to the body there. Thats why he defended low
@@mosmeister9445he defended low cuz of the body kicks A a body kick is what he expected not a fkn knee thats why the head kick caught him
If you take that many knees you are going to be more inclined to defend your body by leaving you hands a little lower. It’s not rocket science and it’s the same the others way round. If someone has you against the cage and is smashing your face in you are going to use your hands to protect your head and leave yourself exposed to body shots. It’s not rocket science 😂
Legend of the sport. Win, lose or draw, Volk is a champion! Definitely one of my favourite fighters without doubt. Gutted he lost tonight, but he stepped up and dared to be great, can't ask for more than that ❤
For anyone who's never had a professional fighter try to hurt them, it's like nothing you've ever experienced on earth. I've boxed a great number of people who were much better than me, and sometimes I won, but the times I won and lost, you could almost never predict going into the fight. Once you're in there and you start measuring one another and those first few hits start landing, you have to adjust to what you see and what you feel. Sometimes your mind and eyes can see the openings but your body just isn't there on the night even if you're in great shape. I have three kids, I never fought when I had kids , but I know why Volk was "hesitant" he just saw his new baby be born, and he had something to live for, that feeling is hard to shake. Any punch, any kick by one of these guys could change your life forever. There's no shame in losing at this level. If you want to be the best, you have to learn to love defeat and press ahead. Volk will be fine. Unless he's a great actor as well as a fighter, he looks good.
This speech reminds me of matt hughes how he was never the same after he left mma behind. Keep your head up Volk there is more to fighting.
Lots of love from Australia Volk, you're a legend for taking this fight against a very tough champion in a weight class above you. Looking forward to your comeback fight!
What a legend, total respect! I feel what you're saying Volk. You can have your family that you love, as I do. But if you aren't participating in your passion it drags you to dark places. I'm a grassroots car racer, haven't been able to race it since march because of financial struggles. It does your head in. More so from not being able to participate in my passion than the financial struggles themselves. We're all behind you champ.
Damn man I feel for him. And the crazy thing is I feel like if they fought 10 times it would be 50/50 so it sucks that we might never see this again. Even though we should because this was on 10 days notice
Este si es un BMF AL IGUAL QUE KAMARU Respeto se lo merece un hombre sin miedo no siempre se gana hay que tener los huevos de volkanovski los campeones dominante tienen una mentalidad diferente gracias volkanovski y usman por salvar el evento espero te puedas recuperar nos vemos el próximo año campeón 😊
2 of my favourite fighters, hate that someone had to lose like this