Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev appear for the UFC 284 press conference. MERCH: themaclife.teespring.com/ VISIT: www.themaclife.com FOLLOW: / themaclifeofficial FOLLOW: / themaclife LIKE: / themaclife
@@smlyblkct He’s the underdog against Islam, he cuts 20+ lbs on fight week and could easily fight at welterweight whilst Volk is going up a weight class with no height or reach. I’m a huge Volk fan but we all know Islam is the favorite which means Volk is the underdog by default. He was also considered the underdog in the first 2 Holloway fights and the fight with Ortega
@@brianmitchell22 he got a bit of hard time after the Jeremy Stephens eye poke and the Bisping altercation in the cage he just won too, looked even better than he did vs Max
Love to see the respect Volk has for Islam, even trying to quiet the crowd when Islam was trying to answer a question. Great press, no trash talk or insults, just predictions from each fighter.
@@hoagiemacintosh781 Why? He was the biggest draw the UFC had and all he wanted was some concessions and a gesture of gratitude for UFC and UFC chose the position that it needed to maintain that fighters are powerless and will take what they're given. I.hope he takes other fighters w them. Fuck the UFC and fuck Dana White
@@Youtoober6947 Dude sold less than 200K buys his last fight, when ESPN pays UFC for 500K sales guaranteed, he also used a boring ass lay and pray style his last fight and didn’t do any damage to Gane at all, trashes the company for over two years about money (while always wearing 8-15K worth of outfits), no wonder they didnt put up w his BS. Do people REALLY think some of the most corrupt and ruthless boxing promoters are going to let Francis have one fight with them and then go off wherever he wants LMFAO? I don’t feel bad for this moron at all, he let everyone influence him and pull him in all these directions and now he has to figure it out by himself, outside of the top promotion lol, good luck.
Wish every conference can be like this. Hyped up, respectful, no weird crazy bad things. Real man, champions, challengers speaking, the crowed loves it, wants it, loves it.........real martial artists going at each other. To me that is creative and my son and daughter are shouting and cheering. I am so happy dad! Good lessons for my kids too haha
I’m rooting for Volk but, Islam is a scary dude, it’s his time. 10% Volk 90% Islam (maybe I’m still scarred from the Olivera fight, was rooting for Charles but we all saw how that went down)
I respect your Fandom, but maybe you can enlighten me on Islam. He is extremely boring to watch and listen to outside of the cage. I understand what is done in the cage is more important, but its hard for me to become a fan of anyone in the UFC unless they are well rounded in and outside the cage. Let's go Volk!
This is why the UFC is the greatest combat sport now. Two of the greatest going at it, no rematch clause bull shit.. no hesitations. Just two men wanting to test themselves against the best. Respect to these two 🐐
Is the more exciting company you will say, because one and bellator are the better in my fucking humble opinion, but ucf sadly doesn't pay well his fighters and sadly for people like you they won't increase it... I didn't buy this fight till something good happen probably my money doesn't count shit if there are millions like you outside but I don't wanna be part of it. God bless you my friend
Love seeing how Josh and Alex interacted especially since he’s next to him and trying to fight him next that was cool to see them been cool about all of it and even Josh giving Alex credit for helping with the interm belt for the time being
@@user-fy9el2zu5g I agree but he’s not gonna go night night in front of his home fans, I like volk but Islam way too good all around and will dominate ufc until another Dagestani comes along
@@abdullahsiddiqui1065 Unfortunately brother that 1% I think is Islam I am an Australian and want our man to win I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more he’s fought overseas Brazil the US hostile crowds booing his greatness Islam is by far his biggest challenge. Go Hulkanovski ❤️🇦🇺❤️
Inagine if Alex KOed Izzy again in front of his home crowd 💀💀 Alex vs Izzy 2 (4) Rob vs Costa Tuivasa vs Volkov or Spivac rematch These 3 fights added would make the card superb but Ik that's a lot to add to one card
@@elbarto8282 Shit, I'm thinking AUCKLAND, I forgot he's City Kickboxing guy like Volk but I forgot he's from New Zealand. And I sniff the kind that keeps ya mom stuck to the DEEEEE 😆 I'm kiddin bruh, thanks for the correction
I went from indifference to completely rooting for Alex 100%. With every fight I see, he earned a little more respect. Win or lose, that's a real dog right there, and nobody can say otherwise.
@@boomnailedit1609 I think if it goes past a few rounds I feel like Islam will be too gassed to go for the takedowns. If the fight stays on the feet Islam might get his lights put out. Then again trying to stop takedowns takes a lot out of a fighter, so volk might need to finish him fast. Idk great fight, I prefer volk but islam is on that Russian bear hug shit
Bro Australia has the most sympathetic boos of all places. If I would sit there, I would be feeling so welcome :D. Very good Crowd, hope It stays that way
Islam supporter here! I love how Islam understood that the fans make up UFC so even if they hate him and show disrespect he isn't getting angry at them, he did his talking in the cage and walked away with a massive win! Glory to Islam!
Very exciting match up. Love how both Islam and Volk are so chill and themselves and how they both genuinely want this match so much. Nothing to be ashamed of by losing to any of the two top class athletes. I think when you have two this close in competiveness skill it will be more of luck who will win rather than ability.
That’s what makes every build up so fun, Because in reality a lot of people think Islam subs Volk. But if Volk lights Islam up and even TKOs him history gets made and Volk probably becomes the most intriguing double champ of all time.
This is a great fight, both dudes are extremely skilled but what’s interesting is how mentally strong they both are. It seems equal. Usually you can tell which one of the two people fighting have the mental edge. This one is different.
Islam is more relaxed. Volk is very very good but its a bigger challenge for him than it is for islam and it shows cuz islam is just completely relaxed and confident. Volk is also relaxed and very confident in himself but not as much atleast doesnt show as much as Islam in my humble opinion. Anyways good luck to both and may the best man win
@@mrsmokingroup is a am was kinda being quiet. I mean hes in Australia they ain't gonna cheer him he dont need to say much. Plus he dont have khabib to tell him what to say
I will never doubt Volk he got out of that mounted triangle guillotine by Brian Ortega. You could see on his face how tight and brutal that choke was and his squirming. He barely got out. Dude is tough as nail and has unreal heart of a champion
How pumped are we down in Aus! It’s all fights but we’re throwing the good vibes, good energy, even our booing is half friendly. We’re just glad you’re all here. Every MMA fan is locked on this fight card, it’s going to be wild, we’ll make it wild!
Thats not being friendly that's just you making up a story to make your country seem better than it is. Islam is going to smash him that's why he is getting booed and people need to stop being fans of people just because they are from the same country, its stupid.
Islam understands English way better than he can speak it, he's more magnanimous and expansive a mind that you would expect, and he genuinely likes Volk and Australia. Make it hard to barrack against him. That's what makes this fight so very intriguing. Torn emotions.
@@a_name_a it'll be like Izzy. he couldn't become double champ, but can just continue being the dominant champion in his own division. nothing wrong with that
Islam makes easy work of volk unfortunately, in my opinion his ground game is just too good. Even if volk cracks him and goes all out beserk Islam will just go to the ground and choke him out
@John D “pound for pound” is a completely pointless thing and is purely for the media and fans to create discussion. Impossible to accurately measure it, Islam will dominate volk and I’m a big fan of his but I’m also realistic and Islam is just way too good all round
I am cheering for Volk because I want to witness a historic performance. It absolutely would be the most challenging valuable Champ Champ title the UFC ever had.
He isn't going to beat Islam. This will be worse then Izzy vs Jan. So really u already failed at your 1st attempt at double champ from a superior striker in Izzy. Good luck now against a superior grappler. Cheers from the USA
Funny how people think Volk has a chance :( its just technically impossible. Volk knows this. Nobody is exoecting him to win. Thats why hes at ease cause he knows he will lose and thats OK.
I can really appreciate the respect between these fighters. I rather watch this then a couple of guys disrespecting each other and their families. My hats off to you guys.
Love watching Islam's growth. He's really starting to come out of his shell. He really held his own at this press conference. Overall the boys made this a fun presser with the crowd interaction
I love it when two fighters can go out and have fun and respect each other. You can tell they are both very respectful of each other's talent and it seems most the trash talking for this lead up was all done in good fun. I would much rather see this than two guys that hate each other.
Crazy people were saying nobody was paying attention to this fight and all that but almost 600k views in 18 hours? I think true fans know it’s crazy pound for pound 1 and 2 a guy going up weight to be double champ in his home country is freaking AMAZING! Got my tickets for the movie theaters showing this fight so excited!
Volk is making me get outta my chair and do 40 push ups with his speech man. That man is overflowing with confidence. Islam is prolly gonna run through him but goddamn that energy and confidence is so good.
Maybe. But Volk really isn't that much smaller. a few inches shorter, but he's been big before and think he has enough strength and power to hold his own. He's definitely faster/better with striking, and has a longer reach and Islam. This could be amazing... or it could be Islam just smashing, which is amazing in it's own right but not nearly as exciting lol
@@MansterBear People keep forgetting that Volk comes from a sport where there's no such thing as too big to mess with. If you're a 5'6 70kg guy on the field you step to the 6'8 120kg big boy regardless. Volk is one of the last people who'd be intimidated by a size difference.
Anatomically that doesnt matter. Your muscle and nerve system do not forget about that and can tap in to that mental and physical strength if needed. Though, on the other hand, Islam has been committed to fighting since he was a kid. These Dagistani fighters are a different. But so is Volk. Will be a dope ass fight whatsoever.
Can't crack the crowd record they're holding it in a place that only seats 13k really dumb idea they could have stacked the card and held it somewhere bigger
I hope the aussie crowed show the UFC we need more events here. don’t ever waste an event in brazil again they continue to disappoint everyone. Jack coming off 3 first round KOs i’m hoping he can make it a 4th that kid needs some more hype
Ufc has been killing it lately .. burns vs chimaev didn't think I'd be more hyped for a fight then Islam vs olivera , then Izzy vs Alex , and now this fight .. it's been a blessed half year
Stop bro lmao. This has been promoted. I've seen promos non stop for this. You're just saying it cause Islam said it earlier in the week. Islam even retracted his statement on it
Aussie fans are amazing, the energy was awesome. Not booing in a mean spirited way and giving cheers to the out of towners when they deserve it. Let's go!
Hes been missing most of these overseas pressrrs for a long time... its not his first dude. Jeez you fools just looking for crap to critique. He wasn't even at the Abu Dhabi press conference
