Volk getting choked for that long scrambling getting caught in another choke and then still having the ability to swing his arms to beat the dog piss out of Ortega has to be some of the craziest shit I've seen in my life

Ortega BJJ is so fluid. He goes from submission attempt to submission attempt so effortlessly and it just flows. Amazing. And Volk just forced his way through it all to win a tough victory. He’s a beast. Insane fight.

Volkanovski has been such a surprise. Who would expect a former rugby player who once weighed over 200lbs to become a great featherweight champion. It’s such an unusual path to greatness. Really respect the guys fight IQ and ability to do exactly what needs to be done to win, from one fight to the next. Also, escaping multiple locked-in submissions in the Ortega fight, escalated him to the upper echelon of all time featherweight champs. Much respect ✊🏼

I almost stomped a hole in the floor watching Volk and Ortega. Brian showed some damn heart in that fight.

You can never bet against this man!Anyone that out strikes max is on another level.There are levels to this game and he’s definitely at the top.

One of the most complete fighters right now. Great stamina, great power, great striking, great wrestling, great ground game.

The only reason why a lot of people hate Volkanovski was because his rise to the championship wasn't that well-known. He ascended silently and won the title from Max out of nowhere. Don't let the hate stop you from admitting that the guy's a beast.

Crazy how much more technical he became from his debut

My favorite was the fight against Brian Ortega. What a war of determination by both of them. Herb Dean was clearly about to stop the fight at the end, but there was a matter of seconds left before the bell. If it wasn’t two of the greatest fighters in an extremely important match that fight would have been stopped, even if there was five seconds left. Volkanovski was dropping bombs.

Featherweight GOAT right there. Only argument against it is how long Aldo defended his title, but the competition back then was nowhere near what it is today.

Lets face it, Volkanovsky is an absolute beast. Scary fighter.

The most under appreciated fighter In ufc, I see him rule that division for a while longer, a division of killers, his will to win is very rare

what a beast he could go down as one of the greatest featherweights. Brian ortega took him to the deepest waters and he came back like a champ. a win over the much respected and loved TKZ would be big on his resume

The way Volk was trapped in that mount guillotine made him look like strangled prey with his legs shaking helplessly but it was not in vain. It just makes it more impressive how he survived, broke the grip and came back to punish and pummel his choker twice.

Crazy to imagine vulvanovski walking around 200lbs and fighting now 145division

Everytime i see Volk i always remember the moment how he looked at Ortega's face inches apart while being in a choked position. His eyes were just plain destruction. Imposing that conquerors haki. Insanity.

Great compilation to see how much his style has changed over his career in the UFC. Came in as this wrestle-boxer who would put people on the ground and then just beat them up with pace and pressure. Then he has his big coming out party against Mendes (where people expected he would lose against a man who also wrestles and boxes, but is better/hits harder), and he comes out with a feint heavy game, and using a good jab, to now, where he's always striking, but also has the GnP in his back pocket like he did to Ortega. He's continued to evolve and get better and better.

The real UFC Bantamweight and Featherweight champion’s have a lot in common. Both haven’t actually lost a fight in like forever they’re built like mini tanks and they only get stronger as the bout goes on. It’s always great seeing both of them putting on master clinics on the same card, Makes things a lot more exciting.

Rugby footwork and leg strength from bodying 200lbs+ Polynesians. Absolute beast

Those escapes from Ortega are some of the best of all time, not to mention back to back in the same scramble.

0:44 Volk saying "he's out he's out" to the ref, mad respect

I’m born and raised from Hawaii. Max is by far my favorite fighter in this weight class because of my roots and max is just about as like able a fighter in the ufc could be character wise. That said I do truly truly respect Volkanovsky can do in the cage. He really is a beast.

A very tough guy and a very nice person at the same time. Reminds me of GSP.

hi from macedonia and samo napred Aleksandar Makedonija e so tebe :)

I’m same height as him and he gives me confidence to continue my life instead of thinking that I’m shorter than people around me

That round sequence w Ortega. Almost choked out twice in 15 seconds and still has the savegery to rain down shots.

His ground n pound is a excellent haven’t seen much of it once he got to the top of the division naturally but man you really saw it was legit in the Ortega fight he messed him up on the ground in t city’s guard no one else could do that

It's pretty insane the amount of top guys he has wins over. Seriously a legend in the sport!!

Man, I loved and followed this guy from the beginning. So happy to see this journey!!!

14:20 this is the best part. Getting out of that triangle then immediately go after him and start gnping. Beast

I don’t know how he didn’t sleep or tap when Ortega had those submissions. Alexander the great is a beat

'I am Max Holloway's worst nightmare.' Those words carry so much more weight now than they did then. Say what you will about the second fight but it was razor close; and Volk definitely won the first

Volk is so powerful for 145… it’s crazy how he never has a reach advantage yet outstrikes every opponent. One of the best 145 pounders ever, if not the best.

Dude has such great fight instinct/IQ. Very well rounded too, he’s gonna be a great champ.

What a beast, a guy I work with trains with him and he was a beast when he knew him long before UFC.

Most underrated champion

20 straight wins! Just insane! Lets go volk.

That defense against Ortega was impressive AF. Alexander wasn’t having any of that submission BS and he let Brian know it.

Looking forward to watching his combat against Topuria. It's gonna be crazy

volk's boxing, after beating holloway, is the best in the ufc rn change my mind

volkanovsky has maximized a combination of power with step in forward movement without overcomitting or leaving himself too open

The card this weekend could age like fine wine in a couple years, possibly having the 3 best p4p fighters all on it

14:59 let's not forget the referee allowed brian to lay down on his back for entire 1 min, and made him to recover his concsiousness to continue the later rounds.

That’s how good Brian is though on the ground he landed that punch, chased the neck and put him in the guillotine. He took a flurry of punches and still put him in a triangle. Although he lost a lot of respect for both men. Both have heart.

The way he closes space is clinical. Has a natural sense of his environment.

I still don't know how he managed to get out of that mounted guillotine. Built different.

I saw Alex on ultimate fighter as a coach and he seemed like a sweetheart

Volk will be P4P #1 before the end of the year. Likely will be the best Featherweight up to this point, and could be on the GOAT list if he can capture a second title.

And still ! No one can beat him. Good luck mate

Volk getting out a mounted gilotine then a triangle choke and turning it in to massive ground and pound spectacular to say the least what a bloke volk really is keep it up it's much appreciated 5 star

This guy is genuinely one of the greatest talents we've ever witnessed and the disrespect he still gets is mind blowing. The dude objectively beat Holloway twice, but because people don't know how mma scoring works, so many gave Holloway the 2nd fight and it has led to people knocking the guy like crazy.

Such a tough bloke and a deadset bloody legend

Volk is a monster. One of the most well rounded mixed martial artists in the game. I still think Max won that 2nd fight, but don’t think he can beat Volk after that Ortega fight. Idk how he didn’t fall asleep 🤯🤯🤯

And to think, there's even more highlights to add to this video with the Korean zombie and the third Holloway fight. That one minute with T-City, 2 serious submission attempts then Alex finishing off the round with some legendary ground and pound, that was one of the most exciting minutes in UFC championship history. Respect to both men. Also respect to Holloway, that guy literally fights too the finish even when he knows he is so far behind on points. I love Max Holloway he is a bloody superhero but as an Australian I love to support our Aussie fighters, and Volkanovski is a champion in every sense of the word.

When you play 2nd grade pro rugby in nsw (by far the most competitive sport in nsw Australia) in the prop position, the most physical position on the field (where the average player in that position are 120kg/250pounds+ monsters) and not just that, win the leagues mvp medal…in comparison the 145 pounders look tiny - Alex has said as much in interviews. That environment, and the determination it took be successful there in it as a 5’6er I believe translated to his massive domination now, and remember he only start MMA at something like 26 or 27. Here’s a man who wouldn’t let his size define him, all the cards were stacked again him. He came from no money and risked everything with his young family (taking out loans and holding community fundraisers to get over and train with Tiger muy tai in the hopes to chase his dream. Love you Volko and thankyou coach Joe Lopez for finding and taking on this totally unique talent

So glad they are all coming around on Volk after that last war like they finally did for DC. Its because the Max fights were so close and he is so loved! He beat the hell out of Ortega but extreme respect for him staying in it and almost finishing. Fight coulda been stopped several times.

It's criminal how underrated the Volk is. He is one of the most rounded fighters with insane stamina and a genius level fight IQ. Max is going to have one hell of a fight on his hands for the trilogy!!

Ever since the Chad Mendes fight, I thought Volk would lose. Thought Chad would outwrestle him, thought Aldo would brutalize him, thought Max would obliterate him, twice, thought Ortega would submit him. But each time he proved me wrong and I doubted him for far too long. He's on his way to being one of the greatest of all-time. And I went from shrugging him off to being a big fan. I don't see anyone beating him either.

Alexander such a great fighter

Literally every fight volk has gotten better. Him vs Islam is going to be insane. I think people underestimate the great.

I love Bisping as a commentator, fighter, and definitely a legend but he gotta stop scoring the fights. We complained about those tweets scoring the fights but Mike kinda acts like he's the boss there sometimes.

That right hand to Elkins face was PERFECT. Went right into that choke hold to finish after. He put his entire body into that throw in that right hand 👌 🔨 💥

Volk has such a long wingspan, wide shoulders and long arms

Alexander The Great!!! Dude lives up to the name no doubt!

Lately volk's striking and pace is on a completely different level, was never a big fan of him before but can't hate on greatness.

his fight against brian ortega gave me so many chills

Nothin but respect for this absolute monster

Volkanovski kind of reminds me of mini-Rocky Marciano. Rocky, was known to train hard for every fight and was always in phenomenal shape. And when it was fight time, he went 100%. He threw every punch with power and didn't stop until the opponents can't take anymore of it. The vibe I get from Volkanovski is very similar to his!

9:53 that figure skating grab was graceful af

Brilliant fighters, he keeps getting better everytime.

Volk is a beast, most underrated champ in UFC 👏👏👏

The problem with fighting Volk is that when you jump in to attack him he's throwing right back at you and he has great instincts when his head is down. He seems to know exactly where your head is going to be and keeps his head down so you can't land anything on the parts you want to hit. For fighters like Holloway who like to look straight ahead when they strike its a nightmare.

Alexander the great! 💪🏿 1P4P✨ Keep making Australia proud! Much love from Sydney 🇦🇺

Dudes ground and pound is ELITE

The progression is amazing! From the start to now!

Volk is such a beast my goodness.

There's a reason he's called the great

And still Alexander the Great winning the title and still holding on to it ufc 273

Volk standing up after thé first takedown will blow thé roof if that Arena. Its gonna bé a stand alone highlight regardless. Hopefully!

Volks was so underrated

volk is gon be one of them goats fs

On the fast track to become the featherweight goat

Volkanovski is like Mongoose, he attacks and defence himself at the same time 💥❤️❤️ best wishes bro 🌻

The most criminaly underated champion ever.

volk is one of the most well rounded fighter in the whole Ufc..He can strike,kick and a good wrestler and his defence is just great..he can take hits and his cardio is another level..

Future Hall of Famer for sure

Mendes vs Volk is a classic. Epic.

When Volk beat Elkins (who was on 7 fights winning streak at this time) so easily, a lot of mma fans knew that he will be something in the Division!

The best thing about this is finally seeing him get the respect he deserves in the comments

kasuya holding on to that foot while he gets punched in the face just looks hilarious

Volk looks incredible

That's not called a take down here in OZ ,,,, it's a Tackle 👊🇦🇺♥️

"I'm Max Holloway's worst nightmare". 😬😬.. He clearly knew something we didn't 🤷

And he’s just improved so much since easily the p4p king what a unit

Pure determination ! well done!! you make us proud back in Oz !!

The last fight was intense like how did Ortega manage to not secure the choke/hold twice🤣💀

Unpopular opinion I think Volk has Max's number at 145 , I don't see Max getting the belt back his career is on the decline with all the damage he has taken , thought Yair Rodriguez got robbed against Holloway, I don't see anyone beating Volk for awhile at 145 , imo Volk won clearly both fights Incoming emotional Max fanbois calling me a casual

Very few human beings alive can survive multiple submission attempts by Ortega. That was one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen.

his ground and pound after gettting choked out is seriously wild to me

The formula for his success is simple. Hard work + highly intelligent