How Rugby Paved the Way For Alexander Volkanovski in MMA
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2 жыл бұрынUFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski details how a career in Rugby League paved the way for his transition into MMA.
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@rollo_tomasi3853 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for Joe Rogan to mention how Alex used to play Rugby and weighted 200+ pounds during commentary
@j-stilt9746 2 жыл бұрын
He always says "240", instead of the actual "214" lol.
@rishyfishy8799 2 жыл бұрын
@@j-stilt9746 he literally said it once
@rishyfishy8799 2 жыл бұрын
@@j-stilt9746 after he misheard 214
@ianmoore7735 2 жыл бұрын
He didn't play Rugby, he played Rugby League which is different to Rugby Union
@joakimlager2477 2 жыл бұрын
Joe Rogans (new Word) - Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow.. Final fantasy must be offline? Anik is THE Goat.. Rogan is not 100 and IT takes Time to be. If u not born with it.
@AzeemMMA 2 жыл бұрын
Most under appreciated champ in the ufc
@TGYT_ 2 жыл бұрын
Usman would be up there as well
@champ1159 2 жыл бұрын
People just can't accept Max lost
@RichWil 2 жыл бұрын
@@TGYT_ Usman was on epo prolly still is on some type of steroid or something similar
@AzeemMMA 2 жыл бұрын
@@TGYT_ literally most people will agree he’s the top pound for pound fighter in the world
@TGYT_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@AzeemMMA ya true
@Leit2290 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the UFC putting an effort into promoting their fighters regardless of their stardom
@jacobfifita9037 2 жыл бұрын
He’s literally the champ
@johnmick4980 2 жыл бұрын
@@jacobfifita9037 the champ nobody wants or cares about
@PocketCloyster 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnmick4980 I care. He’s a great fighter
@lonemaus562 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy he’s champ and I’ve never heard of this guy
@TheUcHiHaMaD 2 жыл бұрын
@@lonemaus562 you must be new to mma so
@KayZee82965 2 жыл бұрын
Heavyweight rugby player Volkanovski is a mythical fighter
@waynegretzky3895 2 жыл бұрын
Rugby league mate not rugby know the difference between the two codes.
@tomazapat8520 2 жыл бұрын
Like sea level cain?
@tomazapat8520 2 жыл бұрын
Or 5th round robbie lawler?
@sagatparkes 2 жыл бұрын
One of the mythical greats
@ammonlolo1887 2 жыл бұрын
@Niyomal Dias no
@Provashank 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing my home town on ufc makes me train even harder cause now I know it’s possible thank you Alex
@vipset87 2 жыл бұрын
dude anything is possible. jus gotta go out, put in the effort, and do it. most people give up before even trying as fear/fear of failure is fn powerful. its always been possible. now go and chase them dreams
@Satsuionly 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it brother. Always.
@vipset87 2 жыл бұрын
@Toneil Dariergush lmao your username and profile pic is both brilliant and fuckin hilarious
@shaanbae6096 2 жыл бұрын
@@vipset87 he came out looking like that Pakistani actor that got on roids
@justberichofficial 2 жыл бұрын
Conceive .beleive .acheive.
@dominicbiggs628 2 жыл бұрын
6'6" 300 lbs rugby player. Cutting down to 5'6" 145 lbs mma fighter. Inspiring stuff
@dopemig242 2 жыл бұрын
Wait what
@realMaverickBuckley 2 жыл бұрын
😄
@whitedom2041 2 жыл бұрын
im 6 foot 5 barefoot i cant imagine being 5 ft 6 lmao poor fella
@JD_13 2 жыл бұрын
Cutting down from 6’6” to 5’6” is not easy, full respect to volk.
@sunstrike2852 2 жыл бұрын
@@whitedom2041 yea but he's someone and you're a nobody
@kylemockler 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love these deep dives into fighters and who they really are. Shows they're so much like all of us and there's way more to these amazing people than just fighting.
@kylemockler 2 жыл бұрын
dude looked like more of a BEAST then than now...
@GoGetYourShinebox 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer these videos on their background as opposed to the commentators rambling on about it during the fights instead of calling the action
@adc.chanel4865 2 жыл бұрын
Sad😭😭 👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJvbZaSOlKalo68
@aphaseelec 2 жыл бұрын
Always said other sports need to do this, it means something more if they win or lose if you have a feeling you know them more. Even the f1 now with the netflix, there's awesome stories behind everyone.
@mr.o107 2 жыл бұрын
Well put there mate! Good day homie👍FOSTERS means beer mate!
@mmadigest 2 жыл бұрын
It'll be 20 fight win streak for Volkanovski if he beats Ortega.
@seanmma5771 2 жыл бұрын
Prepare for the reply’s saying 1 fight win streak. Stupid max stans
@theloniouswolf6504 2 жыл бұрын
Dk bout 20 fight win streak but I agree if he beats Ortega he's gonna be champ for awhile cause I also don't see max beating him even if I thought he won the second fight you can argue volk won on points and did throw equally hard kicks
@simonpower6591 2 жыл бұрын
But Max is still more fun to watch fight.
@seanmma5771 2 жыл бұрын
@@simonpower6591 who cares. This is about volkonovski not max. Stop over shadowing volk. Hate fans like u
@laflameclips6522 2 жыл бұрын
@@simonpower6591 nope lol volk is a complete package he's a better striker, stronger and has absolutely ruthless ground and pound
@risktak3r1994 2 жыл бұрын
I fucks with Volcanovski EVEN MORE now! He's really like most of us. Just has the mentally to always find something new and progress on it.
@adc.chanel4865 2 жыл бұрын
Sad😭😭 👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJvbZaSOlKalo68
@mamindhive 2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean he is like the most of us all ufc fighters are LIKE US they breathe air, eat and sleep like us
@andy5570 2 жыл бұрын
@@mamindhive they could beat 99.9% of people in a fight, unlike us
@mamindhive 2 жыл бұрын
@@andy5570 they also do endless other things just like us, so they are 99.99% like us, all of them 🙄
@Alroytt 2 жыл бұрын
🌋VSKI
@evan937 2 жыл бұрын
That's crazy how he started fighting at middleweight!
@rogdedodge7258 2 жыл бұрын
It's crazier he played Rugby L in the front row. That's where the big boys play.
@mattcollier7166 2 жыл бұрын
The only reason Volk has never got the respect he deserves is people outside of Australia dont realise how unbelievable of a story this is. He's gone from playing local Park footy in Wollongong to taking over the world in his division in mma. It just blows my mind.
@heezythecasual 2 жыл бұрын
especially too back then, MMA was watched but like there was probably a hand full of gyms with no prospects, literally, Robert, Izzy, Dan, mark hunt and of course Volk have done sooo much for the sport in australia and its still unbelievable that any of em made it out into the world stage
@mattcollier7166 2 жыл бұрын
@@heezythecasual plus the gym he started at was just a local Wollongong gym no big names no big coaches nothing it was just like 1000s of local clubs we have here in Sydney. Volk made that gym its just amazing what he's done the guy's a Aussie legend I've become a huge fan of the bloke by the way he goes about his business and puts in the hard work and works even harder the better he gets.
@heezythecasual 2 жыл бұрын
@@mattcollier7166 100% im from Maitland NSW and think there is no way someone from around could make it but then all of a sudden Volk is there fighting chad mendes and then i learn he was from the gong i was like holy shit, like its near impossible
@mattcollier7166 2 жыл бұрын
@@heezythecasual true bro what he's done is movie material for sure. For someone from the gong to do what he's done if a movie was made of him people would be like fuck this movie its just not realistic at all. The guy's one of the greatest sporting achievements of our country. And you can't help but love the guy cause he's just a typical Aussie bloke. Love the guy bro.
@7dayspking 2 жыл бұрын
@@heezythecasual Mark came from kickboxing. There's always been boxers and kickboxers in Australia.
@johnson8711 2 жыл бұрын
Relentless mindset from the Champion he cannot be deterred or wavering.
@adc.chanel4865 2 жыл бұрын
Sad😭😭 👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJvbZaSOlKalo68
@not0468 2 жыл бұрын
Love this. For people who don't know rugby league, to be Aleksandra's Hight playing front row is very rare. Usually front rowers are 100+ kg as well. And knowing he dominated makes it less of a surprise that he sky rocketed in the MMA world. Gotta be super tough and competitive to play that position, at that height, and dominate.
@goonerross4834 2 жыл бұрын
when i first heard he was a prop , i thought , nah n chance.....lol...Just goes to show you don't need size to be an absolute beast !!
@omega9409 2 жыл бұрын
@Sean Hunter literally almost unheard of
@sagatparkes 2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a front rower in his junior years. My dad is 6'2 and weighed 110kgs
@paddiewestiesipod 2 жыл бұрын
crazy how he said he was 97kg too! i play footy and i’m 6 foot 1, 80kg and i’m a second row. props are usually huge. this video blows me away
@QuackSus 2 жыл бұрын
not only that but this guy was able to keep running back and forth with that much weight on him, no wonder he's got that unstoppable aussie endurance 145 lbs probably feels like nothing on his body
@georgeedmond3401 2 жыл бұрын
Insane to think that Jordan Mailata OT for the Eagles is 6'8" 360 lbs and played in the same position in rugby league as Volk.
@declansb641 Жыл бұрын
neither of them played rugby
@ishmaelsmith8590 Жыл бұрын
@@declansb641 yes they did
@declansb641 Жыл бұрын
@@ishmaelsmith8590 the comment was edited it originally said they played rugby which neither of them played and there’s no record of them playing rugby
@ishmaelsmith8590 Жыл бұрын
@@declansb641 okay they played league then
@declansb641 Жыл бұрын
@@ishmaelsmith8590 exactly
@codyb3232 2 жыл бұрын
Being from the region, it's amazing when Volko fights -- the WHOLE community comes together to get around our local hero doing amazing things on the world stage. It's an awesome moment and feeling. Kill it Volko, you've got this✊🏻
@michaelarojas 2 жыл бұрын
This man has only competed in tough sports.
@LowkAlexander 2 жыл бұрын
Volkanovski gives hope to all the short dudes out there
@merkins87 2 жыл бұрын
Manlet uprising!
@jonasjorgensen8759 2 жыл бұрын
His reach is huge tho
@jayjay3013 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonasjorgensen8759 180cm reach i think
@gqwarrior6694 2 жыл бұрын
It's a shame every time Alex's name is mentioned all the Max nuthuggers come out of the woodwork to try to take away from what Alex has accomplished. Both are absolute beasts & both are class acts. Surely people can appreciate one without having to tarnish the other
@tribecalledmason1917 2 жыл бұрын
Both great fighters 👍
@sallgoodman2323 2 жыл бұрын
I was amazed when he blasted through Mendes, as he was a favorite for a long time. I was looking forward to his career after after that, he's solid.
@romxxii 2 жыл бұрын
The thing is Max has proven in the Kattar fight that he's still got it. His boxing is still probably the best in the division, even if Conor comes back down. Salty Max fanboys just gotta realize a short, muscular wrestler with leg kicks is pretty much a solid counter-strategy to a rangy boxer. Max can still beat him, but he's gotta change strategies.
@obadguy2468 2 жыл бұрын
he did arguably lose the rematch so that where the hate comes from. he beat max fair the 1st time for sure but it should be 1-1
@gqwarrior6694 2 жыл бұрын
@@obadguy2468 Knowing where it comes from doesn't excuse tearing one or the other down over what boils down to nothing more than each individuals opinion.
@Howling-Mad-Murdock 2 жыл бұрын
Shit! I knew Alex played rugby, had no idea he played prop! My brother used to play prop and is a monster, was a heavyweight boxer too, no idea how someone Alex’s size played prop.
@edmann1820 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about Rugby league but one big difference is the scrum. In union scrums are contested which means both sides try to either hook the ball or gain ground by pushing the other team back while the ball is still in there. In league they just roll the ball straight out. I'm 6"0 and was 250lbs when I had to give up playing prop because I was to small in union. I don't think there is any chance Volk could play professionally as a prop in union.
@Howling-Mad-Murdock 2 жыл бұрын
@@edmann1820 When I (and my brother) played, scrums were contested. I started as a prop but was playing wing by my late teens, I was big for a winger but too small for a prop. I played a year of union as a flanker and the first few games were a bit of a shock, certain aspects were very physical! It would be fair to say even after a year I still didn’t really know what I was doing, I got by simply because I was a good athlete. I once replaced our hooker for a half, never ever again would I do that! First scrum I thought my head was going to pop! The other teams hooker beat the shit out of me at every scrum.😂. I think league front rows have it easy in comparison.
@gloryglory5688 2 жыл бұрын
@@Howling-Mad-Murdock shows how much you know, you know fucking shit
@azrahboom8516 2 жыл бұрын
@@gloryglory5688 rugby league is touch rugby. Here in south africa we play rugby league rules on the beach so no one gets hurt.
@gloryglory5688 2 жыл бұрын
@@azrahboom8516 nobody cares about third world South Africa, go away
@h2cker 2 жыл бұрын
this was so well done by the UFC. Excellent story and editing, made it really epic
@TMS03 2 жыл бұрын
For those who don't know, Rugby and Rugby League are two different sports. Similar in some things but different in many others. Both great sports 👍
@realMaverickBuckley 2 жыл бұрын
Amen. Facken love Rugby. Either discipline.
@karleken7 2 жыл бұрын
Anyway Rugby league is also Rugby football. I love both union and league
@gloryglory5688 2 жыл бұрын
@@realMaverickBuckley union is fuckin horrible
@ilyasaitaissa8571 2 жыл бұрын
@@gloryglory5688 played both, union is harder and a bit boring.
@definitelynotatroll246 2 жыл бұрын
Where I’m from (wales uk) it’s all about union, league is only popular in the north of England. Curios to know which is more popular in other countries like Aus-nz. You always smash us in union anyway lol
@aaron6178 2 жыл бұрын
That was awesome. You're a bloody legend, Alex. We're all amped for you down in Melbourne, bro!
@armageddonmma8907 2 жыл бұрын
I knew Volkanovski was great but after seeing this I think I become a legit fan of his especially as a fellow Aussie
@JJJ-ok7nc 2 жыл бұрын
As you are an Aussie you should have backed him already before this documentary. Australians don’t celebrate your athletes like we do in 🇬🇧 and 🇮🇪
@armageddonmma8907 2 жыл бұрын
@@JJJ-ok7nc because I didn't know too much about him before
@sinner7t868 2 жыл бұрын
Hands down the most underrated fighter in the ufc ☝🏼
@ensirakor3063 Жыл бұрын
I really hadn't paid much attention to Volk until after his fight with Zombie. He may be my favorite fighter now. His belief in himself is truly inspiring.
@MultiFab14 2 жыл бұрын
He's actually so much better then Conor..
@MrSleekit 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic background on Alex. I really love Alex's energy, work ethic and love of the fight game. He's always a pleasure to watch in the cage.
@hazboy7328 2 жыл бұрын
This man is pure inspiration. Top man. Top class. Huge respect 🙌
@adambombdon7798 2 жыл бұрын
“Guess I wanna stay in shape so I’ll train.”…..talk about a natural. His rugby played a huge part in his style. A Bull with well rounded MMA. He won’t lose.
@shaunmichael4422 2 жыл бұрын
Put some respect on this mans name, almost 20 fight win streak and no doubt he will get through Ortega, Australia’s only champion atm, Australia has a whole needs to back this man up and get around him. Living in Australia I know they don’t take MMA seriously it’s all footy and cricket but this man is a champion in the hardest sport in the world period. Alex brother go out there and leave no question you’re the best in the world ❤️
@sloppygoo 2 жыл бұрын
MMA is enormous here what are you talking about we have the most attended event in UFC history? 🤣
@kevcoverssolos 2 жыл бұрын
I love it. So many people are discouraged from sports because of their size.. but Alex showed that grit and hard work got you there - you just needed more of it.
@sammatt6678 2 жыл бұрын
Volk is highly underrated, such a humble respectful champ 🙌
@JohnnyBlankify 2 жыл бұрын
Rugby is truly an amazing sport. It's such a good confidence builder, physically and mentally!
@mitchellreece7086 2 жыл бұрын
As someone too scared to go to a gym and train or especially have a fight, you make me want to challenge myself, I don't think I've ever really felt like that before. Inspiring brother.
@mitchellreece7086 2 жыл бұрын
Making Aussies proud
@zinlinzin123 2 жыл бұрын
Straight up, seeing him smash those middleweights makes me want to be a bit braver with my life
@rikda 2 жыл бұрын
Cracking video on an outstanding team. Alex, Joe, You're killing it. Well done.
@mq1849 Жыл бұрын
Wow, no wonder he turned into my favorite fighter this past year. His story is absolutely amazing. His mindset is legendary.
@karlferguson 2 жыл бұрын
People don’t realise how great of a legend this guy will end up being.
@joaopitaluga1201 10 ай бұрын
Couldn’t been more right
@Kirito-bm7jj 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible transition Rugby to MMA whoua👏
@Pullzyguitar 2 жыл бұрын
This gave me chills, what a man!!
@Jorge-jk5xr 2 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps!!! What a freaking journey man.
@NoobZxReviewZ 2 жыл бұрын
Makes alot of sense. I wrestled in elementary and bits of high school, but played rugby from grade 9-12. Really helped me w cardio, takedowns, and being quick on my feet. Underrated sport IMO.
@falconbilali6860 8 ай бұрын
Rugby players are beasts , i dont even think geavy MMA champ can take on any of the top 10 rugby players
@champ1159 2 жыл бұрын
As soon as I graduate from high school I'm moving to NZ to train at CKB with this guy and Stylebender, along with all those beasts!!
@laflameclips6522 2 жыл бұрын
Fr bruh these guys are beasts even in their training vids they go so hard
@champ1159 2 жыл бұрын
@@laflameclips6522 I don't mind d that bro, I appreciate the grind! 👊👊
@DJG0k3 2 жыл бұрын
Put your mind to it and you got it bro 👊
@seanmma5771 2 жыл бұрын
@@champ1159 U won’t be training with them very soon. U have to go through a 5-8 year process where ur learning instead of training. Should give up on high school and do it now or else just train at a more local gym
@champ1159 2 жыл бұрын
@@seanmma5771 Wdym? I started training almost a year ago, by the time I'm in NZ I'll be competent enough to show them I've got potential plus it's not like CKB is exclusive to only experienced fighters, you can come in as a complete beginner like every other gym
@ashwinshriyan9438 2 жыл бұрын
Started late but found his way to the top! Very inspiring.
@SuperBart1970 Жыл бұрын
After watching this short video, I gotta say I became a real fan. After watching where he was raised and how his community played a big part in Volkanovski determination and work ethic. He's an overachiever. He just doesn't know it because his competivness is through the roof. I believe he would be great at whatever he decides to do.
@desaturated6049 2 жыл бұрын
This dude literally able to move from light heavyweight to featherweight. what a blessed gene he has.
@R9000S 2 жыл бұрын
He’s 5’4
@lohandesilva 2 жыл бұрын
only 2 sports I ever watch and played . rugby and MMA . rooting for Volk overtime he fights . new gen exciting fighter
@love4all396 2 жыл бұрын
Just getting to know this AMAZING bro🙏🏽 Keep Doing YOU
@_Image_Generator 2 жыл бұрын
Wow what an incredible story, what an incredible person!
@joshuamelgar8962 Жыл бұрын
This man is PFP #1
@lowkeyconvert8971 2 жыл бұрын
this guy is just a very hyper, physical guy and needs to be physical, regardless of the type of sport, but preferably a tackling kind of sport (ie. rugby, MMA (which includes wrestling), because he seems to enjoy that.
@PoeticSkizzy Жыл бұрын
Very true! You can’t teach what he has. It’s almost animalistic.
@younessouder 2 жыл бұрын
Such an inspiring story really this guy is so underrated
@davidwright8006 2 жыл бұрын
Credit to him alot of us can relate to him just shows u no matter were u come from u can make is with hard work
@RjEatsDogs 2 жыл бұрын
Heard he was 280 lbs !!! -Bro Jogan every volk fight
@Immersed94 2 жыл бұрын
Volk is such a beast man... You can't teach this kind of mindset and hard working mentality. It's just something a very few gifted individuals are born with, and this guy is one of them. He's the champ, and you'd be a fool to dispute it
@PoeticSkizzy Жыл бұрын
Hats off to you sir! You are what this sports need right now.
@danlanch 2 жыл бұрын
Makes me like him even more. A true champ!
@StiggyMcQueen 2 жыл бұрын
Really hoping the featherweight division gets some activity once he fights Ortega. Seems like the division has been on the back burner for a bit.
@champ1159 2 жыл бұрын
Wdym? It's arguably the best division in the UFC rn. Barboza and GigaChad just gave us fireworks a few weeks ago, this possibly the best era of featherweight
@rinnegansensei3928 2 жыл бұрын
@@champ1159 Alex fought max twice and they had to delay the fight with Ortega for the ultimate fighter for a minute hopefully we see yair or Zabit back
@thejawaiian9897 2 жыл бұрын
@@champ1159 It's the best he just saying there's no activity
@412pgh2 2 жыл бұрын
Featherweight is the best division behind lightweight..
@thejawaiian9897 2 жыл бұрын
@@412pgh2 It's the best he's just saying there's no activity
@dominiceliakim4617 2 жыл бұрын
He's definitely finishing Ortega
@romxxii 2 жыл бұрын
I still think Ortega's improved enough for the match to be a pick'em.
@MrLudwig101 2 жыл бұрын
@@romxxii isn’t it crazy how you both were right.
@danielogilvie3079 2 жыл бұрын
Volks I'm a big fan brother, we just got your shirts in at the gym and I'm buying one tomorrow. I used to root for the Steelers when I was a kid too! You're a bloody legend! This was one of the better videos I've seen of Volkanovski
@nephikalamafoni4512 2 жыл бұрын
As a fellow rugger since the first time I heard of him, automatic fan. That said, he is now fast becoming a UFC legend
@kenoath6846 2 жыл бұрын
I’m proud to have a fucking champion from where I live, legend ✊🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@peppipoohductionswakashunt3157 2 жыл бұрын
I laught when I saw number 10 on his back at the start then saw he actually did play there, good on ya champ, footy definitely toughens you up
@shuckyou2986 2 жыл бұрын
rugby not foooty
@peppipoohductionswakashunt3157 2 жыл бұрын
@@shuckyou2986 ahh no definitely not rugby it’s footy
@davidlarkin9948 2 жыл бұрын
@@shuckyou2986 in Aus Rugby = Rugby Union and Footy = Rugby League unless you live in Victoria in which case Footy = AFL
@friskyfixedit 2 жыл бұрын
Yeh I thought it was just a random Jersey they put on his back, but seeing him play prop is crazy
@ccprophets 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidlarkin9948 footy is AFl, League is league and union is rugby.
@positivethoughtlibrary 2 жыл бұрын
As a Dapto lad, and with all my school mates living in Windang, this brings so much pride to us all.. Pure Inspiration 🔥🤍💪🏼👊🏻🏆
@DissYraiN 2 жыл бұрын
Jesus that knee at 7:40... you never expect that when your head is outside the arms in the clinch but he pops it up there hard enough to stun Aldo. what flexibility!
@10NA89 2 жыл бұрын
for reference, Tai Tuivasa was also a rugby league prop
@azrahboom8516 2 жыл бұрын
Tai played pro. Big difference.
@tricallyourmama 2 жыл бұрын
First heard of Volk when he fought Mendez. Was able to see that fight live in LA. Ever since I’ve been a fan. A monster of a champ #ANDSTILL
@darrenwerner8134 2 жыл бұрын
This is epic. Great piece!
@juanmiguel4296 Жыл бұрын
What a story that is like a movie but it is actually a reality... What an unbelievable man... A true example of hardwork and believing in yourself will have a successful career in what you endeavor in life... Just amazing story from this great guy with great abilities...
@joshlg8305 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Volk.
@exodusdiva2295 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to watch his fight, Volkanovski all the way 🥊
@fleurkiss2538 2 жыл бұрын
i am a big fan from now, what a humble guy
@ryanwalsh1909 Жыл бұрын
Champ champ
@axel_adams4988 2 жыл бұрын
For our Americans friends, *The game Rugby is a more manlier version of NFL*
@nye2182 2 жыл бұрын
Very true
@champ1159 2 жыл бұрын
@@nye2182 NFL announced that football is gay so...
@Eric-mb1do 2 жыл бұрын
What the fook is that?
@Ms.Fowlbwahhh 2 жыл бұрын
Then why aren’t rugby player’s brains half gone by 45 cause of all the rough play lol?
@Ms.Fowlbwahhh 2 жыл бұрын
@Billy Cain Because they are actually hitting each other. Let a rugby player take a full force tackle from any linebacker in the NFL without pads and see how much tougher he is lol.
@ChocolateMilkCultLeader 2 жыл бұрын
These videos need to keep coming
@Ar1AnX1x Жыл бұрын
I love that he still has the same head coach even after moving to CKB that's loyalty that you don't see in many people
@that1guy899 2 жыл бұрын
Looking at him now it's hard to believe he was ever that heavy!
@hahadasitmane 2 жыл бұрын
Yeh look how the jersey fits his arms haha, he’s a beast now though
@nachomartinezlatorre8233 2 жыл бұрын
I despise the fact that Volkanovski is being slept on because Holloway fanboys hate on him. You can like two fighters at the same time! Volk is a beast
@Algojo 2 жыл бұрын
People can't like him because not many know him. Especially because ufc didn't even try to promote him.
@Jesser1121 2 жыл бұрын
I think Volk moving to City Kickboxing in NZ was a huge for his career. Absolute inspiration!
@jordanclare746 2 жыл бұрын
Just imagine one of your boys going into the ufc and winning the title 😭😭
@k33k62 2 жыл бұрын
Aussie and New zealand seem to have crazy talent for how small the countries are
@thejulien911 2 жыл бұрын
Man of the match... such a perfect description of an MVP.
@matty301 2 жыл бұрын
Respect Alex! You make Australia proud!
@ishanjayarathna4024 2 жыл бұрын
Size of a Scrum Half, Strength of a Prop, a Guy you do not want to mess up with
@MrMagoor 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy high level athlete ... respect Alex
@marcusht7352 7 ай бұрын
2 years later and this guy has some serious goat potential
@nhlanhlafana 2 жыл бұрын
Goodjob alex a testament that it never too late or too early to start
@jordanhess2061 2 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that i didn't really like Alex at first. He has grown on me and definitely got a new fan after his last two fights, especially how he fought out of those two chokes, that was sick. big respect for you now ! I think you'll have a long rein as champ.
@floriank5101 2 жыл бұрын
2 ufc champs are former rugby players, Volkanovski and Gane
@stevej3297 2 жыл бұрын
Whitaker as well
@KennyfuckingPowers 2 жыл бұрын
No volk played league Not union, it’s a lot faster paced, need better cardio for league.
@KennyfuckingPowers 2 жыл бұрын
@wanted you tripping bro theres lineouts, mauls where guys are standing around doin nothing, there’s a reason league forwards can go to union and play as a back.
@lacedgoods9155 2 жыл бұрын
@@KennyfuckingPowers real talk brother, and now they have a 50-22 rule just like leagues 40-20🤣🤣🤦🏽♂️ yet ones a 40m kick the others only 28m LOL
@karleken7 2 жыл бұрын
@@KennyfuckingPowers Anyway, Rugby league is also Rugby football. I love both union and league
@christopherbrian5579 2 жыл бұрын
I was a rugby player myself and alex is a real beast man
@blromero52 Жыл бұрын
It’s absolutely insane seeing him wearing the same shirt now and how small he looks. Where as before, that shirt fit him like a shmedium.
@joeroganpodcastdotcom 2 жыл бұрын
I was actually thinking yesterday what happened to Matt Dillon
@kalebsmoker3939 2 жыл бұрын
Even as shallow as the GOAT fw list is, Volk, with his resume in the amount of years he’s been in MMA, is making a damn good case for at least top 4.
@jimnosnow4484 2 жыл бұрын
Tbh the FTW goat debate is weird. The obvious choice a few years ago was Aldo with 7 defences and many years as champion at WEC too. Most people now say Max coz he arguably had tougher competition and destroyed everyone on his amazing streak, beating Aldo twice. But, Volkanovski beat both of them, and beat Max twice. Plus if he wins he will have only 1 defence less than Max. However the funniest thing is, Conor actually probably had the highest peak at FTW, and also beat Max and Aldo. Could be any of them tbh
@MrFredstt 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimnosnow4484 The knock against Conor for many people though is that he never defended the belt whereas the other featherweight goat contenders did defend multiple times
@madgavin7568 2 жыл бұрын
@Life is Peachy That's called a title unification as you're challenging the undisputed champion, completely different to a title defence.
@sagarpuri7838 2 жыл бұрын
Great Respect to this guy.
@MrBoardshorts 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex 👊 My hometown as well. I never meet Alex but I know Joe his trainer since I was a kid
@standarsh3252 2 жыл бұрын
One of his belts said Roshambo? Was it a fight where they just kick each other in the nuts?
@Kendikendinegibi 2 жыл бұрын
I'll fight with Volkanovski in the Australia -Tony Ferguson
@outerworld100 2 жыл бұрын
i love getting to know fighters better
@Cbautista760 2 жыл бұрын
im 5'5 and 205 but i dont feel fat im just super wide af haha this dude inspires me !
@ryanjoseph7970 2 жыл бұрын
He inspires all of us short kings
@Tbeeks 2 жыл бұрын
So he’s basically from the Pittsburgh of Australia 😂
@dubbkenobby6542 2 жыл бұрын
From Australia to you: Rugby League is faster, stronger, waaaay more entertaining and a more skill-based game than NFL
@Ajayzmma 2 жыл бұрын
Gonna try be another one the these boys that transitions from league to ufc les go baby
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