Is Volkanovski underestimated vs Islam?

Kapparino · Feb 10, 2023

I feel Islam is going to dog walk him.
Would love Volk to do it or at least a close fight.

kirk · Feb 11, 2023

Francis75 said: ↑

I agree and think this could be a very competitive fight. Volk is very good and active on the feet with a great gastank. Islam is the better fighter on the ground but how hard will he have to work to get Volk down ? Islam subbing Oliveira was very impressive though and he has been finishing all his recent fights. I will be picking Islam as he is the much bigger fighter but not so sure he can finish Volk.

On another point just because Islam may beat Volk doesn't necessarily make Islam p4p no.1 imo. Realistically he should beat Volk as he is the bigger man and Volk is moving up in weight. If Islam really wants to be p4p no.1 he would have to defend his belt numerous times and/or go up and dethrone the 170 champion. Thoughts ?
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Agree on everything you say here.

kirk · Feb 11, 2023

f1ght3rz said: ↑

I think Volkanovski will be game and i expect him to go deep into the fight but it should be a clear Makhachev win. 50-45/50-44 or some late finish. I don't see how Makhachev loses this to be honest. Volkanovski was barely putting anyone to sleep at 145 and i doubt he'll do that to a big 155er. Islam will outmuscle him everywhere and i don't even think the striking will be on Volks side.

So no, i don't think Volkanovsk is underestimated. I think he'll do better than Oliveira or other guys Islam has fought recently but i just don't visualize a path where Volk wins 3 rounds. But Volk is tough so i can see him going the distance which would be some kind of a success for sure.
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This.

Suspect.chin · Feb 11, 2023

I really wanna see makhachev lose. To anyone. I just hope this one isn’t fixed like his last fight

drenlou · Feb 11, 2023

drenlou said: ↑

If Volkanovski can keep the fight from going to the ground he could win the fight, hes the superior striker but Islam is so damn strong thats going to be a big challenge for the smaller Volk. But i do give alot of props to Volk for wanting to move up for the challenge, this is going to be a good one.
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Pretty damn close.

kirk · Feb 11, 2023

I was wrong on the matchup... thought Islam would be too strong.

Totally impressed with Volk.

mark ant · Feb 12, 2023

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Rakesh · Feb 12, 2023

Rakesh said: ↑

From the feedback I've seen on the fight it's looking like a guaranteed finish win for Islam.

Personally, I heavily disagree

One thing I think people are overestimating is the pace, it most likely is going to be mid to slow pace, not high at all. A decision is very possible.

The second thing is the big "IF" of getting around Islam's takedowns, I can totally see Volk having great success against Islam on the feet.

I'll take Volk in a very close and competitive decision.
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Well lads I'd like to consider my prediction a success, Volk showed the world who he is, how can you not love him?

Live I scored it for Islam but I would like to rescore it later.

lamarclark09 · Mar 1, 2023

He really underestimated Islam.

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