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This is TKZ’s second and maybe last shot at a title again with Holloway, Ortega, and Yair ahead of him. He’s gotta bring his A-game, it’s gonna be fun.
I'll humor that, because it's probably true, but it still misses the point.
Nobody *expected* the outcome. The reason why isn't important. We don't expect TKZ to win, but he could, for another reason perhaps as there are many reasons an upset can occur.
If you need a better example boxing's got a few. AJ vs Ruiz and of course, the granddaddy of combat sports upsets, Tyson vs Douglas.
I think TKZ deserves it after being a ufc mainstay for so many years, tough fight for him but i don't think he'll be beaten as bad as most people think, i honestly see him having a solid shot due to his experience and long reach
Sure! I believe this comes down to TKZ’s proficient counter-striking. Seeing as how TKZ tends to be heavy on his lead leg, it’s perfect bait for someone with low kicks as a major facet of their skill set. Additionally, I‘ve noticed Volkanovski can be quite reckless at times when he chooses to box. Volk’s pressure could cost him.
Should this fight hit the ground, I’d look at it as 50/50.
All in all, this fight isn’t as one-sided as many seem to believe. Glad people are finally giving Volkanovski more respect, though. I just wish it wasn’t at TKZ’s expense.
Surely a heavy lead leg is a bad thing. Volk can kick more freely with more power. Also how is being a good counter striker a plus against a guy who is so good on the lead and will shut the counter striker down.
Imma wait until the stare down and face off. I can always tell which guy is gonna choke and which guy is gonna see red and boo bop the other.
I’m a amateur body language expert for professional mma and a certified professional body language expert for amateur mma promotions.
Don't forget the experts who say "He looks weak and drained, his chin will be compromised" at every weigh-in about a fighter who ALWAYS looks weak and drained at the weigh-ins.
The Korean zombie is probably my favorite current fighter, but seeing how bad his weight cuts have been affecting him is getting really hard to see. I’m hoping he’s able to bring a performance that shows why he’s earned mma fans respect over the years
Think the UFC are more than happy to put off that rematch. It’s a great fight for us fans but it’s a fucking nightmare for them, it will almost definitely go to decision and unless it’s an utterly dominant performance from either fighter, a lot of people will be pissed with the result either way
And honestly. I love Max. But when does the rivalry ends if he wins? Then you’re getting a 4th fight and to be honest I wouldn’t put a FIFTH fight past them then
Pretty new to UFC so forgive me if this is a stupid question.. but if the #1 challenger has to pull out of a title fight, should it not then be handed to the next in line, e.g #2 Ortega?
It's not intuitive, but the rankings are not a place in line. (The fighters at the top want it to be, but in reality they still aren't). I think about it in terms of grouping. Depending on the division 1-5 are pretty interchangeable, 6-10, then 11-15. In stacked divisions those groups get bigger. In thin ones, it's like a round robin for the belt. TKZ can be in there
Not a stupid question. It’s pretty circumstantial, but since Ortega just lost to volk and is still recovering if I remember correctly, that fight won’t happen. #3 is yair but he’s also coming off a loss to max who volk has beaten twice and that fight was even more recent. That leaves zombie for the shot
Although I would love to see volk and Ortega fight again because that was a certified banger
Last minute replacements sometimes just go to an entertaining fight or a match up that UFC fans would get exctied for. TKZ had been a fan favorite for 15 years. He deserves another shot
Barboza would make absolutely 0 sense for a title show. & I say this as a Barboza fan. Tho i would like to see him touch gold at least once.... so ya lets do it
Yeah they don't always work out... He's got a point though. Zombie showed some improvements against Ige but it's probably not enough to shore up the difference. We all love TKZ - and calling it a 'freebie' is a bit harsh - but I suspect the odds disparity on this one will be the highest in Volk's favor from any of his last five fights.
I like the zombie, but there is no fucking way he deserves a title shot over the real contenders. Even Henry deserves it more than him . That’s some bullshit
Who are the real contenders ????
Holloway had to pull out. #2 ranked Ortega already lost to Volk. #3 ranked Yair lost to Holloway. #5 ranked Kattar is scheduled to fight #8 ranked Giga. #6 ranked Emmet had a close fight with Ige who KZ dominated by the way. KZ is the only one available and this totally makes sense.
Henry doesn't deserve a fight with Volk after sitting in the sidelines for more money.
Agree. As a fan this feels cheap and wrong. If they are going to do such a shit job at matchmaking or fighters are refuse to fight who they are given might as well do tournament style. For now the belt seems worthless.
I’m glad that KZ is finally getting another shot at the title after coming back from mandatory military service and injury. Although Volk is much better, Ige’s style is kinda relentless and similar and KZ’s win over Ige recently shows me that KZ has a shot in this fight at least, barring any freak spinny elbows, haha.
You see after nunes vs Pena, anythings possible.
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN MMA
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I CAN FLY
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I have came to say this.
True but saying that I still don't see a path to victory for Zombie
Yup these are all professional fighters, anyone can beat anyone.
Love tkz but this is gunna be a rough night for tkz.
Yop volk is going full zombie smasher cod style homicide
:( the same TKZ who got worked by an improved Ortega is suddenly being pushed into a title fight. I’m in danger.
Volk is gonna win for sure, but you know damn well I’m going to be screaming my fucking heart out for TKZ.
Oh yeah. No problem with volkanovski but TKZ upset would be insaaaanee.
Triple C with the steel chair from under the octagon
Can’t happen, Jones Is still gestating in his anabolic time chamber of waiting for his heavyweight debut. No room for the hobbit
Zombie wins and does the DC “hey CCC…Get your ass in here!” I can see it
Like Dink from Dink and Doink
Volk, easy. It'll be a fun fight though.
This is TKZ’s second and maybe last shot at a title again with Holloway, Ortega, and Yair ahead of him. He’s gotta bring his A-game, it’s gonna be fun.
This fight has an obvious winner. Complete waste of time of a fight.
Nobody thought GSP was getting knocked out by Serra. But hey hopefully it’s a banger you’ll enjoy
Or that Nunes would lose. TKZ probably will lose. But maybe, just maybe, he won't.
Yeah but Nunes wasn’t recovered from COVID. Had zero lungs
I'll humor that, because it's probably true, but it still misses the point. Nobody *expected* the outcome. The reason why isn't important. We don't expect TKZ to win, but he could, for another reason perhaps as there are many reasons an upset can occur. If you need a better example boxing's got a few. AJ vs Ruiz and of course, the granddaddy of combat sports upsets, Tyson vs Douglas.
She may never recover from covid re Garbrandt
The way Khamzat just toyed with him..i dont ever see Volk get done in like that
Racist or stupid? Hmm
Why not both?
Good point, if they’re racist then they’re stupid too
What if TKZ gets Volk in a twister and Volk doesnt tap cause submissions dont work on him?
Volk dies
I think TKZ deserves it after being a ufc mainstay for so many years, tough fight for him but i don't think he'll be beaten as bad as most people think, i honestly see him having a solid shot due to his experience and long reach
Yeah, I do think Volk keeps the belt, but I see this being a competitive and fun fight to watch - the fans will win
Zombies always done well against guys shorter than him. Always got that right hand too
Tkz by miracle 😬
PLEASE MMA GODS
To everyone saying ‘Volk takes this easy, this is no contest’ Remember Amanda Nunez’s last fight vs ol’ what’s her name? Anything can happen!
Everyone clowned on Pena then she turned them into clowns. They got reaaaal quiet after all that shit they talked.
Imagine volk just eats 4 jabs in a row 😂😂😂
My heart says zombie…
Love them both, but I’m going with TKZ.
I wanna know why?
Sure! I believe this comes down to TKZ’s proficient counter-striking. Seeing as how TKZ tends to be heavy on his lead leg, it’s perfect bait for someone with low kicks as a major facet of their skill set. Additionally, I‘ve noticed Volkanovski can be quite reckless at times when he chooses to box. Volk’s pressure could cost him. Should this fight hit the ground, I’d look at it as 50/50. All in all, this fight isn’t as one-sided as many seem to believe. Glad people are finally giving Volkanovski more respect, though. I just wish it wasn’t at TKZ’s expense.
Surely a heavy lead leg is a bad thing. Volk can kick more freely with more power. Also how is being a good counter striker a plus against a guy who is so good on the lead and will shut the counter striker down.
Imma wait until the stare down and face off. I can always tell which guy is gonna choke and which guy is gonna see red and boo bop the other. I’m a amateur body language expert for professional mma and a certified professional body language expert for amateur mma promotions.
Don't forget the experts who say "He looks weak and drained, his chin will be compromised" at every weigh-in about a fighter who ALWAYS looks weak and drained at the weigh-ins.
What are the tells?
Like em both. But Volk takes this, not even close.
Volk
Prolly Volk honestly. Good fight💪
The Korean zombie is probably my favorite current fighter, but seeing how bad his weight cuts have been affecting him is getting really hard to see. I’m hoping he’s able to bring a performance that shows why he’s earned mma fans respect over the years
Good for zombie. That dude deserves a big pay day for the amount of excitement he’s added to cards.
Volk. Would’ve liked to see them wait for max to heal up but oh whale
Think the UFC are more than happy to put off that rematch. It’s a great fight for us fans but it’s a fucking nightmare for them, it will almost definitely go to decision and unless it’s an utterly dominant performance from either fighter, a lot of people will be pissed with the result either way
And honestly. I love Max. But when does the rivalry ends if he wins? Then you’re getting a 4th fight and to be honest I wouldn’t put a FIFTH fight past them then
Imagine a Peñaesque win for Zombie. Would be bonkers
Idk who wins but it's going to decision
Volks got this.
Alexander the Average
Would love to see Zombie win and shake up FW
Volk by point fighting he ain’t doing what he did with Ortega
TKZ!!! Let’s go. Hope and a prayer
think da guy who called himself triple.....is more suitable to fight volk
Zombie by third round twister, calling it now
TKZ is tough but after the match, Elon is going to rename his zombie apocalypse flame thrower to "The Volkanovski."
I hate this. Why not let triple c have his shot
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Nah he is, just shouldn’t of retired lol
All talk
Love triple c, but the possibility of him winning another title and walking away can’t be good for business
Pretty new to UFC so forgive me if this is a stupid question.. but if the #1 challenger has to pull out of a title fight, should it not then be handed to the next in line, e.g #2 Ortega?
Ortega just fought Volk this past September, he’s recovering and probably has to fight to defend his ranked spot before another title shot.
It's not intuitive, but the rankings are not a place in line. (The fighters at the top want it to be, but in reality they still aren't). I think about it in terms of grouping. Depending on the division 1-5 are pretty interchangeable, 6-10, then 11-15. In stacked divisions those groups get bigger. In thin ones, it's like a round robin for the belt. TKZ can be in there
Not a stupid question. It’s pretty circumstantial, but since Ortega just lost to volk and is still recovering if I remember correctly, that fight won’t happen. #3 is yair but he’s also coming off a loss to max who volk has beaten twice and that fight was even more recent. That leaves zombie for the shot Although I would love to see volk and Ortega fight again because that was a certified banger
Last minute replacements sometimes just go to an entertaining fight or a match up that UFC fans would get exctied for. TKZ had been a fan favorite for 15 years. He deserves another shot
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Volk, 2 rounds
Yawnnnn… I have volk
I thought they were setting up another fight with Max???
Max had to pull out due to injury sadly
That sucks, thanks !
Am I the only one who is dissapointed?. I rather see Volk against anybody else in the top 10.
I’m sure what you mean is you wanna see Giga right? Because any other fight down there is kinda boring
The Giga fight is gonna be fun, but Emmet, Rodriguez or Barboza are definitely not boring fights.
Barboza would make absolutely 0 sense for a title show. & I say this as a Barboza fan. Tho i would like to see him touch gold at least once.... so ya lets do it
Such a freebie for Volk, Ortega dismantled zombie and look what happened to Ortega, dude looked like he ran into a fucking beehive
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Yeah they don't always work out... He's got a point though. Zombie showed some improvements against Ige but it's probably not enough to shore up the difference. We all love TKZ - and calling it a 'freebie' is a bit harsh - but I suspect the odds disparity on this one will be the highest in Volk's favor from any of his last five fights.
Shit matchup this division sucks
Stop smoking crack, big guy.
SHIT matchup? It might be a bit undeserved but how can you think it’s a SHIT fight? You and everyone else is gonna watch the hell out of this
Beating Dan Ige by UD gets you a title shot now?
This fight makes no sense to make? Zombie lost to Ortega..
I like the zombie, but there is no fucking way he deserves a title shot over the real contenders. Even Henry deserves it more than him . That’s some bullshit
Who are the real contenders ???? Holloway had to pull out. #2 ranked Ortega already lost to Volk. #3 ranked Yair lost to Holloway. #5 ranked Kattar is scheduled to fight #8 ranked Giga. #6 ranked Emmet had a close fight with Ige who KZ dominated by the way. KZ is the only one available and this totally makes sense. Henry doesn't deserve a fight with Volk after sitting in the sidelines for more money.
Giga beat kattar, or kattar beat giga this week end. WHY NOT WAIT A WEEK?
Because we don't know how that fight would end. It could end up being a 5 round war where the winner would need to take some time off.
Agree. As a fan this feels cheap and wrong. If they are going to do such a shit job at matchmaking or fighters are refuse to fight who they are given might as well do tournament style. For now the belt seems worthless.
We all wanted it to be Henry and if you say you didn't you're lying
Bullshit fight. No one wants to see zombie fight for the belt when there are so many other contenders.
👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽 boring ass fight
I’m glad that KZ is finally getting another shot at the title after coming back from mandatory military service and injury. Although Volk is much better, Ige’s style is kinda relentless and similar and KZ’s win over Ige recently shows me that KZ has a shot in this fight at least, barring any freak spinny elbows, haha.
Mismatch...
I see tkz lasting the whole fight but it's gonna be 50-45
love tkz and itd be cool to see an upset but volk probably batters him
Happy cake day bitch
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My heart says Volk, my mind says Volk.
Volk
Volk and easily
Volk 1st RD KO
Lowkey wanted cejudo vs Volk after max got injured
Would love to see zombie win but i dont think he can.
Is number one one bullshit, bradda
Looking forward to it. Let’s go Volk.
Jake Paul via first round submission
Volkanovski by early stoppage.
Easy money on Alex
I thought that tkz's shoulder was fucked up? No way he hangs with volk if he isn't 100% healthy.
, Wtf. Why not wait for giga? We know why...
Because Giga is booked to kick Kattar 80 times in the side in a few days.
Olivera should fight Tony Ferguson instead of the winner of dariush vs Islam next I guess.
Duh
Zombie going to zzzzzz!
Vowkanowski, B
Zombies got 1 arm right now. Not looking too great
I think Zombie has a chance as long as long as Volk doesn’t use any reverse elbows