Volkanowski is the most skilled champion we have

[The Legendary Scarface]

It's amazing how little he gets talked about .. Guys like Francis, Usman, Jan and Petr are very skilled fighters in their own right but if we're talking about complexity Alex has the largest array of skills and techniques in his game.

Stance switching, shifting, striking defense, boxing, calf kicks, body kicks, different entries, different takedowns, combinations, clinch, grappling, everything, he's so complete.

Not a particularly interesting personality but I really hope he gets the recognition he deserves one day. Dude is an MMA machine.

 

[Lasse Stefanz]

What makes him more skilled than Yan or Usman though?

 

[Iron Nick]

What makes him more skilled than Yan or Usman though?

Neither of those guys have beaten a fighter of Holloway's quality (yet).

 

[RemyR]

I def think he’s underrated that’s for sure.

 

[Iron Nick]

You'll get shit on TS, but it's quite reasonable to call Volkanovski the most skilled current UFC champion.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

It's amazing how little he gets talked about

That's what happens when you become a boring point-fighter who pulls out of title defenses

 

[LoadedZeus]

Lost a lot of fans when he downright refused to fight Holloway after the 2nd fight, which most considered a clear win for Holloway. On the same boat, think he has impressive skills but Holloway exposed him in the 2nd fight and hes been avoiding it since. Can't call yourself an undisputed champ like that.

 

[andrikkis7]

It's amazing how little he gets talked about .. Guys like Francis, Usman, Jan and Petr are very skilled fighters in their own right but if we're talking about complexity Alex has the largest array of skills and techniques in his game.

Stance switching, shifting, striking defense, boxing, calf kicks, body kicks, different entries, different takedowns, combinations, clinch, grappling, everything, he's so complete.

Not a particularly interesting personality but I really hope he gets the recognition he deserves one day. Dude is an MMA machine.

He might not be the most skilled champion but he is definitely the most unlikeable one.

 

[ZeeTV]

Where’s he been at? I honestly forgot about him. For some reason it feels like Max is still the champ

 

[Iron Nick]

he is definitely the most unlikeable one.

Hell no, man.

 

[The Legendary Scarface]

What makes him more skilled than Yan or Usman though?

Well I think Yan has a very effective (and awesome) minimalistic boxing oriented stand up style. He doesn't mix in different types of kicks or use angles often like Alex does.

And Usman isn't nearly the striker Alex is, I think that's pretty evident without me having to elaborate.

 

[Iron Nick]

Lost a lot of fans when he downright refused to fight Holloway after the 2nd fight, which most considered a clear win for Holloway.

Only people who don't know fighting thought this fight was a *clear* win for Holloway (or anyone out of the two).

That fight was very close.

 

[The Legendary Scarface]

Lost a lot of fans when he downright refused to fight Holloway after the 2nd fight, which most considered a clear win for Holloway. On the same boat, think he has impressive skills but Holloway exposed him in the 2nd fight and hes been avoiding it since. Can't call yourself an undisputed champ like that.

Second fight was close but he beat him twice and gave him an immediate rematch after the first fight. I don't blame him and I'm sure they'll do the trilogy at some point.

 

[Doughie99]

He might not be the most skilled champion but he is definitely the most unlikeable one.

I think Volkanovski is extremely likeable, chilled, relaxed, and easy-going.
No idea why you would think he's unlikeable. Bit strange.

 

[ThaiSexPills]

At first, I read the title and thought “what a stupid thread” but then I thought about it and you’re probably right

 

[Deleted member 359865]

Ortega will run through him. Max Holloway has some ways to go in grappling that’s why he was easy to exploit and point fight.

 

[LoadedZeus]

Second fight was close but he beat him twice and gave him an immediate rematch after the first fight. I don't blame him and I'm sure they'll do the trilogy at some point.

Others seem to think otherwise, but thinking back on that fight felt like a complete robbery at the time. Thought Holloway won clear first 3 rounds and Volk couldn't keep up. Last 2 rounds were better for Volk but Holloway was still dangerous and landing strikes. Even Dana White thought Holloway won the fight and was immediately talking about 3rd fight until Volk outright declined. Majority of media sources and other fighters agreed Holloway won as well. Was on the Volk train myself until that fight, he didn't look good and definitely looked beatable.

 

[Iron Nick]

Max Holloway has some ways to go in grappling that’s why he was easy to exploit and point fight.

Lol wut?

He's one of the best anti-grapplers in the sport mate.

 

[SKITZADACTYL]

definitely arguable.


its insane how underrated he is on here, like are you guys really so braindead that you cant see how good the dude is?

 

[ltarian11]

It's amazing how little he gets talked about .. Guys like Francis, Usman, Jan and Petr are very skilled fighters in their own right but if we're talking about complexity Alex has the largest array of skills and techniques in his game.

Stance switching, shifting, striking defense, boxing, calf kicks, body kicks, different entries, different takedowns, combinations, clinch, grappling, everything, he's so complete.

Not a particularly interesting personality but I really hope he gets the recognition he deserves one day. Dude is an MMA machine.

Mighty Mouse was in the same situation during his UFC reign. For good or bad, personality is part of the equation in fighter recognition. Enjoy watching the extremely well rounded skill set of both when they compete. Hope Volk gets more recognition. IMO, it is well deserved.