Alexander Volkanovski Plans to Make Ilia Topuria 'Eat Some of His Words' at UFC 298

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Theme for this weekend

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

I broke my own rule and posted on Sherdog while drunk, woke up to find out ‘i’d joined the VOLKswagon. So…

WAR VOLK BEAT HIM WITH OLD MAN STRENGTH AND EXPERIENCE!!!

 

[HatKick]

On paper one of the best matchups in recent years. Hoping Volk still has enough speed and durability to go with his superior skill. Topuria is such a beast though. He might be the next big thing.

 

[Bork Neslar]

Volk will make that guy his bitch. Mark my words.

 

[fortheo]

Age 35,
30 pro fights,
last 2 fights above his weight class
Did not take enough time off after a hard ko loss (if this was boxing he’d get a short medical suspension)

The combination of all these factors makes this an easy bet on Ilia.

Anyway, I expect a controversial annoyance and a rematch we wont get.

He fought yair ar FW in july and looked great, so his last two fights were not above his weight class.

 

[simpforelon]

This is actually tricky.

As a big fan of Volkanovski over many years, I am full of admiration for the fighter, for the man, the way he lives his life, he represents his country etc, and I am always rooting for him.

So... I HOPE Volk wins.

Here's the but.... Topuria is very very good. He is very dangerous as a fighter.
It would not surprise me if Topuria wins this fight, andm equally, it would not surprise me if Volkanovski wins this fight.

Topuria COULD get a 1st round TKO.
Volka COULD dominate Topuria.

I just don't know which will happen.
Either way, I doubt this is the last time these 2 fighters face each other.

Hope it's a classic.


Here are the current odds, damn close it would seem according to the bookies and I tend to agree with that :
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agreed, Illia looks like a killer vs Volks established level, will be interesting!

 

[Sean_wongster_wongmastter]

Never doubt someone chasing big dreams. Topuria will be a force to deal with. He's already got some big fights in mind after Volk.

 

[Poirierfan]

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Winner?

I'm split, Topuria will be champ one day but I don't know if he's ready for the pace of Volk just yet.


I usually always pic the underdog just because I'm a retard. In this case I'm gonna be an idiot and do it again, Topuria, 2nd rd KO.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Volk will make that guy his bitch. Mark my words.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I broke my own rule and posted on Sherdog while drunk, woke up to find out ‘i’d joined the VOLKswagon. So…

WAR VOLK BEAT HIM WITH OLD MAN STRENGTH AND EXPERIENCE!!!

I'm split, Topuria will be champ one day but I don't know if he's ready for the pace of Volk just yet.


I usually always pic the underdog just because I'm a retard. In this case I'm gonna be an idiot and do it again, Topuria, 2nd rd KO.

 

[Cowboy Kurt Angle]

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@Arqueto @BroRogan @Carl Drogo @lsa
@StonedLemur @Fight Professor @TerrorTimmy @Elvis. @ryun253 @don't ask @C0NCH3TO @MEAN357 @Cooliox @mudrubble @Bobby Boulders @Simple Southerner @svmr_db @Luthien @BoxerMaurits @Neck&Neck @SeattleFightFan @Ares Black @SalvadorAllende @Arm Barbarian @Blanqa Blanqua @Royce's Gi @Cooliox @Krixes @MXZT @wisdom blows @nonoob @Mohawk Banditó @JKS @SuperNerd @2004 account @Mammothman @Bushwhacker B @Siver! @TITS @Cowboy Kurt Angle @Jose Beehive @MEAN357 @NoBiasJustMMA @FlyingDeathKick @Doughie99 @13Seconds @CPH @Kenny Powerth @OldBoy91 @Kryptt @Paynebringer @HI SCOTT NEWMAN @Poirierfan @SenorFranko @MMALOPEZ @Hellowhosthat @Get To Da Choppa @BangBang @Substance Abuse @John makfresshi @Islam Imamate @Wong_Wongster_Irish @TCE @Jackonfire @helax

Winner?

Ilia is gonna win and people are gonna say Volk is past his prime, won’t mind if Volk wins

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Ilia is gonna win and people are gonna say Volk is past his prime, won’t mind if Volk wins

 

[MMAFanCal]

I might be in the minority, but I got Tipuria on this one.

 

[MrBlackheart]

For someone accusing his opponent of talking too much, Volk is doing a good bit of talking in that article.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

I'm split, Topuria will be champ one day but I don't know if he's ready for the pace of Volk just yet.


I usually always pic the underdog just because I'm a retard. In this case I'm gonna be an idiot and do it again, Topuria, 2nd rd KO.

Yea I accidentally signed up to root for Volk while drunk, but Illy’s a BIG THREAT.

I’m actually really surprised at the poll results.

Also, UFC pushing Illia’s profile HARD, so Volk better not expect ref (or possibly judges) to be all that ‘impartial’

So, anyways, seeing as you’re picking Illia, wanna AV bet?

 

[Uber_Noober]

I voted motivated Volk with that look in his eye.

 

[Goutfather]

after volk's last showing, idk what to expect. he was a model of consistency and discipline, and then he just... gave up, went on a bender and took a short notice fight with his toughest opponent to date. at his peak he's twice the fighter topuria is, but who knows if his head is in it. still rooting for him.

 

[Poirierfan]

Yea I accidentally signed up to root for Volk while drunk, but Illy’s a BIG THREAT.

I’m actually really surprised at the poll results.

Also, UFC pushing Illia’s profile HARD, so Volk better not expect ref (or possibly judges) to be all that ‘impartial’

So, anyways, seeing as you’re picking Illia, wanna AV bet?

Lmao, you want that bet because you know I'll lose, bitch. You think I'm stupid?





I'll take the bet.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

Lmao, you want that bet because you know I'll lose, bitch. You think I'm stupid?





I'll take the bet.

I... was going to add:" (I'm kidding) " to the end of that post. But was sure you would know it was a joke. I seriously nearly edited it in about three times.


So to be clear, the situation for me, as it stands, is:


I get drunk. In outrage at a shitty post say "I'm joining the VOLKSWAGON' just from drunken spitefulness.

Wake up, having had no recollection of it.

But say 'I'll keep my (drunken) word and commit to this.'


Then... sober, I make a joke in this thread about an AV bet, and have to keep my word about this too??????

How is this happening?




Does the '' emoji in my offer save me? Or am I stuck with keeping my word here too?

 

[flektarn]

Volk gonna tko him with just leg kicks.