Alexander Volkanovski Doesn’t Want To Test Islam Makhachev’s Gas Tank

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Alexander Volkanovski plans on knocking Islam Makhachev out in their rematch at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

The UFC featherweight king suffered his lone promotional loss against Makhachev at UFC 284 in February in a closely contested decision that many believe could have gone either way. After going toe-to-toe against Makhachev for twenty-five minutes, Volkanovksi claims he has been almost impossible to take down or be submitted inside the gym.

The Australian believes he’ll be a tougher puzzle for Makhachev to solve as he steps up for his second double-champ bid on 10 days’ notice. While the fight is on short notice, it came as a sort of relief for Volkanovski, who has already fought twice this year and was getting impatient to get back in the Octagon. Volkanovski is focused on finishing the fight early and doesn’t plan on testing his opponent’s gas tank even though he claims he could.

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[DarthChen731]

Joke's on him Islam went electric

 

[Bojka]

Never trust this stuff. Jan was going to stand with Pereira and only go for the TD if the stand up was going poorly.

 

[MigitAs]

Joke's on him Islam went electric

@rear naked ankle pick vibes

 

[Senzo Tanaka]

He honestly needs to go for broke. He's probably got 2 rounds in him. You don't keep MMA cardio. Especially not 5 rounds.

I think Volk is smart enough to immediately charge and start looking for the KO. If he doesn't get it done within 2, he's probably just going to have to settle for a moral victory and try to survive the next 3 rounds.

 

[moosaev]

Really interested in seeing the strength difference this time, i truly think the 12 hr shorter rehydration window was a huge factor in Islam's lack of grappling dominance in their first fight. We shall see.

 

[moosaev]

He honestly needs to go for broke. He's probably got 2 rounds in him. You don't keep MMA cardio. Especially not 5 rounds.

I think Volk is smart enough to immediately charge and start looking for the KO. If he doesn't get it done within 2, he's probably just going to have to settle for a moral victory and try to survive the next 3 rounds.

The problem with going for broke is Islam is a great counter puncher and take down artist. It'll play right into his strengths. Tough puzzle to solve.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Really interested in seeing the strength difference this time, i truly think the 12 hr shorter rehydration window was a huge factor in Islam's lack of grappling dominance in their first fight. We shall see.

Islam used IV in Australia. What are you talking about?

 

[moosaev]

Islam used IV in Australia. What are you talking about?

Keep crying about it. Maybe crying enough will make up for the fact that you and Dan Hooker don't have a shred of evidence.

 

[Larzon]

He honestly needs to go for broke. He's probably got 2 rounds in him. You don't keep MMA cardio. Especially not 5 rounds.

I think Volk is smart enough to immediately charge and start looking for the KO. If he doesn't get it done within 2, he's probably just going to have to settle for a moral victory and try to survive the next 3 rounds.

Volk has the best cardio in the sport though. He's not normal

 

[Ibm]

I want Volk to win but Islam is a bad matchup for him. I really dont see an improved Islam losing. Islam has all advatages. Speed goes to Volk though.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Joke's on him Islam went electric

 

[Will the thrill]

Thing is IIRC their last fight Volk had much more success on the ground against Islam than he did on the feet. I know he’s felt islams power. On the other hand Islam has been KOed before so who am I to question his fight IQ.

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Well yeah. Islam was perfectly fine with sitting back and counter-striking in their last fight. I can see Volk attempting to stay in the inside instead of exchanging from range

 

[Can’t Handle My Riddum]

Joke's on him Islam went electric

Underrated joke.

Edit: Good for Volk, if true. Change it up. Don’t try the same shit.

 

[Fight Professor]

I am hoping he is not serious. If Volk zooms around the cage manlet style (like Cruz or MM), Islam would get tired and frustrated.

Then Volk can go for a finish in the champ rounds.

 

[Liverkick-king56]

Volks plan of Feint to blitz was what lead to his loss IMO

He has to stay in Islam's face with jabs and straights to eliminate the counter striking ability and he has to win the clinch exchanges. Islam is a sniper at range and great in the clinch and not applying a steady pressure but instead choosing to blitz allowed Islam to be comfortable on the feet allowing him to reset for counters on the blitzes.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I am hoping he is not serious. If Volk zooms around the cage manlet style (like Cruz or MM), Islam would get tired and frustrated.

Then Volk can go for a finish in the champ rounds.

Volk 1 , 2 , 5

 

[dominion]

Too much is being made of volk lacking gas this time. You don't just go from best gas tank to FKL status. His tank will still be good enough, he just wants to KO Islam because he believes he gave him too much respect the first time. He's right.

 

[fortheo]

Really interested in seeing the strength difference this time, i truly think the 12 hr shorter rehydration window was a huge factor in Islam's lack of grappling dominance in their first fight. We shall see.

You don't think volk just doing 6 weeks of rehab on his arm might be a bigger factor here? Not to mention him having no time to plan for a move to LW?