Islam Makhachev Wants to Alter Perceptions, KO Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284

[tymikeson]

https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/I...ns-KO-Alexander-Volkanovski-at-UFC-284-189122

“Honestly, I want to knock him out, because everybody says [that] Islam a grappler or wrestler, but I want to show people my striking,” Makhachev told ESPN Deportes. “He is a short guy, and I really believe I can knock him out.”



This in my opinion is what separated GSP from other champions. He didnt want to alter perceptions - he just wanted to win and that is what made him great. This mentality of 'altering perceptions' to try and go for the ko will be Isalms downfall - ego. Hendricks was a prime example of this mentality.

 

[DOMMA]

I firmly believe that if he tries to stand with Volk he loses and risks getting KOed. Volk is considerably better standing.

 

[ComfortablyNumb55]

He'll forget this statement after getting lit up for a couple of minutes.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Maybe then Dana will remember his name

 

[sdpdude9]

That would be insanely impressive if he did so but I doubt it. Islam is underrated on the feet but Volk is a very smart and quick striker. Islam knows what his easiest path to victory is and I expect to see that.

 

[Dreyga_King of Sherbums]

LMAO... he won't do that. Islam isn't stupid he will shoot early and often

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

"I am going to knock him out! (on the ground)"

 

[Alonzo Black]

He will not.

 

[FIghtxIQ]

I think Khabib not being part of the training/camp/coaching is going to play a major factor. The current training/coaching is nothing like it was when Khabib was in charge. Don't think anyone around can match Khabib's fight IQ and doesn't seem like they are being pushed as hard as they were when Khabib was in charge of the training/coaching. Kind of seems like they are just going through the motions.

 

[Po Atan]

Volk has no chin. Wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if Islam flattened him. An overhand left, a left straight or maybe even a front kick to the face.

 

[SkinnyClaw]

Volks best performances are against guys known for eating punches, Max, Brian, Zombie, these guys might be top 3 record holders for most punches absorbed to the head, Volk is a very good striker, but people are acting like he's the Izzy/Alex of the featherweights, Islam will have no problem striking with him at all imo

 

[World eater]

Just running his mouth. I don’t think he or his corner ever seriously considered stand-up as a viable plan and Volk sure isn’t buying this crap.

 

[PlasticFishBowl]

“I want to show off my striking this time.”

- Wrestler who will shoot the first chance he gets.

 

[13Seconds]

I think Khabib not being part of the training/camp/coaching is going to play a major factor. The current training/coaching is nothing like it was when Khabib was in charge. Don't think anyone around can match Khabib's fight IQ and doesn't seem like they are being pushed as hard as they were when Khabib was in charge of the training/coaching. Kind of seems like they are just going through the motions.

Khabib stepped down from coaching like a few weeks ago. Where do you get all that?

 

[baba2008]

Volk has no chin. Wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if Islam flattened him. An overhand left, a left straight or maybe even a front kick to the face.

What makes you say he has no chin? He's fought against plenty of strikers and barely been hurt.

 

[Jose Beehive]

KO doesn’t necessarily mean standing KO

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[HHJ]

I think Khabib not being part of the training/camp/coaching is going to play a major factor. The current training/coaching is nothing like it was when Khabib was in charge. Don't think anyone around can match Khabib's fight IQ and doesn't seem like they are being pushed as hard as they were when Khabib was in charge of the training/coaching. Kind of seems like they are just going through the motions.

It very well could be. Khabib's direct involvment seemed to be just that,a major factor.

 

[DOMMA]

LMAO... he won't do that. Islam isn't stupid he will shoot early and often

I agree, especially if he gets stung in an early exchange.

 

[El Fernas]

Bad idea, want to prove he is the best striker? Book a MT fight with him, its MMA do what you do best.

 

[Chalky White]

https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/I...ns-KO-Alexander-Volkanovski-at-UFC-284-189122

“Honestly, I want to knock him out, because everybody says [that] Islam a grappler or wrestler, but I want to show people my striking,” Makhachev told ESPN Deportes. “He is a short guy, and I really believe I can knock him out.”



This in my opinion is what separated GSP from other champions. He didnt want to alter perceptions - he just wanted to win and that is what made him great. This mentality of 'altering perceptions' to try and go for the ko will be Isalms downfall - ego. Hendricks was a prime example of this mentality.

Who are all these champions that wanted to “alter perceptions” ?