Volkanovski x Makhachev: Who is bigger in MMA history?

[DanDragon Machi]

Which one has a bigger legend status and is more relevant for the history of the sport?

Title fights win:
Volkanovski - 7
Islam - 5

Popularity:
Islam

Resume:
Volkanovski

Memorable Fights:
Islam (more finishes)

Superiority to their opponents:
Draw

This is hard to choose

 

[svmr_db]

If they both retired today probably Volkanovski.

But Islam is 3 years younger. Let's see what he does in the next few years. If he successfully becomes a champion in a second division that would put him above Volkanovski's accomplishments all time imo.

 

[Luthien]

How Islam does at WW will decide so much. If he loses badly and flees back down again

Sherdog will be ready to pass judgement

 

[Ayreon]

Volk is a more unique specimen imho

Islam is one of the biggest talent in MMA world but...we already have witnessed to someone very similar to him, but more special, like Khabib.

 

[Nobru]

Volk is likely at the end of his road, whilst Islam is midway (unless he pulls a Khabib move and retires early claiming whatever he wants). He lost one already, tho, so it wont be like Khabib.

with that said, Im more impressed with what Volk did so far. 2nd best FW in UFC history IMHO, just behind Aldo. Islam needs more defenses to get there. I dont count his wins exactly over Volk cause beating a much smaller dude from a below weightclass shouldnt get you much credit with respect to greatness.

Islam moving to WW and grabbing/keeping that belt would be big, tho. I am just not sure he can pull it off.

 

[West_Hammer]

Volk has only ever lost to champions. Until he loses to someone on a similar level to Adriano Martins, he’s in the lead for me.

 

[MrBlackheart]

When you talk about resumes, you have to take into account the losses as well as the wins. And Volk being 0-2 vs Islam should mean something. I know had Islam went 0-2 vs Volk, people would penalize Islam for it.

 

[svmr_db]

Volk has only ever lost to champions. Until he loses to someone on a similar level to Adriano Martins, he’s in the lead for me.

Brotha who this guy

 

[DanDragon Machi]

Volk is a more unique specimen imho

Islam is one of the biggest talent in MMA world but...we already have witnessed to someone very similar to him, but more special, like Khabib.

But Topuria is as impressive as Volk, if not more

 

[Skarsgard]

Volk, marginally. Unfortunately, everyone in the current era of LW is sort of overshadowed by Khabib.

 

[Dr. Rose]

But Topuria is as impressive as Volk, if not more

Is he? It seems to early to me.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

who

the

fuck

cares




also both guys are still active

 

[cburm]

Which one has a bigger legend status and is more relevant for the history of the sport?

Title fights win:
Volkanovski - 7
Islam - 5

Popularity:
Islam

Resume:
Volkanovski

Memorable Fights:
Islam (more finishes)

Superiority to their opponents:
Draw

This is hard to choose

Islam has 4 defences. Volk has 6.. I think you said it you're self

 

[Subline]

Volk has more memorable fights imo. Especially his fight with Ortega, I'm sure that will make it the HOF. It's also pushing 8 million views on YT.

 

[KO Shotz]

It depends. Both are still active so there's more to be played out. If Islam is successful at 170 then it'll boost him in the convo as GOAT not only as a LW but one of the best ever.

 

[pick999]

Brotha who this guy

He fought someone 6'9 give him a break

 

[Ironheart]

When you talk about resumes, you have to take into account the losses as well as the wins. And Volk being 0-2 vs Islam should mean something. I know had Islam went 0-2 vs Volk, people would penalize Islam for it.

This is definitely true, but the onus is usually on the bigger guy to win. It's not fair per se, but even given equal skill, the larger man should theoretically win. Honestly, I respect Islam for taking the fight because it felt rather lose/lose.

 

[MrBlackheart]

This is definitely true, but the onus is usually on the bigger guy to win. It's not fair per se, but even given equal skill, the larger man should theoretically win. Honestly, I respect Islam for taking the fight because it felt rather lose/lose.

So I guess if Islam loses a close fight to jdm, he will retain the #1P4P ranking just like Volk bc Volk fought the bigger guy?

 

[tritestill]

Did they retire yet?

 

[JKS]

But Topuria is as impressive as Volk, if not more

Not even close