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E281 - Is Volk too old? | UFC 298 Preview: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria
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Alexander Volkanovski must be what, 80 by now? The talk going into UFC 298 has been that Volkanovski is too old. He’s over 35, the curse for champions. He faces Ilia Topuria this weekend and the matchup couldn’t be tougher. Chapters 0:00 Intro Alexander Volkanovski is a master at switching from southpaw to orthodox. In this video we will look at a few examples of how he does just that in the middle of the cage, going backwards and coming forwards. We will talk about Alexander Volkanovski and his age and past loss to Islam Makhachev just four months ago. Will Alexander Volkanovski remain champion at UFC 298? Ilia Topuria, on the other hand, is looking for destiny at UFC 298. He will look to keep his undefeated record on the line against Alexander The Great. Topuria boasts a fantastic striking game with incredible footwork, combination work, and head movement. He is among the best in boxing. We will look at some of the combinations Ilia Topuria utilizes, specifically from the Bryce Mitchell and Josh Emmett fight. We will also talk about Ilia Topuria’s use of the shoulder roll and his holes. He’s not a perfect fighter. Who wins the main event of UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski or Ilia Topuria?
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