Alexander Volkanovski ’s emotional UFC 294 post-fight comments caught a lot of people by surprise. Following a disappointing KO loss at UFC 294 on Saturday, Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) had an held back tears in front of reporters as he vented about mental health struggles, saying he was “doing my head in” in the months prior to taking the short-notice rematch against Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC). The UFC featherweight champion is known for his dominant reign at 145 pounds and his high-level skills, but he’s also known for being a happy, positive and charismatic figure, which is why many didn’t see Volkanovski’s comments coming after UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski held back tears reflecting on his decision to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice at #UFC294 and why he felt he had to do it once he was offered. Full video: https://t.co/4aBhiqzgWp pic.twitter.com/s5wQP9wvvg — MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 21, 2023 On Tuesday, Volkanovski took to his YouTube channel to elaborate on what he’s been going through and assured fans that he’s OK.
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