“He Showed Ref More Than Enough to Show He Was Done”: Alexander Volkanovski on Viral Brian Ortega-Herb Dean Sequence

Alexander Volkanovski is the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. ‘The Great‘ is well-known for being vocal about his views and often appears on podcasts and interviews. Recently, he shared his thoughts on late stoppages during an interview with ‘The AllStar YouTube’ channel. He had some important insights to share with his viewers.

Volkanovski is currently preparing for a highly anticipated fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. The Australian fighter is confident in his training and believes he has what it takes to come out on top.

As the current featherweight champion, Volkanovski is no stranger to high-pressure situations. He has proven time and time again that he has the skills and mental toughness to perform at the highest level. Fans can expect a thrilling match when he steps into the octagon against Makhachev. However, it was his views on stoppages that piqued people’s interest lately.

Alexander Volkanovski shares his views about the Ortega fight

Volkanovski claims that the Brian Ortega fight should have been stopped a lot earlier. Moreover, he shared that Herb Dean should have stopped their fight much earlier because he could feel Ortega was done. While the Australian fighter delivered what he has promised, he felt there was a delay in stopping the bout.

He said, “Same with Ortega. I felt like in between rounds, I felt he was done. I felt he showed the ref more than enough to say that he was done.”

And there was a few things that almost feel like he was sort of asking for help without saying it,” he further added.

Moreover, he shared how the fighters show they are not able to cope with the fight. He explained by giving examples from his own fights.

Volkanovski shares his problem with late stoppages

Alexander Volkanovski expressed that he felt a similar situation occurred in the Ortega fight. As fighters, they are warriors, and it’s not common for someone to just give up and tap out. It’s not in their nature.

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He said, “So I felt bad at that stage. Cause I’m just like I feel like the ref could have just been like ‘oh that’s it. Uh you know he’s done’. Because even though he is sitting there an you know.”

“Just didn’t look like he, you know it’s not like he didn’t want to be there. But he’s like there’s nothing I can do. So I felt like he looked defeated. So that’s why the ref didn’t give it to him.”

In between rounds, they may communicate with their coaches, but they would never fully admit defeat. Volkanovski could see in Ortega’s eyes that he knew he was defeated, even though Ortega was trying to hide it. Do you agree with Volkanovski?

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