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Alex Volkanovski Says Grappling-Heavy Classics Like his Bout vs. Islam Show ‘Real Skill’

Volkanovski said such exchanges can produce some of the most entertaining moments, pointing to Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 and his own clash with Islam in 2023. He accepts fans' dislike of prolonged holding but insists referees should decide when to reset. Attacking with submissions always creates openings, he argued, and real skill will eventually be recognized by everyone.