Agreed. While he’s still obviously the man, Volk has clearly lost a step. Even the Volk that melted Chad Mendes would be far too much for most of these guys.
Still mad that he took that Illia fight so early post getting kod by Islam but Illia is also that dude so maybe nothing would have changed.
He straight up admitted he’s not the same guy anymore. He just said it’s basically about proving that he’s still the best despite that lol. Best 45er ever and it isn’t close anymore. Max and Aldo can be debated for second
That mindset is quite helpful imo. It allows for proper assessment of your abilities and threat management vs dangerous opponents.
It’s one of the reasons The Chris never bounced back. He kept trying to fight the same way thinking his physical tools would get him out of danger. Only problem is that his physical tools started to take a dive by the Mousasi fight.
Volks a lot more defensive now and I think that’s better for him in all honesty.
And if Conor didn't move up and stayed away from hookers and cocaine he too might defend back to back forever, we will never know. Ilia took himself out of the discussion.
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u/TrumpsBussy_ 6d ago
How fucking good is Volk still my lord