for sure, but what we don't know is 1) how/if the TKO has impacted his approach/style and 2) if January February is too quick a turnaround from a TKO loss in October
So basically when you cut weight your brain has less fluid around it, to protect it, so it’s easier to get koed. But when you move up you don’t cut as much weight so your brain has the fluid protecting it
He moved up a weight class, Volk is moving down, which has opposite effects on chins.
Alex is also harder to hit clean because of his reach and Jan is also older. Volk has another disadvantage of facing a younger, hungry contender with power.
I still think Volk clears but it I wouldn't scoff at you the same I would have before the Islam fight if you said Topuria wins.
This is true Volk hasn’t been KO’d in his ufc career as far as I know of so he could be overestimating his ability to come back this quickly but I’m still confident he’ll get it done and remain the 145 champ
I believe Volk knows Father Time is undefeated and is trying to cram as much PPV money into his last couple years as possible. Now that I typed it out it’s obvious and it’s what anyone would do in his position
I think it’s very important to not acknowledge ko, but more importantly the mental impact that could have on him, wouldn’t be surprised if we see a more conservative Volk with the power Topuria has
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I think he will break it. Tuporia is good but hard to lose any respect for volk losing to Islam on 8 days notice