Will Volk get respect if he beats Ortega convincingly?

[Lights Out 101]

I actually like Volk but he’s in a weird place right now. A lot of people have soured on him due to how he barely scraped by Max in their second fight despite promising a finish. I know the majority of people scored that fight for Max too.

Do you think everyone will warm up to him if he beats Ortega convincingly, whether it be a finish or a clear cut decision? I think he desperately needs to make a statement against Ortega next weekend for his legacy’s sake. He doesn’t have the charisma or fan-friendly style to fall back on if he loses the belt.

 

[Mammothman]

He just need to make a statetement in the Ortega fight, everybody would forget about the "robbery" against Max.

As Dustin said "MMA fans are fairweather"

 

[Buckland]

Not if he dances around the outside leg kicking to a decision.

 

[Mr Joyboy]

Everyone knows Volk is a legend.

 

[Jose Beehive]

We asked this about Aljo/Yan and Leon Edwards

 

[Arkham's Notorious Geyser]

@fortheo 3 comments above solidifies what I was saying earlier on in the Morning haha.

Volk doesn't need fans like that anyhow. "Fairweather" like Dustin Poirier said.

 

[Percwalker]

Ortega 4th round submission

 

[Dan Torrance]

and new

 

[Swarthy]

Volk already has my respect. Dude is an absolute legend.

War Volk

 

[BRASIL WAND]

>Convincingly

>Slapping leg kicks from a distance


Pick one

 

[KOPPE]

Volk might be the most boring fighter in the history. he makes Edgar look like Michel Pereira.

 

[Mr.Maelstrom]

Never, do you hear me? Never

 

[Fahcough]

I forget he's even the champ. Unless he goes on a 3 fight 1st round KO streak, he will continue to be known by no one.

 

[Travis Alexander]

It would have to be far more convincing than Max’s mauling of Ortega was.... and even then Max is the baddest dude at that weight and the true winner of the last title bout imo.

 

[Benoitthegr8]

 

[ExitLUPin]

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Volk is a manlet but his chick is wearing heels while he's barefoot

 

[Lights Out 101]

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For real she needs to stop wearing heels around him

 

[TempleoftheDog]

The funny thing is..

If you ever find yourself in a close decision with a multiple time defending UFC champion. Shouldn’t that alone garner you respect? Does it even matter if you win or lose?

The standards around here are through the roof. GOAT, or BUM, period.

 

[Joshuaace]

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Angles, lighting, and floor gradient, have that ring looking large.

 

[Ares Black]

I actually like Volk but he’s in a weird place right now. A lot of people have soured on him due to how he barely scraped by Max in their second fight despite promising a finish. I know the majority of people scored that fight for Max too.

Do you think everyone will warm up to him if he beats Ortega convincingly, whether it be a finish or a clear cut decision? I think he desperately needs to make a statement against Ortega next weekend for his legacy’s sake. He doesn’t have the charisma or fan-friendly style to fall back on if he loses the belt.

I've been on the Volkanovski train since his first UFC fight. He's an absolute beast. I understand some people think he's a point fighter, but he's been beating the very best fighters in the world.

If he beats Ortega convincingly 50-45 some people will still hate. Even if he crushes Ortega some people will still be salty. Not sure what he needs to do TBH.