Will Volk get respect if he beats Ortega convincingly?

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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.
 
We asked this about Aljo/Yan and Leon Edwards {<jordan}
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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