Plz NO Topuria vs Volk 2

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I don't know about everyone else but I'm sick and tired of title shots being given on any grounds other than recent fight history. So Volk is apparently being given a rematch just out of respect. The first fight actually wasn't close, controversial or anything. You could say Volk was coming off a KO loss but guess what now he's coming off 2 and doesn't get any younger. While there's really no doubt about Volk's standing in the grand scheme of things, no one would benefit from giving him rematches he honestly has no business being in. Volk already lacks a clear direction in his career, partly due to his own mistakes. Another brutal KO loss and 0-4 streak wouldn't do any favors to his legacy. I don't want Volk to become another Tony Ferguson, who started his losing streak at the very top and finished by losing to the likes of Pimblett and Green. Volk fans won't want to see another pointless KO loss. Topuria stands nothing to gain either. He already demolished Volk and should not waste his prime years on proving something that everyone knows already. Moreover, I see another easy high-profile finish would expose him to the risks of complacency. I wouldn't be against him going up in weight right now. But if he wants to cement his legacy let him fight someone like Evloev. Outside of that, there are virtually no interesting fights for him at 145. I don't think Sterling has any chance even if he beats Evloev. And Lopes is still too green for a title shot.

If Volk somehow wins, It would be a huge Cinderella story, but it would derail Topuria's career while not extending Volk's that much.
 
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Volk getting a rematch while not getting a win at FW since losing is ridiculous. I will never agree with these types of rematches ever, regardless of who the fighter is that is looking to get said rematch.

100% Lopes should be next. Based on the current rankings, Volk should fight Evloev next.
 
Greyscale said:
I don't know about everyone else but I'm sick and tired of title shots being given on any grounds other than recent fight history. So Volk is apparently being given a rematch just out of respect. The first fight actually wasn't close, controversial or anything. You could say Volk was coming off a KO loss but guess what now he's coming off 2 and doesn't get any younger. While there's really no doubt about Volk's standing in the grand scheme of things, no one would benefit from giving him rematches he honestly has no business being in. Volk already lacks a clear direction in his career, partly due to his own mistakes. Another brutal KO loss and 0-4 streak wouldn't do any favors to his legacy. I don't want Volk to become another Tony Ferguson, who started his losing streak at the very top and finished by losing to the likes of Pimblett and Green. Volk fans won't want to see another pointless KO loss. Topuria stands nothing to gain either. He already demolished Volk and should not waste his prime years on proving something that everyone knows already. Moreover, I see another easy high-profile finish would expose him to the risks of complacency. I wouldn't be against him going up in weight right now. But if he wants to cement his legacy let him fight someone like Evloev. Outside of that, there are virtually no interesting fights for him at 145. I don't think Sterling has any chance even if he beats Topuria. And Lopes is still too green for a title shot.

If Volk somehow wins, It would be a huge Cinderella story, but it would derail Topuria's career while not extending Volk's that much.
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chinarice said:
Volk getting a rematch while not getting a win at FW since losing is ridiculous. I will never agree with these types of rematches ever, regardless of who the fighter is that is looking to get said rematch.

100% Lopes should be next. Based on the current rankings, Volk should fight Evloev next.
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Volk should not get that fight, Lopez lost to the undefeated Dagestani who ilia has already been booked for in the past.
I think that is the fight that must happen before moving up to fight LW.
 
Amazingly, I agree with you.

I dont think this is a good move for Volk. He did nothing to deserve it either.

He should get a tune up.

UFC is doing this to further build Topuria off his carcass, which will be carted away for good after.
 
TheBulge said:
Other young guys can still make a name off of him.
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Thats what the UFC wants. They consider him used up and look to use him like that
 
Make a lot of senses. Though there is also the fact that giving Volk a rematch isn’t just out of respect - UFC literally owes him that - Dana made it clear post 308 that when things don’t go well Volk is the guy to call.

Ultimately it’s up to Volk to figure himself out. For the sake of his career, to throw him Lopez/Evloev in a co main would be a good move.
 
Greyscale said:
I don't know about everyone else but I'm sick and tired of title shots being given on any grounds other than recent fight history. So Volk is apparently being given a rematch just out of respect. The first fight actually wasn't close, controversial or anything. You could say Volk was coming off a KO loss but guess what now he's coming off 2 and doesn't get any younger. While there's really no doubt about Volk's standing in the grand scheme of things, no one would benefit from giving him rematches he honestly has no business being in. Volk already lacks a clear direction in his career, partly due to his own mistakes. Another brutal KO loss and 0-4 streak wouldn't do any favors to his legacy. I don't want Volk to become another Tony Ferguson, who started his losing streak at the very top and finished by losing to the likes of Pimblett and Green. Volk fans won't want to see another pointless KO loss. Topuria stands nothing to gain either. He already demolished Volk and should not waste his prime years on proving something that everyone knows already. Moreover, I see another easy high-profile finish would expose him to the risks of complacency. I wouldn't be against him going up in weight right now. But if he wants to cement his legacy let him fight someone like Evloev. Outside of that, there are virtually no interesting fights for him at 145. I don't think Sterling has any chance even if he beats Evloev. And Lopes is still too green for a title shot.

If Volk somehow wins, It would be a huge Cinderella story, but it would derail Topuria's career while not extending Volk's that much.
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I agree, there is absolutely no upside for this fight. Most likely Volk gets smoked like a blunt again and slowly pushed into Tony Ferguson territory.

If he did manage to somehow win that fight it would be even worse, we would probably get Max vs Volk 4.
 
chinarice said:
Volk getting a rematch while not getting a win at FW since losing is ridiculous. I will never agree with these types of rematches ever, regardless of who the fighter is that is looking to get said rematch.

100% Lopes should be next. Based on the current rankings, Volk should fight Evloev next.
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evloev is fighting Sterling next and if sterling wins he should get a title shot.
 
HHJ said:
Amazingly, I agree with you.

I dont think this is a good move for Volk. He did nothing to deserve it either.

He should get a tune up.

UFC is doing this to further build Topuria off his carcass, which will be carted away for good after.
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Volk Vs Arnold Allen is a sensible match up at this point


Let lopes take his crack at Illa. If Volk is impressive against allen, Jump him ahead of sterling Evloev winner

I heard a rumor of Volk vs Lopez for Interim title in February.
 
I don't want to see it but I think odds on it will happen, Dana/Volk probably don't want to risk him losing to another contender before he gets a title shot.
 
SeanWRT said:
Make a lot of senses. Though there is also the fact that giving Volk a rematch isn’t just out of respect - UFC literally owes him that - Dana made it clear post 308 that when things don’t go well Volk is the guy to call.

Ultimately it’s up to Volk to figure himself out. For the sake of his career, to throw him Lopez/Evloev in a co main would be a good move.
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I think people forget this.

The UFC literally owes Volk multiple times over, he didn't become the backup for fights and fill in on extremely short notice out of the goodness of his heart. You do the UFC favors and in turn they return the favor when you need it.

Volk is calling in that chip, whether you think he will win or not is completely irrelevant.
 
LOL


dont worry it wont happen.


iLia is just teasing Volk with it and getting out in front of it by saying he deserves it and would love to do it again . In reality, he knows Volk isnt on his level, and if he was, then its not worth the risk . The Islam fight is more meaningful.
 
Of course, this is the next fight for Ilia. It makes the most sense from all points of view (risk, money, fame, etc.)
 
Volk is on a CTE speedrun

Honestly there isn't much he can do differently in a rematch. Max is going to LW, so Volk might as well take his place as the FW gatekeeper.
 
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