He only fought 3 months ago. If he really let his cardio drop in such a short time period he doesn't deserve to win the interim belt. As an elite athlete peaking for competitions is only logical but to let his condition drop so much in such a short time period? Most athletes would never drop below 90-85 percent of their peak form, yet without that peaking period mendes can't even last two rounds? Never before has a short camp excused gassing so quickly.
Basically to imply the number 2 fighter in the division had let his form drop so much in three months that he can't last two rounds but with 6 more weeks training goes hard and wins all 5 is just silly.
The only thing that would explain such a difference between his "full camp" self and his short camp version is PED use (with the peaking cycles that come with it, and what fan would make that claim)?
