News Islam was 8 lbs heavier than first Volk fight

What Volk did the first fight was incredible, he’s still lost but credit has to be given. At the same time Islam clearly did not look like his normal self. I’m glad we got the rematch, Islam was able to prove definitively that he’s the better fighter, and we can finally put this rivalry to rest.

Now all the Dagestani haters can move on to their next chosen one and continue to try and convince us that Islam isn’t that good and that whoever is next will finally be his kryptonite blah blah blah. You are all a bunch of idiots.
 
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Luckyme said:
It confirms that he was fighting compromised. Rehydration is crucial for your gas tank and chin.

Even before the KO, Islam looked stronger than he did in the first fight.
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Compromised like having less than 2 weeks notice and coming right off of a surgery, being visibly out of shape and sporting love handles, or no?
 
JoeRowe said:
Not the flex you think it is lol
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Not a flex, just a fact. To me it says Volk would've probably gotten smashed in the first fight, islam was dried out and compromised, and still arguably won 4-1.
 
OldBoy91 said:
Compromised like having less than 2 weeks notice and coming right off of a surgery, being visibly out of shape and sporting love handles, or no?
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Lol, even Volk isn't making those excuses.

Not having a full training camp doesn't physically affect a fighter in the same way as lack of hydration. The latter affects your ability to actually fight, no matter how skilled you are or how well you trained.

We've seen fighters win short notice fights and even become champions.
 
Luckyme said:
Lol, even Volk isn't making those excuses.

Not having a full training camp doesn't physically affect a fighter in the same way as lack of hydration. The latter affects your ability to actually fight, no matter how skilled you are or how well you trained.

We've seen fighters take short notice fights and even win championships.
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Haha okay. Islam getting a full camp and only 30 hours to rehydrate instead of having every advantage in shady UAE is being compromised.

Volk taking the fight on 10 days notice, right off the back of a surgery and being visibly out of shape is not being compromised.

Lol.

Lmao even.
 
DizzyKronic said:
I hope the weight cutting system is abolished someday. It’s pointless and counter intuitive.
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This isn't exactly weight cutting issue this is a rehydration issue, weight cutting obviously is dangerous but Perth for some bizarre reason decided to make it even more dangerous by shortening the rehydration window to 24 hrs (it's usually 36-40 hrs).
 
OldBoy91 said:
Haha okay. Islam getting a full camp and only 30 hours to rehydrate instead of having every advantage in shady UAE is being compromised.

Volk taking the fight on 10 days notice, right off the back of a surgery and being visibly out of shape is not being compromised.

Lol.

Lmao even.
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Rehydration is a much worse handicap, and it's not even close. When you're dehydrated your body doesn't function properly and your brain is more sensitive because there's less fluid protecting it. That's much more serious than getting off the couch or having a sore elbow.
 
So 176 plus 8 pounds .. ...

184lbs.


Your lightweight (155lbs) champion ladys and gentleman

Lmfao...and people still think this is okay ..

Just remove weight classes at this point or make two

.under 200lbs and over 200lbs ...same day weigh ins. .


Absolutely bullshit... doesnt matter if it was Volk or any other fight...184lbs and claiming your 155lbs pound fighter...is just stupid and unfair lol its lying
 
Celeron said:
What Volk did the first fight was incredible, he’s still lost but credit has to be given. At the same time Islam clearly did not look like his normal self. I’m glad we got the rematch, Islam was able to prove definitively that he’s the better fighter, and we can finally put this rivalry to rest.

Now all the Dagestani haters can move on to their next chosen one and continue to try and convince us that Islam isn’t that good and that whoever is next will finally be his kryptonite blah blah blah. You are all a bunch of idiots.
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Lolol an idiot calling others idiots is so satisfying.
 
OldBoy91 said:
Compromised like having less than 2 weeks notice and coming right off of a surgery, being visibly out of shape and sporting love handles, or no?
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do u really believe these guys dont train all year round?
you believe he only trained for 2 weeks?
these are fighters they train all year round to improve
 
Paolo Delutis said:
So 176 plus 8 pounds .. ...

184lbs.


Your lightweight (155lbs) champion ladys and gentleman

Lmfao...and people still think this is okay ..

Just remove weight classes at this point or make two

.under 200lbs and over 200lbs ...same day weigh ins. .


Absolutely bullshit... doesnt matter if it was Volk or any other fight...184lbs and claiming your 155lbs pound fighter...is just stupid and unfair lol its lying
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Same day weigh ins would only make it worse. WTF is happening on sherdog? Is everyone becoming retarded?
 
markys00 said:
Same day weigh ins would only make it worse. WTF is happening on sherdog? Is everyone becoming retarded?
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Not if it's essentially open weight or under 200 over 200...

Nobody's going to cut massive amount of weight on the same day they got to fight ...

Same day weigh-ins is how pretty much every martial art tournament is done or was done for the longest time only professional fight promotions do day before and that's just cuz they can charge tickets and have time to change the card if need be for betting purposes
 
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