I mean the guy gets hundreds of thousands of views every year on his smash performances online. Idk why you would be so surprised, what does he have to lose from competing again, really?
2:40 is actually so absurd, baiting out a standing jab, knowing Polish is going to try and grab the stitch, or at worst put up shield etc. Wow. to get up in someones grill and toss the stitch away to bait that up and instantly dash up and grab is so big brain. sheeeet melee can be so good.