If he'd have shown up at the Olympia with real leaness instead of slightly lacking, he'd have probably won. He rarely does have that added sharpness that would leave him close to unbeatable. Just about everthing else is there. Weider likes that extra polish in winners, which makes sense.
That last comparison with Cormier is flawed because of the angle and different proximity to the camera. Cormier has no superstar quality, standout parts or the flow of guys with great aesthetics, such as Vic.