russian biathlete Edward Latypov praised the athletic qualities of an MMA fighter Khabiba Nurmagomedova before moving to the Open FC 24 tournament.
The triple bronze medalist of the Beijing Olympics will attend the fights as guest of honour. Competitions with the participation of Russian and foreign athletes will be held on November 12 in Togliatti.
— How were you invited to come to the Open FC of Togliatti?
— The president of the tournament, Alexander Guryanov, called me and invited me to come to the event. It must be said that the Open FC, in addition to sport, also has a charitable purpose. The money raised through the contest will be used to treat a little girl, Angelina, who has blood cancer. It’s great that people can watch spectacular fights and help their neighbor at the same time.
— Will you participate in charity events?
– I think that when I arrive, we will meet the organizers and discuss this issue.
Do you often watch MMA yourself?
– I watch UFC fights, Russian promotion. But it is not always possible to see everything, of course.
“Do you know any fighters?”
“Unfortunately, not personally. But it would be interesting to meet Khabib – after all, he is the most successful fighter. I would like to chat with him, play football (laughs).
What is its main strength?
“I think, in his inner qualities. Strength of mind, strength of will. Physically, he is very strong – in this regard, Khabib is above all his rivals. Such assertiveness and helps him win in all fights. With his rivals already tired and exhausted, he seems to be just starting to give his best. It looks like strength.
– Are these qualities also important in biathlon?
– Of course, like in any sport. It is important to always fight until the end.
“Is there anything biathletes can learn from fighters?”
– Perhaps, some nuances of preparation. It is clear that the sports are very different, but there are certain points of contact. This question must be studied in detail. If you analyze the training program of a professional fighter in detail, you will certainly find interesting things – and not only in terms of physics, but also in terms of psychology.
Source : MatchTV
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