training partners Usman Nurmagomedov speak for themselves, and Vadim Nemkov is the UFC champion in terms of his level, AMC Fight Nights league chief Kamil Gadzhiev told , assessing the prospects of Russian fighters in the upcoming tournament. Bellator.
The Bellator 288 tournament, which will include two championship fights with the participation of Russian fighters, will take place on November 18 in Chicago (USA). Light heavyweight belt holder Nemkov will face American Anderson in the Grand Prix final, while Usman Nurmagomedov will try to wrest the Bellator lightweight belt from Brazilian Patrick Freire.
– These are two really very difficult fights for the Russians. Additionally, Vadim has a history with Corey Anderson. Yes, the fight (in April) was declared invalid, but Vadim also lost (at the end of the third round). I think Vadim is the UFC light heavyweight champion at his level. But there must be several conditions. First, he has to be in the UFC. Second, he has to go to the United States, sit in boot camp, and fully integrate into this industry.
By the way, Nemkov was preparing for the second fight with Anderson, first in Thailand and then in the United States.
– You see. I just figured it out. And it’s not because he has weak sparring partners at Stary Oskol, they’re all great guys. The vibe is just important, he has to get out of his comfort zone and sit there in training camp, having lived the life of a Spartan. And in terms of class, Vadim has it all: arms, legs, wrestling, speed. I think Nemkov will beat Anderson in a tough fight. He is the favourite. Here is my prediction.
As for the Usman fight… Freire is a champion, but he’s already in the part of his career where I think it fell. He is a very strong athlete, but now is the time to beat him. And for Usman, the fact that he trains with Islam (Makhachev) and Khabib (Nurmagomedov), again, with Islam Mamedov, just speaks volumes. They are the best athletes in the world, such training partners are the key to success for Usman. There you can still discuss for a long time who is younger, disassemble his equipment. But it’s no use. The skill level of these people that Usman is training with is something. Therefore, Usman will also win in a very tough battle. Usman is the favorite.
Either way, it’s not patriotic feelings that speak to me, but I try to be objective. These are my predictions,” Gadzhiev told .
Source : MatchTV
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