Russian middleweight trainer Romana Kopylova Alexander Skaredin, in an interview with , said that the team expects a brilliant victory from the fighter over American Punahili Soriano, after which negotiations for a new contract will begin.
Kopylov on January 15 in Las Vegas will fight with American Punahili Soriano. Ex-AMC Fight Nights champion Kopylov has 9 wins and two losses in MMA, Soriano’s stats are exactly the same. Kopylov lost two UFC opener fights but then beat Alessio di Chirico in Paris in September.
– Roman received an American visa in mid-December (Kopylov will fight in the United States for the first time in his career – “”). He has no problem. Most of the preparation Kopylov spent in Dagestan under the leadership of Rasul Magomedaliev. This specialist brought many things to Roman’s training that helped him become better. The novel is loaded! Now we are resolving the issues with the UFC on the timing of the finish. According to the opponent, I can say that he is a good fighter. Yes, there are not enough stars in the sky, and for Roma this is the most suitable option for now. We expect Roman to win this fight with flying colors, and we will discuss a new contract with the league,” Skaredin told .
– According to the current agreement, there remains a fight. Have there ever been talks about Kopylov’s new contract with the UFC?
– Did not have. Everything will be based on the results of the January duel.
Source : MatchTV
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