Russian UFC fighter Denis Tyulyulin on the air of “” spoke about the preparation for the duel with the Brazilian Gregory Rodriguez as well as the start of his promotion career.
The fight is scheduled for August 19. It was originally scheduled to take place on June 24, but was postponed.
– I went to try myself in the overseas leagues, but there was a chance (in the UFC), I took it. I have already been there. Came as a second sparring partner. During a trip, I decided to hang on to a league. Was there for eight months. I’m lucky.
The match with Rodriguez did not take place, because on June 7 I received a cut in training. They put seven stitches. Practiced passages, I strike bone against bone, thin skin. So as not to risk me, they offered me a transfer. Two weeks before the fight. But he accepted the transfer, and not to replace the opponent.
How are you preparing for Rodriguez?
— I went to Elbrus with the Fedor team. I will start training soon. If I defend myself, I will sign a new contract with the UFC. I fight spectacularly in the rack. For me, any fight is decisive, but there is no weight of responsibility. It doesn’t matter at all! We will please the fans and the country.
The opponent likes the position, but if he takes a chance, he will end up where he is. Every fight is an experience. I don’t listen to couch experts.
Are there dream rivals?
— Kelvin Gastelum. Somewhere around the 14th or 15th it is now. Chris Whiteman. Probably these two, – Tyulyulin said on the air of .
Tyulyulin had 17 fights in mixed martial arts and won 10 times. Rodriguez has 13 wins and five losses.
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