AMC Fight Nights Champion Dmitry Bikrev told that he calmly accepted the battle transfer with Alexei Makhno and talked about the nuances of weight loss.
Makhno, 33 (25-9 in MMA), was scheduled to fight Bikrev (13-3) for the AMC Fight Nights welterweight (77.5kg) title at a tournament in Moscow on June 24. On the day of the tournament, both fighters were informed that the event would be rescheduled for a later date.
The organization had to cancel the tournament on the day of the event after the fighters were weighed in and the recovery process began. As a result, the show will take place on July 14 in Moscow.
– The eyeliner is already finished, now you have to stick to the diet a bit. Yes, there were intrigues with the weight. I first said that we are doing 77 kg again. To which the answer was: “Why? You have already gained weight, why torture yourself? It was no problem for me to gain weight. Then they agreed on 80 kg, then the number 81 appeared, then Makhno began to ask for 83 kg. But here I already said: “No, then this is already a new weight class.” Accordingly, there is a limit of 81 kg. Yes, there was a transfer. I rested a bit – had an easy week, then had some tough fights again. In general, everything is fine. Mentally, I calmed down a bit. I’m waiting for the fight! Bikrev told .
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