MMA fighter Vladimir Minev after a fight against Ivan Shtyrkov under the rules of kickboxing, he explained why he and his team entered the fight wearing a T-shirt with the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mineev competed in his fourth consecutive kickboxing match. The 33-year-old fighter beat Ivan Shtyrkov by decision after three rounds at a tournament in Sochi.
— Can you tell me why you went out wearing a T-shirt with the president’s image?
— In general, I support our president. I support children who are in the SVO zone. I want to dedicate this fight to our guys on the front lines. We all expect victories.
— Do your colleagues write to you? Congratulations right away?
– Well, right away, they’re not sitting there in front of the TV. I am in contact with my company commander. They are waiting for my return. With treats,” reports the correspondent, Mineev’s words.
Mineev’s MMA stats are 16 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.
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Source : MatchTV
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