Russian Askar Askarov told that illness upon arrival in St. Petersburg prevented him from meeting the weight category limit ahead of the ACA 166 tournament
The fight between Askarov and Brazilian Alan Gomes will take place on Friday in St. Petersburg, it will be the first for the Russian after leaving the UFC. The Russian played in this league from fall 2019 to spring 2021. Previously, Askarov was the ACB flyweight champion. Askarov’s return to MMA could have taken place at one of the ASA summer tournaments, but the Russian was unable to compete due to health problems. Askarov did not reach the category limit and will give 30% of the fee to his opponent. Askarov’s weight is 59.5 kg, and Gomez’s weight is 58.5 kg.
– This time everything went well with the weight, when I arrived I was sick and at the end of the weight loss it took its toll. 500 kg remained, the body stopped obeying and sweat did not come out, Askarov told .
The ACA 166 tournament will live stream “Match!” Fighter”, watch the show on Friday from 7:30 p.m. (Moscow time).
Source : MatchTV
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