Sukhrab Magomedov, coach Magomed Ankalaeva told about the state of health of the Russian fighter after the fight with Brazilian Johnny Walker at the UFC Fight Night 234 tournament in Las Vegas (USA).
Ankalaev, ranked third in the light heavyweight division, knocked out Walker in the second round on Saturday.
— How does Magomed react to victories? We always see him as a very modest and calm person. Maybe he reacts a little differently in front of you?
– Yes, of course, he is a little more cheerful, he is happy. The fight started strong for him. He himself admits that at first he couldn’t pull himself together. Walker was moving around a lot, throwing strange punches. But Magi has this thing where he aims and then starts working. I think he has a little anxiety before fights. It’s like the World Championships: the closer you get to the final, the more excited you get. I think it’s urgent.
— Does Magomed limp after Walker’s low kicks?
– No, there seems to be no problem. There may be some bruising, but he’s not limping. There is nothing serious,” the coach told .
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