ASA Heavyweight Champion Evgeny Goncharov there is no reason to take risks in a duel with Anton Viazigin and fight in a standing position, it is better to take the fight to the ground. This opinion was shared with by ASA Vice President Aslanbek Badaev.
The fight between Goncharov and Viazigin will take place on February 9 in Moscow as part of the semi-finals of the ACA Grand Prix. Goncharov, 37, has 20 victories and three defeats. In December 2020, Goncharov defeated Viazigin by unanimous decision.
— Goncharov is the favorite. He’s a champion, he’s the leader of the division and he’s already defeated Viazigin. We have the feeling that the key to victory over Viazigin for Goncharov will be in the fight. Although he can strike while standing, Evgeniy is simply significantly inferior to his opponent in size. I believe Viazigin is capable of taking a hit and fighting back harder. In order not to take risks, it is better for Goncharov to fight. And it feels like he can do it, he did it in their first fight,” Badaev told .
The ASA 170 tournament will be broadcast live on the channel, broadcasting will begin at 9:00 p.m. Moscow time, and on Match! Fighter” – from 7:25 p.m. Moscow time.
Source : MatchTV
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