A fighter from the Luhansk region Nikita Krylov (27-9 in MMA) in an interview with , he spoke about preparing for the fight with former UFC title contender Alexander Gustafsson.
Krylov named the traits of Gustafsson, who before MMA was a member of Sweden’s Olympic boxing team.
– On some resources, Gustafsson’s height is 195 cm. Does the preparation for the fight against Johnny Walker, who was the same height, help you prepare for the fight with him?
– On the contrary, combat experience with him helps, because they are about the same build and, more or less, I understand what to expect. Also, fighting and training with great fighters helps. It seems to me that purely physically Gustafsson is not as strong as Walker, but the experience of training and training with fighters over 190cm definitely prepares me for what lies ahead.
What else does Gustafsson have besides the number two job you were talking about?
– Probably the fact that he starts most actions with the jab. He senses the distance and, depending on where his jab lands, adds a backhand or a lowkick. Classic boxing style – through the front hand. Something more specific is difficult to determine, but you have to be ready for this shot. Although with boxers, in principle, you need to quickly switch to your game and exchange fewer hands,” Krylov told .
The fight between Krylov and Gustafsson will take place on July 23 at the O2 Arena in London.
Source : MatchTV
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