Russian heavyweight Kirill Sidelnikov in a conversation with he said that he did not see any chances for Brazilian Bruno Cappelozza in a duel with Vadim Nemkov .
Nemkov will face Cappelozza (15-6) on February 24 in Saudi Arabia. For the former Bellator champion and league Grand Prix winner in the light heavyweight division, this fight will be the first in the heavyweight division. Nemkov, 31, has 16 wins and two losses. The Russian’s winning streak is 11 fights; he has not lost in Bellator yet (in April 2022, his fight with Corey Anderson was declared invalid, but in the next fight with this opponent at the Bellator Grand Prix Final in November 2022, Nemkov won by unanimous decision ) . Previously, Sidelnikov played in the same team with Nemkov.
“I don’t see any chance for Cappelozza.” I can’t even imagine how Cappelozza could surprise Vadim. Yes, it’s a heavyweight… Well, the only thing that can fly is a stray bullet, a lucky shot. And for Vadim, it will be a transition to a new division, and that could also have an effect. Knowing Vadim’s training, he is an athlete who always follows the diet. He is a very disciplined athlete who works with weights all the time. I think he will have no problem against Cappelozza. But in the future, it will be interesting to see him fight someone more serious.
And Cappelozza… With the word “absolutely” I don’t know how it can surprise Vadim. I am very happy that Vadim has such an opponent. I can’t say it’s a direct opponent, but it’s the best thing to feel this weight,” Sidelnikov told .
All ASA tournaments are broadcast live on and Match! Fighter”. The ASA 171 tournament will take place on February 25 in Krasnodar. The main fights will include Grand Prix fights: Magomedrasul Gasanov will meet Ibragim Magomedov in the middleweight division, and Islam Omarov will fight in the featherweight division against Alexey Polpudnikov .Broadcast on begins at 7:30 p.m. (Moscow time).
Source : MatchTV
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