Former UFC fighter Damir Ismagulov on the air of the show “Tous pour le Match!” on said that the fight against the Russians Edouard Vartanian will be victorious for him, but he probably won’t be able to win by knockout.
Ismagulov fought seven fights in the UFC, but lost his last two promotional fights by decision and left the organization. On Saturday, March 2, at the “Our Business” tournament in Moscow, Ismagulov will fight Vartanyan according to the rules of boxing with gloves for MMA.
— A rather interesting and unexpected offer from “Our Business”. In order not to sit idly by, I had to perform. And the very name Vartanyan is known throughout the Russian Federation and the CIS. And I accepted the fight. The conditions are quite good.
— The fight will take place according to the rules of kickboxing with MMA gloves.
— People have always been interested in something new. There is an ocean of possibilities in MMA. People need a show: a standing fight, without wrestling. Whatever the viewer wants.
The difference is all in the distance. The preparation went a little differently. I prepared for this fight with the best. I didn’t work on wrestling. You need to work on your strengths. And the fight must always be fierce. And now, surprisingly, I left it and just did stand-up.
I don’t think we will lose in the fight. When we return to MMA, everything will be back to normal.
– What is the battle plan?
– It’s simple. There is a plan A and B. I think I will adapt during the fight. People think that three three-minute rounds are not enough. But three minutes seemed like an ocean to me when I worked with the K1 specialists. Completely different dynamics, tempo, pressure. My plan is to enjoy every minute of the tour. Most likely, the fight will end on points and go the full distance. And I will win.
— What would you say to the fans before the fight?
— Dear fans, all martial arts fans, on March 2 you will witness a great fight! Everyone come. And those who cannot come, turn on your screens and watch the show on ,” Ismagulov said on the TV channel.
Live broadcasts of mixed martial arts tournaments can be seen on and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the sites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru. The broadcast of the “Our Cause” tournament on March 2 begins on “” at 10:40 p.m. (Moscow time), and on “Match! Fighter” – at 6:55 p.m. (Moscow time).
Source : MatchTV
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