Russian mixed martial arts fighter Artem Frolov on the air of the show “Tous pour le Match!” on he shared his expectations regarding the fight with the Belarusian Vladislav Yankovsky .
The fight between Frolov and Yankovsky will headline the ACA 173 tournament, which will be held in Minsk on March 29. The middleweight fight is scheduled for five rounds.
– How is your condition?
– GOOD! You have to do your job. We struggle to lose weight. Everyone loses a lot of weight. The situation is now difficult because of hunger and exhaustion. You need to eat less and exercise more.
This fight is a bit unexpected. But it’s also a plus. Originally there were to be three towers. It’s already five o’clock. I’ve fought five already. It does not change anything. You can’t jump over your head.
The opponent has no such experience. Maybe that’s a plus for me too. You always try to put up a brilliant fight and finish ahead of schedule.
—How does being favorite affect this?
– Certainly not! The main thing is self-confidence and good preparation. I’m ready for everything. Psychologically stable, ready for provocations. I do not care. No dirt. This is unacceptable to me.
I have, one might say, a new musical accompaniment. I changed the song, it has an orthodox side, like the previous one.
– Why did they change it?
“I just walked and listened.” I loved her. I am addicted !
All the guys in our league are strong. You have to rely on yourself and your preparation. The opponent is good and strong. Wants to win. I’m counting on competition and a close fight. I heard he had some friction with the Minsk fans, but I didn’t delve into that further.
—Who are your fans?
– Those who are always with me. Year after year. Hello to them! The guys and the new guys promise to come. And there are local supporters.
— Are your loved ones watching you?
– Especially on TV. My wife was going there. But now it’s no longer morally compelling. He is very worried. Parents too. They watch the shows with one eye.
It is important for me to continue this momentum. You may not win early, but just winning is important. Even if it’s not super colorful. If the series lasts, it will only be more. I’ll try to finish it sooner.
—If successful, who would you like to challenge again?
— There’s someone to play with in the league. Revenge is possible. A trilogy is possible with the current champion. There are other fighters. I don’t want to mention specific names. There is a goal, it must be achieved.
– What are you going to do before the fight?
“You have to gain weight to get into the weight category,” Frolov said on .
Frolov, who ranks fifth in the ACA middleweight rankings, has 18 wins and six losses. Yankovsky is not in the top 10 in the ASA rankings. He has 10 victories and two defeats. The Belarusian’s statistics in ACA are 4 wins and 2 losses.
All ASA tournaments are broadcast live on and Match! Fighter”. On Friday, the ASA 173 tournament will be broadcast on from 8:30 p.m. Moscow time, and on Match! Fighter” from 7:30 p.m. Moscow time.
Source : MatchTV
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