Coach of a Russian mixed martial arts fighter Alexandra Volkova Taras Kiyashko on expressed confidence that his ward will one day become UFC champion.
On Saturday, Volkov, 35, beat compatriot Sergei Pavlovich by unanimous decision. For him, this victory was the 38th of his career with 10 defeats. Before that, the fighter was ranked fifth in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
“We liked the state in which Alexander approached the battle: both physical and moral. I was happy that the whole fight took place in a left stance, in which we practiced little. He acted as expected, did everything the same, only as a left-hander. We thought he would be comfortable as a lefty, but the main job was as a righty.
— Many noted that during short breaks Volkov’s hair was adjusted. What is this? For your own confidence or to destabilize your opponent?
– Everything happened by itself. A comb appeared, during the battle it started to work and it turned out cool. This is all just a coincidence. It was cool and fun, it happened the way it happened. Now a lot of people are saying, let’s keep using it. Let’s see.
— Will Volkov become UFC champion?
– It will be. I believe in it, I think that he himself wants it in the first place. Let’s not make any assumptions, we must train and believe that everything is possible, ”Kiyashko said on the air of the program “Everyone for the match!
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