Russian Vasily Kamotsky, nicknamed Pelmen, who competed in the slap league Dana White Power Slap spoke to about the UFC heavyweight’s prospects Alexandra Volkova in slapping tournaments and helping him prepare for the fight.
In his first fight, which took place on June 28 in Las Vegas, Kamotsky knocked out the Pole Kamil Marusarzh with the first attempt and became the first Russian athlete to take part in the Power Slap league, created by the head of the UFC White. Previously, Kamotsky competed in Russia, participating in slap fights, as well as fights with rules close to those of MMA. During the fight week in Las Vegas, Kamotsky was assisted by Volkov, ranked third in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
— It is clear on social networks that you trained with Alexander Volkov. Did his advice help you?
– They helped a lot.
– What did he advise me?
— How to properly engage the pelvis and core, we made a whole video about it, we did a workout with him, then the next day there was a recovery workout, then another one. And then, it turns out, we did a warm-up workout before the fight. Sanya even played the role of a manual technician for me. I had a sore back, it radiated to my right arm, he kneaded it and gave me a massage. Totally beautiful.
— Volkov himself tried to slap the boxer’s paw?
– Yeah, I held him and he hit me. From what I understand, not at full power, but my shoulder was buzzing. It’s scary, there’s a terrible blow.
– So that he doesn’t get lost in the slaps?
– Yes, I certainly wouldn’t have gotten lost, I would have knocked everyone out.
— Volkov combed your beard before the fight. Whose idea was that?
– It’s more Sanya. I noticed that he took a comb and, to make it look normal, he combed his beard. It was normal, it turned out cool, “Kamotsky told .
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