Russian coach Alexandra Volkova Taras Kiyashko, in a conversation with , did not comment on the news of a possible fight with Frenchman Cyril Gan, but recalled the first fight of the fighters.
Earlier, Brazilian portal Ag.Fight, citing its source, reported that Volkov could fight with Gan at the UFC 308 tournament on October 26 in Abu Dhabi. The fighters met on June 26, 2021, when the Russian lost a five-round fight by decision.
— Can you confirm or deny the news?
“Even if I had a signed contract in front of me, I can’t say anything until the official announcement from the UFC.” So no comments.
– Let’s imagine that I myself believe in this news and this completely logical fight, then I’ll just ask: how have Volkov and Gan changed in three years?
— Gan, judging by the last battles, does not change. I only heard that he starred in films. And Sasha became more confident in herself. He became psychologically better prepared for any situation. He developed a great desire to become a champion. Sasha now has more than enough striking technique, wrestling technique and desire.
— I heard a version that during the first fight Volkov began to try to catch Gan in the oncoming movement and was very interested in it.
— I think in the first fight we won 100% of both rounds. Sasha followed the instructions and everything was fine. But he strayed from the plan, thought he was winning enough points and started aiming more. And we couldn’t win.
And my fault is that we did not insist that he should fight. He decided for himself that the actions he performed were enough for him, but we did not insist on anything else, and it turned out to be a loss. In essence, two nice drummers worked together, but one worked as number two, and the other constantly moved forward. And the judges gave it to the one who showed more desire. At the same time, Gan admitted that no one kicked him harder than Volkov.
— Have you seen how Volkov himself transfers people?
– Certainly. You have no idea how much we worked on this. For example, we prepared a takedown for Pavlovich from a right-hander, but we did not develop it from a left-hander. But in general, even as a freestyle wrestler, he can make a pass on one leg, one leg or two. I think that one day the time will come when he will show it in a fight.
— Which of those with whom Alexander fought is most like Gan? I am thinking in particular of Adam Bogatyrev and Magomed Ankalaev.
– In fact, it is very difficult to find a sparring partner. It seems to me that Gan is a hidden left-hander, he works well with his hands and feet and can move well. If the need arises, we will rather look for left-handers from kickboxing, – Kiyashko told .
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