The goalkeeper admitted that the example of MMA fighter Petr Yan inspired him to take out the flag.
SKA announced the signing of a contract with Zaitsev
“I think it’s important for all of us now. Shortly before the playoffs, I was able to attend the UFC tournament at the Miami stadium, it was great to hear the song Basta, on which our fighter Peter Yan performed!, he defeated the Chinese fighter and with the Russian flag on his shoulders, he thanked everyone for their support. I thought then: “Cool, I wish I could do that!”, Bobrovsky quotes.
Source: Sport
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