Volkov on the fight against Almeida: “I understand the opponent’s style, he doesn’t hide”

The fight against Brazilian Gilton Almeida will be a good opportunity to demonstrate his wrestling skills, says Russian UFC fighter Alexander Volkov.

The fight between heavyweights Volkov and Almeida will take place on October 25 at the UFC 321 tournament in Abu Dhabi (UAE). In the UFC heavyweight division rankings, Volkov ranks 2nd, behind only current champion Tom Aspinall and his future opponent Cyril Gun. Aspinall will face Gun in the main event of UFC 321.

— I spent the beginning of the training cycle in Moscow, then worked for a long time in Las Vegas, and after that I went to Abu Dhabi. I want to show a good show and my best qualities. It will be good if I can win and claim the championship title in the future, but I don’t want to make any guesses. Anything can happen in battle.

My opponent’s fighting style is quite clear. He’s not hiding. Wrestling, jiu-jitsu, wrestling training. I’m ready for all of this. And for me, this fight is a good chance to show my wrestling skills,” the NHL press service quotes Volkov.

36-year-old Volkov won 38 victories and suffered 11 defeats in MMA. The 34-year-old Almeida has 22 wins and three losses.

Watch the live broadcast of the UFC 321 tournament on Saturday, October 25, from 17:00 on the Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru, on the Match TV channel – from 21:00.