TRAINING: Morning run and stretching, morning sparring, evening wrestling / striking class
Thoughts on opponent, Justin Scoggins? Unorthodox striking skills, good sense of distance. It will be an interesting fight.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was a kid to be able to protect myself from bullies.
What ranks and titles have you held? World, Russian and European amateur MMA champion
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the top of the game and I wanna be the best in the world.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve been a professional athlete all my life.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? WFCA featherweight champion
Ranks in any martial arts styles: International Master of Sport in amateur MMA
Favorite grappling technique: RNC
Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee
