Alexander Volkov believes Geirton Almeida is approaching the struggle the mistaken method after their UFC 321 bout.
Volkov and Almeida shared the Octagon inside Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Enviornment final Saturday. The match came about over three rounds, with a break up choice. Ultimately, Volkov secured a break up choice victory.
Within the UFC 321 post-fight press convention, Volkov mentioned he thinks Almeida is hurting his inventory with the fighter’s inactivity (h/t MMAJunkie).
“He was attempting to not lose the sport, attempting to not take harm,” Volkov mentioned. “You may’t go into the Octagon with that mindset. It is actually onerous to comb or get up when your opponent is controlling you. In Almeida’s case, nobody gave him good protection on the grounds in our division, however he may all the time attempt to hit somebody or pressure them into submission.”
“However in my case, he was afraid to do something from above. And that is why I’ve the flexibility to punch him from under as nicely. However after the primary spherical, he definitely did not need this. I am indignant about this struggle as nicely, however I am nonetheless ready for the UFC to offer us a efficiency. ”
UFC CEO Dana White additionally spoke to members of the media after UFC 321 and mentioned he agreed with the 2 judges who scored Volkov’s struggle. The UFC boss additionally mentioned Almeida’s technique will not enable him to win at this stage.
Volkov hoped to earn a shot on the UFC heavyweight title, however he could have to attend some time. Titleholder Tom Aspinall was unable to proceed combating within the first spherical of his championship bout in opposition to Cyrille Gane at UFC 321. The match was dominated a no-contest attributable to Gane connecting with an unintentional double eye poke. White mentioned he plans to e-book a rematch between the 2 as quickly as doable.
