Get ready for a heated debate, because Alexander Volkov has some strong opinions about his opponent, Jailton Almeida's fighting style!
Volkov, with an impressive 5 out of 6 recent UFC victories, is speaking out about Almeida's need to evolve his approach. Their heavyweight clash at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi left Volkov with a controversial split-decision win, despite Almeida's dominance in controlling him for nearly 11 minutes.
"Drago" reveals his strategy: "I read the rules, and there's no point in just holding your opponent. You need to show some active work." Volkov tried to land punches from the bottom, but Almeida's lack of striking was a puzzling move.
Volkov believes the UFC isn't interested in a fighter like Almeida challenging for the title. "He needs to change his style and work on his striking skills. It was funny how he avoided punches by jumping to the ground."
With Volkov's recent success and Almeida's mixed record, the question remains: Will Almeida adapt his style to meet the UFC's expectations?
And here's the twist: Volkov claims he expected the judges' decision to favor him, citing the rules on active engagement. But is this a fair interpretation?
What do you think? Should Almeida change his style, or is Volkov being too critical? Let's discuss in the comments!
