G. Hardy can act in UFC Moscow. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @greghardyjr
After the news that junior gypsy would be out of UFC Moscow, which takes place on November 9, in Rússica, Ultimate had to race against time to find an opponent who can face Alexander Volkov on the card. The name of Francis Ngannou was speculated, but, apparently, Greg hardy He will be the man chosen to not let one of the main attractions of the night fall. The information was released by Brett Okamoto, journalist at 'ESPN', on his official Twitter account.
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"When Greg hardy Will you take a step forward in the competition? The answer is November 9th, when he agreed to replace Júnior dos Santos (Cigano) against Alexander Volkov, in Moscow. According to Hardy's agent, Malki Kawa, this was at his request. More news soon”, published Brett.
The news takes many by surprise, as Hardy had his last fight less than four days ago, when he played in ufc boston and faced Ben Sosoli. At first, Hardy won the fight with a unanimous decision from the judges. However, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) was caught on camera using an inhaler ('asthma pump') in the interval between the second and third rounds. The action is prohibited by the athletic commission and the athlete had his victory reverted to 'no result fight'.
As he did not suffer major damage in the duel against Ben, the former NFL (National Football League) athlete would only depend on the doctors' clearance so that he could carry out the confrontation on Russian soil.
Recently, Hardy made statements about his desire to become division champion in the future. In his speech, the athlete stated that he would knock out big names in the division, such as Derrick Lewis, Francis Ngannou and the champion, Stipe Miocic.
As he is at the beginning of his career, the North American has still been tested against unranked opponents and a fight against Alexander, currently in seventh place in the division's ranking, could be the jump the athlete needs to get on the radar of the division once and for all. company as a possible challenger in the future.
Currently 31 years old, Greg has already had seven fights since he debuted in professional MMA in June last year. For Ultimate, the athlete, in 2019 alone, has already had four fights. If the UFC confirms the American as Volkov's opponent, this will be the fighter's fifth appearance in a year.
Alexander, 30, tries to erase the defeat suffered by Derrick Lewis, in October last year. The setback interrupted the Russian's run of six consecutive victories.
Breaking: “When is Greg hardy going to take a step up in competition?” The answer is Nov. 9, as he's agreed to replace Junior dos Santos against Alexander Volkov in Moscow. According to Hardy's agent Malki Kawa, this was at his request. More soon at @espn. pic.twitter.com/pgb1wUMXL5
- Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 22, 2019
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