Magomed's condition, Vladimir's technique and the likelihood of a third fight: what was discussed after the revenge Ismailov - Mineev

The fight between Vladimir Mineev and Magomed Ismailov left few people indifferent in Russian mixed martial arts.

The fight ended with Mineev's victory, who was noticeably inferior to his opponent during the first two rounds, but eventually managed to find the strength and win the second fight between them.

Ismailov's brother and coach Ramazan Ismailov could not find the reasons for the defeat of his ward.

In his opinion, Mineev, in principle, is not suitable for a 35-year-old wrestler, although he fought at the highest level.

“We have our own plans, the Almighty has his own plans.

So it was better for us.

I thought Magomed was 100% ready.

He felt great in sparring.

I changed two sparring partners.

With one two rounds, the other came out - five more rounds.

Apparently, Volodya is not suitable for Magomed, not convenient for him.

There are times when it was impossible to win it.

Congratulations to him and his team.

On moral and volitional qualities, he pulled out this fight.

Magomed was better than him in all respects.

Much.

Both in the rack and in the fight.

He pulled out at the expense of his character ", - quotes him" Championship ".

Ismailov also said that now his younger brother is close to retirement in mixed martial arts.

The final decision will be made one of these days, but so far everything is heading towards this choice.

“The initial feeling is that this is where Magomed Ismailov’s career ends.

That's what we think right now, ”added the coach.

After the fight, most MMA fans congratulated Mineev on his success and expressed their admiration for him.

Oleg Taktarov, a veteran of Russian mixed martial arts, was among the first to do this.

He noted that he never doubted the success of the 31-year-old athlete during the fight.

“February 23 is the day of men, the day of the warrior, the day of the defender.

Hope the Guard Sergeant gets the congratulations he deserves this time.

Volodya never doubted either the first or the second round for a second ... Congratulations! "

- wrote Taktarov on Instagram.

Former world boxing champion Sergei Kovalev admitted that he had not heard of the confrontation between Mineev and Ismailov before, but this fight interested him.

He admitted that in this confrontation, his sympathies were on the side of the native of Yekaterinburg.

“Today I saw these guys for the first time, who, it turns out, have been leading their own history of confrontation for a long time.

Never followed MMA before.

I sincerely congratulate Vladimir Mineev on his victory and future prospects!

I have something to work on, and I wish to achieve even more on my own, ”Kovalev posted on his social networks.

State Duma deputy and former boxer Nikolai Valuev admitted that he was happy with Mineev's victory, since he did not like Ismailov's insults at him.

“Everything, as I said, victory is possible closer to the end of the battle.

I want to congratulate Mineev!

He had a great fight!

All answered for everything.

Magomed said a lot before the fight, and Mineev was self-possessed.

Ismailov answered for his words.

And I love it when people are responsible for the insults.

I like it, ”Valuev told Sport-Express.

The former boxer Denis Lebedev also joined in the congratulations, but at the same time the ex-world champion paid tribute to Ismailov.

In his opinion, the two fighters will definitely arrange a third duel between themselves.

“I didn't expect the fight to end in the third round. Ismailov did not calculate his strength a little. I am very glad that Mineev won, but Ismailov has his own army of fans. This is what character means, what it means to go to the end. Cool fight, something like I expected. The magician showed his power, strength, but did not distribute it. Mineev was losing, but, you see, what a struggle means. This is a direct example of never giving up. Another fight between them? They will figure it out themselves. But I think there will be one more fight. Today the public likes it, the confrontation was very close. I am sure that the audience will be interested, and since they are interested in this fight, the organizers will try to hold it, "Lebedev admitted.

However, the head of AMC Fight Nights Kamil Hajiyev admitted that he wants to focus on organizing other fights.

In particular, he sees the next rival of Mineev, Alexander Shlemenko, and offers Ismailov to go to boxing.

“I would have made Mineev's duel with Alexander Shlemenko in a year.

Sanya has been for many years now - I do not want someone to say later: "Here, Shlemenko is not the same."

In the fight with Arthur Huseynov, we will see if he is the same or not.

It seems to me that Maga will now perform in boxing.

Mark my word - I am quite good at these things.

You will also see Magin boxing fight.

In MMA, David Barkhudaryan could become his rival, but it seems to me that Mage will not be interested in this, ”Hajiyev said.

Russian wrestler Vyacheslav Vasilevsky commented on the results of the fight.

He analyzed the fight and pointed out to Ismailov his mistakes, which did not allow him to bring the matter to victory.

“The beginning of the fight was left to Ismailov: he managed to work both in a stance and tried to lead him into the fight.

But by the third round, the Magician was sharply tired, as if the gasoline had run out.

At that time, tactics were no longer discussed: it was even difficult to move.

If we talk about the manner of fighting, Ismailov did not have to try to fight every time.

The constant desire to translate into wrestling turned out to be very energy-consuming.

Probably, this is what played a cruel joke with him.

It was important for Mineev not to lose in the first two rounds.

Volodya did it.

Maga wanted to finish as soon as possible, but it seems to me that it was a mistake, ”Vasilevsky said.

Former absolute world boxing champion Konstantin Tszyu shared his opinion on this matter.

He felt that Ismailov had not properly prepared for the battle and got tired too quickly.

Tszyu also said that it was too early for him to end his career.

“This fight proves that physical fitness is of the utmost importance.

Ismailov was simply tired, he drove so much acid into his muscles that he could not do anything.

Mineev is a fine fellow, he chose a good strategy.

It cannot be said that this is more Ismailov's defeat than Mineev's victory.

Magomed fought, did everything he could, but in the end it didn't work out.

And as for the announcement of the end of his career, one must understand that the fight was very serious and difficult, therefore, perhaps, we will see Ismailov in a cage again, ”Tszyu said.