Konstantine Gluhov: I always wanted to fights with strong opponents, so I agreed to a fight with Aleks

Konstantine, whether or not your father Karate and wanted to grow out of your fighter, so brought in judo, kick-boxing then? At what age did you start to play sports, do you remember your first competition, what results have been achieved?

- My father was involved in karate 80 years in the Riga branch of the Moscow School of SANE with coach Sergei Panteleimon. In fact, my interest in sports did not begin with the arts, and on the voyage. In 1992, I became a winner of European Championship in swimming at the back. Then I have a little judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing, basketball.

- Who trained you in any clubs do? Where are training now, who coaches (by striking technique, control, etc.)?

- Seriously, I started working at my current coach Yuri Ryzhikova in 2001. New training methods have led to the fact that I went for six months training to a new level. These techniques allow me to perform at competitions in various martial arts. Skills learned in the club ALFA-GYM, allow me to speak on different rules (boxing, kickboxing, tayboksa etc.). At the time, I became a world champion in kickboxing world champion in Thai boxing world champion kikdzhitsu, World and European uniboyu, European champion under version Draco. In the transition to MMA played a huge role in Kiev fees Honoured Coach of Ukraine Judo Karen Balayan, where I was raised and continue to improve their combat skills and orchestra.

- Is there a problem with the selection of sparring partners, given the heavy weight category, where and how you pick?

- The problem with the selection of sparring partners certainly exists. In fact, all the problems in preparing for battle related to financial problems.

- Where are you most comfortable training?

- Where there is a good gym, with bags, ring and preferably with a cage, and where there is a sufficient number of sparring partners.

- How is your normal training work (mode, the power, the combination of functional, technical and psychological training)?

- His favorite job require me to complete surrender and control everything (online, nutrition, training, etc.). My task - to strive for excellence in everything I do. This allows me to develop as a fighter and as a person. I emphasize once again that our techniques allow to succeed in this.

- Are there any particular preparation for the battle with Alexander Emelianenko? How well do you know your upcoming opponent, what its strengths and weaknesses? Have previously met with rivals, similar to the level of training and the manner of engagement with AE?

- Aleksander Emelianenko strong fighter in all aspects. Getting ready for a fight as usual. Any script for the fight not plan. I will try to be ready for any eventuality.

- Aleksander Emelianenko is superior to you in weight and height. As you consider this in your training?

- I had to fight with opponents and taller and heavier AE. The main thing is not the growth and weight, and the level of fighter. AU High-level fighter.

- Which of you spent most memorable fights (most valuable victories and defeats unnerving)?

- Of all the battles that I had conducted in MMA, most of all I remember the fight in a tournament of 16 in Vienna in 2009 with Grigor Ashihbabyanom. The battle lasted 90 minutes and was a real challenge for me and for Gregory.
When they met with mixed martial arts (MMA), but had a battle, what result? How many fights but the fight with AE, the contract with M-1 Global, the prospects contract extension?

- Switch on MMA we started when we saw signs of dying in the K-1 tournaments. Our team felt that K-1 will not be able to make a living. Therefore, we have to adapt our skills to MMA, and devote considerable time wrestling and takedowns. The contract for one fight.

- How did the tournament, organized by the Federation MMA June 1, 2012 in St. Petersburg?

- The tournament was strange. In the final, the judge inexplicably gave the victory to my opponent. For a tournament with us and did not pay, I think is unlikely to calculate. Promoters and organizers of fights often break their commitments. Opportunities to defend their rights at fighters are virtually absent.

- What do you know about the creation of the Union of mixed martial arts MMA Russia, how do you evaluate its prospects and the fact of its participation in the Superfight finals Russia in mixed martial arts? What was the deciding factor for your consent to do battle with AE

- Not enough information to comment. I always wanted to fights with strong opponents, so I agreed to do battle with AE.

- How often do you have an injury occur? What is the readiness for the fight?

- Injuries sometimes unfortunately happen. Strong body and proper training to minimize injuries. It's okay. I'm ready.

- You spend a lot of annual battles for the different versions. What caused this?

- This is due to financial need.

- What, in your opinion, the role of psychological preparation of a fighter? Did you work with a professional sports psychologists, whether they should have their role in the future?

- My teacher is engaged in including my psychological preparation.
You take on various forms of martial arts. You see for yourself the opportunity to bring something new to the technique and tactics of MMA? How have MMA on your memory? What is a trend? Are you following the developments in the world of mixed martial arts fighters of whom stand out?

- MMA is developing at a tremendous rate. Trends much, but this is a subject for another discussion. We follow all the tournaments MMA and K-1. In my ranking MMA "pound-for-pound" in the first place is unconditionally Dominick Cruz.

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1 fight deal....fuck....why not a 3 or 4 fight deal, imagine if he beats aleks, for sure they will loose him in free agency imo...

MR.WILLIE wrote:1 fight deal....fuck....why not a 3 or 4 fight deal, imagine if he beats aleks, for sure they will loose him in free agency imo...

Yeah that´s not good, if Gluhov beats Aleks Bellator will sign him asap. Maybe they can work things out and extend the contract. I wish G-MMA was in charge of M-1 contracts and matchmaking.