Russian fighter Artem Frolov has shared his expectations ahead of his bout with Faridun Odilov, which will headline ACA 209 in Dushanbe on October 30. Frolov believes the support of local fans will add pressure on his opponent.
“I can imagine what it will be like in Dushanbe. I think the atmosphere will spur me on. Faridun is in the same conditions, but he needs to win. He wouldn’t want to lose in front of his home crowd. He has more responsibility to his people,” Frolov said.
Frolov described the upcoming bout as a test. “I want to go there, and I think I can handle it. We’ll see how he does. Odilov is not better than me in any aspect. I’m going there to win,” he said.