Makwan Amirkhani said he has taken a new direction in his life.
Makwan Amirkhani broke his losing streak with a great win. Getty Images
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Makwan Amirkhani admitted it directly. London fought for a job. The UFC career continues, it’s now bomb-proof.
Amirkhani got his anaconda cramps so well in place Mike Grundy had to surrender at 57 seconds.
After the match, the Finnish UFC star revealed a big surprise for the sold-out O2 arena. He will become a father.
– It gave a new perspective on life. I could not even imagine such a thing. Surprisingly, it came. It gave a new idea of what life is all about and what is being fought for here, Amirkhani said after the match.
He admitted that the idea of a family brought a little extra pressure to the headquarters.
– There’s always pressure. I know I have had gifts and I have worked hard. Then suddenly not going so well, there will be losses. It wonders if it’s time to change jobs.
– When I won around, it proved that I deserved my place here.
“If I take my head, I’ll take it completely”
“Mr. Finland” did not expect the match to end in less than a minute.
Grundy rushed on almost immediately and tried to take Amirkhan to the carpet. However, the Finn defended the export and took Grundy’s head in his arms. Extracts closed, a couple of repairs and the job was done.
– I would have expected a little more punches to start. The panic might have appeared in the guy when he came on so quickly.
– No one can get out of that anaconda when I get caught. If I take my head, I will take it completely, he felt.
At the same time, the loss of three matches was interrupted. Amirkhan’s balance in the UFC is 7 wins and 5 losses.