The Octagon will arrive in Russia for the first time Saturday night UFC Moscow, and longtime veteran Thiago Alves expects local fighters to experience some differences in the cage.
Alexey Kunchenko has beaten some tough competition throughout his career in Russia, racking up an 18-0 record and becoming the M-1 Global welterweight champion, and “Pitbull” recognizes his talent. However, the Brazilian doesn’t think he has faced anyone at his level just yet.
The fact that the Russian talent built his perfect record outside the USADA anti-doping control also makes Alves wonder if his performances will be the same under the UFC banner.