A heavyweight clash between former Russian mixed martial artist and boxer Vyacheslav Datsik and Brazilian Gerônimo dos Santos will headline Ural FC 2. The three rounds kickboxing duel will take place at Samara in Russia. Tensions have been lit with the massive stare-down and shouting match between the two fighters during the weigh-ins that have got the internet buzzing. Vyacheslav Datsik needs no introduction to the Russian public, gaming fame for a 1999 dramatic knock-out of future Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski and notoriety for his white supremacist beliefs.
Kickboxing: Ural FC Heavyweight
Location: Vysotsky Palace of Sports arena.
Where to watch: Where to watch: Match TV channel.
Date: 25.3.2023, 21:00
Vyacheslav Datsik
At 46 years old, Vyacheslav Datsik has seen it all. He has earned highs and seen lows. His debut victory over Andre Arlovski was impressive and shot him into fame, yet he has also gone to jail for his supremacist views. His last Kickboxing fight was a 2019 loss to Artem Tarasov. However, last September, he knocked out Alexander Emelianenko in the first round of their boxing match. “Red Tarzan” was very active in 2022, fighting in many boxing bouts and picking up over five wins last year. He last fought in December.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 46
- Height: 6’ 1”
- Reach: 75.6”
Gerônimo dos Santos
Gerônimo dos Santos opened the year with a unanimous decision win over Leonardo Guimares in February at PFL. The 42-year-old Brazilian is a mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Last year he lost by doctor’s stoppage against Ivan Vitasović. The heavyweight has competed in many Brazilian promotions, debuting in martial arts in 2006.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 42
- Height: 6’ 3”
- Reach: N/A
Neither I nor Datsik during the battle does not retreat, we only go forward. I am sure that on March 25, we will show a tough fight, and one of us will definitely leave the arena on a stretcher. I am a professional fighter, it doesn’t matter to me what rules the fight will be, but after this fight I invite Datsik to fight in MMA. My attitude to Russia? I am a very humble guy.
Expert Betting Tips
Red Tarzan is the favorite to win the bout with 1.34 odds. Gerônimo dos Santos to win is at 3.2 odds. Betting Yes, will the specified round (2) start is priced at 1.95 odds on Coinplay. The bet on No, will the specified round (2) start is priced at 1.75 odds on Coinplay.
