Chechen MMA fighter attacked an opponent during an interview

Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Mukhumat Vakhaev attacked Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA) heavyweight champion Tony Johnson in a pre-fight interview. The video is available on the Instagram promotion.

The Chechen athlete decided on a scuffle after the words of his opponent: “Nothing will happen, I will smash him in the cage myself.” He hit his opponent several times. The fight was stopped by the representatives of the fighters.

The fight between Vakhaev and Johnson will take place on November 19 at the ACA 132 tournament in Minsk. On account of the Russian ten victories, four defeats and one draw. The American has 15 victories, five defeats, one draw. Another fight with his participation ended without result.

In February last year, Vakhaev took part in a similar brawl. During an interview, he ordered rival Yevgeny Goncharov to close his mouth, which caused the athletes to almost fight.

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