The top Russian heavyweight UFC Alexander Volkov in his last interview answered about Stipe Miocic – Daniel Cormier fight. "I did not study the technique of both so I don’t know thoroughly how the fight would work out. Of course, I know how each of these fighters works, but I did not consider neither Miocic nor Cormier from the point of view of my next opponent. I know the strengths of Miocic, but if you talk specifically about the fight with Cormier, it is very difficult to predict.
“He took the heavyweight division because he was a fairly fast and versatile fighter, despite his complexion. He was able to "change floors", surprise opponents with his speed of strikes and the tempo. But Miocic was not surprised. Miocic himself is the same fighter, he is very tough and versatile. He spent many fights in the UFC, and he has enough experience to cope with Cormier.
“Probably, I would give preference to Miocic, as a natural heavyweight and the champion of our division. I would like, that he adequately presented our weight in relation to the light heavyweight."
