"I'm feeling great. For me, it's a dream come true. Since day one when I started to compete in MMA, I wanted to fight in the United States. I'm from Latvia, a small country in Europe, and 99% of people don't even know this country exists, so for me, being able to represent this country while fighting in the States is a dream come true."
"If somebody would've told me 10 years ago that I would be a professional fighter competing in the highest level in MMA against some Dagestan guy, I'd think they had me confused with someone else. I grew up on the streets, doing bad stuff, drinking alcohol, smoking, no discipline, and I only started training MMA to get respect on the streets."
Aleksandr Chizov achieved success by winning the PFL Europe lightweight tournament and is now facing Gadzhi Rabadanov in a major match. Chizov, a 28-year-old from Latvia, expressed excitement about representing his country in the United States. He reflects on his past, noting that he initially pursued MMA to gain respect and improve his life. Chizov's journey from a troubled youth to a professional fighter showcases his determination and growth in the sport.
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