Vendetta in Vegas – Armfight #43 is still a fresh memory. How would you rate the Prudnyk – Bresnan fight? What do you think kept Gene from winning?

Actually it was a very good fight, the only matching that made me excited. Initially I thought Gene would have his work cut out for him, although many thought he would win for sure. Americans always show a good fight, as demonstrated at Vendetta # 41 and #42. As for Gene, I can say that after fighting Spartak he wanted to drop the Vendetta fight, because of his shoulder, but he took a gamble. Bresnan is very strong, people underestimate him. Just look at Vendetta 42: he beat Pushkar once. In summation, it was a good armfight, but I’d like to see Gene perform without injury.

Please comment on Andrey Pushkar. He left Lupkes no chance. Did you expect this outcome?

Andrey is in top form, without a doubt, and Richard is not on his level. I do not wish to slight Richard, I respect him as a man and a fighter. He deserves his place in the elite, but Andrey is three times stronger, he had no chance. Pushkar is a great fighter, he keeps pushing on and never lets go.

This year the Worlds will be followed by another important event – Zloty Tur Cup. Will you participate?

I always do, with support from Igor and FitMax – the supplement manufacturer. I don’t know about my shape, my calendar is full. First the Worlds and maybe an armfight, then the Professionals’ World Cup, then a new year’s start and “Elista” Cup. I just hope it all goes without any injuries.

I wish you all the best!

Nastia Gonczarenko