You promised to win both classes in China and you manage to do it on 75%. How did you like it? What can you tell about Roman Mantyka?

- Yes, I did expect a good result since my shape is getting better and better. I was still not sure about my left arm, it doesn't do well lately. Meanwhile, Roman felt super strong on his left. I didn't really know him before the China event and wasn't ready for his triceps press move in our first fight. I think that move even stretched my pronator. And the second fight ended on fouls. After all, I still felt that Roman was much stronger on the left. But on the right arm, it's a different story. Didn't feel him at all. So, I consider it as a good result for me, since he will now go to Zloty at 86 kg, while I am only 70 kg.

What classes are you going to pull at Zloty Tur? Who do you expect to meet there?

- I will win 70 kg on the right hand and attempt to win it on the left. I hope that all the strongest armwrestlers will show up.

What do you think about revenge armfight with Roman?

- I would like to do it, but I feel like I need a bit more time to recover my left arm. If he wants to try my right again, I will do it with pleasure anytime.

Couple of words about Top-8. Did you expect to see such matchups as a result of fights in China?

- I was always the guy who doesn't care about other weight classes. And I am still like that. I cannot even remember who competes in Top-8 (laughes). I am just waiting for 70 kg in the Top-8.

Will you be very surprised if Vitaly Laletin will won at the third stage? Who, as for you, will take the third place?

- I like Vitaly, but I always want power pullers to win. I don't like styles which only rely on explosive start and tricks in the grip. If Vitaly can stop Levan and fight in an equal position for at least a couple seconds, I would appreciate that.

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