Quote Originally Posted by Rodja View Post
I've never heard anything regarding Igor having a Sambo background and his lack of takedowns and submissions shows that. His standup style was also more refined compared to the striking that is prevalent in Sambo.

Fun fact: Igor and Vitali Klitschko once trained at the same kickboxing gym.
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"VOVCHANCHYN: Ukrainian kickboxer and sambo stylist Igor Vovchanchyn trains with Igor Kovalev, Gennadiy Matsigora, Yuri Gudymahas and the rest of Team Vovchanchyn and carries an amazing 50-8-1-1 record in MMA."