Edgars Skrivers says he is ready to deliver "a performance that people will remember" when he fights on the undercard of next month's PFL: Road to Dubai.
Skrivers (17-4) takes on the unbeaten Renat Khavalov (10-0) in a featherweight contest at the Coca-Cola Arena on February 7. The bout is part of the 12-fight buildup to the main dance that sees Usman Nurmagomedov defend his lightweight title against Alfie Davis.
A striker who goes by the nickname of "Bearslayer", the Latvian-born Skrivers is well-known on the local MMA scene. A world champion in both Karate Combat and kickboxing, Skrivers' social media feed is a highlight reel of his gravity-defying wheelkicks, spectacular KOs and flatlining body shots.
Skrivers has told fans to expect fireworks when he meets Khavalov.
“I believe this will be an explosive and exciting fight.
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