In most stateside mixed martial arts (MMA) gyms, there is a heavy emphasis placed on hygiene and sanitation to help prevent the spread of illness and bacteria.
Wimpy Americans!
Former PRIDE FC and Strikeforce Heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov doesn't have time for such trivial concerns, and laces up the gloves to pound some pigs in a local meat locker, Rocky Balboa style, in preparation for his United Glory kickboxing bout against Mark Miller on March 23 in Moscow.
Anyone still holding out hope for the day we see the hard-hitting Russian make his way to the UFC?