You may not have heard of Russian featherweight Alexander Grozin (11-2-1), but he might soon be your favorite (or most hated) fighter.

Grozin just wrapped up a solid 2018, racking up a 4-0 mark on the calendar year that was capped off with a win over reigning Fight Nights Global champion Alexander Matmuratov at Russian Cagefighting Championship 5 earlier this month.

It was a much-needed turnaround for the 22-year-old Grozin, who started his career undefeated through the first eight contests of his professional career before a pair of losses led his Team Rati advisors to briefly question his commitment.

Now with his career peaking once again, Grozin wants to face “The Ultimate Fighter 14” winner and 10-time UFC veteran Diego Brandao, who has downed three Russian fighters in his post-UFC run this far, including Vener Galiev on that same RCC 5 card.

“If Brandao agrees to a fight with me, then I would have torn his head off, too,” Grozin said after his most recent win. “I want to fight Brandao.”

Check out the challenge in the video above.

Grozin certainly carries himself with an impressive intensity, scowling on his way to the cage and jumping the fence to enter the battleground rather than bothering with some simple door. It’s a type of ferocity that has been the hallmark of Brandao’s career.

As far as we’re concerned, just send them location.

https://youtu.be/Ow9Uh0PuRAs?t=255

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