[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-sidelnikov-questions-ufc-s-interim-title-fight-choices-cites-american-audience":43,"news-related-sidelnikov-questions-ufc-s-interim-title-fight-choices-cites-american-audience-en":85,"news-related-match-sidelnikov-questions-ufc-s-interim-title-fight-choices-cites-american-audience-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":71,"title":84},"Kirill Sidelnikov, the former Bellator heavyweight competitor who now serves as the CEO of Ural FC, has offered his perspective on the promotional challenges facing UFC heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov. In a recent discussion, Sidelnikov addressed the current landscape of the division's title picture.\n\nSidelnikov expressed some bewilderment regarding the UFC's decision to pit Ciryl Gane against Alex Pereira for an interim championship opportunity. He acknowledged that, from a business and entertainment standpoint, the matchup between Gane and Pereira likely holds greater appeal for the American viewing audience compared to potential bouts featuring Volkov. This, he stated, is simply a fact of the current market.\n\nHowever, Sidelnikov was quick to point out the regional loyalty factor. He noted that for Russian fight fans, supporting their countryman Alexander Volkov is a natural preference. The critical distinction, he explained, is that the UFC's events and its primary audience base are situated on American soil, which heavily influences matchmaking decisions.\n\nLooking at Volkov's immediate path, Sidelnikov commented on the significance of his upcoming contest against Cortes-Acosta. He indicated that a victory for Volkov in that fight would represent a substantial positive step forward for his career trajectory within the organization.\n\nFurthermore, Sidelnikov ventured a broader analysis of the promotional dynamics at play. He suggested that if Volkov were to eventually capture the UFC heavyweight championship, it would represent a significant setback for the organization's preferred narratives. Consequently, Sidelnikov believes the promotion may continue to delay or sidestep granting Volkov a direct title opportunity.\n\nThe comments highlight the complex interplay between athletic merit, marketability, and geographic audience targeting that often influences championship matchmaking in major mixed martial arts promotions.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Former Bellator heavyweight and Ural FC CEO Kirill Sidelnikov discusses why Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira are prioritized over Alexander Volkov for a UFC interim title shot, pointing to American audience preferences.","327841458184785921","326135624887177216","Championship","0","2026-05-07T14:00:08Z","sidelnikov-questions-ufc-s-interim-title-fight-choices-cites-american-audience","Championat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Fboxing\u002Fnews-6459694-sidelnikov-dlya-amerikanskogo-zritelya-gan-i-perejra-interesnee-volkova.html","326257709701664768","Ural",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70],"326222707169431552","326257636301344768","326257766752587776","326257810339794944","326257814563459072","326323575902441472","326257796423094272","326257539962376192","326257592374398976","326257613643714560","326257688390406144","326257699727609856",[57,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83],"Anderlecht","Arema FC","Fortaleza EC","Forest Green","Histon","Andorra","Russia","Como","Pittsburgh Riverhounds","Hassania Agadir","2 de Mayo","Piteå","Sidelnikov Questions UFC's Interim Title Fight Choices, Cites American Audience Appeal",[86,124,156,182],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":87,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":88,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":89,"slug":90,"sourceName":91,"sourceURL":92,"teamId":93,"teamName":94,"teamIds":95,"teamNames":109,"title":123},"France U17 face Belgium in the Euro U17 semi-final on Thursday 4 June at 13:30 CEST, live on L'Equipe Live foot. 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The Liverpool teen eyes a starting spot under Bellamy.","337865633876152321","2026-06-04T04:11:10Z","koumas-late-wales-goal-proving-worth-for-liverpool-future","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc4g817e9pe4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257545918287872","Liverpool",[163,166,167,168,169,170,171,172],"326257808125202432","326257808251031552","326257807630274560","326257807814823936","326257664403181568","326257807676411904","326222712559112192",[164,174,175,176,177,178,179,180],"Hull City","Middlesbrough","Southampton","Birmingham","Gibraltar","Cardiff","Ghana","Koumas' Late Wales Goal: Proving Worth for Liverpool Future",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":183,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":184,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":185,"slug":186,"sourceName":161,"sourceURL":187,"teamId":188,"teamName":189,"teamIds":190,"teamNames":197,"title":204},"Sinclair Armstrong, 22, joins Göztepe on a four-year deal. Republic of Ireland forward leaves Bristol City after 83 apps and 7 goals for Turkish Süper Lig side.","337690830674333697","2026-06-03T18:16:18Z","why-sinclair-armstrong-is-joining-goztepe-bristol-exit","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcy4297epyg3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257807848378368","Bristol City",[188,168,191,192,193,59,194,195,196],"326222712496197632","326257541187112960","326257567044997120","326222712726884352","326257554193649664","326222713142120448",[189,176,198,199,200,72,201,202,203],"Netherlands","Göztepe","Rangers","Cape Verde Islands","Perth Glory","Canada","Why Sinclair Armstrong is Joining Goztepe: Bristol Exit"]