Svetlana Gotsyk: "To think, to draw conclusions and to come back with the best version of myself"

The large-scale entertainment tournament WWFC 11, held on June 16th in Kyiv Sports Palace at a traditional house, ended in stunned silence and general depression. Ukrainian MMA fans were looking forward to another great performance by their favorite Svetlana Gotsyk, who was the second time to defend the title of world champion WWFC in weight to 52 kg – this time against the representatives of the Czech Republic Magdalena Sormova. But something just went wrong. Contestant decisively went forward, and suddenly, quickly finished the fight in her favor, forcing her to submit after a painful armbar.

It is considered that the defeats are like litmus and like nothing else are able to separate the wheat from the chaff.  They break the weak. The strong become even stronger, serving as an invaluable lesson for the future. The fans already had more than one opportunity to see a strong will and a hardened character of Gotsyk at her both title matches in 2017 that turned out to be outstanding for intrigue and entertainment. And hardly anyone has even doubted that failure, and loss of the title would help her to become even stronger. Reborn "Phoenix" will appear better than ever.

"In the defeats and victories, there are no accidents or patterns – philosophically said Svetlana. And in this sport can't be anything like that. Everyone has defeats, even the most stable and top fighters. I will say – it just happened, like it happens with every person who is engaged in this sport. I accept this defeat as a warrior and I will not be depressed and discouraged. For me it is an occasion to reflect, to draw conclusions and to come back with the best version of myrself."

In recognition of Gotsyk  the fact that Sormova rushed ahead with the first seconds of the fight, was not a surprise. Moreover, she was ready for this inconsiderate behavior. But the developments at the crucial moment once again confirmed that in fight anything can happen, and one can only hope.

"I was ready to fight, watched her previous performances, she always works hard, this was her standard job, nothing more, – says Svetlana. My plan of action was diametrically opposed to her plan. I'm not used to force the events from the beginning of the bout, for me the more familiar style is intelligence, tactics and actions to achieve victory. Well, now I'm ready and to such scenario of events".

Any fighter with experience will confirm that losing is not terrible. But if you equate defeat to coincidence, do not make appropriate conclusions and correct errors, the new misfires will not keep you waiting. Given that Gotsyk even in victories is accustomed to look for flaws and mistakes, what else can be said about the defeat:

"I have watched this fight several times, but about the problem that led to the defeat, knew already out of the cage. I see no reason to watch an unsuccessful fight thousands of times – I've done more than enough conclusions, but do not want to reveal them to the public. I can only say that the defeats often teach us more than victories".

Of course she would like to fight with the offender once again to dot the i. In fact I'm sure the revenge to be. But not immediately: "I don't believe that Magdalene was the strongest of all with whom I had a chance to fight in professional MMA. I had stronger rivals, just her style of fighting differed from previous opponents. And revenge is sure to be, but first I need to spend one or two mid-fights, and then – again in title race".

Svetlana is very always goal-seeking and she will get his. Well, apparently there will be a surprise for Sormova and all of us. Anyway, now the Ukrainian "Phoenix Bird" prefers not to share, what she will change when they meet again: "If I'll reveal all the cards, then the fight will be no longer interesting to watch. So let's not get ahead of ourselves, first things first (smiles).

Meanwhile Gotsyk already sets to work with renewed energy and spirit to catch up. The holiday period she will hold at work to come back on the next tournament of the League – WWFC 12, scheduled for September 29th in Kiev.

"I'm not used to have a long rest after the fight – says Svetlana. – Only the first week was without trainings and then my vacation ended. Summer I will spend on the seas and not at the resorts – that's for sure. The next tournament is scheduled for September, and I will surely be there in fightcard".

Well, fans, who loved Gotsyk last year, looking forward to the return of "Phoenix". And she feels it, responding with gratitude: "I was very pleased with the support of people whom I even do not personally know. They wrote me a lot of warm words. Thank you all for the support and understanding. Not a person wrote anything negative about this, and this means a lot".