Russian light heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov In a conversation with , he noted that he could beat the current UFC champion in his weight class, Alex Pereira, without resorting to wrestling.
Murzakanov is undefeated in his professional career and is riding a three-fight winning streak in the UFC light heavyweight division. Currently, the 35-year-old fighter is ranked 14th in the -200-pound category. The light heavyweight champion is Brazilian Pereira, who previously competed in the Glory kickboxing promotion.
— Most often, it is said that someone should test Pereira in wrestling. Don’t you think that you could be dangerous for him in a standing position?
— I also think I could work with him. [в стойке]. He has no protection. He doesn’t move much, he stays standing. He has a technique from kickboxing, and it’s clear that it’s effective. But in MMA, it doesn’t work very well anymore. I’m not saying he’s a weak fighter, but he doesn’t move and doesn’t defend. He just attacks himself. Everyone confirms that. Not just my opinion.
– In general, could you try to beat him in your arms?
“I am sure that I could beat him and I would love to work with him. This fight is very interesting for me. I hope it will happen. I can’t say exactly when, but it seems to me that such an opportunity is not far away. Maybe even next year if we succeed,” Murzakanov told .
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