Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping says Russian fighter Artem Vakhitov has the potential to become the promotion’s champion.
Previously, the Russian defeated Frenchman Islem Masraf at the UFC DWCS 2024 Candidates Tournament and earned a contract with the UFC. At the same time, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira helped convince promotion head Dana White to sign a contract with his former kickboxing rival.
“I think he has potential.” He needs to work on his takedown defense. He needs to get used to the little gloves. He has to get used to people with irregular rhythms because MMA strikers are a little different from refined kickboxers.
But if he can achieve that, if he can work and prove himself, I think he could have a very bright future.
If he continues, say, a streak of four or five fights in which he goes out and knocks out an opponent, then sure, we’re headed for a big fight. And I’m sure Alex Pereira will keep him going all this time,” he said, quoting Bisping. Addicted to MMA .
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