Former world boxing champion Grigory Drozd shared in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net that former Glory champion Artem Vakhitov is on the path to great success in the UFC if he keeps evolving his mixed martial arts skills.
"I watched the fight live, and I was impressed by Artem's performance. Vakhitov has shown significant technical improvement since his early MMA bouts. He has made great strides training at the American gym Kill Cliff. He’s learned to defend against takedowns, he’s working confidently along the cage, and has more control. He has shown significant growth in all aspects. If he continues to progress at this pace, he could reach the level of Alex Pereira in just a couple of years. Perhaps even sooner. It depends on the strength of the opponents the UFC assigns him. If he faces tough competition, he will quickly reach a championship title,” Drozd stated.
He’s got great prospects. Alex Pereira was present at that fight too, and they spoke after Artem's win. The Brazilian also recognized the potential of the Russian fighter. If Vakhitov continues to improve his wrestling, he is a future star, and he will definitely fight for the championship title.
Grigory Drozd exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
On the night of October 9, the Dana White's Contender Series event took place, where former Glory light heavyweight champion Artem Vakhitov knocked out Islem Masraf and signed a contract with the UFC. In his mixed martial arts career, he has a record of three victories and one defeat.