Mixed martial arts (MMA) have reached an unsuspected point of popularity years ago. Before, and although it was not the only one, the UFC was running as the clear referent of the discipline, especially after the American company was made with Pride, Japanese company. After this, there have been times in which the UFC brand has even been bigger than sport itself. Over the years, sport has acquired more relevance, and although the company that Dana White runs is still number one, there are other companies that resonate strongly.
Such is the case of PFL, Bellator (absorbed by the first) or even wow nationwide and European. However, for all the world’s fighters the goal is to reach the UFC. There is a global consensus that positions it as the best. Where More level there is. This is evidenced when half -table fighters leave the company and conquer other promoters. Even so, these companies are capable of possessing large athletes, acting almost to quarry mode. Such is the case of Michael Chandler, who was Bellator champion and is now in the UFC.
Well, one of Bellator’s biggest stars and later from PFL, Aaron Picohas reached the UFC. The signing has caused a sensation in the pen weight, since it was first scheduled to face a candidate for the title of the weight weight (145 pounds or 65.8 kilos), Movar Evloev. However, the Russian left the fight to wait for the result of UFC 314, where the category belt was put into play Abandoned by Ilia Topurito. In the official press conference of the evening, there was a time to introduce the new template member, where Pico answered some questions.
One of them was directly on the ex -champion Ilia Topuria and the American possibilities of being a champion. «I think I can be champion in a year. I know it’s a risky prediction, but I’m really sorry. Topuria has very good hands, but, honestly, I don’t think it’s at my level», Declared the fighter. Despite what you can think, your words are not empty, since your career is able to support your boxing level. In his 13 victories as a professional, he has obtained Nine knockouts. In addition, it has a blow to the first level liver.
However, we must remember that, today, the average level of the UFC fighters is higher than other companies. Despite being promising, Pico still has to make his first lawsuit in the company directed by Dana White. This will give a more accurate measuring rod on the level it brings and what you can offer with the best fighters of the weight weight worldwide.
