‘Back in the day, you had to be champ to fight in UFC, now everyone fights there’ – Ian Freeman

RT: Do you see anyone in M-1 who could compete in the UFC? IF: I mean, Yandiev. What a finish. Nobody’s ever put Butenko out like that. In less than two minutes. I mean, wow! That’s his style. So his style is just to finish the fights quick. If he can’t finish the fight quick, then he may burn himself out. But we’re yet to find out. Because he’s such an awesome fighter. So maybe time will tell. But if this guy went into the UFC, nothing would change. He would still try to finish fights as quick as he can. He’s ready for the UFC, he’s better than the half of the plums that are in there. But the champions of UFC are real champions.