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Islem Masraf will fight in Las Vegas this Tuesday, October 8. The MMA fighter will try to join the most prestigious organization in his sport, the UFC. The challenge is significant but the Toulouse resident feels ready to take it on.
How do you feel?
I feel very good. I’m in the best shape of my life. I know it’s a fight that could change my career. I have no choice but to be on top. I prepared very well. I have surrounded myself well for three months now.
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Footage of your last fight has gone viral. What has changed for you since then?
This knockout went around the world. It created a buzz around me. The PFL, the organization I fought in, offered me a four-fight contract after my performance. I preferred to take the time before signing it. It was a good decision.
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You were eventually approached by one of the most influential managers in MMA…
Ali Abdelaziz followed me on social media after the PFL fight. I already had a contract with a manager, which was due to expire soon. Once it was good, I signed with Ali.
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Tonight can change your life. What do you expect from this fight?
Obviously, it depends on how I win the fight. I’m aiming for a contract with the UFC, the most prestigious MMA league. It would be a dream come true. I gave up everything to devote myself to MMA. I have the opportunity to live from passion, I will not deprive myself of seizing it. I will knock out my opponent, Artem Vakhitov,
