Roman Dolidze at the time of the announcement of victory against Marvin vettori. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
With victory at UFC Vegas 104 in rematch with Marvin vettori, Roman Dolidze is already planning a return to the octagon against a big name in the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg). In the post-event press conference, the Georgian, who is ranked 15th in the division, analyzed some technical aspects of this Saturday's fight (XNUMX) and planned his next steps in the largest MMA organization in the world.
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“It was a big and important test for me, five rounds, difficult, because I am at a high level. I am with killers, monsters, I need to be ready for anything that can happen. And this fight was very important for me, first of all, mentally, so I can go for five difficult rounds,” he said.
Roman Dolidze won Marvin vettori No. ufc vegas 104. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC Espanol
When comparing the two fights, he highlighted the need to be more cautious in his approaches, especially due to the resilience of the Italian, who has never been knocked out or submitted as a professional.
“In the first fight I was going hard just because of my aggression, but now I was ready. I was controlling my aggression, and that’s a very important key for me. I can’t go hard and die in the first round, but I can go hard for five rounds, and still keep going,” he said.
Dolidze wants to face former UFC champion
R. Dolidze in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
For the sequel, the Georgian expressed his desire to face better-known names, such as, Israel adesanya e Robert whittaker.
“You know, I deserve a top-five fight, 100 percent, and there are two realistic fights for me. It’s Whittaker or Adesanya. Let’s go! Just give me one day, that’s all I need. Nothing more. And you know, I can fight in five days. Just give me a little time to make weight. That’s it,” he concluded.
