The one fighter to ever knock Dricus Du Plessis out in his MMA profession is now a free agent, and a possible UFC transfer looms massive.
Alongside Usman Nurmagomedov, the fighter in query might be one other ‘sizzling’ free agent the world’s largest MMA promotion might probably signal.
That man is Roberto Soldic. The 31-year-old Croatian confirmed his free company in a story he shared on Instagram, additionally thanking ONE Championship (the place he final fought). Soldic wrote:
Thanks for the journey. My time with ONE has come to an finish as my contract has formally expired. I wish to thank ONE Championship from the underside of my coronary heart for the chance, and the unbelievable expertise. Each struggle, each problem, and each second contained in the cage has pushed me to grow to be a greater warrior and a greater individual. I’ve gained extra than simply fights – I’ve gained information, respect, and recollections that can final a lifetime.To my followers, thanks on your unconditional help by each excessive and low. You’re the cause I preserve combating.
He ended the word with:
This isn’t the tip. That is the start of what’s subsequent. See you quickly.
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It is very important word that, again in 2022, Soldic had turned down a suggestion from the UFC and as an alternative signed with ONE Championship after shifting on from Polish promotion KSW. 4 years and simply three fights later, ‘Robocop’ would possibly lastly be headed to the octagon.
Dricus Du Plessis-slayer Roberto Soldic Is A KO Machine
Roberto Soldic is a KO machine. Out of his 21 wins, 18 have come through KO or TKO, a staggering 86% end price. Solely two wins have come via determination, and one through submission.
He fought Dricus Du Plessis twice in 2018, the place he was first TKOed by the South African (ultimately dropping the KSW welterweight title too). Simply six months later in October 2018, Soldic got here again in resounding trend to KO ‘Stillknocks’ and reclaim the belt.
Nonetheless, the Croatian wasn’t capable of assert his dominance in ONE Championship, regardless of his brief keep. His file within the promotion reads 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest. Over to you, UFC.
