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New UFC star Roberto Soldic has discussed his decision to sign with the promotion after years of fans waiting to see it happen.
For the longest time, Roberto Soldic has been viewed as a fighter that needs to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He proved himself time and time again in KSW, and after a stint in ONE Championship, it seemed like he was destined for the UFC.
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Now, he has finally arrived. At UFC 332, Roberto Soldic will square off against Khaos Williams as he attempts to climb up through the ranks and show that he has what it takes to compete at the elite level.
In a recent interview, Roberto Soldic spoke about his journey to the UFC.
Roberto Soldic talks about UFC signing
“Everything was on the right time,†Soldic told MMA Junkie. “I had really good fights in ONE Championship and KSW and Cage Warriors. UFC is the biggest stage, so I have to compete with the best guys, no easy fights. It doesn't matter where you fight. No easy fights, and that's it. This level, small details decide if you win or lose, and you have to really quick, sharp and don't underestimate nobody. With my career, I do the same. I came at a good time to the UFC, so I feel I am ready. I feel I am ready now to compete in the UFC after all my fights.â€
“(My rise in the division) depends on the fights. I'll give my best, and we'll see. It can be quick or it can be not quick. Everything can happen in this life. It can be quick, but I have in front of me a really dangerous guy who is 10 times more experienced in the UFC than me. First Khaos, then we will see how I handle this.â€
Quotes via MMA Junkie
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So I'm curious, with the bout less than two months away, how hyped are we for Fury vs. Joshua? Is it too little too late or is this the perfect time for two legends who have done it all to settle their beef?
Merab
Dvalishvili can joke about his low finishing rate in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Dvalishvili is scheduled to challenge Petr Yan for
the bantamweight title in a trilogy bout at
UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. When a fan
recently asked him to predict the outcome, the former champion
jokingly suggested another decision victory.
Merab Dvalishvili jokes about his decision-heavy record ahead
of Petr Yan title fight at UFC 333
Dvalishvili is known for his relentless pressure and wrestling,
with 16 of his 21 career victories coming by decision. The Georgian
has recorded two finishes in the UFC: a technical knockout of
Marlon
Moraes in 2021 and a submission of Sean
O’Malley in his second title defense last year.
Asked how he would beat Yan, Dvalishvili described himself as a
“decision machine.â€
“There are three ways to win: knockout, submission, or decision,â€
Dvalishvili said in a brief
interview. “I’m a decision machine.â€
A fan asks Merab how he's going to beat
Petr
Yan 👀 “There are three ways to win: knockout, submission, or
decision. I’m a decision machine.” 😂 via: ghassan_elsolh IG
— MMA Pros Pick (@MMA_PROS_PICK_)
October 19, 2026
Movsar
Evloev rejects the notion that fans only want bloody
fights.
Evloev is scheduled to challenge Alexander
Volkanovski for the
Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight title at
UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Russian
challenger has won all 10 of his UFC bouts by decision but believes
fans appreciate his fighting style.
Movsar Evloev argues wrestling can entertain UFC fans ahead of
Volkanovski title fight
The recent departures of Michael
Page and Farid
Basharat have fueled debate about whether winning is enough to
secure a new UFC contract. Neither fighter was re-signed despite a
winning streak, though a lack of finishes has not been established
as the reason for either departure.
Evloev believes finishes are not the only measure of a fighter's
value. He says fans also appreciate tactics, skill and
wrestling.
“I have zero finishes in UFC, but I'm still in the UFC and I'm
fighting for the title,†Evloev told MMA Fighting. “That means only
finishes are not important. To show a good fight is also important.
If you have no finish, you can still show a good fight, an exciting
fight; you can show the beauty of wrestling. There are not just
fans of MMA who just wait for blood. There are so many good fans
who know MMA, and they understand, and maybe because of them I'm
still in the UFC.â€
#UFC333’s Movsar
Evloev credits fans with his being in the UFC despite having
zero finishes: “There is not just fans of MMA who just wait for
blood. There are so many good fans who know MMA, and they
understand, and maybe because of them I'm still in the UFC.” (🎥
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