Roman Dolidze was slated to fight Robert Whittaker but will now face Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez at UFC Vegas 109. Dolidze believes both he and Hernandez deserve fights with higher-ranked opponents. He is content with the organization and is focusing on the upcoming match. Dolidze feels the potential matchup with Whittaker is no longer appealing for his future. He respects Hernandez's skills but contends that his grappling will be a key advantage. Dolidze aims to secure a fight with a top five opponent after this matchup.
Dolidze expresses that he was initially set to fight Robert Whittaker but was later assigned to fight Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez at UFC Vegas 109, revealing that he felt both fighters deserved higher profile opponents. He emphasized his agreement with the organization's decision, valuing the opportunity despite changes in opponents.
Dolidze believes the fight against Whittaker has lost its intrigue for him, suggesting he is now focused on rising to the top of his division after his upcoming match.
Despite recognizing Hernandez's skills and past competition, Dolidze claims his own grappling ability will be a significant factor, indicating he is consistently active on the ground.
With a three-fight win streak, Dolidze sees this bout as a chance to prove himself and aims for a top five opponent after defeating Hernandez.
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