Alessio Di Chirico heads into today’s UFC Fight Island 7 in the unenviable position of 0-3 in his last three fights. With few fighters lasting in the Octagon to see 0-4, the pressure is on the Italian to score a win over Joaquin Buckley.
Di Chirico spoke to MMA Fighting about the match-up and why he’s thrilled to be fighting someone with a bit of buzz around them.
“I was super excited,” said Di Chirico. “He’s a very good fighter and I’m really into fighting the best guys I can fight. You’re not into UFC for the easy fights.