Roberto Soldic erased the reminiscences of his first two disappointing outings in ONE Championship with only one strike. At ONE 171: Qatar, “Robocop” received again within the win column with a large knockout over Dagi Arslanaliev. It was a charming and surprising KO that left fan’s mouths agape.
Roberto Soldic Finishes Dagi Arslanaliev Inside Spherical One
Arslanaliev was transferring nicely and protecting a excessive tempo early within the match. Soldic was ready for his second, and when he timed an entry of his foe he unleashed his immense energy. The left hand darted excessive and despatched the Turkish athlete face-first into the canvas.
Following the bout, Roberto Soldic reiterated his push for competition in 2025. On the post-event press convention, he made it recognized he was again in peak type. After his gorgeous KO, it’s laborious to disclaim.
“I mentioned earlier than the long run is mine. Once I step into the cage, I will probably be an enormous drawback for anybody, you understand. And I hope I struggle for the title,” Roberto Soldic mentioned.
ONE CEO Offers Roberto Soldic His Plaudit
The efficiency additionally shocked ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. He talked in regards to the hardships Roberto Soldic had confronted over the previous 12 months, and the way the spectacular victory moved him proper again into the welterweight title image. Moreover, Sityodtong mentioned he wouldn’t oppose a ONE 168 rematch with Zebaztian Kadestam.
“And he’s had a string of unhealthy luck too. Accidents and stuff like that. In order that’s why he was so completely satisfied, proper? However you possibly can see Roberto, and that is what I believe followers all over the world can now see his monstrous KO energy. However clearly, you understand, Kadestam took it very nicely in Denver. So I positively wish to see a rematch, however I positively additionally wish to see a possible title shot,” Sityodtong remarked.
DDP Impressed by Roberto Soldic’s End, Too
Sityodtong continued to reward the efficiency, as many others have continued to do across the martial arts sphere. Amongst these is UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis, who is aware of precisely how Roberto Soldic’s left hand feels. That’s precisely what he mentioned in a social media reply to the highlight-reel KO.
“Wow!! Properly executed, Soldic. Hardest left hand in [the] world, I’m speaking from expertise,” du Plessis wrote.
“Robocop” has received just a little little bit of momentum to begin his 2025. With the phrases from ONE’s Chairman and CEO, it seems he can anticipate larger matches within the very close to future. One factor is for sure, Roberto Soldic’s crushing KO will probably be among the many easiest anybody will see all 12 months.
