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In a sizzling showdown set to ignite the middleweight division, Derek Brunson and Roman Dolidze are primed to go head-to-head at UFC 295. As the title picture remains under the control of the formidable champion, Israel Adesanya, the contenders are vying for a chance to claim the spotlight and earn a coveted title shot.
According to a recent report from Giorgi Kokiashvili, UFC 295 will see the fierce encounter between Derek Brunson and Roman Dolidze take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. However, fight fans eagerly await the confirmation if this showdown will make it onto the main card, further adding to the anticipation surrounding the event.
Derek Brunson, no stranger to the Octagon, will be seeking redemption after experiencing back-to-back losses. In March of this year, he suffered defeat at the hands of Dricus du Plessis, following a prior loss to Jared Cannonier over a year ago. Undeterred by these setbacks, Brunson remains resolute in his quest for middleweight supremacy.
On the other side of the cage, Roman Dolidze is eager to bounce back after a unanimous decision loss to Marvin Vettori at UFC 286, a mere two weeks after Brunson's defeat. Hungry to reestablish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the division, Dolidze is determined to seize this opportunity and return to his winning ways.
With both athletes acutely aware that this could be their last chance to stake a claim in the 185-pound division, the stakes are higher than ever before. Neither competitor is willing to contemplate retiring or leaving the UFC on a sour note. Instead, they are focused on delivering a performance that will propel them toward the title shot they so ardently desire.
As the action unfolds at UFC 295, the ever-watchful Israel Adesanya will be keenly observing the outcome. While the champion may not be overly concerned about the victor just yet, the determination of Brunson and Dolidze could spark a new challenge for the throne.