Gillian Robertson believes she will be able to put the strawweight division on discover together with her UFC 303 combat.
Robertson is about to combat Michelle Waterson-Gomez on Saturday in a pivotal combat for each of their profession. The Canadian is coming off a TKO win over Polyana Viana again in January. Now, 5 months later she is combating, which she says was excellent for her.
“For me at strawweight that is superb. At flyweight, I could possibly be extra lively, however at strawweight, I made a mistake taking that Tabatha Ricci combat, it was too fast of a turnaround for my physique. I would like the time in between to combat at this practical,” Robertson mentioned on Simply Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com.
When Gillian Robertson was able to return, she was supplied Waterson-Gomez at UFC 303 which is Worldwide Combat Week. The Canadian says she instantly accepted and says she hasn’t been excited to combat in a very long time, as a result of reputation of Waterson-Gomez.
“It’s a second I’ve been ready for. This actually is my title run, that is my shot. Preventing a reputation and a vet like Michelle Waterson it’s an honor to be combating her. I’m so enthusiastic about this chance, I haven’t been this excited in a very long time… For me to show I belong, I’ve to beat somebody like Michelle,” Robertson mentioned.
Coming into her combat at UFC 303, Gillian Robertson is the betting favourite and she or he believes she’s going to be capable to management Michelle Waterson-Gomez on the bottom. Robertson expects to get a stoppage win whether or not it by TKO or submission to show she is a legit contender at 115lbs.
“She’s a tough lady to place away. The second it hits the bottom we’re in my world. If you’re a black belt, I’m going to knock you out on the bottom, if you’re a striker, I’m going to submit you the second it hits the bottom. I’ve a number of confidence. Michelle does a great job avoiding the takedowns, even when it does go that manner, I’m snug doing injury on the toes,” Robertson mentioned.
If Robertson does end Waterson-Gomez at UFC 303 as she plans, she believes she could possibly be combating for the title by this time subsequent 12 months.
“I’m hoping a combat away from a No. 1 contender combat. Two extra wins after this and I needs to be trying on the belt,” Robertson mentioned.
