Gillian Robertson believes she will put the strawweight division on discover along with her UFC 303 combat.
Robertson is ready 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 preventing, which she says was good for her.
“For me at strawweight that is splendid. At flyweight, I could possibly be extra energetic, 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 life like,” 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 Struggle 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. Combating a reputation and a vet like Michelle Waterson it’s an honor to be preventing 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.
Getting into her combat at UFC 303, Gillian Robertson is the betting favourite and he or she believes she’s going to have the ability 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 woman to place away. The second it hits the bottom we’re in my world. In case you are 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 lots of confidence. Michelle does a very good job avoiding the takedowns, even when it does go that means, I’m snug doing injury on the ft,” Robertson mentioned.
If Robertson does end Waterson-Gomez at UFC 303 as she plans, she believes she could possibly be preventing 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 ought to be trying on the belt,” Robertson mentioned.
