Di Chirico believes that if Vettori continues to have success and establish himself as one of the biggest stars in the division, the UFC will have no choice but to bring the Octagon to Italy.
“I’m Italian and my dream is to be on a UFC event when it comes to Italy for the first time. I’m proud that the UFC came to France; French and Italian culture are very related, so I think this is a big step to make my dream happen in Italy,” Di Chirico said. “I’m so happy for Marvin and for his success that he’s earned. He’s a person of honor. I know with his success my dream of fighting for UFC in Italy can come true.”
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And while competing in Rome, Milan, Naples or another one of Italy’s beautiful cities is the dream, getting to fight in Paris this weekend will be a special moment for Di Chirico, considering everything he’s gone through to be here.
“Every time I walk to the Octagon it’s always different,” Di Chirico said. “I really don’t know what the sensation will be this time, I just know it will be something really strong that will push me so hard.
“I really can’t wait to face it. It’s just good to be back.”
