Robocop gets a golden opportunity and is called up to face a ranked middleweight at UFC 322

Gregory Robocop presents itself in UFC 322. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

Coming off a big win in his last appearance in the octagon, Gregory Robocop finally has the chance to return to the top 15 of the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). In an announcement made by Ultimate on Tuesday afternoon (16), it was confirmed that the athlete will face Roman Kopylov, not expected UFC 322, on November 15, at Madison Square Garden, New York (USA).

At 33 years old, the Brazilian is once again approaching the rankings after having wasted an opportunity when he was knocked out by Jared Cannonier in February of this year. Back on the winning track, Robocop violently overcame, Jack hermansson in his last appearance and once again had his talent recognized by the company's leaders. To date, in 11 appearances for the company, Robocop has only been surpassed three times.

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On the other hand, Kopylov will have the difficult task of defending his 15th-place finish in a duel against his rival. Defeated in his last fight, when he was outclassed by Paulo borrachinha In the judges' decision, the Russian will now need to prove he belongs among the select group of athletes competing for the title. A member of the UFC since 2019, the European talent has six wins and four losses.

Roman Kopylov (dir) faces G. Robocop in UFC 322. Photo: UFC NEWS

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O UFC 322 It takes place on November 15th in New York and will feature the main fight. Jack Della Maddalena e Islam makhachev fighting for the welterweight belt (up to 77,1 kg).