Isaac Dulgarian is happy to finally make the walk to the Octagon again.
Dulgarian will end his nearly 14-month layoff on Saturday when he faces Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 110. Although Dulgarian is on a lengthy layoff, he said it wasn’t his fault.
“No reason, I didn’t get a call, I kept asking for fights,” Dulgarian said on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “I’ve been ready since January and I just stay ready. I just haven’t had a fight… I want to be more active than one fight a year, but it wasn’t the worst thing that could happen other than not being able to take care of my family. But I’ve used the time to master my craft and help my teammates.”
When Dulgarian makes the walk to UFC Vegas 110, he will take on undefeated Yadier del Valle. Although they are two top candidates, Dulgarian is not surprised that the UFC booked them.
“Man, maybe I don’t know,” Dulgarian said. “I think they want to test us both to see what we’re all about. I just signed my second contract and I want to put on a show and prove that I belong.”
Isaac Dulgarian hopes to get another finish at UFC Vegas 110
Despite Del Valle being undefeated, Dulgarian is confident in his skills.
Dulgarian believes he will be able to get his hand up and push the pace, and will likely get his win in stoppage time.
“I prepare for everything,” Dulgarian said. “He uses his striking more than his grappling. But I know he’s a good wrestler. I’m not too worried about his game plan… Yadier is a good fighter; he’s well-rounded everywhere, a big, strong guy, a good striker. I expect a tough fight, but when I feel like I have a tough fight, I perform at a high level. I’d like to get another finish here.”
If Dulgarian raises his hand, the goal is to be more active in 2026 and start moving up the rankings.
“I’m starting to hit my peak, and I want to start pushing,” Dulgarian concluded.
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