Welcome to the UFC: Alessio Di Chirico

Alessio Di Chirico isn’t one for thinking small. Just ask the newest member of the UFC’s middleweight roster about the state of the fighters in his native Italy, and it’s clear that he’s aiming high.“Italian fighters are v…

Alessio Di Chirico isn’t one for thinking small. Just ask the newest member of the UFC’s middleweight roster about the state of the fighters in his native Italy, and it’s clear that he’s aiming high.“Italian fighters are very good, both in boxing and MMA, and the best boxer is an Italian fighter, Rocky Marciano,” he said. “So in Italy, we will make another champion like him.”The 26-year-old Di Chirico hopes he’s the one. Unbeaten in nine pro MMA bouts, with four knockouts and four submissions, Di Chirico will get his chance to fight in the … Read the Full Article Here