Dana White has decided to give the 9-0 fighter who hijacked the UFC 308 press conference, the chance of a lifetime by providing him with an opportunity to earn his spot in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion.
The undefeated athlete will put it all on the line in undeniably the biggest contest of his career to date.
Dana White reveals fight date for 9-0 fighter who hijacked UFC 308 press conference
UFC press conferences usually provide an opportunity for the MMA stars competing, to sell themselves and their upcoming fights.
And earlier today, Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway undeniably did that with some vicious exchanges. But in reality, it was an unknown athlete from Tajikistan who really stole the show.
Applying Ice Hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky’s famous quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”, the professional fighter grabbed ahold of the microphone and pleaded with Dana White to give him an opportunity in the UFC.
Impressed by the bold move, the businessman invited the athlete up on stage and subsequently decided to give him a chance to prove himself, revealing that he’s already given the competitor a date to prepare for.
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In an interview with TMZ, White said: “That wasn’t set up, I didn’t know that guy, I didn’t know he was going to say that. We looked into him, it looks like he’s 7-0, he’s claiming he’s 9-0, you never know with these fights that happen in Russia.
“So, I am actually flying to Korea for Dana White Looking for a Fight, that’s on YouTube. The Korean Zombie is putting on a show; he’s started his own promotion out there. December 14, Looking for a Fight: Korea.
“I’m gonna have them put that kid on the card, and we’re gonna find out what he’s got. That night, I’ll sign him.”
Ilia Topuria fires brutal shots at Max Holloway at UFC 308 press conference
While a fighter who wasn’t even in the promotion made serious waves, Topuria also provided entertainment, utilizing the opportunity to unleash his venom on Holloway.
The Spanish-Georgian took aim at ‘Blessed’, claiming that he is nothing more than a ‘Fake BMF’, insisting that Jorge Masvidal is the man the belt was created for.
But that wasn’t all the featherweight champion had to say, with ‘El Matador’ taking his opportunity to make a jibe at Conor McGregor.
The 27-year-old explained why he believes he will knock Holloway out cold when the Irishman couldn’t.
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