Dana White claims he gave the 9-0 MMA star, who walked into the UFC 308 press conference, a fight date with a chance to join the promotion if he wins

Dana White announces the fight date for the 9-0 fighter who hijacked the UFC 308 press conference

UFC press conferences usually provide competing MMA stars with an opportunity to sell themselves and their upcoming fights.

And today, Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway undeniably did that by engaging in some vicious exchanges. But in reality it was an unknown athlete from Tajikistan who stole the show.

Echoing hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s famous quote, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,” the professional fighter took the microphone and begged Dana White to give him a chance in the UFC.

Impressed by the bold move, the businessman invited the athlete on stage and subsequently decided to give him a chance to prove himself, revealing that he had already given the competitor a date to prepare for.

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In an interview with TMZ, White said: “That wasn’t planned, I didn’t know this guy, I didn’t know he was going to say that. “We checked him out, it looks like he’s 7-0, he claims he’s 9-0, you never know with these fights taking place in Russia.

“So, I’m actually going to Korea for Dana White Looking for a Fight, which is on YouTube. The Korean zombie puts on a show; He started his own advertising out there. December 14, Looking for a Fight: Korea.

“I’ll put the boy on the map and we’ll find out what he’s got. That night I will sign him.”

Ilia Topuria fires brutal shots at Max Holloway at the UFC 308 press conference

While a fighter who wasn’t even in the promotion was making big waves, Topuria was also entertaining and took the opportunity to unleash his venom on Holloway.

The Spanish-Georgian took aim at “Blessed,” claiming he was nothing more than a “fake BMF” and insisting that Jorge Masvidal was the man for whom the belt was created.

But that wasn’t all the featherweight champion had to say, as “El Matador” took his opportunity to poke fun at Conor McGregor.

The 27-year-old explained why he believes he will take out Holloway while the Irishman couldn’t.

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