Every fighter wants to compete in the UFC. Dana White has been in the fight business for over 20 years and has seen thousands of young talents. His Contender Series initiative primarily aimed to give chances to young fighters all over the world. However, as it turns out, there is another way for these fighters to get the attention of the UFC CEO.
The much anticipated UFC 308 will take place this weekend in Abu Dhabi. During the pre-fight press conference, a random Tajikistani fighter asked Dana White to give him a chance to fight in the UFC. Surprisingly, White called him up to the stage to take his information. In a recent interview, he discussed his future plans with the fighter.
The Korean Zombie has his own fight league. I’m gonna go do an episode of that in December in Korea and I’m gonna put that kid in the show and watch him fight. I will pay for the fight and see what happens.
Dana White via UFC 308 pre-fight presser
As expected, this gesture from White revived a huge cheer from the fight fans and also raised intrigue above the fighter named Dorobshokh Nabotov. The 25-year-old professional MMA fighter from Tajikistan competes in the lightweight division. Training in Chelyabinsk, Russia, he holds an undefeated 7-0 record in the professional MMA circuit.
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White has a good eye for emerging generational talents and regularly invests in their development in the UFC. Fighters such as Sean O’Malley and Raul Rosas Jr. are great examples of individuals who gained his backing and made it big. It will be interesting to see if Dorobshokh Nabotov can accomplish similar success, especially given the chance provided by Dana White.
Dana White talks about what it takes to be a top UFC fighter
UFC fighters are a distinctive breed, with incredible athleticism, mental fortitude, and unflinching dedication to their trade. They put their bodies through grueling training regimes to hone their striking, grappling, and strategic skills. Beyond physical prowess, their mental toughness is critical, as they are under immense pressure in high-stakes competitions.
Over the years, UFC fans have seen some of the most dangerous fighters in the history of mankind step into the octagon. These fighters put their life on the line, given the brutal and bloody nature of the sport. In a recent interview, Dana White talked about how different top fighters are from other human beings.
It’s what makes them special and different than everybody else in the world. To be able to fight in the UFC, especially in the level of the top five in the world. You are literally not like any other human being on earth.
Dana White via Outta Pocket with RGIII
White especially talked about the recent knockout loss of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He revealed that it takes a lot of heart to get dropped like that, get back, and start training for the next fight. Similarly, this Saturday at UFC 308, some of the best fighters in the sport will give their best to give fans top-tier MMA action.
