Fan goes viral after calling for a UFC contract at the final press conference for Ilia Topuria’s featherweight title fight with Max Holloway… and Dana White is considering it!
- A fan took the microphone at Thursday’s press conference to request a contract
- Dana White was impressed by the fan’s confidence and invited him on stage
- The request came just two days before Ilia Topuria faced Max Holloway
In an unexpected twist at the UFC Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway press conference, a passionate fan in the crowd used a media microphone to make a bold career move and asked UFC President Dana White for a contract on the spot.
The moment left the crowd and fighters alike stunned, but it may have changed the course of one man’s life.
During the press conference, which preceded the highly anticipated Topuria vs. Holloway event was held, a fan was given access to the microphone, which was usually reserved for media inquiries.
Instead of the usual question, the fan directly asked White for a chance in the UFC. White, intrigued by the audacity, responded by asking the man for details about himself: his age, fight record and weight class.
“I’m 25, 9-0, and I fight at lightweight,” the fan said confidently, drawing cheers from the crowd. White, known for his instinct for raw talent, sensed the excitement and invited the aspiring fighter onto the stage.
A fan asked for a UFC contract during the final press conference for UFC 308 on Thursday
Dana White was impressed by the courage and called on the fan to join him on stage
The pair shook hands and the fan spoke with UFC officials backstage about a possible contract
In a spontaneous moment, the fan jumped over the barrier and hugged White as the arena erupted in applause. White, who seemed genuinely impressed, sent the young fighter backstage to his colleagues to exchange details and arrange a good chat.
After the brief conversation, the fan returned to his seat in the crowd, still buzzing with excitement. He expressed his gratitude to White before waving to the crowd.
The incident quickly went viral, with social media users praising the young fighter’s courage and ambition. Mail Sport spoke to the youngster after the event and he said White will call him later today to discuss his future.
He described the moment as potentially life-changing before stating that he is ready to fight at any moment.
The spontaneous moment added another layer of excitement to the already electric atmosphere in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Topuria vs. Holloway fight, proving that in the world of UFC, anything can happen.
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