At the UFC 308 pre-fight press conference, 25-year-old Russian-Tajik fighter Dorobshokh Nabotov stole the spotlight by impersonating a journalist. Waiting for his turn, Nabotov confidently introduced himself to UFC President Dana White, saying, “I am an undefeated elite athlete from Tajikistan, Dorobshokh Nabotov, with nine wins and zero losses.” His boldness impressed both White and the thousands of fans in attendance. Without hesitation, the head honcho invited Nabotov onboard, leaving fans buzzing with curiosity about the Tajik sensation’s future.

Recently, during an interview with TNT Media, when asked about the sudden emergence of the Tajik fighter, Dana White acknowledged the situation, stating, “That kid hit me up. That wasn’t set up; I don’t know the guy. I had no idea what he was going to say, and we looked into it. It looks like he’s 7-0, but he’s claiming he’s 9-0.” White further dismissed any suspicions surrounding Dorobshokh Nabotov, explaining that the discrepancy could be because some MMA events in Russia may not be widely documented or recorded in official databases.

White went on to outline what’s next for Nabotov after the bold move, explaining, “I’m actually flying to Korea for The Korean Zombie’s show. He started his own promotion there on December 14th. I’m going to have [Korean Zombie] put that kid on the card, and we’re going to find out what he’s got. If he wins that night, I’ll sign him!”

Dana White’s noble actions didn’t just stop at Abu Dhabi, but reached across the ocean, even catching the attention of Conor McGregor, who couldn’t resist sharing his opinion.

Conor McGregor’s take on Dana White’s support for Nabotov

UFC superstar Conor McGregor was the first person from the MMA world to support Dana White’s decision to give Dorobshokh Nabotov a chance to prove himself. He sees a reflection of his own journey in Nabotov’s story. This quote resonates well with the moment, “Only those who have walked the same path can truly feel the weight of another’s journey.”

McGregor, who once struggled to create a better life for himself and his family, is now regarded as a superstar in the world’s biggest mixed martial arts promotion. This is certainly promising news for Nabotov. McGregor recently expressed his enthusiasm in a comment on an Instagram post capturing the moment of Nabotov and White shaking hands. McGregor commented, “How it’s done! Quality.”

What are your thoughts on Dana White’s actions? Do you believe that heading to Korea presents the ideal chance for Tajik sensation Dorobshokh Nabotov to make his debut in the promotion, or should he opt for Dana White’s Contender Series instead? Drop your opinion below.