The upcoming interim title fight for UFC 284 has been declared. During the UFC 281 events, the interim featherweight matchups were announced. Now, the fans are left with two officially confirmed matches for Perth.
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‘Spinnin Backfist’ tweeted the news of Yair Rodriguez landing a fight against Josh Emmett. Moreover, Arnold Allen’s probable reaction was also tweeted as an animation. Without a doubt, the fans took hold of the comments section.
Fans reacted to the interim title fight in Perth
It was revealed that Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett will fight for the interim featherweight title. Subsequently, they tweeted an animated fist, captioned, “Arnold Allen seeing this.”
Arnold Allen seeing this pic.twitter.com/K9KpqBnEnW
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) November 13, 2022
The British featherweight fighter, Arnold Allen, indeed expected to go against Emmett. Even Daniel Cormier shared the same interest. Previously, Cormier voiced his wish of seeing Allen fight Emmett for the interim featherweight title.
He said, “Arnold Allen deserves to fight for some portion of the championship. And honestly, Josh Emmett does deserve an interim title fight also.” Furthermore, he added, “Those guys should not have to wait for the champion as he tries to chase down greatness.”
Fans had a lot to say about the interim title fight. Here’s a few reactions:
Rogans facial expression explains it all
— Matthew Miller (@MattMiller8389) November 13, 2022
Did Arnold Allen decline this one?
— Jake (@jakesturkenboom) November 13, 2022
Think it's wack caus yair said he ain't fighting without a belt on the line Arnold alen is more disserving imo
— Gerry (@minifankjun) November 13, 2022
nah he needs another statement win to get a title shot. if anything he gets winner/loser of this one depending on what volk is up to
— 𝑁𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑠 シ (@ixNOKES) November 13, 2022
Literally cause he hurt his hand AGAIN in the Kattar fight
Bro fucking breakes his hand in EVERY FIGHT
— Bence 🇭🇺 (@Bence_FCB) November 13, 2022
Jerome Max Keli’i Holloway snubbed unfortunately
— connor (@conjack234) November 13, 2022
Max starches both
— Shawn (@ShawnGoodrow) November 13, 2022
Make him the backup for either fight he deserves the check
— Chunks (@upkickFTW) November 13, 2022
Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett
Without a doubt, Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev will fight each other in UFC 284. Undeniably, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s prodigy planned it all. He called out Volkanovski in his last fight with Charles Oliveira. However, the official announcement was done during UFC 281.
Therefore, it was almost certain that a interim featherweight title fight would happen soon. However, the announcement of Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett for the interim featherweight title, in UFC 284, in Perth, Australia, surprised many.
Nevertheless, the upcoming events would indeed carry even more energy and excitement than the normal levels.
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With the current lightweight champion going against the pound-for-pound number one, fans would indeed have a tough time managing their adrenaline levels. However, whom would you cheer for in the interim featherweight title fight? Would it be Yair Rodriguez or Josh Emmett? Let us know in the comments down below.
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