This is a pretty special moment right here.
Yesterday the UFC held their pre-fight press conference for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, and during the Q&A this 25-year-old Tajikistani man got on the mic and shot his shot, speaking directly to UFC CEO Dana White.
You gotta see this.
I am undefeated elite athlete from Tajikistan. Nabotov Dorobshokh, nine wins, zero losses. Dana, I don't have a question I came here for a fight on short notice. I've never had a manager, I did it all by myself, please give me a chance. Dana, I want to fight in the UFC please give me a chance, I'm ready, please give me, Dana.
And Dana said yes!
The dude shot his shot and got his shot!
Here's the update:
'I'm actually flying to Korea for "Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight" on YouTube. The Korean Zombie is putting on a show. He started his own promotion there. December 14th,' Dana explained.
'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!'
Moral of the story: Never be afraid to chase your dream!
Here's one of Dorobshokh's fights someone found online. He's technically 7-0, with all of his fights occurring in Russia.
