White thrilled with Puryear's win: 'Fights like this make people legends'

Dmitriy Kel March 11, 2024, 6:50 a.m.

UFC CEO Dana White admired the early victory of the organization's former interim lightweight champion Dustin Porier over Benoit Saint-Denis.

The American knocked out the Frenchman in the second round at UFC 299 on March 9.

"Everyone was saying, 'This is an uncomfortable opponent for Puryear.' Then Dustin claimed he didn't sign up for the fight, and he ended up .... It's fights like this that make fighters legends. Puryear went up against a guy who was tearing opponents out of his way. And not only did he come out, but he came out with an amazing comeback victory.

Watch this story: Puryear will soon make his farewell fight

I've heard people say that the UFC wants some fighter to lose. No, we just determine the fights that will be more exciting. We don't determine who wins. That's why legends are born in the UFC, and legendary fights are held every week," the official said at the press conference.

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