One of the biggest newsmakers of the year is the unprecedented “trade” between the UFC and ONE Championship. From the deal came the awaited signing of Ben Askren, as former 125-pound champion and top pound-for-pound fighter Demetrious Johnson heads to Southeast Asia.
The UFC actually wasted no time in booking “Funky” a big-named opponent for his debut, as he is currently slated to face former champion Robbie Lawler at UFC 233. Other top-billed welterweights like Colby Covington have strong opinions on the matter, which was shared recently through BJPenn.com.
“He’s a 34-year-old virgin. Who retires before they even get to the UFC?