Chapter 324 - 295: Temporary Championship Fight, A Set of Fist
In Wu Li’s room, Gong Juren handed him some information.
"Brother Wu, UFC just released news that they plan to arrange for you to fight Floreson in the next match, and the venue is set in Hua Country’s Magic City," Gong Juren told Wu Li.
"Floreson?"
Wu Li immediately remembered his group coach from the time he participated in TUF, an S-level expert who had practiced Yong Chun Fist.
Floreson, currently ranked number one in the UFC lightweight category, was known as the uncrowned king and was nicknamed Blood Demon.
Floreson’s record was 25 wins and 3 losses, having created the longest winning streak in the lightweight category with 12 consecutive victories. He had already earned a championship challenge opportunity, but due to the current lightweight champion, Habu, unexpectedly pulling a muscle during training, the match was delayed. Dana White then planned to host an interim championship fight between Wu Li and Floreson.
An interim championship fight is held when the reigning champion is temporarily unable to compete for some reasons. Two fighters are selected for this bout, and the winner becomes the interim champion, eventually facing the actual champion at a later date.
Since Floreson had already secured his position for a championship challenge, only one more fighter was needed for the interim championship. Although supposedly chosen by the champion, in most cases, it was Dana White who personally made the arrangements.
"It seems like Dana White plans to let you fight the champion in the fourth match."
Chen Gang, who had accompanied Gong Juren and received the news, commented.
Wu Li nodded, "That’s assuming I win this match."