While there is no doubt that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premier fight organization in the world, athletes from the company are testing out free agency more than ever before. The likes of World Series of Fighting, Bellator, and RIZIN have the chance to grab some top-tier names to aid their promotion in growth, and they’ll soon be able to send offers to one of only two men who could defeat Conor McGregor in Joe Duffy.
“Irish” Joe just handily defeated Reza Madadi at “UFC Fight Night 107” to finish out his contract with the UFC, putting together a 4-1 run inside the octagon. Now, Duffy tells MMA Fighting that the will be entering free agency, but is not ruling out a contract with the company:
“I suppose we’ll have to wait and see now. I’ve come this far. I’m definitely going to test free agency. I’m going to see what offers come in. I believe there’s something like, maybe 90 days, before I can speak with other promotions or something. Obviously I know the UFC has a window now where they can make some offers, so who knows what offers they’ll make.”
“So, I suppose I’m just going to wait and see. I’m going to look at my options. This sport is not a sport we’re in for the rest of our lives, so I’m definitely going to try to make the most of it in the short space of time we’re in it. It’s not like we’ve got a pension plan or anything else, so I’ve got to try and weigh out the options and go for the best option.”
