UFC senior vice-president of international and content Joe Carr recently spoke on the possibility of a match up between UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and ONE atomweight champion Angela “Unstoppable” Lee.
As transcribed by tnp.sg, Joe Carr stated a recent media conference “I don’t know if that really makes sense with where she is at this point of her career. But if she wants to come and sign an exclusive contract with the UFC and fight in the strawweight class, then let’s see.
ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong has become rather heated over Carr’s statement. In an interview with tnp.sg, Sityodtong explained “I am disappointed by the western arrogance displayed by the UFC, especially as guests in our home of Asia.
“The theme of foreigners coming here and bashing Asians is not a new one…
“If they really believe they are the best, then they should have no issues accepting our humble invitation of our world champions versus their world champions.
“If the UFC think that they are better, then let’s do it.
“If they’re so confident, then let’s set up a fight between Angela and Joanna.
“I have been a martial artist for close to 30 years and I know where Angela ranks.
“Let’s do it next month. All they have to do is pick up the phone and I’m ready. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.”
