Watch the UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee Post-fight Press Conference and follow along below:
Apologies for the late start, post-fight press conference underway. DJ at the podium now
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DJ reitterates that he practices that suplex/armbar in the gym. Had it prepared for their Edmonton bout.
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DJ doesn't have a name for the move. Says "Mighty Armbar." We can do better than that.
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DJ says he didn't mind being the co-main event
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DJ says he woke up in Edmonton with an injury that he was going to fight through. "I felt better this week than I did in Edmonton"
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Werdum says DJ had a good submission, but wants 50/50 on Performance of the Night
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When asked about private jets and flashy cars, "I don't make that much money" – DJ
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DJ ends by saying "God bless your families." That's it for the GOAT.
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Werdum up now. First couple are in Portuguese. Said he faced a tough decision on taking the fight against Harris (Werdum forgot his name)
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"It was a perfect fight" Werdum says, after saying he wants a title shot.
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Werdum says he deserves a title shot not just based on this fight, but his overall career.
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"Very good performance, congratulations for him" – Werdum on Ferguson's win.
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Werdum hasn't seen Dana yet about what's next, but will ask Dana for the POTN bonus when he sees him.
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Asked if he knew who Walt Harris was prior to today, Werdum says he's seen him a couple of times working as a UFC commentator
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Werdum ends by seeming agititated that there weren't more questions "When I be a champion, more questions."
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Ray Borg up now. Starts by saying he'll learn from sharing the octagon with DJ.
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Borg calls DJ's armbar "sneaky" and said he laughed at him during the fight for "pulling off sneaky shit."
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He followed by saying he didn't like being on the receiving end of it.
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Borg says he wishes he did some things differently, but reminds people that he's only 24 and will learn.
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Borg says he was looking to capitalize on DJ when he bailed on his feet. "He keeps his chin high."
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"I felt like fighting DJ was like fighting my future self" – Borg
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Borg was told "if you don't cry after a loss, it means you didn't want it. I wanted it" to explain why he cried.
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Borg says that he is staying at 125. "Weight is not an issue."
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Kevin Lee at the podium now. Starts by saying he's devastated.
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Lee says he's been fighting the staph infection for a week, which hurt his weight cut.
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Lee sounds like he's having thoughts of moving up in weight. Says he's 185 right now.
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"The armbar wasn't really the problem, it was the elbows." Says he underestimated Tony's work from the bottom.
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"I felt like I put my best performance on tonight, but by the 3rd round it was too much for me" – Lee
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Lee calls Ferguson the toughest fight in the division, says he felt he had to go all out to finish in the first
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Lee said he tried to hide his staph infection because he didn't want to let down the fans/UFC
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Lee wants a 165 lb weight class
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Lee ends by saying he's just going to take some time off. Took 4 fights in 12 months, just needs a break.
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Small break now as I assume they're waiting on Ferguson.
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Bonuses are to Vannata/Green for Fight of the Night. DJ and Moraga for Performance of the Night. $50K to each.
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Ah, Dana is here first.
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Dana said he met with the fighters prior to event and talked to them about what the night meant.
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"It's always time to have an event. You can't let a coward determine how everyone else is gonna live their life" – Dana on holding the event
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Dana praises Vegas for stepping up following the tragedy.
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Dana says he didn't speak with Trump "I leave him alone and let him do his thing."
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Dana calls DJ the best and says he didn't mean to disrespect Borg in the lead up to the fight (re: Dillashaw/DJ)
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Dana thinks this might be DJ's moment that turns him into a superstar for the company.
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Dana praises the jiu-jitsu of Lee. Says they offered to help Lee cut the weight at the PI, but Lee declined.
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Dana says they're offering everyone to help cut weight "but he's a grown man. You either want to do it the right way or your way"
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Dana once again calls DJ the greatest UFC fighter ever. Says Matt Hume told him DJ does that move in the gym all the time.
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Dana hoping to get Cyborg/Holm done shortly.
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Dana says Conor wants to fight again this year.
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Dana says it'll be impossible for Conor/Tony to not be a great fight.
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Dana says the Vegas PD helped get them in touch with first responders/victims. Also says he knew some of them.
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"I was home, I stayed up all night watching everything unfold" – Dana on where he was during the events
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Everlast didn't want to do the anthem due to recent controversy, pitched America The Beautiful, and Dana loved it.
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"Kevin Lee could have cut weight the right way" – Dana when asked about introducing new weight classes in light of Lee cut
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Dana very adamant that new weight classes aren't coming, says guys need to come to UFC PI.
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Dana doesn't quite understand the question about more weight classes vs. interim titles. Just says Tony is the champ (but in more words)
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Ferguson now on stage. Starts by saying that he didn't feel like he was in trouble during the first round.
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Ferguson figured Lee would be aggressive and waste energy, especially based on his weight cut.
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"We were having fun. I wanted to piss him off." – Ferguson on the in fight trash talk.
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Ferguson says he was saving his good trash talking for Conor. Says he's fresh, doesn't have injuries, ready to work on Monday
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"I'll ankle pick him. No problem" – Ferguson on his plan against Conor.
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Ferguson doing a lot better with his trash talk now than he did in cage. "You're in check. And I'm great at chess."
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Ferguson says he's ready to fight Conor next week.
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"He's running out of time. Defend or vacate. Set it down. Walk away. Nobody will get hurt" – Tony Ferguson
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Ferguson really crediting his decision to train at Big Bear. "We could have went 20 rounds."
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Ferguson says he's grown a lot since TUF 13 and credits the TUF house for helping him grown.
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Ferguson says he wants to be the best person he can be for his kid. Says he wants to have fun.
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Ferguson wants to prove you don't have to talk shit to be noticed.
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Ferguson says "ask Khabib" when asked about a potential fight. Says he and Werdum have a mutual respect despite argument.
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Ferguson says he has to carry/represent himself better to be live up to other great Mexican champions.
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"Keep your head up, kid" – Ferguson on what he said to Lee after the fight.
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Ferguson says he didn't see DJ's submission, says he was in his zone. Says he's glad DJ broke the record.
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The new champ poses with the belt and that's a wrap.
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