Highlights From The UFC 236 Press Conference
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Here are some of the highlights from the press conference:
In attendance today are Dana White, Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, Kelvin Gastelum & Israel Adesanya.
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Holloway says he'll decide featherweight future after UFC 236.
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Poirier says lack of weight cutting may benefit Holloway, says their fight IQ is off the charts and he expects a great fight at UFC 236.
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White says Tony Ferguson didn't take the opportunity when it was presented, all four fighters on the panel took opportunities when presented to them.
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White says Colby Covington is another example of somebody who didn't take the opportunity when presented, says he doesn't hate Covington.
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White says that Adesanya paid for a three week family vacation, but didn't take it after accepting a title fight.
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Gastelum said he was devastated by losing the title shot at UFC 234, says he is happy to fight for an interim title.
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White says the winner of Poirier vs. Holloway will fight Khabib Nurmagomedov next, while Gastelum vs. Adesanya winner will fight Robert Whittaker next.
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Adesanya says Kamaru Usman possibly become the first African UFC champion is beautiful.
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White says that Brock Lesnar will call when he wants to fight, but he has WWE obligations right now. Says Daniel Cormier still wants to fight Lesnar.
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White says lightweight title fight headlines UFC 236 because Holloway is already a champion.
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White says that Holloway will get two belts if he wins at UFC 236.
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