FULL COVERAGE – UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 Post-Fight Press Conference
Welcome to Fightful’s coverage of the UFC 227 post-fight press conference. We’ll likely hear from UFC president Dana White, new flyweight champion Henry Cejudo, reigning bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, and a few others. If you missed any of the action at the Staples Center, head on over to Fightful’s full coverage of the event. You can also listen to the post-fight podcast here.
Henry Cejudo up first at the press conference. He’s in a very good mood.
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Cejudo said it took “distance, timing, and composure” to defeat DJ.
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“On Aug 19 I became the youngest ever to win a gold medal. Aug 4 I defeated the man, the myth, the legend” – Cejudo
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Cejudo says the first loss made him fall in love with the sport more. Needed the chip on his shoulder.
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Cejudo says he was neglected in the build up. Says he’s a tank and that’s why he wants to move up. Wants to be the “triple champ.”
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Cejudo credits DJ’s scrambling. Calls him “squirmy.” But says the more you make DJ scramble, the more he gets tired. Says he has admiration for DJ.
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“I never had an 8 pack. or a 6 pack. I can drink em, but I never had em” – Cejudo crediting neuroforce 1 and science for the change leading into the Reis fight and this one.
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Cejudo saw this bout as “David vs. David.” Once again says the loss fueled him to work harder.
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“I’m probably not as cute as De La Hoya” – Cejudo talking about being the fighting face of Mexico
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Cejudo believes the fight could have gone either way. Says he would be willing to give DJ an immediate rematch, but still wants the bantamweight title fight against TJ.
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That’s it for Cejudo. The kid is clearly excited. Couldn’t stop laughing or smiling. Tough to blame him.
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DJ up now. Says he’s “fine” after the loss. Believes he tore his right LCL and broke his right foot. Thinks LCL tear happened in 2nd or 3rd round.
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DJ credits Cejudo for being patient. Says Cejudo just held him and he didn’t do enough to get up. Says the fight could have gone either way.
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DJ believes he should get a rematch, but needs to get healthy first.
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DJ says he was 100% coming into the fight. Hurt his foot from all of the kicking. Once again says Cejudo would just hold him on the ground.
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“It was a great streak.” Says he never dreamed about being champion, just dreamed about learning MMA.
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DJ says he wants to remain humble, win or lose. Mission accomplished as he gets up and limps away.
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Dana up now. Moicano, TJ, DJ, Cejudo win bonus money.
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Dana praises the DJ/Cejudo bout for how technical it was. Says he loves guys like Cejudo who want to fight everybody. Doesn’t know what’s next though.
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Dana says he isn’t worried about critics who thought this card was weak. “We sold out the Staples Center. Every A List celebrity was here.”
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Dana brings up that BJ Penn wanted to fight Randy Couture and then box De La Hoya when talking about fighters who just want to fight.
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Dana says you can make the argument that Dillashaw is the GOAT bantamweight
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Dana not sure if Cejudo/TJ is next. Says the word “superfight” is being overused. Says it’s about “the fight to make” not “building superfights”
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“That’s a possibility” – Dana on DJ getting an immediate rematch
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Dana says this week felt like the biggest weekend in UFC history due to the amount of ticket requests he was getting and who was requesting.
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“You tell me if everything is alright with Nate Diaz.” – Dana
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Dana says no world tour for Khabib/Conor. Says there is no time for it. “We’ll do something fun and do different stuff.”
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Dana is confident they can control Conor/Khabib when they get near each other prior to the fight.
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Dana praises the performance of Holland, both with his skills and his mouth. Says all the celebrities loved him.
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Dana ends by praising Moicano. As always, he’s not sure what’s next for him.
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TJ up last. Didn’t want to let Cody off the hook after hurting him. Knew he was in good enough shape to push for the finish.
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TJ doesn’t believe Cejudo is deserving for a title fight at bantamweight. Thinks Cejudo has unfinished business at 125 with Benavidez, Pettis, and DJ. But says he won’t turn down the fight.
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TJ not sure wants next. Jokingly calls out Brock and Stipe.
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TJ calls out Cody for his technical issues and lack of chin. Worked on timing Cody’s hooks with counters. Knew Cody had a weak chin after their first fight, not from sparring him previously.
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TJ once again won’t commit to a next fight and reiterates that he wasn’t going to let Cody off the hook, was just waiting for the ref to stop it.
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TJ says he respects Cody. “I said I was going to ruin his career. I don’t plan on seeing him again.”
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TJ didn’t watch much of DJ/Cejudo as he was preparing. Says DJ didn’t look the same and called it “lackluster.”
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TJ believes he should be on a 14 fight win streak as he doesn’t agree with Cruz decision.
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TJ says he changed things up. Didn’t come out moving and kicking as much. Waited for Cody to rush him so he could counter.
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“I keep fighting. I’m not on the couch or behind the desk” – TJ on the differences between him and Cruz.
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And that’s a wrap for the press conference. Thanks for following along.
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