Full Coverage – UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis Post-Fight Press Conference
Welcome to Fightful’s live coverage of the UFC 230 post-fight press conference. We should hear from UFC President Dana White, Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, and more victors from an action packed night.
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UFC 230 press conference starting now. Dana White up first.
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Dana was surprised at how easily Cormier dominated. Praises Cormier for his skills inside and outside the cage.
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Dana unsure if Brock is next for Cormier. Doesn’t know what’s going on with Brock.
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Dana loves Izzy. Loves that he always wants to fight, but doesn’t want to push him up the card too fast.
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Dana thought Jacare looked good. Respects Jacare for not wanting to punch Weidman after he dropped him.
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“Who deserved the shot if not Derrick Lewis?” – Dana
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Dana wont try to convince Cormier to stick around if he wants to retire after his next fight. “If he thinks he’s done. He’s done.”
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Dana asked about Ben Askren. “If I hated you so bad, why did I do the deal?” Dana didn’t know Askren was blocked by twitter. He’s unblocked now.
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They will start working on fights for 2019 on Tuesday. “This card had a lot to do with what we’re going to do early next year” – Dana
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Dana doesn’t know what’s next for Weidman or Lewis.
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Dana says they have an opponent in mind for Izzy, but it’s not Rockhold. Dana won’t compare Izzy to Conor, says they are different fighters.
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Dana has no comment on Nate Diaz. “Actually forgot he was supposed to be on the card.”
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Dana says he talked with McGregor for an hour last week. Says McGregor wants a rematch with Khabib, but will fight whoever.
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“If Jon Jones slips again, that’s the end.” Also says they haven’t talked to GSP.
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Dana says he’s working on boxing deals.
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Dana discusses Izzy and Izzy appears. He’s up now.
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Izzy again gives himself a B-. Is out to prove he’s the best fighter. Doesn’t think Brunson was well prepared and that’s why he tried to cheat early.
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Izzy wanted to face Weidman next if he won. Izzy runs down the middleweight contenders and doesn’t sound too interested in anything except a title fight.
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Izzy doesn’t know who makes the rankings. “Fuck rankings. That shit doesn’t make sense.”
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Izzy says he doesn’t rush “like a bum” when he has a guy hurt.
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Izzy wants former fighters doing the rankings. He thinks the judging in MMA is getting better.
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Izzy wants a main event fight next. Says he’s going to take some time off for the holidays after fighting 4 times in the last year.
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Izzy reveals he almost pulled out of tonights fight. Had a bad limp. Took a week off from training. Took a cortisone shot (after checking with USADA) to feel better. Will need surgery though.
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Izzy asked about fighting Anderson Silva. “It’s normal.” Calls Anderson his idol. “It interests me, but we don’t have to do it. He’s a great. Leave him alone.”
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Izzy ends with “pay me. fuck you.”
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Jacare up now. Says he wanted to finish strong. Believes he won the 2nd round. Judges had Weidman up 2-0.
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Jacare says he deserves a title shot. “100 percent.”
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Jacare calls this the greatest victory of his career. Says he trusted his hands. Was upset with the ref that he had to hit Weidman again. “I told him, ‘he’s done.'”
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Jacare says he and his wife were worried about Weidman after the fight. “We are family.” Says he doesn’t care who wins between Whittaker/Gastelum. “I never lose a rematch.”
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Jacare calls Izzy an impressive fighter. Thinks he needs more fights. “I’m gonna fight for the title. Why would I think about him?”
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That’s it for Jacare. Derrick Lewis up now.
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Lewis is unsure why he’s here because he lost. Said Cormier did what he thought he was going to do. Was hoping to get it to the third round.
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Lewis is hoping to rest up until next summer. Says he felt good coming into the fight.
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Lewis didn’t expect the low single from Cormier.
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That’s it from Lewis. Cormier will be last.
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Cormier says he sneezed this morning and slipped a disc in his back. Wasn’t sure if he would be able to fight. Felt better after taking a nap.
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Cormeir says his back typically goes bad during camp, but a couple days off and he feels better. Didn’t have that luxury with this fight due to short notice. Was worried about being too cool prior to fight and back acting up again.
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DC is look at March for his last fight. Fight would be 2 weeks before 40th birthday. Is looking forward to time off after fighting 3 times this year.
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DC thinks Brock can test him. “His wrestling cancels out my biggest advantage.” Says Brock is a beast and that Brock will push him. “It’ll be fun”
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DC says Lewis hit him hard when he was going for a takedown. Says the game plan was to keep throwing different takedown looks at Lewis to make him lost.
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DC says his leg is swollen from one kick. Calls Lewis a specialist who is not as good as Stipe. “I didn’t need to stand with him. He can’t grapple with me.”
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DC said there were empty seats tonight. Says he doesn’t really negotiate with the UFC. He just asks for a certain amount and they agree.
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Cormier says he’s only fighting Lesnar and/or Jones.
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“Who are you to grant me anything?” – Cormier on Jones saying he won’t give DC a title shot. “You know you’re in some shit when they just handed me the belt back after I lost.”
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Cormier says he has some great opportunities coming up that he can’t share. “I’ll make more money than I ever did fighting.” Says it’s outside of WWE.
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If Gustaffson wins and Lesnar can’t make the fight, Cormier will says he will fight Stipe. Believes Stipe deserves a rematch, but didn’t want to fight him on 3 weeks notice.
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Cormier says you don’t have to argue with the company to get your way. “I make a ton of money when I fight and I make a ton of money when I don’t fight.”
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Cormier said USADA was nervous when they tested him after his comments about them following Jones’ re-instatement.
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Cormier says winning fights is great, but going through his phone after sucks because of all the messages. Says learning how to turn off read receipts was a blessing.
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Cormier ends by saying he’ll text Brock if he messaged him. And that’s it for the press conference.
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