UFC 240 is in the books, which means it's time to hear from the stars of the show. Cris 'Cyborg,' Max Holloway, Dana White, and more are set to address the media. Highlights from the press conference are below.
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Geoff Neal up first. Says his coach called an audible before the fight, thinking he may have to win with GNP.
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Neal said he was trying to avoid wild exchanges but that's how he likes to fight.
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Neal says his coach saw Price's fight with Means and thought a takedown would be a good strategy. Neal wants a top 15 opponent but doesn't name names.
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Neal said he would enjoy fighting Colby Covington. "For obvious reasons. He's not a likeable person."
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Neal says he's going to keep being a server because he likes doing it and likes the extra money.
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Frankie Edgar up now. "I did the best I can." Credits Max. Thought he won a couple of rounds but "it doesn't matter. wasn't enough." Frankie says he's "heartbroken." Once again says he's not going anywhere.
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"I don't have to say shit. I don't care what anyone thinks or says. I guess that was for myself" - Frankie on why he said he still has some fight left.
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Frankie says he's pissed off and disappointed but proud of his performance. Feels he let his team down.
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Frankie told Max that he represents fighters well and that he's the best to do it. "I have tremendous respect for Max and even more so now." And that's it for Frankie.
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Dana White is here. He was impressed with Holloway's movement. Won't commit to Max fighting on the Oct show until he talks to him.
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Dana wants to make Nunes/Cyborg 2. "If thats the fight she wants, I'll make it happen." Dana says the only fight he's never made is Fedor/Brock.
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Dana says BJ texted him for a week so he gave him another fight. Says this will be Penn's last fight no matter what. "If all you people concerned are doctors, give me a call. If not, mind your business."
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Dana says he can't promise BJ won't fight again elsewhere, but promises he won't fight in the UFC again after this next fight.
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Dana says he talked to Conor last week. Says Conor is waiting until Khabib/Poirier is settled. Dana thinks Masvidal is too big for Conor but Conor disagrees.
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"Hakeem looks like he's been pissed off since birth" - Dana.
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"Edwards vs. Masvidal is a good fight to make. Question is where and how much security" - Dana
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Dana says he saw videos of Jon Jones amid the allegations and is confident Jones will fight again. "It's sad what's happened to him."
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Dana says Corey Anderson has turned down "about 50 fights in the last month."
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UFC Hawaii is "not very close" according to Dana.
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Dana says Covington will fight Usman for the title if he beats Lawler.
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Dana thinks Holloway looks small at 155 no matter what.
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That's all for Dana and now Cyborg is here. Cyborg said she tried to be patient. Was hoping that the cut wouldn't stop the fight.
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Cyborg says UFC made her take off her Nunes vs. Cyborg 2020 shirt. She wants the fight in January but says she has a lot of issues with UFC. "Dana White is bullying me around. He's never said sorry." Cyborg calls Dana a liar for saying she doesn't want the Nunes fight.
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Cyborg said that Dana told her, 'You can't be mad about everything I say to the media."
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Cyborg says it's not about money in her new deal, it's about respect. Doesn't want the promotion to damage her brand.
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Cyborg wants to fight more than once a year. Wants more fighters in the 145 division.
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Cyborg said her daughter almost got into a fight in school because some kid was talking bad about Cyborg.
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Cyborg isn't sure if there are many girls at 145 who are free agents. "They are with Bellator or PFL."
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Cyborg says boxing could still be a possibility.
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Cyborg isn't sure if UFC would allow her to do boxing or pro wrestling. Is told about Cain doing wrestling and says, "Nice. Maybe they have an open mind."
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Cyborg is done. Holloway is here and opens with the Kawhi "What it do baybee" and the Drake "I want my chips with the dip"
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Max puts over Frankie. Says he couldn't find the shots to put him away. Calls Frankie an inspiration and a legend.
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Max will talk with his team before agreeing to fight in October. Says he wants to fight one more time this year though.
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"Dana changes his mind every day." - Max on Dana saying Max is done at 155.
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Max says he knew what to expect from Frankie after watching him for years. Also says he's chasing Aldo's records at 145.
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Max blames Hawaii for UFC not running an event there. "They don't want it that bad."
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Rush says Max looked "pretty good." Max takes away his chocolate.
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If Max can't fight in October, he wants on the December card.
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Max says he's always being checked out by doctors. Thinks it's even more important after the boxing tragedies recently. "I want to be around for a long time."
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That's a wrap for Max and our coverage.
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