UFC 223: Dana White Post-Fight Press Conference - MMA Fighting

UFC president Dana White speaks to the media at UFC 223 about Khabib Nurmagomedov's win, Conor McGregor's situation, Rose Namajunas vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey competing at Wrestlemania, plus much more.
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[@aarinvgf3961]

Dana went from hating him then talking about mutual respect in one day

[@Uptopbaby]

That’s his $ maker

[@JordansTake35]

Cause Conor talked to him in jail and said enjoy the ppv #'s tonight ya fooking cue ball... and boom the fights a hit

[@donmega2642]

can you please send me the link to when dana white apparently said he "hates" mcgregor? that's a strong word and i'd like to see you provide the proof

[@paulvanboxtel]

So you are surprised that his reaction is different right after it happened and he is still angry and upset, compared to a few days later after he has been able to think about it and put it in perspective? They are a company and McGregor is their biggest cash-cow, maybe now even more so.

[@juvenilegolden]

aarin vgf because Conor brings $$$$ even more so now

[@FromPoetryToRap]

Dana and Conor bouta team up and destroy the bus Espinoza's in

[@JeremyWhy]

FromPoetryToRap 🤣😂🤣

[@kokos4947]

FromPoetryToRap lmao

[@spartan_a1176]

That's just tells me that the Mayweather and McGregor fight in the UFC won't happen because they're not in good terms

[@nachocastro9190]

FromPoetryToRap I'm tuning in🤣

[@magzire]

Ariel never stops hammering the questions, guy is a robot

[@YeeLeeHaw]

If anyone else had done what Conor did, he would've been kicked out of the organization immediately, but money talks.

[@lefatih1209]

Daniel Nicklas V 100%

[@steamboat4853]

wow you don't say?

[@codykeane6107]

What? Jon hit a pregnant woman while coked up and then got caught for steroids twice and was welcomed back. You think breaking a $150 window is worse, really? Mayweather got charged for two different domestic violence cases in 2002-2003, again got charged with domestic violence in 2011 and served 90 days again in 2013 he argued with the mother of three of his kids, she called the police so he didn't beat her again, police took him away and he came back at 5am that night with his friend and stood over her sleeping and beat her saying he's going to kill her and again in front of his kids he beat her, that's way worse than breaking a window lets be honest

[@Nautilus1972]

He's not an employee, he can't be sacked.

[@revo1974]

cody keane I agree with you, but Conor did more than just break a $150 window. The glass cut up two fighters who had to be removed from the card. He also supposedly hit a security guard.

[@terrybyrd5951]

Love Ariel and Dana talking

[@ethan4845]

Its so great. He asks the right questions that Dana doesn't want to answer :(

[@JohnBiondillo2005]

Literally same

[@jimcrowflag273]

yeah Ariel is the best MMA journalist . him and his nose lol

[@aaronkeener5559]

😂, awkward, yet perfect.

[@dukes8359]

Simple things please simple minds

[@mrImAwesome485]

"I had so many things thrown at me... I was like a Bus"

[@kopxpert]

This card was suppose to have Ferguson vs Khabib (then Holloway) Iaquinta vs Felder Chiesa vs Pettis Moreno vs Borg but none of them happened. Imagine none of them were cancelled.... Oh yeah...... Bruce Leroy vs Lobov suppose to happen as well but whatever

[@hardyzan]

U dare disrespect the p4p 🐐 King Artem?

[@shaggyrogers4897]

Salute to all of the fighters they put it all on the line 💯

[@gravyfish4684]

I gained a lot of respect for Al tonight

[@cakercake2432]

gravyfish oh man I'm really proud of Al, I could only imagine what he would of been like trained for a 5 round with khabib, his wrestling was awesome too. Al has nothing to be ashamed of and I hope he can see how good he truly is now.

[@onionpeeling5822]

gravyfish it don't mean anything tho.

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

@@onionpeeling5822 of course it does wtf?

[@onionpeeling5822]

@@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783 he lost its wtf!!

[@Nautilus1972]

Zabib and Borchiak, what a fight.

[@maxximilianm3752]

DId he just say: 'Whats up Gang"? lol

[@joshvlcek2395]

Maxximilian M he says it every time haha

[@Uptopbaby]

I had to rewind that 😂😂😂😂

[@abdelmercifulgaming7890]

he prob watches logan paul

[@joshayrizzo]

Aaron Day 570 he says it every presser lol

[@SuperHornedtoad]

Now its the Vegas Mafia

[@elhombremysterious8296]

Dana needs to start getting more than 3 hours of sleep...

[@harrysawit7645]

Lord Aguayo that's how you get places

[@Jordan-sm1ep]

Lord Aguayo true he looks grey af

[@elmysteriousman9908]

Harry Saw It ok but now he needs to find a place to sleep. he got successful already bro

[@brohymn6797]

Its called being coked out

[@mmafanatic-tz5or]

When you're a manager of a 4.2 billion dollar company, have kids, manage fighters, manage TV shows, help with making fights and etc, it's hard to get sleep.

[@chillon7945]

Raging Al quinta is the real winner here. Got paid handsomely and his stocks will go high from here.

[@1EVERTONION]

Hangphan Thingnok it was always a lose lose situation for Khabib.if he won people would say he should have and if he lost obviously it would be embarrassing

[@METALisentfortheweak]

al did pretty good i think

[@cakercake2432]

Al did amazing, if he would of trained for a 5 round fight against khabib I bet things would of been a lot different. I'm proud as hell of Al iaquinta

[@JimHardigan]

Al was absolutely terrible. It was as if he was eating Khabib's jabs on purpose.

[@nahfuckdat]

Al got completely smashed and offered nothing going forward...

[@scottliverpool2876]

Dana can't hear a single question. What what what

[@footballfan3991]

He’s got Renir syndrome which’s a very dangerous syndrome which affects hearing and vertigo

[@scottliverpool2876]

Kebab Shawarma what

[@footballfan3991]

Frank Manning check Dana white condition it affects his hearing

[@WeirdEdz]

Not only that but the setups are terrible. Most of the times fighters cant hear because of the echos

[@Ebenezer563]

Frank Manning he's buying himself time to think of an answer

[@usaid6508]

Dana always has it 2-2 going into the fifth. Or 1-1 going into the third.

[@mikegates6502]

Dana needs to make artem vs khabib, i think khabib earned his shot at the emporer

[@terrybyrd5951]

Mike Gates I too think Khabib has proven himself worthy to fight the G.O.A.T.

[@HotRoute7]

Lol these will never get old

[@BrandonofRedemption]

Blasphemy oh the irony! 😂

[@mfaos]

I honestly liked Al's plan to stay in the center and keep his back off the octagon. i would have liked to see him throw some combinations but Khabib is a monster and even the treat of the takedown makes his opponents not care about his hands.

[@bearb6522]

Who's still watching this in 2013?....

[@MrBanozic]

Nice mindfuck

[@Anvil35]

4:00 thought he was going to say Ariel 😆 😆

[@drazzzpoppp5022]

Anvil00Horror __ same

[@jamesrock27]

Lol To Dana at 16:42 and again at 17:14 he looks over his shoulder after the same reporter finishes speaking his body language says "wtf did that guy just say didn't understand a word of it" :D

[@blitzkreig0000001]

Dana vs Espinoza!

[@Tito74]

I have to start following Espinoza.

[@panchamtaneja]

Seems, Dana is warming up to Ariel😜

[@BrandonofRedemption]

They have a complicated relationship 😆

[@ronancurtis2616]

Dude ariel has the best bromances in MMA

[@msutopdog]

Haha Ariel just trying to get all the WrestleMania spoilers

[@daveyork0]

4:01 who is the Espinoza being referred to?

[@roodlespoodles7956]

After scrolling through the comments, I swear that the average IQ of MMA fans is around 75. I should have known better.

[@RandomG]

It’s probably less than that, Sheep don’t usually have a high IQ

[@AOHarness]

You should read some of the replies fighters and journalists get on Twitter. Infuriating.

[@dukes8359]

McGregor has a much higher fight I.Q then Kahbib

[@ArmbarArcade]

I mean, it's both replies from MMA fans AND a KZbin comments section. Two times the level of trash takes!

[@ArmbarArcade]

Right? Ray Borg literally showed the medical report that said he couldn't fight last night and people were accusing him of faking it. Sure, Jan.

[@ChrisDuffy_82]

I would have loved to pay to watch this fight and tried to find a way but being in the UK it’s impossible to without an overpriced BT extortion subscription package. Please allow PPV for UK viewers.

[@BeatsBraiNDeaD]

either ferguson or Holloway would have probably given khabib a nightmare... he takes ferguson down like that he'll get his whole face opened up with fergusons elbows... ferguson doesn't mind being on his back and isn't afraid of taking a little ground and pound. And if khabib stands up with his chin high like that, Holloway would have complete fieldday. If he'd stand up like that with McGregor it would be nightnight 100%. Ferguson probably presents the most danger because of his high level bjj and great wrestling and not being worried about khabibs takedowns as much as McGregor and Holloway would be

[@mamaurax25]

Dana is my dad. I love this man bro. “What’s up gang” lol

[@DogsofOzVEVO]

N. Amauri Cristiano hahahahahahaha the best

[@aidanfaherty1478]

Dana black

[@mefman9]

N. Amauri Cristiano People who think Dana is "cool" should be drowned in a piss filled river.

[@mrmike743]

JOE MOMMA who do you think is cool besides Apollo Creed?

[@lalorodriguez3198]

Same skin color and everything

[@JeremyWhy]

4:19 🤣 “You SLIMEY little RAT!” - Dana White

[@snoutyman]

Why don’t they turn the mic’s up so Dana doesn’t have to ask “huh” after every question

[@sychophantt]

a UFC event NEVER sells out

[@DungarooTV]

I love Dana White. Says things the way it is...real as can be...

[@RP-oo6wc]

How can Dana say “we have mutual respect for each other” regarding Conor

[@chris681975]

Connor has got the hype going for the ufc again he got people talking about the ufc and that ain't bad. You got to keep people talking about your sport good or bad gets people watching grows the sport and keeps it at the forefront of people's minds .love or hate them people will watch to see them lose or win they pick sides it's a human thing

[@jordangallegos4606]

Dana is lit lol

[@RainWhenIDieKane]

hahaha hes 100% on something

[@thegreatone9022]

Ariel the only journalist who ask interesting questions LOL

[@Shanktuary]

RAIGIN AL was rocky tonight. Went longer than anyone with the Russian. Showed heart and gained respect. He lost,... But took the Russian much farther than anyone expected. And hopefully got rich doing it.

[@RELENTLESSSJC]

Dana did not answer one question they asked lol he completely smiled over all there points and started rambling each answer

[@84slaughter]

Robbie Lawler Would Have Probably Still Fought As Well, Plus About Every Other Fighter...

[@Uptopbaby]

Salute Dana white

[@topsecret4791]

AMAZING: Dana now switches gears on Conor!! NOW shows much love and respect for Conor!!

[@yukmoutb5885]

They deserved to break records for just keeping this card alive.

[@konkelkent]

Even when conor is not on the card he makes people wanna buy the fights lool

[@pimpninacadi]

Ariel always asks really good questions

[@phailthy44]

Dana is the type of dude that makes you repeat what you said, process it (because you heard it), and then answering 31% of your question.

[@seon55]

MMA needs a new "player" in MMA .. FLOYD THE BILLIONAIRE WELCOME ! FMA

[@zackkleanthous1881]

Awful Englinh

[@itzzAssassiN]

noneednow he will get killed by everyone with any ground game

[@Swales9000]

Dana lowkey likes what Conor did now that hes slept since then, he realizes it builds the Khabib vs Conor fight even bigger

[@mikereed3915]

Even if you don’t always agree with Dana, he makes the sport entertaining. You’ll miss him when he’s gone

[@Sirclassic718]

Dana has a very hard time comprehending these easy questions

[@djkimvlogger9762]

Dana cant stop talking about conner 20 interviews about it. He is loving it. Khabib vs conner wil be the biggist thing in 2018. Sorry for my bad english haha

[@yomchadash]

tommy wiseau oh, hai mark.

[@djkimvlogger9762]

yomchadash Yeah, can I have a dozen red roses, please?

[@TheSentry777]

Paul Daley gets immediately removed from the company when he made his ridiculous mistake. Conor goes waaaaay beyond that in stupidity and causes 2 people to not even be able to compete, bet he is forgiven and has a fight announced within a month. Chiesa and Borg are not super-wealthy, both have just come out of months of training for this weekend. The UFC is embarassing for MMA, its just where the money is.

[@nocarebutyes3436]

LUNΛR what makes you Think Conor is the GOAT??

[@carstenmatt766]

miguel gonzalez Look at the Numbers

[@nocarebutyes3436]

carsti07 Conor is 21-3. there’s a good amount of fighters with more wins and less losses tho

[@TheSentry777]

Current biggest star in the sport, yes. GOAT, definitely not. 21-3, no title defenses.

[@theloosemoose8200]

Khabib is holding an illegitimate belt , PERIOD !!!!

[@barrymcokiner69]

Lol he does now if anybody wants the belt .. has to go through the GNP of khabib

[@salmanza5568]

10:50 Kabib Iaquinta 11:20 Rose & Joanna Everything else Connor McGregor

[@jameslopez3354]

haha hbo boxing is way better then showtime even dana knows it :)

[@ElementlSynd]

opinion

[@daveshadenuff187]

I thought this card turned out to be a damn good card.I really enjoyed it and it was one of the best in awhile.The Rose and Joanna fight was amazing.Khabib and Al was awesome too.I was glade to see Rose show people that she is a true champion and her last win wasn't just a bad weight cut for Joanna and that was why she lost.She put those rumors to bed.I was also glade to see Khabib finally get the light weight belt and 26-0.Those two things make him the best in the division period.No one in the UFC has a record like that.So to all the haters in the comment section,please let the man get his time and let him enjoy it and stop hating on the guy.You guys are starting to look pathetic in my opinion.Your the No#1 Bullsh** if you ask me,lol just saying. #KhabibTime

[@dickieboypnuts1]

kalabeeb is the dude for sure but he needs to stick to the plan and tuck that chin !!!!

[@templar1757]

Really trying to hype the potential Conor vs khabib fight

[@eldredjonas8012]

"I'll take a dolley through a window anyday" wow Dana already forgiving Connor

[@alanneale1746]

Khabib nate 🙏

[@mikerients2944]

Dana "Repeat every question twice" White!!!! Hahahahahahaha

[@Jor_dan.]

Dana’s tune changed very quick when it came to Conor.

[@s2mey382]

Does he ever hear a question first time?

[@reecebinx4191]

I love ariel, he doesn't care anymore he says what he wants

[@BrenoOfficial]

Why does Dana never understand the questions? 😂

[@littlemanoo]

Oh one of them started a fight oooh nanny state nyc

[@ThuTroothHurtz]

Sitting back watching the UFC turn into the WWF

[@NoahCanFB]

I'm bummed Joanna lost but 🌹 is a pretty phenomenal champion. I think we'll see Joanna move up to 25 while we see Rose go on to fight Andrade. Which is a really tough fight. Never seen a female fighter as strong as her. She beat Raquel Pennington at bantamweight just to give you an idea. Styles make fights and I think it's a tougher fight for her than Joanna was. Also props to Al for going all 5 and never being out of the fight and Khabib for finally getting that belt after an unprecedented week in combat sports history. Strangely the main even didn't feel like a world championship fight that's just my opinion.

[@avairybird]

He lying bout ppv it was very hard to find more than 2 channels on periscope any other events u could have up to 20 channels

[@sychophantt]

Dana said he didn't know Brock was in Wrestlemania?

[@mattdoyle6086]

Dana changing his mind about Connor pretty quick $$$

[@Erumyr]

Did he say Khabib or Zabit fight of the Night??

[@juandeleon8302]

I️ miss Dana doing scrums and post fight interviews

[@MsMarc1234]

Compare what Jason High and Poul Daily did to conor mcgregor

[@littlemanoo]

They are fighters

[@queendeirdre7436]

Not a big fan of Dana, but congrats on keeping the show on the road! Rose is amazing 🇮🇪

[@misaghkhosravi4541]

Dana turn up the heat😎 show some new cards

[@Pimpjit85]

Whats interesting is that Connor is a great fighter, but let's be honest, the UFC made sure they avoided giving him elite ground fighters, given the coin they invested in him. Connors recent antics helped launch Khabibs popularity to the moon at the perfect time. Connor HAS to fight khabib now and it's the worst fight for him. He might have a 100 mil in the bank, but just put his legacy on the line.

[@Ainttrippin]

So Tony wasn't stripped but this belt is the only belt? The way Dana is able to belt out lies without flinching is crazy

[@LoserNamedWyn]

Shocked Connor didn't do a run in during the main event?

[@dukes8359]

Bisping has come out saying McGregor might just head kick Kahbib to sleep....tut. casual

[@horsepat]

Dana is awesome

[@goatstature8263]

Dam nobody mention floyd sayin he wants to fight in ufc? Wtf

[@CyclonicDeath]

If takeya mizugaki threw a dollie at that bus to get to ray borg, would he get fired or naw?

[@lucky5th2]

Dana has no control over his high profile fighters. Jon Jones, rampage, Connor. None of them have/had fear of getting fired or real trouble over their actions.

[@aldddismk]

Khabib the best

[@dimadeama]

dana white: ill do nooting

[@K131399]

Im sure people will scoff at my opinion but khabib clearly didnt want to hurt al. my respect only grows for khabib and with al i couldnt lke the guy more before the fight so this just justifies liking him so much.

[@Hugo-gw8hn]

Dana and Conor get their Coke from the same Vegas dealer

[@ericjordan9090]

Hugo when you are rich you do what you want

[@andyofficer1753]

post fight interview makes it seem more like planned controversy to compete with wrestlemania that went too far.

[@Knight11692]

They didn't want Paul to fight

[@mixedman841]

Wtf? His thoughts on Conor sure did change.

[@brendanjames3871]

"What's up gang?" Is Dana in the Little Rascals now?

[@MrBlessed70]

Dana sounds like he needs a bear nap for a few days

[@paulredmond3848]

A night of prelims...

[@tmontes1974]

Dana was exhausted

[@Jsrmcx]

I thought rose vs Joanna was fight of the night

[@loots_alots]

Dana, your much better when you don't drink heavy.

[@Plague_Angel]

It wasn't even a dominant performance against the no.11 ranked fighter.This should not have been a title fight.They should have fkn pulled the pin on this and had Tony vs Khabib for the real title when Tony is healed up.

[@RandomG]

Dane Malgeri He won all the rounds and some of them was a 10-8 round which is only given if you dominaye

[@Plague_Angel]

Veluxahh seriously dude it wasn't a very impressive title fight.Khabibs standup is fkn shit.I like Kabib he's a fkn animal and he deserves to be champ as long as he fights a worthy opponent.AL wasnt.This was all a way for the ufc to make more money.

[@RandomG]

Dude it’s a reason it’s called Mixed Martial Arts, people who are better at different styles enter the octagon and obviously use whatever style they’re best at, if Khabib is one of the best grapplers in the world why would he need to stand up with guys?

[@Plague_Angel]

Veluxahh because it's mixed martial arts and the fight starts on the feet striking maybe??Like I said I think khabib is an animal but he showed tonight his standup isn't very good.The point I'm trying to make is that this title fight was just to save UFC 223 and for the UFC to make money.They should have saved the title fight for another ppv.Not saying Al isn't good but in terms of rank it made no sense.The whole ranking system makes no sense these days.

[@RandomG]

They would have got so much hate for cancelling, like Dana said some people had paid 10-15k just to attend the event to see Khabib fight

[@MrLoopy86]

Dana white vs Espinoza