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Post-fight Press Conference
Hear Jorge Masvidal’s perspective on his main event matchup with Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 during his post-fight press conference comments.
What was the altercation between Masvidal and Usman’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, about, and how did Masvidal react?
Mixed martial arts fans around the world were eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated UFC 251, which took place on July 11, 2020. The main event, which featured a welterweight title bout between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, promised to be an epic showdown between two skilled fighters. While Usman ultimately emerged victorious, it was Masvidal’s post-fight press conference that caught the attention of many sports enthusiasts.
Masvidal, who had only taken the fight on six days’ notice, spoke candidly about his performance and the challenges he faced leading up to the event. He acknowledged that he had not had enough time to prepare for Usman, who is widely regarded as one of the best welterweight fighters in the world. “I had a lot of fun in there,” Masvidal said. “I fought with everything I had. But congratulations to Kamaru. He did what he had to do to win.”
The Miami-native went on to explain that he had been trying to secure a title fight for a long time but had not been given the opportunity until now. He also revealed that he had not been in top physical condition due to having to lose 20 pounds in just six days. “It wasn’t the best outcome, but I’m happy I took the chance and came to compete,” he stated.
Despite his loss, Masvidal remained upbeat and positive, stating that he was already looking forward to his next fight. “It’s just another step in my journey,” he said. “I’ve been fighting for 16 years, and I’ll keep fighting until the wheels fall off.”
The post-fight press conference also included a brief altercation between Masvidal and Usman’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz. The two exchanged heated words, with Masvidal accusing Abdelaziz of starting rumors about him and his team. Masvidal ended the altercation by saying, “Get your eyes checked, Ali, you bum.”
Overall, Masvidal’s post-fight press conference showcased his resilience, determination, and good-natured spirit. Despite losing a tough fight, he remained gracious and optimistic, confident in his abilities as a fighter. While fans may have been disappointed by the outcome of the main event, they undeniably came away impressed by Masvidal’s performance in and out of the Octagon.
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