Notes from UFC 141 press conference
The UFC 141 press conference took place today at 5:00 PM ET. In atttendance were UFC President Dana White and…
The UFC 141 press conference took place today at 5:00 PM ET. In atttendance were UFC President Dana White and main event competitors Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar.
Dana White: The winner on Saturday night between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos will fight the winner of Brock Lesnar and Overeem.
Alistair Overeem: The rib injury happened before the Werdum fight and I aggravated it during the Werdum fight and that forced me to withdraw for the tournament. I’ve had a scuffle since then but I’m very happy, very proud to join the UFC family and I’m ready to get it on.
Brock Lesnar: It took about six hours (after surgery before I felt 100 percent)
Brock Lesnar: I was just looking to feel better. I avoided the surgery for as long as I could and it was just a major decision. When you’ve got to go under the knife and have some of your intestines removed, it’s a big deal. Hindsight 20/20, I’m back and I feel good
Brock Lesnar: Alistair’s done a lot of good things overseas and I think he’s had a lot of fights and it’s an honor for me to get in the Octagon and kick his ass.
Brock Lesnar: I weigh about 278 right now. Sorry for the disappointment. It’s the real deal.
Dana White: It’s very exciting. I’ve said for a while now, the UFC’s heavyweight division has never been more exciting, it’s never been better. Now with the addition of Alistair Overeem, we’ve got three great heavyweight fights lined up now.
Alistair Overeem: I’m too busy training to go catch sharks and horses so I have to go buy them.
Alistair Overeem: I’m fighting out of Xtreme Couture, I’m not sure I’ll stay there but for now I’m very happy there. They welcomed me with open arms.