Why in TF would any sane person care to make ESPN more money? Whats the logic in saying well its only 5 bucks when at first they were free with plus, then they made you pay in addition just like it was under Directv or whatever carrier, now its 75 and soon itll be 80 because hey, its only 5 bucks right? 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
The disrespect to Stipe is insane. He is the heavyweight GOAT and not once has his name been mentioned since losing to Ngannou. That trilogy fight should've been made immediately.
I agree with you 100%. I think for me, the fact that Stipe is such a real guy when he's not in the Octagon, makes him almost a superhero. We need more class acts in sports.
No mate Stipe didn't want it....... And I love Stipe.... He didn't want the second fight for some reason....... Came in underweight and unfit........ don't know why....... but he wasn't up for the second fight..... And if he really wnted a third one he would be shouting about it.... Just saying...... And I loe Stipe.
Brett: what are you most excited about this weekend? Dana: Conor's a big star. That kid can fight and he'll fight anyone, anytime, anymore. He called me begging for Diego Sanchez
What Conor did, was disgusting. NYPD is after him. The kids in a lot of trouble. Chiesa got glass in his eyes. We scheduled a title shot for him next and we got all the footage for marketing.
@julian marx lmao what? Francis would snap fury in half in the octagon with ease Low diff Do you realize that mma striking is way different than boxing? Francis would probably kill fury in the octagon Furys leg would get broken after one leg kick And francis has devastating power in his kicks Elbows knees And combine that with boxing and clinch work And its over Do you even realize how much stronger mma fighters are than boxers ? Francis would slam fury on his head and kill him
@Tista Kere No in MMA it'd be a dive to a single leg and a quick sub. Murder is Tyson Fury battering Ngannou's brains in for 36 minutes. Ngannou has a great chin, no skills, and Fury doesn't hit hard enough to put Ngannou out quickly, so unless Fury showboated and had fun, the beating would end Ngannou's career and possibly impact his mental wellbeing (I hope he doesn't take the fight, it'd be awful to watch)
I didn’t notice it until Francis said something because he’s already a huge star to me but they don’t promote him properly for him being the HW champion. It’s super strange. The first two episodes of this fight weeks Embedded has one whole minute of footage of him.
Stipe got knocked out his last fight, why would there be a discussion about him especially considering this fight has nothing to do with Stipe? No pun intended, I'm a fan of Stipe and still feel he has a little left at 40, but I'm sure if Stipe wants to fight and Jon doesn't, Stipe will probably get that 3rd fight with Francis. Not to mention, Stipe said he wanted time off.
What do you expect to be asked? Lmao, he's talking about the fight card this weekend. Do you want questions about COVID, transgender fighters and the mafia?
Love these Dana interviews, don't really get much solid info out of him but just know that there's a big fight around the corner U can feel the fan in Dana getting excited, obviously he's promoting the event but he still has the rubbing his hands together feel
"It would be great for him to be here, but Jon's probably better off at home." I hate how true that is. Imagine a face-off post-fight if the fight ends in spectacular fashion.
@Little Warbucks the fighter can announce it whenever they want, usada doesnt make announcements until the process is complete because fighters were being outed as having failed tests then months later being cleared as having accidentally taken a tainted supplement. it's not a conspiracy
@Garnet Samuel actually that's not totally true bro, Yoel Romero fought for a title after returning from a 6 month suspension, but I also support some things U say coz these people saying he's popped again aren't informed on the matter, if he popped again he's up for a LIFETIME BAN coz it will be his third strike, 2 years is for ur first offence, so it's not possible he would only get 2 years again
Dana's saying they've fight booked until May but Diaz's been calling out Poirier for 6 months now. UFC is clearly not willing to make that fight for whatever reasons.
what dana has done for this sport is never short of amazing, say what you want about him with fighter pay etc....if it wasnt for dana we wouldnt have UFC!
@Owen S except very possibly Stipe and Ngannou, still. Gane looked great against Lewis, but Lewis is a punching bag and its too early to say what Gane's real level is. If he schools Ngannou, then he's the best striker in HW UFC history
I had to laugh when Dana said Jon Jones will be at home watching the fight and seeing how this plays out. I think that’s his favorite catchphrase. He likes it so much he’s got other people using it.
"It would be great for him to be here, but Jon's probably better off at home." I hate how true that is. Imagine a face-off post-fight if the fight ends in spectacular fashion.
If Ariel did this interview he would press on their dinner encounter. "But Dana can you elaborate more. What did you order? What did he order? What's his new fight contract look like? Can I announce it tonight?"
Dana's saying they've fight booked until May but Diaz's been calling out Poirier for 6 months now. UFC is clearly not willing to make that fight for whatever reasons.
I agree, Jon jones should watch everything at home with his family till its time for him to fight , and then when Jon's fight come up I think we should do a virtual press conference with jon.... let's protect Jon jones ....👏🤲👐🙌🙏
The fact that Dana is excited for Jon Jones' return who's almost at the end of his career and who thinks $10mil confirmed pay is an insult to him, is perfectly okay with Ngannou not re-signing with them while he is the champ with increasing popularity and huge potential of being a star. There's something definitely wrong with the UFC. They handled Ngannou very poorly.
I like Brett. He's grown on me with his style. He doesn't talk slow and deliberately, like journalists are taught to. For me it makes him seem like a regular guy asking questions. Just my humble opinion.
Ariel's demotion is complete. Interesting that Dana mentioned NGannou's contract at the outset. He's played his hand a little and is softening in advance of negotiations
Brett must 'polish' the knob well to have a job doing what he's doing. Can't imagine doing this in my job and keeping it - the level of incompetance is inspiring.
Here’s how it’s gonna play out with Jon Jones Gane wins: send me the contract Dana 5mil will do. Francis wins: I want 50mil JB wants no part of Ngannou
@Billy Bats ⚾ I don't really recall times when someone who made a lot less sense than Tony got booked instead of him. like at the end of the day they were contractually obligated to fight each other five times, and things got in the way of that on both ends.
@Dopeocalypse Now khabib was down to fight him when he HAD to. That's for sure. When he had everything to gain and Tony was a necessary step to getting the belt. That's when he would've fought him. That's a fact. They're were times when he was definitely down to fight Tony. But he didn't want any part of him during that little window when Tony was at his Pinnacle. They're was too much for him to lose and he knew at that point Tony was running out of time on his body. So many years went by, that it became a viable option to just duck him for that last one.
@Billy Bats ⚾ I wouldn't say he didn't want it, he signed a contract for it 5 times, both of them did. But for various injuries and reasons, both of them had to pull out of the fight more than once.
I think the other way around men, gane is a monster and more allround.. Ngannou is more strenght but less athletic, believe me Jon wil absolutely destroy ngannou he bring him to the ground and its over, or Ngannou hits him and its quickly over for Jon hhaha.. really cant wait for him to come back to the ufc
I feel like my boy is telling me to pick Francis and figueredeo but my bets already locked In my boy and its opposites of the picks....lmao....I'm confident
Dana's transformation into Kingpin is complete.
🤦🏻🤣🤣
@S K Same person.
Uncle Fester
😂😂😂😂
Yo you had me rolling with this one 🤣
Brett's entire career is based on the fact that Dana hates Ariel 😭.
Stop it
sad but true. But i do like brett. and think he is a decent journalist.
all YES men
Lmfao
LMAO
Idk why everyone hates on Brett, I love hearing Dana be asked the same questions for the 5th time this week
@Dom Boy I wouldn’t say Ariel is the best but I’d definitely rather him then Brett
For real...This dude is horrible
You had me in the 1st half there Kam lol love it.
@Dom Boy brett’s gonna be great if he pisses dana off somehow
Brett can’t go one interview without mentioning McNuggets
Brett asks questions like he's trying to make small talk with the guy ringing up his groceries.
ikr, hahaha
Lol
@Mr. E what
Where's Helwani
Haha ouch
Lmao Dana talking about “yeah, nah. Jon Jones should probably stay at home to watch this one.” 😂🤣 FACTS THO.
Why? Because JJ has proven he cant stay out of trouble lol, simple.
why?
Good job raising the price ESPN. Now me and all the homies are streaming it.
Why in TF would any sane person care to make ESPN more money? Whats the logic in saying well its only 5 bucks when at first they were free with plus, then they made you pay in addition just like it was under Directv or whatever carrier, now its 75 and soon itll be 80 because hey, its only 5 bucks right? 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
@Special KD yeh i go occasionally to the pub for the fights here in Aus
@AFT from the fights…. fighters get paid to fight, not from ppv points. buying a ppv doesn’t support the fighters because they don’t get a percentage.
Why don’t you just go to Buffalo Wild Wings or to a casino? They’ll play for free and maybe you pay $20-30 for food
@Anto Free you haven't bought anything have you?
The disrespect to Stipe is insane. He is the heavyweight GOAT and not once has his name been mentioned since losing to Ngannou. That trilogy fight should've been made immediately.
@BARACK Oh really? So let me offer you this... Before Stipe "hangs up his gloves", why don't YOU fight him?
I agree with you 100%. I think for me, the fact that Stipe is such a real guy when he's not in the Octagon, makes him almost a superhero. We need more class acts in sports.
No mate Stipe didn't want it....... And I love Stipe.... He didn't want the second fight for some reason....... Came in underweight and unfit........ don't know why....... but he wasn't up for the second fight..... And if he really wnted a third one he would be shouting about it.... Just saying...... And I loe Stipe.
Стипе заиста има фин резиме и јака имена, али мислим да неће бити јачег од Франциса до краја века.
Crazy that all these big stars I grew up watching back in highschool are close to retiring... Makes me feel old and I'm only 26
I watched David fight Goliath
I was at Holloway vs oliviera in Saskatoon
Nunes vs Shevchenko in Edmonton
Henderson vs Thompson in Chicago.
So many great fighters on those cards
Im 26 and definitely feel the same lol
@Brett Connor so what do we say to all the young guys chasing gilfs
Brett: what are you most excited about this weekend?
Dana: Conor's a big star. That kid can fight and he'll fight anyone, anytime, anymore. He called me begging for Diego Sanchez
What Conor did, was disgusting. NYPD is after him. The kids in a lot of trouble. Chiesa got glass in his eyes. We scheduled a title shot for him next and we got all the footage for marketing.
Dana: Conor's motivated, ready to fight. He called me to arrange a fight with the old man in the bar. Apparently they had some back and forth again.
Begging for diego sanchez fresh off a dq win w the great josh fabia 🤣 real fans will never forget when conor exposed himself for this one
Conor called begging for khabib…… in Russia. Isn’t he awesome 🤩
😭😭😭💀💀
dana purposely doesn't want to hype francis too much cuz he's gonna just ignore his existence after francis moves on from the ufc
@The Frozone Layer the expression is “dana couldn’t care less”
@julian marx lmao what?
Francis would snap fury in half in the octagon with ease
Low diff
Do you realize that mma striking is way different than boxing?
Francis would probably kill fury in the octagon
Furys leg would get broken after one leg kick
And francis has devastating power in his kicks
Elbows knees
And combine that with boxing and clinch work And its over
Do you even realize how much stronger mma fighters are than boxers ?
Francis would slam fury on his head and kill him
@Tista Kere No in MMA it'd be a dive to a single leg and a quick sub. Murder is Tyson Fury battering Ngannou's brains in for 36 minutes. Ngannou has a great chin, no skills, and Fury doesn't hit hard enough to put Ngannou out quickly, so unless Fury showboated and had fun, the beating would end Ngannou's career and possibly impact his mental wellbeing (I hope he doesn't take the fight, it'd be awful to watch)
What else is he supposed to do
I didn’t notice it until Francis said something because he’s already a huge star to me but they don’t promote him properly for him being the HW champion. It’s super strange. The first two episodes of this fight weeks Embedded has one whole minute of footage of him.
Bret’s interviews are like eating a bacon egg and cheese sandwich without the bacon, egg and cheese 🧀
💯
🤣🤣🤣 all fluf
🤣🤣🤣
Quite sad how Stipe just gets overlooked when he has the most title defenses of all time and getting overlooked by bc jones and Gane
Stipe got knocked out his last fight, why would there be a discussion about him especially considering this fight has nothing to do with Stipe?
No pun intended, I'm a fan of Stipe and still feel he has a little left at 40, but I'm sure if Stipe wants to fight and Jon doesn't, Stipe will probably get that 3rd fight with Francis.
Not to mention, Stipe said he wanted time off.
Tbf thats on him. He doesnt know how to sell fights. No doubt still the best heavyweight of all time, but he just doesnt care lol
Stipe would probably win 6 outta 10 fights against any man on the planet 🌏
He would probably lose to them tbh
Another great interview by Brett “Softball Questions” Okamoto. Lol!!
@TheNatural1 a few questions on transgender fighters hurting women wouldn't be too bad tbh.
What do you expect to be asked? Lmao, he's talking about the fight card this weekend. Do you want questions about COVID, transgender fighters and the mafia?
‘She has a lot to of money” Dana’s favorite line.
Dana tips his blackjack dealers and strippers more than he pays his fighters. FACTS
Yeah you can see it in his face when he says it. It's his way of justifying fighter pay
Love these Dana interviews, don't really get much solid info out of him but just know that there's a big fight around the corner U can feel the fan in Dana getting excited, obviously he's promoting the event but he still has the rubbing his hands together feel
"It would be great for him to be here, but Jon's probably better off at home." I hate how true that is. Imagine a face-off post-fight if the fight ends in spectacular fashion.
Its not true at all, if the fight ends in a spectacular fashion Jon Jones facing of with the winner would lit the arena on fire
The reverse psychology is palpable but not at the same time.
“ Vince couldn’t even write a better script then this “ 😂😂 Dana is hilarious
I remember when Brett asked a semi interesting question once. It was years ago. Good times.
Nice to see Dana completely clean and off the juice for 2022, I honestly didn’t know he had it in him ! A lean mean, business machine !
Nah he's still on the juice
still on test for sure
😂😂😂
Yeah man tbf he looks alot better than last year
He’s usually pink af. Lmao
I remember when Brett asked a semi interesting question once. It was years ago. Good times.
Budget Helwani
@Bobo Booey 🤣🤣 Brett is brutal
Liar
3rd rate helwani
You’re crazy! He’s a great interviewer and he isn’t as annoying as Ariel
Brett “easy generic questions” Okamoto
Brett "What's Your Favorite Color" Okamoto
Props to Brett for asking again the hard hitting questions
@Big Hemi no he’s dead serious ya know🤦♂️
This has to be sarcasm right lol
Incredible how Stipe so overlooked even though there is a clause in his contract for title fight rematch that never happened.
I wonder how many years until we learn that Jon was actually out because of a PED suspension and not weight gaining.
@Garnet Samuel he literally came back from years of suspension n fought for the title
@Little Warbucks the fighter can announce it whenever they want, usada doesnt make announcements until the process is complete because fighters were being outed as having failed tests then months later being cleared as having accidentally taken a tainted supplement. it's not a conspiracy
I’ve been saying it for months. USADA an the UFC don’t announce suspensions anymore, unless the fighter says about it first.
@Garnet Samuel actually that's not totally true bro, Yoel Romero fought for a title after returning from a 6 month suspension, but I also support some things U say coz these people saying he's popped again aren't informed on the matter, if he popped again he's up for a LIFETIME BAN coz it will be his third strike, 2 years is for ur first offence, so it's not possible he would only get 2 years again
Dana's saying they've fight booked until May but Diaz's been calling out Poirier for 6 months now. UFC is clearly not willing to make that fight for whatever reasons.
what dana has done for this sport is never short of amazing, say what you want about him with fighter pay etc....if it wasnt for dana we wouldnt have UFC!
Amazing how Dana keep answering the same questions over and over again
One things for sure: we’ll see how this plays out.
Lmaooo this comment is gold
Hold up did Dana just call Ciryl Gane “probably the best striker in the history of the sport”
🤔
@Owen S except very possibly Stipe and Ngannou, still. Gane looked great against Lewis, but Lewis is a punching bag and its too early to say what Gane's real level is. If he schools Ngannou, then he's the best striker in HW UFC history
@All Praise Webb Even if he gets knocked out the point still stands he’s got the best technical striking at heavyweight
This is what they do once they hop on the train until that person loses then its "abort mission" on to the next lol 🤦🏾♂
Combination of size and skill I guess I somewhat see why he could say that but I had the same reaction lol.
propably meant to say in the heavyweight division
I don't hate on Dana or anything
Just sayin' he looks more and more like the Thing from the 2004 Fantastic 4's movie 😂😂
@Nero That was actually a good one bro hahaha I;m not even mad LMAO
more like Kingpin
Dana needs to write Brett some new questions to ask... This one is old already...
Foreals dana is getting too used to rehearsing his answers all week, it looks more like a propaganda ad or a ufc commercial
Dana doesn’t want Nate to fight n leave on his last fight n box Jake
Nice to see Dana completely clean and off the juice for 2022, I honestly didn’t know he had it in him ! A lean mean, business machine !
I always roll my eyes when Dana says “champion vs champion” for a interim belt he gives out for no reason.
You'd never know it, but Brett has actually been covering MMA for years
“He’s known for tweeting quite a bit” like we aren’t talking about a killer lol
@Tut Mut Gaylords
Good job Brett! I especially liked that question about Stipe!
Love hearing from Dana 👍🏼
Brett the type of interviewer to ask Dana about his hair care routine, “Shampoo or Conditioner?”
💀💀
😭😭😭😭😭😭
Hella funny with better timing this comment would have millions
What scent?
Brett Okomota getting his money shot right to the face
@d d you are a walking L. I offered you a match and you ignored. Proving my point.
Dana on Ngannou, "his got a 100% finish rate". Derrick Lewis, "hold my beer"
on his wins
Did Dana really call Gane the greatest striker in ufc history!!?! 🤨
Going to be a good fight.
The UFC is the best Eva and congrats to Dana for making it happen again!!
If Nate was on this card (like he wanted) it would be two of the most recognizable stars in the UFC fighting their contracts out in the same night.
I had to laugh when Dana said Jon Jones will be at home watching the fight and seeing how this plays out. I think that’s his favorite catchphrase. He likes it so much he’s got other people using it.
Here we go with Brett and his hard hitting questions
“ Vince couldn’t even write a better script then this “ 😂😂 Dana is hilarious
Are they gunna bump more fights to the main card or is there only 4 fights?
Love this guy 🐐
Brett has the easiest journalist job lmao. Just asks “so how do you feel going into this event?”
2 great fights, and that's it.
You know what, people may criticize Dana White, but the guy is a legend, I am a fan and I am always interested in listening on what he has to say.
Ur opinion champ
same
"It would be great for him to be here, but Jon's probably better off at home." I hate how true that is. Imagine a face-off post-fight if the fight ends in spectacular fashion.
The man the legend
Let’s be honest. We all want Ariel doing these. But we all know he’s black balled.
@Brandon I do follow Ariel but I actually prefer Bret
He can get annoying
@Brandon well yah, we like to imagine things not caught on camera. I like Ariel
If Ariel did this interview he would press on their dinner encounter. "But Dana can you elaborate more. What did you order? What did he order? What's his new fight contract look like? Can I announce it tonight?"
No we dont…
“Best striker in the history of the sport”
“Stylistically the best striker in the sport!?” Did I hear that right 🙃🙃
Did he just call Gane the best striker in the history of the sport?? 😂😂😂
Jon Jones will definitely fight at heavyweight look at all the weight he has put on. I believe he test positive for steroids my prediction for 2022
@The Frozone Layer 💀💀💀
@The Frozone Layer lmaoooo 😭
One things for sure: we’ll see how this plays out.
Wouldn't be a Dana interview without him saying something broken the record or a certain fighter is the best ever
How could you not wan to be in business with an athlete like Francis ?
Dana's saying they've fight booked until May but Diaz's been calling out Poirier for 6 months now. UFC is clearly not willing to make that fight for whatever reasons.
Idk why everyone hates on Brett, I love hearing Dana be asked the same questions for the 5th time this week
I agree, Jon jones should watch everything at home with his family till its time for him to fight , and then when Jon's fight come up I think we should do a virtual press conference with jon.... let's protect Jon jones ....👏🤲👐🙌🙏
100% finish rate? I think hes missing some stuff
Another Brett Okamoto borefest 😭
@Sandy Times Fr??
? How is he boring
When Brett does an interview it reminds me of when the parents talk in Charlie Brown
The fact that Dana is excited for Jon Jones' return who's almost at the end of his career and who thinks $10mil confirmed pay is an insult to him, is perfectly okay with Ngannou not re-signing with them while he is the champ with increasing popularity and huge potential of being a star.
There's something definitely wrong with the UFC. They handled Ngannou very poorly.
Brett's success is being easy on Interviewees & non controversial
I’m only here for Dana let’s be real
No we're here for Okamoto lets be real
@J G seriously what a useless comment lol
What else would you be here for? It’s an interview for him
I like Brett. He's grown on me with his style. He doesn't talk slow and deliberately, like journalists are taught to. For me it makes him seem like a regular guy asking questions. Just my humble opinion.
Ariel's demotion is complete. Interesting that Dana mentioned NGannou's contract at the outset. He's played his hand a little and is softening in advance of negotiations
Jon : I want to fight the winner of Francis -ciryl
Dana: I don’t know what Jon wants 😐
Incredible how Stipe so overlooked even though there is a clause in his contract for title fight rematch that never happened.
How can it be 100% finish rate when he lost to Lewis 😐
He wins 100% of the fights he wins
His only real loss was to Stipe buddy, might wanna mention that one
*I love how you said “lost to Lewis” and not “lost to Stipe.”*
It means he doesn't take it to decisions, IF he wins.
Finish rate on fights he’s won
Last time I checked, Stipe never retired. Put some respect on his name and what everyone used to call him as the greatest heavyweight in UFC history.
Dana White: "What's a Stipe?".
"Cyril is the best striker in the history of the sport"
Dana great work. You've inspired
Brett must 'polish' the knob well to have a job doing what he's doing. Can't imagine doing this in my job and keeping it - the level of incompetance is inspiring.
8:26 Brett : pay your fighters more and stfu
8:46 also Brett : I need this espn job 😂
Dana should put Jon Jones on commentary for the Francis/Ciryl fight
@YBK Young Block Kid forgot about him 😂😂😂
Don’t think DC would let that happen
Horrible idea, he will probably beat up Laura Sanko after running over Megan Olivi.
Brett "I am gonna tow the UFC line even though I don't work there" Okamoto
Dana praying Francis loses. Be interesting to see if he folds if Francis gets an early KO.
I will definitely be streaming this fight count me in
Here’s how it’s gonna play out with Jon Jones
Gane wins: send me the contract Dana 5mil will do.
Francis wins: I want 50mil
JB wants no part of Ngannou
jones would do francis like gane is about to do francis this fight
@Billy Bats ⚾ I don't really recall times when someone who made a lot less sense than Tony got booked instead of him. like at the end of the day they were contractually obligated to fight each other five times, and things got in the way of that on both ends.
@Dopeocalypse Now khabib was down to fight him when he HAD to. That's for sure. When he had everything to gain and Tony was a necessary step to getting the belt. That's when he would've fought him. That's a fact. They're were times when he was definitely down to fight Tony. But he didn't want any part of him during that little window when Tony was at his Pinnacle. They're was too much for him to lose and he knew at that point Tony was running out of time on his body. So many years went by, that it became a viable option to just duck him for that last one.
@Billy Bats ⚾ I wouldn't say he didn't want it, he signed a contract for it 5 times, both of them did. But for various injuries and reasons, both of them had to pull out of the fight more than once.
I think the other way around men, gane is a monster and more allround.. Ngannou is more strenght but less athletic, believe me Jon wil absolutely destroy ngannou he bring him to the ground and its over, or Ngannou hits him and its quickly over for Jon hhaha.. really cant wait for him to come back to the ufc
Dana always knows what the @#$% is going on...!
Is going to be a great fight.
If we gotta pay 75$ for these ppvs can we at least get 1080p interviews? thanks ESPN
I hope they keep Francis
I feel like my boy is telling me to pick Francis and figueredeo but my bets already locked In my boy and its opposites of the picks....lmao....I'm confident
He just called Gane the best striker in the history of the sport? Hahaha
Dana”we’ll see how this thing plays out”White
Dana's smile about Jones says everything... He's coming
Dana "it doesn't get any better than this" White
Dana is Da Man! If I hit the Powerball I'm going to invest 50% of it in the UFC just so I can watch all the fights VIP, etc.
Dana is the most important man in all of sports entertainment!
Vince couldn’t write a script better than this 🤣🤣🤣 love that
Did he just say that Francis is the best striker in the history of the sport?