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Conor McGregor is asked about his financial worth to the UFC, to which he confidently replies "$4 Billion." He then discusses his move to the 155-pound lightweight division, expressing his belief that he will dominate it even more than previous divisions.
Chris Weidman expresses his excitement about fighting in Madison Square Garden, calling it a dream come true, especially after the last-minute confirmation of his fight.
Conor McGregor emphasizes the honor of fighting at Madison Square Garden, highlighting the Irish connection to the city and his status as a top performer.
McGregor addresses concerns about a prior injury, stating he came out of his last fight fresher than he went in. He also explains his past comment about a situation hitting the fan by saying the UFC "begged" him to fight, and he was ready.
Eddie Alvarez criticizes Conor McGregor for fighting on his last contract and claims McGregor has limited stamina, stating he only has "eight minutes of fight in him" and is not a championship fighter. McGregor dismisses Alvarez's criticism, claiming he fought a triathlete with a weight disadvantage and still won.
Tyron Woodley responds to being booed by the New York crowd, asserting his status as the welterweight champion and demanding respect. He also clarifies that he accepted the fight against 'Wonderboy' Thompson immediately when offered.
Conor McGregor discusses his fight preparation for Eddie Alvarez, characterizing Alvarez as a "stocky, stiff wrestler with an overhand." He also critiques Alvarez's previous fight as "sloppy" and "poor," and predicts that Alvarez will be dropped.
Dana White expresses his satisfaction with the UFC 205 card, stating it's the biggest card they've ever done. He envisioned bringing the best possible card to Madison Square Garden once they secured the event.
Eddie Alvarez reiterates his opinion on Conor McGregor's fighting ability, differentiating between technique and how a fighter handles adversity. He implies McGregor lacks the latter.
Donald Cerrone explains his preference for fighting at welterweight, citing the ability to eat and drink more, and his comfort in the division. Frankie Edgar expresses his honor and excitement to fight at Madison Square Garden as a New Jersey native, calling it a culmination of his career.
Chris Weidman shares his pride in representing New York at such a historic event. Joanna Jędrzejczyk expresses her anticipation for the fight against Karolina Kowalkiewicz in New York, acknowledging the large Polish community there.
Stephen Thompson clarifies his desire to fight whoever holds the welterweight title, regardless of who it is, and is excited to face Tyron Woodley at UFC 205.
Conor McGregor asserts his intention to hold onto both belts if he wins the lightweight title, challenging anyone to take them from him. He also projects his earnings for 2016 to be around $40 million.
Dana White emphasizes the difficulty and long process of bringing the UFC to New York, but expresses joy that it finally happened.
Jeremy Stephens confidently states his intention to defeat Frankie Edgar in his 'backyard.' Frankie Edgar reflects on his journey from underground no-rules fights in 2005 to fighting in Madison Square Garden, highlighting the sport's evolution.