Tyron Woodley made a statement at the UFC Las Vegas 11 press conference on Thursday. The former UFC welterweight champion answered every question at the event with a version of saying “Black Lives Matter.”
When asked if he was disappointed with Covington not appearing at the press conference, Woodley only stated, ““I’m just really excited that Black Lives Matter”.
When Woodley was asked about possibly being in line for a title fight, Woodley answered, “I feel like a victory here just really shows how much Black Lives Matter.”
Then asked if he wanted to use this platform to deliver a message, Woodley answered “Just that Black Lives Matter.”
Reporters then picked up on the trend, with one asking about if this fight amplifies his need to support the cause. “Nah, I just think that Black Lives Matter,” Woodley responded.
He was then asked if anything surprised him about Colby’s pre-fight antics. “I wasn’t surprised,” Woodley answered. “Especially because Black Lives Matter.”
Woodley was wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt and a hat that read “Make Racists Catch The Fade Again.”
One reporter got in a great question. He asked Woodley if he would shake Covington’s hand if he realized that Black Lives Matter.
“I like your style,” Woodley responded to the question. “And I definitely realize that Black Lives Matter.”
Woodley will take on Colby Covington Saturday night at UFC Las Vegas 11. A few days ago, Covington met with Donald Trump, who wished him well in his fight against Woodley.
