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Conor McGregor admits the strengths Nate Diaz had over him to win their first fight

Russell Ess - August 6, 2016

As UFC 202 approaches, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are preparing for another war in the Octagon. Their first fight was a bloody one that took fans on a wild roller coast ride with McGregor being submitted by Diaz in the end.

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Conor McGregor says he was happy to see Jose Aldo bounce back and win against Frankie Edgar

Russell Ess - August 6, 2016

Although Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo’s time in the Octagon together was just 13 seconds, the two have spent much more time building up their rivalry. Their initial bout set for UFC 189 had to be rescheduled to UFC 194 after Aldo suffered an injury in training, which brought them more media time together. With Aldo now the UFC interim featherweight champion, McGregor was asked if he will be returning to the featherweight division for another fight with Aldo following this match with Diaz.

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Conor McGregor roasts Brock Lesnar and the rest of the WWE 'puss--s'

Russell Ess - August 5, 2016

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were asked questions from the media on a UFC 202 conference call ahead of the August 20 card that the two fighters will headline. When asked about Brock Lesnar’s return to the Octagon at UFC 200, McGregor was blunt with his opinion that blanketed most of professional wrestling.

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Conor McGregor makes his 'Mystic Mac' prediction for rematch with Nate Diaz

Russell Ess - August 5, 2016

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were asked questions from the media on a UFC 202 conference call on Friday ahead of the August 20 card that the two star fighters will headline. As McGregor is known for his eerie predictions, “Mystic Mac” gave his vision for the rematch with Diaz and said that he will take the Stockton fighter out in the second round by KO.

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Conor McGregor reflects on fighter dying in fight with teammate

bjpenndotcom - August 3, 2016

Earlier this year the MMA community mourned the death of fighter Joao Carvalho who passed away after being TKOd during an event in Dublin. The man who TKOd Carvalho was Charlie Ward, teammate of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. The featherweight champ not only helped Ward prepare for the fight, but was also sitting cageside for the catastrophe. McGregor was extremely vocal about the tragedy, posting heartfelt messages on his social media pages regarding the heartbreaking situation.

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VIDEO | Conor McGregor releases exclusive sparring footage ahead of UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz

Russell Ess - August 3, 2016

Conor McGregor is busy preparing to get revenge on Nate Diaz as the two are set to meet in the Octagon at UFC 202 for their highly anticipated rematch on August 20.

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VIDEO | What do fellow fighters think of Conor McGregor?

Russell Ess - August 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is a polarizing figure.

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VIDEO | Conor McGregor spars with National Boxing Champion

Russell Ess - August 1, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been preparing for his rematch with Nate Diaz set for UFC 202 on August 20.

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VIDEO | McGregor assists Velasquez in a flying superman punch off the cage

Chris Taylor - July 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/MDS7UdPDFBg Watch former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez try and master the leaping-off-the-cage technique made famous by “Showtime” Pettis.

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VIDEO | UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2 - I Know You

Chris Taylor - July 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/AqOTK-xHzYI A welterweight rematch between perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz and current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will headline next month’s highly anticipated UFC 202 fight card in Las Vegas.

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VIDEO | Watch this New extended UFC 202 preview

Chris Taylor - July 31, 2016

Perennial UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz shocked the world by defeating current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout at UFC 196 earlier this year.

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VIDEO | Conor McGregor sparring at TUF gym ahead of UFC 202

bjpenndotcom - July 29, 2016

With less than a month to go until Conor McGregor steps into the Octagon in the main event of UFC 202 against Nate Diaz in hopes of avenging his UFC 196 loss, the featherweight champ has been training in Las Vegas at the TUF gym.

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Brian Stann: Conor McGregor has nothing to gain in Jose Aldo rematch

bjpenndotcom - July 27, 2016

At UFC 194, many expected Conor McGregor to face the toughest test of his career as he stepped into the Octagon to face featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo. Instead, McGregor ended Aldo’s reign in just 13 seconds, knocking him out with a brutal cross.

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Former boxing champ rips potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight

bjpenndotcom - July 27, 2016

Earlier this year, talks of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match had both the MMA community and boxing community fantasizing about the potential fight. The fight never came to fruition, and ultimately Conor McGregor signed to fight Nate Diaz in a welterweight rematch at UFC 202 on August 20th.

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VIDEO | Cristiano Ronaldo meets Conor McGregor

bjpenndotcom - July 26, 2016

Ahead of Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz on August 20th in Las Vegas, the featherweight champ was visited by soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in Las Vegas.

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VIDEO | Behind The Scenes: Conor McGregor vs. Ronda Rousey Bud Light Challenge

bjpenndotcom - July 26, 2016

Recently, Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey took part in the Bud Light Challenge at the TUF Gym in Las Vegas. Both fighters had a team of fellow UFC fighters, with the fighters battling it out with the best strike on foam opponents.

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VIDEO | John Kavanagh unsure if Conor McGregor will defend his featherweight belt

Russell Ess - July 25, 2016

https://youtu.be/bFGU7_BCKPU UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is scheduled for a non-title welterweight rematch with Nate Diaz at UFC 202 on August 20.

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PHOTO | Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo happy to see his 'bro' Conor McGregor

Russell Ess - July 24, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been bringing in a fan base from all over the world with his captivating showmanship. Recently, world renown soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo posted a photo with “The Notorious” in the Octagon that will surely bring some attention to McGregor as he prepares for his rematch with Nate Diaz at UFC 202.