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Opening Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo II betting odds

bjpenndotcom - August 23, 2016

Leading up to Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz’ highly anticipated UFC 202 rematch, UFC President Dana White was adamant that McGregor would return to featherweight after the fight, regardless of the outcome, for a title unification fight with interim champion Jose Aldo. McGregor, who knocked out Aldo in just 13 seconds at UFC 194, has remained noncommittal on his return to featherweight, even going as far as to state during the UFC 202 post-fight press conference that his next fight would be at lightweight.

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Eddie Alvarez rips Conor McGregor: He's not a championship fighter

bjpenndotcom - August 23, 2016

While Conor McGregor’s performance in the main event of UFC 202, during his fight with Nate Diaz, may have won over a lot of MMA fans, UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez was not impressed. McGregor, who gassed early in the fight, but was able to catch a second wind, was ultimately awarded a majority decision after two of the three judges cageside scored the fight 48-47.

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Nate Diaz throws out an obvious tweet to Conor McGregor and laughs at him

Russell Ess - August 23, 2016

Nate Diaz believes that he won the five-round war with Conor McGregor that went down at UFC 202. After the fight was all said and done, the judges awarded McGregor with a majority decision. However, it seems like the judge’s decision is still in Diaz’s head and he thinks it is all quite funny.

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VIDEO | USADA investigating Nate Diaz for smoking CBD oil during UFC 202 post-fight press conference

Russell Ess - August 23, 2016

Nate Diaz seemed like he could care less about smoking a vape pen during the UFC 202 post-fight press conference.

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UFC 202 medical suspensions, Conor McGregor potentially suspended for six months

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

UFC 202 saw a lot of exciting finishes that from the undercard all the way up to the co-main event. The main event between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor went five rounds in one of the most exciting fights of the year as the two superstars gave it their all.

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VIDEO | Fan captures Anthony Johnson launching Glover Teixeira's tooth into UFC 202 orbit

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

The truth behind the tooth#UFC202 pic.twitter.com/PLkuZvcNWJ — EOW (@_EOW_) August 21, 2016

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VIDEO | Conor McGregor still limping a day after UFC 202 fight with Nate Diaz

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

Despite being banged up after the epic five-round war with Nate Diaz at UFC 202, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor was out and about in Las Vegas on Sunday to host a pool party.

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Conor McGregor's BJJ coach Dillon Danis fires back at Nate Diaz, says he will fight him tomorrow if he wants

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

It looks like the beef between Team Diaz and Team McGregor isn’t quite settled just yet. Following the amazing five-round war between Diaz and McGregor at UFC 202, Diaz said during the post-fight press conference that McGregor’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach Dillon Danis was on his “hit list.”

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VIDEO | Nate Diaz finds time in the clinch to give Team Conor McGregor the middle finger at UFC 202

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

UFC star Nate Diaz is well known for his middle finger antics.

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Report: Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone being offered a big raise to fight for Bellator MMA

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

UFC veteran Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone has had his gripes with pay in the UFC. Now that the fan favorite has just finished the last fight on his UFC contract, there are some rumblings that Bellator MMA is offering “Cowboy” a big raise to jump ship.

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VIDEO | Nate Diaz's own cornerman Jake Shields admits fight with Conor McGregor was extremely close

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

Jake Shields, a longtime teammate of Nate Diaz was in his corner for the classic rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202.

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VIDEO | Brock Lesnar not ruling out a return to the UFC

Chris Taylor - August 22, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is not ruling out a return to the octagon.

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Conor McGregor sends an eye-opening message to fellow fighters and fans following win over Nate Diaz

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor got his revenge with a win over Nate Diaz on Saturday night at UFC 202. While nearly all of McGregor’s fellow fighters were picking Diaz to win the rematch, “The Notorious” was able to pick up a majority decision win over his rival after five exciting rounds of combat.

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VIDEO | Nate Diaz reflects on bout with Conor McGregor after watching the fight replay

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

UFC veteran Nate Diaz created an instant classic in his rematch with UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor at UFC 202 over the weekend.

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PHOTO | Conor McGregor gives respect to Nate Diaz then makes a bold statement

Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are now 1-1, each holding a win over each other. It sounds like McGregor feels that he can take on competitors far above his 145-pound weight class once again after defeating Diaz by majority decision at UFC 202 over the weekend.

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VIDEO | Nate Diaz "I didn't think for a second that I lost!"

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz suffered a majority decision loss to bitter rival Conor McGregor in the headliner of last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas.

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VIDEO | Dana White shuts down Diaz vs. McGregor 3

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor earned a majority decision victory over bitter rival Nate Diaz at last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. Following their epic main event fight, “Mystic Mac” issued a challenge to Diaz asking for a rubber match at 155-pounds.