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Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez was not impressed by the performances of Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor in last night’s UFC 202 headliner in Las Vegas. The current UFC 155-pound strap holder took to social media where he issued a warning to both Diaz and McGregor, check it out:

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor scored a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz last night in a welterweight bout which headlined UFC 202 in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White had stated prior to yesterday’s fight that McGregor would return to featherweight or vacate his 145-pound belt win or lose following his rematch with Diaz.

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

Anthony Johnson scored a brutal first-round knockout victory over Glover Teixeira just 13-seconds into the opening round of their co-main event fight at UFC 202. (Watch here).

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC 202 in Las Vegas delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out four “Performance of the night” awards at tonight’s UFC 202 post fight press conference.

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway is currently riding a ridiculous nine-fight win streak but has yet to get the call from UFC officials to fight for the 145-pound title. Following last night’s UFC 202 main event, current featherweight champion Conor McGregor stated his desire to have a rubber match with Nate Diaz at 155-pounds. Diaz agreed to the proposed trilogy fight during his post-fight octagon interview.

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor earned a majority decision (48-47, 47-47, 48-47) over Nate Diaz in the headlining bout of last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

Conor McGregor discusses his decision victory over Nate Diaz at last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor went to war in the headlining bout of last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas.

bjpenndotcom - August 20, 2016

Leading up to UFC 202, many fans wondered whether UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor would return to featherweight for a title unification fight with Jose Aldo. After his majority decision win over Diaz in the main event of UFC 202, McGregor spoke at the post-fight press conference to discuss the fight, as well as his future.

bjpenndotcom - August 20, 2016

We caught @CowboyCerrone's completely awe-struck reaction when @Anthony_Rumble KO'd Glover Teixeira #UFC202https://t.co/mBUrUWPiSW — AtTheBuzzer (@TheBuzzerOnFOX) August 21, 2016

bjpenndotcom - August 20, 2016

https://youtu.be/fkbex9tpJbI There was a considerable amount of hype behind the welterweight rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. After a full 5 rounds, the MMA community collectively agreed that the fight lived up to the hype as McGregor was handed the majority decision.

bjpenndotcom - August 20, 2016

https://youtu.be/AjJN-3Xb9SU In the main event of UFC 202, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz had their highly anticipated welterweight rematch.

bjpenndotcom - August 20, 2016

In the main event of UFC 202, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz squared off in their highly anticipated welterweight rematch. McGregor ultimately won the fight via majority decision in what many believe to be a ‘Fight of the Year’ performance.

Chris Taylor - August 20, 2016

A welterweight bout between current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz headlined tonight’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins and McGregor starts off with two leg kicks. Diaz misses with a head kick. Another leg kick from Conor. Diaz responds with a kick of his own. Diaz lands a stiff jab. Conor fires back with two leg kicks. Nate replies with a kick and then a shot to the body. More kicks from Diaz. Conor comes in and lands a big left. He lands a straight left and Diaz drops. Nate gets back up and eats a leg kick. Nate lands a right hand. Conor goes to the body and then lands a leg kick. Nate with a leg kick and then misses with a jab. Conor lands another hard leg kick. Diaz responds with a combination. Conor with a big shot to the body of Diaz and then he scores with another leg kick. Nate throws a slap but eats a jab. Conor fires off with another big leg kick. Nate lands a jab. He’s talking to Conor now. McGregor is circling. He comes in with a left hand. Diaz with a right and round one is in the books.

Chris Taylor - August 20, 2016

Anthony Johnson added another brutal knockout to his already impressive highlight reel at tonight’s UFC 202 event. “Rumble” landed a huge uppercut to the chin of Glover Teixeira just seconds into their fight which sent the Brazilian crashing to the canvas.

Chris Taylor - August 20, 2016

A key light heavyweight bout between Anthony Johnson and Glover Teixeira served as the co-main event for tonight’s UFC 202 fight card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and both men start off quickly. Rumble lands a huge uppercut and Glover is out cold! Wow!

Chris Taylor - August 20, 2016

A key welterweight bout between Rick Story and Donald Cerrone took place on tonight’s UFC 202 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Story presses forward and misses with a left hand. “Cowboy” ducks under a punch and scores a takedown. He moves quickly to half guard. Story scrambles and gets to his feet. He grabs a hold of Cerrone and presses him against the cage. Story lands a takedown. Cerrone quickly moves for a triangle choke. He almost has it but Story pulls out. Rick moves to side control. Cerrone gives up his back. Story scores with a solid knee to the body. Cerrone stands up and breaks free. Rick lands a kick and then another. Cerrone fires back with a knee and then a leg kick. Story circles and lands a kick of his own. “Cowboy” takes the center of the cage and lands a leg kick. Donald presses forward with punches and most of them land. Story circles away. Cerrone comes forward and lands another nice combo. Both men trade shots to end round one.

Chris Taylor - August 20, 2016

A welterweight scrap between Hyun Gyu Lim and Mike Perry took place on tonight’s UFC 202 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Lim opens thing up with a leg kick. Perry replies with a right hand and then a leg kick. Perry comes forward and misses with a big right. Lim lands a counter right and then an uppercut. Perry ands a big right and Lim drops. Perry moves immediately to mount. He has Lim in a mounted crucifix. Big shots from the top. Lim scrambles and gets up. Perry with a leg kick and then another right hand that drops Lim. Shots from the top by Perry. Mike is working some short elbows. Lim gets up to his feet and is flattened by a left hand. This one is over!