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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.

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VIDEO | Cody Garbrandt sends a warning to champ Dominick Cruz

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

Undefeated UFC bantamweight contender Cody Garbrandt (10-0 MMA) scored another first-round knockout at last night’s UFC 202 event, this time over veteran Takeya Mizugaki. Following the bout, “No Love” called out current UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in his post-fight octagon interview.

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UFC 202 Fighter Salaries: McGregor and Diaz take home over 80% of total payout

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC 202 took place last night in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor taking on perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz for a second time.

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VIDEO | Conor McGregor gets wild at his UFC 202 after party!

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

https://youtu.be/Zh44J8uoTJ8 After putting on a “Fight of the year” candidate performance in the headliner of last night’s UFC 202 event, current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and his team hit the club in Sin City.

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Conor McGregor earned the highest payday in UFC history last night

Chris Taylor - August 21, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor earned a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout which headlined last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. According to a report from MMAFighting, the Irish superstar made a disclosed $3 million for his victory over “The Stockton Slugger”. Nate Diaz apparently earned $2 million for his efforts.