MMA News

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2016

During the UFC 196 press conference, former UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz was asked what he plans on doing with the money he earns from March’s pay-per-view event: “I’ll probably buy a whole bunch of nice shit!” – Nate Diaz

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

Wednesday afternoon the UFC held a UFC 196 press conference in California after the announcement that Nate Diaz would be stepping in on short notice for Rafael dos Anjos. As many expected, McGregor and Diaz got into some pretty heated verbal exchanges with Diaz even accusing McGregor of using steroids.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

After Rafael dos Anjos withdrew from UFC 196 with a broken foot, there was much speculation as to who would fill the slot opposite McGregor. The UFC offered Jose Aldo a rematch on short notice at lightweight, however Aldo turned the rematch down, with his coach revealing that Aldo wasn’t in fight shape.

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2016

Conor McGregor had some harsh words for Frankie Edgar, Jose Aldo and Rafael dos Anjos at the UFC 196 press conference. Here is what “Mystic Mac” had to say regarding the injured fighters who were ‘to scared’ to step up:

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2016

The UFC 196 press conference is under way and UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has already given his prediction for his main event fight with Nate Diaz. “Make no mistake, Nate will be KO’d in round 1!” – Conor McGregor

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

While Conor McGregor vs. Rafael dos Anjos will no longer headline UFC 196, Kings MMA head coach Rafael Cordeiro is confident that the fight will happen. Due to Rafael dos Anjos’ broken foot, the UFC was forced to book Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz as the new main event at welterweight at UFC 196.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

Tuesday morning the MMA world awoke to news that UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos had broken his foot and would no longer be able to fight Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 196. Ultimately the UFC selected Nate Diaz as a replacement for dos Anjos, and the bout was moved from lightweight to welterweight.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

By now the sporting world knows that Conor McGregor will face Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 196 after Rafael dos Anjos was forced out of the bout with a broken foot. In addition to the MMA community going wild with reactions on social media, fans began putting together awesome artwork for the fight.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

https://youtu.be/Jl39gxgpYPI Tuesday evening after a brief scramble, the UFC selected Nate Diaz as a replacement opponent for Conor McGregor at UFC 196. UFC President Dana White also announced that the fight between Diaz and McGregor was set for welterweight, rather than lightweight which is what McGregor was set to fight Rafael dos Anjos at.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

Earlier this month it was revealed that Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson would be returning to Bellator MMA after the two parties reached an agreement. While there was no date set for Rampage’s first fight back with Bellator MMA, if the fans want to see Rampage knock out Kimbo Slice, he’s happy to oblige.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

Following yesterday’s announcement that Nate Diaz would be stepping in for Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 on March 5th, the UFC is holding a press conference in California at 1pm PT (4pm ET) with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

After Frankie Edgar knocked out Chad Mendes at the TUF 22 finale back in December, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Edgar was next in line for a featherweight title shot. The following night at UFC 194, Conor McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds to claim the UFC featherweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

Yesterday after Rafael dos Anjos withdrew from his UFC 196 lightweight title fight against Conor McGregor less than 2 weeks from the event, many top contenders began to campaign for the slot opposite McGregor on March 5th. Unfortunately, one of those men wasn’t Frankie Edgar, who has been campaigning for a fight against McGregor for quite some time. Edgar tore his groin and has been unable to train for the past 4 weeks, leaving him no choice but to turn down the fight.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

Yesterday Rafael dos Anjos withdrew from his UFC 196 lightweight title fight against Conor McGregor on March 5th due to a broken foot. Immediately there were several contenders campaigning to fill in against McGregor. Donald Cerrone, Anthony Pettis, Urijah Faber, and Nate Diaz all asked for the fight against McGregor, however Diaz ultimately filled the vacant slot.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

Yesterday evening UFC President Dana White appeared on SportsCenter to make the announcement of Nate Diaz filling in for Rafael dos Anjos against Conor McGregor at UFC 196. Immediately social media went wild in anticipation of the fight. Below is a compilation of members of the MMA community reacting to the fight.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

While Conor McGregor might have opened up as the betting favorite against Nate Diaz ahead of their welterweight scrap at UFC 196 on March 5th, his coach, John Kavanagh, thinks it will be an early finish. Diaz was given the fight after UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos was forced out of the bout with a broken foot Tuesday morning.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

By now the MMA world knows that Nate Diaz has stepped in for Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 to fight Conor McGregor in a welterweight showdown. Diaz stepped in on short notice after Rafael dos Anjos was forced out of the bout with a broken foot. Immediately after Diaz stepped in the MMA world exploded in anticipation of the event with a fan-made promo already surfacing.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2016

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