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Irish media turns on their own Irishman Conor McGregor immediately after loss to Nate Diaz
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
The world is a cruel place and UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is finding out just who is on his side following his loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 196. The two fought in a two-round war where Diaz was able to weather the early storm of McGregor and secure some heavy shots of his own in the second round that led to a rear-naked choke submission calling an end to the bout in the second. Irish media outlet Rte.ie came out guns firing on the downed McGregor.
Jose Aldo chose to watch porn instead of the Conor McGregor versus Nate Diaz fight?
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo apparently did not care much about the Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz fight at UFC 196. The former pound-for-pound king said he knew what the outcome would be ahead of the fight and chose to watch something more entertaining to him when the fight aired. According to Bloody Elbow, Aldo did an interview with Sportv and said he opted to watch an adult channel over UFC 196.
Video | Justin Bieber toasts to champ Conor McGregor, says Nate Diaz's style is terrible
Chris Taylor - March 7, 2016
No bandwagon but Conor is a true champion, fights with style and finesse, all the respect to Nate but his style is terrible. Nate has crazy heart respect. A video posted by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Mar 5, 2016 at 10:32pm PST
VIDEO | Jon Jones on teammate Holly Holm: 'Mark my words, she will hold that belt again!'
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones spoke with Ariel Helwani after UFC 196. Jones spoke about his poke at McGregor following his loss to Nate Diaz as well as his reaction (2:22) to the tough loss that teammate Holly Holm faced against Miesha Tate in their championship bout.
Conor McGregor very humble in this walking interview.
bjpenndotcom - March 7, 2016
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Miesha Tate releases a statement as the new UFC women's bantamweight champion
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
Miesha Tate realized her dream of becoming a UFC champion on Saturday night. Tate secured a rear-naked choke on Holly Holm in the fifth and final round of their title fight at UFC 196 and choked Holm unconscious. Tate took to Instagram to address her fans and acknowledged Holm with a great amount of respect.
VIDEO | Jake Ellenberger says Conor McGregor is elite.
bjpenndotcom - March 7, 2016
https://youtu.be/BBl2zzZziKo Jake Ellenberger gives his insight to UFC 196 Tate v Holm and Diaz v McGregor.
A young starving Nate Diaz only trained jiu-jitsu because it was the only place he would find food
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
Nate Diaz’s situation has changed dramatically since he was a youngster growing up in Stockton, California. With his last non-title welterweight fight against UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, Diaz earned his highest disclosed payday in his career earning what most champions get in their title fights. With less than two weeks notice filling in for lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos’ place against McGregor, Diaz derailed “The Notorious” train off the welterweight title track. Diaz submitted McGregor in the second round to claim the win over one of the UFC’s biggest stars to date.
GIF | Holly Holm and Miesha Tate got into nearly same exact position previously filming for a movie
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
Talk about a deja vu.
GIF | Holly Holm and Conor McGregor have a moment after both losing at UFC 196
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
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VIDEO | Nick Diaz celebrates brother Nate Diaz's win over Conor McGregor in 209 style
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
Post fight thoughts from @nickdiaz209 #UFC196 pic.twitter.com/lhlVisHASy — UFC (@ufc) March 6, 2016
VIDEO | Visibly shaken Conor McGregor sees Nate Diaz for the first time since loss
bjpenndotcom - March 7, 2016
Visibly shaken Mcgregor sees Diaz for the first time since losing to him in spectacular fashion.
Sara McMann has some choice words for Miesha Tate on Twitter
bjpenndotcom - March 7, 2016
As soon as Miesha Tate beat Holly Holm, Sara McMann called for rematch with Miesha Tate via Twitter.
Video | Stockton Firefighters congratulate Nate Diaz with this tribute
Chris Taylor - March 7, 2016
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Video | Watch Shaq celebrate Nate Diaz's victory over Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - March 7, 2016
Shaquille O' Neal with the Represent LTD. shirt on pumped after Nate Diaz victory
VIDEO | Conor McGregor admits that he panicked in fight with Nate Diaz
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been humble in his loss against Nate Diaz at UFC 196.
Jose Aldo to Frankie Edgar: 'you don't have any right to ask for a title shot yet'
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
Jose Aldo has made it known since UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor lost on Saturday night that he wants McGregor next for a shot to regain the featherweight title. Aldo posted a message addressing fellow featherweight contender Frankie Edgar and his campaign to fight McGregor for the featherweight title.
UFC 196 salary report: Conor McGregor makes history once again with $1 million disclosed pay
Russell Ess - March 7, 2016
UFC 196 took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday and presented an exciting night of fights. UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor made history once again on Saturday night by becoming the first UFC fighter to earn $1,00,000 in disclosed pay for a single fight.