Author: By Matt Parrino

 
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Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have come to Las Vegas with an army behind them, like generals heading to war. They have each wielded every tactic, every piece of verbal ammo, with utter precision in the lead-up to their rematch Saturday night. But now the talking has ceased and the battlefield, paved in revenge and validation, waits in the middle of T-Mobile Arena at UFC 202.

UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2When: Aug. 20 at 10pm/7pm ETPTWhere: T-Mobile ArenaHow to watch | Buy Tickets

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Cody Garbrandt believes he’s one win away from securing a title shot. No longer a rising talent, “No Love” considers himself much more than that. “I’m not a prospect anymore; I’m a contender,” Garbrandt said Thursday at UFC 202 Ultimate Media Day. “My performances show that. So out with the prospect and in with the contender. I’m going to be the champion of the world.” Standing between Garbrandt and champion Dominick Cruz is Takeya Mizugaki, the No. 11-ranked bantamweight in the world with loads of UFC experience.

 
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Conor McGregor thinks his gas tank won’t fail him in the rematch. Nate Diaz believes it’s going to be same story, different day at UFC 202. One of them is right. And for McGregor (19-3) – who fans either tune in to root for or against like no UFC fighter before him – everything is on the line. RELATED: Watch full episode of Bad Blood: Diaz-McGregor 2 | Read: McGregor eyeing 3 world titles; fixated on taking out Diaz first | Now a UFC megastar, Diaz took the hard road | Eddie Alvarez wants winner of Diaz-McGregor | Dana White says Conor headed ba … Read the Full Article Here

Tucked away in an empty warehouse in an unassuming business park somewhat removed from the craziness of the Las Vegas strip, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is hosting a private workout and press conference ahead of his UFC 202 main event rematch against Nate Diaz tonight.Members of the media have gathered and are currently waiting McGregor’s arrival. This page will update with social content and editorial content as the night progresses. Stay tuned.

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Conor McGregor is focused on Nate Diaz a week out from their epic rematch at UFC 202, but the Irish sensation — obsessed with records and making history — is eyeing not only a second world title, but three before it’s all said and done.“I still envision two or possibly three belts on my shoulder,” McGregor said Friday night.Speaking in front of a small collection of media at a private workout session at his self-made gym in Las Vegas, a relaxed McGregor spoke about the biggest question that always seems to follow him, even before his current matchup: What&rsq … Read the Full Article Here

Win or lose against Nate Diaz at UFC 202, Conor McGregor will return to 145 pounds and defend his featherweight title, UFC president Dana White said Thursday. “I fully expect Conor to come back and defend his 145-pound title,” White told UFC.com in an exclusive interview. “I think that Nate feels his brother should have the fight at 170, but Nick is not going to come back and fight for the title right away. “There are other guys deserving of a title shot. Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson is going to fight for the 170-pound title and then we’ll see what ha … Read the Full Article Here