Reasons to watch UFC 196

Conor McGregor isn’t just in the process of making history; the Irish-born superstar has changed the game of MMA.UFC 196 began as McGregor’s quest to become the first-ever simultaneous two-division world champion. But Rafael Dos Anjos got i…

Conor McGregor isn’t just in the process of making history; the Irish-born superstar has changed the game of MMA.UFC 196 began as McGregor’s quest to become the first-ever simultaneous two-division world champion. But Rafael Dos Anjos got injured and Nate Diaz stepped in to take on McGregor at 170 pounds in what’s been dubbed “the money fight.” So not only is McGregor moving up, he’s skipping 155 pounds completely. McGregor vs. Diaz is our No. 1 reason to watch UFC 196 on Pay-Per-View.MORE ON UFC 196: Buy tickets to UFC 196 | McGregor vs. Diaz First Sta … Read the Full Article Here

UFC London talking points: Bisping and Silva

MISS THIS THRILLER? WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN? UFC FIGHT PASS HAS YOU COVERED!One of the many storylines going into the fight between Michael Bisping and Anderson Silva was that, despite the pairing being an anticipated matchup, it was happening a few …

MISS THIS THRILLER? WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN? UFC FIGHT PASS HAS YOU COVERED!One of the many storylines going into the fight between Michael Bisping and Anderson Silva was that, despite the pairing being an anticipated matchup, it was happening a few years too late.But unlike many long-awaited fights, in the end the timing didn’t matter.

 
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Silva was still Silva in London, even at 40 years old – ducking and dipping and taunting. He may have lost a step, but even at 80 percent he’s one of the greatest to ever step inside the Octagon.All fight week, as Michael … Read the Full Article Here

Dana White: Silva-Bisping have always wanted to fight

Michael Bisping has certainly done his part to get everybody excited for his long-awaited crack at the legendary Anderson Silva.Bisping has been poking at Silva ever since the fight was announced, and he’s stepped up his game to another level thi…

Michael Bisping has certainly done his part to get everybody excited for his long-awaited crack at the legendary Anderson Silva.Bisping has been poking at Silva ever since the fight was announced, and he’s stepped up his game to another level this week in London.A lot is on the line for both Bisping and Silva, who meet in the five-round main event as part of the biggest event in the history of UFC FIGHT PASS in London Saturday at 4pm/1pm ETPT.UFC president Dana White told UFC.com that the winner of this fight will put himself in very good position in the race for the next title shot afte … Read the Full Article Here

Opportunity knocks, Nate Diaz answers, verbal warfare to ensue vs. Conor McGregor

 
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Most fighters want what has been appropriately dubbed “the money fight.” But as former featherweight champion and perennial pound-for-pound elite Jose Aldo found out at UFC 194, Conor McGregor is just as much bite as he is bark…

 
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Most fighters want what has been appropriately dubbed “the money fight.” But as former featherweight champion and perennial pound-for-pound elite Jose Aldo found out at UFC 194, Conor McGregor is just as much bite as he is bark.WATCH IT: McGregor-Diaz press conference today at 4 pm ET/1 pm PT Longtime UFC bad boy Nate Diaz has been screaming for McGregor. The Stockton, California product said recently that the Irish superstar “stole the blueprint” on how to mix skills inside the Octagon and on the microphone in his rise to the top of the sport. Follow … Read the Full Article Here

Fight Night London: Reason to Watch

The return of Anderson Silva feels like one of those special moments in sports. Think about watching and admiring Muhammad Ali box. Or Michael Jordan dunk a basketball. Or Babe Ruth hit a baseball. It’s an experience, and a story that can be tol…

The return of Anderson Silva feels like one of those special moments in sports. Think about watching and admiring Muhammad Ali box. Or Michael Jordan dunk a basketball. Or Babe Ruth hit a baseball. It’s an experience, and a story that can be told for generations. Silva, ranked No. 5 at middleweight, makes his return to the Octagon against No. 6-ranked Michael Bisping in the featured five-round main event as part of the biggest UFC FIGHT PASS card in the digital streaming service’s short history. Silva vs. Bisping is the No. 1 reason to watch Fight Night London. Silva is perhaps th … Read the Full Article Here

Fight Night London: Reasons to Watch

The return of Anderson Silva feels like one of those special moments in sports. Think about watching and admiring Muhammad Ali box. Or Michael Jordan dunk a basketball. Or Babe Ruth hit a baseball. It’s an experience, and a story that can be tol…

The return of Anderson Silva feels like one of those special moments in sports. Think about watching and admiring Muhammad Ali box. Or Michael Jordan dunk a basketball. Or Babe Ruth hit a baseball. It’s an experience, and a story that can be told for generations. Silva, ranked No. 5 at middleweight, makes his return to the Octagon against No. 6-ranked Michael Bisping in the featured five-round main event as part of the biggest UFC FIGHT PASS card in the digital streaming service’s short history. Silva vs. Bisping is the No. 1 reason to watch Fight Night London. Silva is perhaps th … Read the Full Article Here