Not surprisingly, many professional fighters celebrated Conor McGregor’s submission loss to Nate Diaz (watch the full video highlights here) in the main event of last night’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. After all, ‘The Notorious’ had essentially verbally laid waste to almost every top contender ranging
Not surprisingly, many professional fighters celebrated Conor McGregor’s submission loss to Nate Diaz (watch the full video highlights here) in the main event of last night’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. After all, ‘The Notorious’ had essentially verbally laid waste to almost every top contender ranging from 145 all the way up to 170 pounds during a meteoric rise to the lofty position of the UFC’s biggest star.
And this week, he took it to an even further level when he declared that the world’s Nos. 1 & 2-ranked pound-for-pound fighters, former light heavyweight champion Jones and dominant longtime flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, didn’t deserve a spot other than 10 on that list because he was ‘Nos. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9’ himself.
Now, apparently Jones and ‘Mighty Mouse’ took offense to this, as ‘Bones’ posted the following picture on Instagram of himself and the 125-pound king cageside at the fights. It was quite the stinging jab from Jones, who has immediately reinserted himself at the top of the MMA trash-talking game heading into his highly anticipated rematch with Daniel Cormier at UFC 197.
In the meantime, check out his hilarious needling of ‘Notorious’ right here:
Top-ranked lightweight Nate Diaz shocked the MMA world when he submitted featherweight champion Conor McGregor in a short notice welterweight bout in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., March 5, 2016), ending years of endless hype and perhaps proving that ‘The Notorious’ may have bit off more than he could chew in moving up two full
Top-ranked lightweight Nate Diaz shocked the MMA world when he submitted featherweight champion Conor McGregor in a short notice welterweight bout in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., March 5, 2016), ending years of endless hype and perhaps proving that ‘The Notorious’ may have bit off more than he could chew in moving up two full weight classes.
That was evident by McGregor seemingly gassing in the second round after badly bloodying Diaz with several stiff shots in the first, a telling sign considering he had packed on a good amount of muscle mass in addition to endless appearances in front of the cameras.
Diaz was busted up, but he was never out, as he displayed his trademark toughness to unload a flurry of damaging shots before wrapping McGregor up in a fight-ending choke in his perceived area of weakness on the mat.
Watch the full fight video highlights of Diaz’ epic upset from UFC on FOX right here:
Nate Diaz delivered what is by far the biggest win of his lengthy MMA career when he stopped previously surging featherweight champion Conor McGregor in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ‘The Notorious’ badly bloodied Diaz early with his patented left
Nate Diaz delivered what is by far the biggest win of his lengthy MMA career when he stopped previously surging featherweight champion Conor McGregor in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
‘The Notorious’ badly bloodied Diaz early with his patented left hand, but seemed to fade in the second when the Stockton smack talker opened up with his patented boxing, leaving an opening for Diaz to lock on a super-tight rear naked choke for the jaw-dropping win.
After the legendary upset, Diaz took to the mic and celebrated like only he could. Check it out courtesy of the UFC right here:
The wait is finally finished and tonight’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) blockbuster UFC 196 pay-per-view is in full swing from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, skyrocketing featherweight champion Conor McGregor will take on Nate Diaz in a short notice bout at welterweight. In the co-main event, women’s bantamweight
The wait is finally finished and tonight’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) blockbuster UFC 196 pay-per-view is in full swing from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, skyrocketing featherweight champion Conor McGregor will take on Nate Diaz in a short notice bout at welterweight. In the co-main event, women’s bantamweight champ Holly Holm will seek her first title defense against longtime top contender Miesha Tate.
Join LowKickMMA.com for the anticipated event’s post-fight press conference right after the main card:
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz: Mike Drahota: I think this short notice match-up is actually better than the original McGregor vs. dos Anjos lightweight title bout due to Diaz’ sheer overall popularity, and the feverish media buildup of the last two weeks would support that theory. Diaz has played the role of the enigmatic slugger
I think this short notice match-up is actually better than the original McGregor vs. dos Anjos lightweight title bout due to Diaz’ sheer overall popularity, and the feverish media buildup of the last two weeks would support that theory. Diaz has played the role of the enigmatic slugger to perfection, yet I’m just not sure that he is in the kind of fight-ready shape that it may require to topple McGregor.
‘The Notorious’ is looking huge and energized at 168 pounds, which means his already massive knockout power could be amplified. And while Diaz has never been finished by punches, he did appear a tad bit less conditioned than the elite shape that he showed when defeating Michael Johnson. There’s no question that Diaz’ length and reach advantage could be an issue for McGregor after moving up two weight classes, and the Stockton native will also have the decided edge if it hits the ground, but I just think ‘The Notorious’ is a steamroller right now. McGregor via round two TKO.
Rory Kernaghan:
I’ve swayed back and forth on my pick for the UFC 196 main event, as both McGregor and Diaz have all the tools required to get the job done. As far as styles are concerned, Diaz needs this fight on the mat, and McGregor needs a knockout. The difficulty for Diaz is that McGregor is so hard to prepare for as he just comes out with new moves in every fight. I think the big hit for the Stockton bad boy is the short notice, and I also feel his recent interviews have shown him to be both unfocused and under the strain of the rivalry. I’m winging this one because Diaz stung me against Michael Johnson and Donald Cerrone, but I’m picking McGregor for the round one TKO.
Mike Henken:
In my opinion, Diaz does indeed present some interesting challenges to the Irishman from a stylistic standpoint. The Stockton native should be the bigger, longer man, and he undoubtedly possesses the grappling advantage if the fight ends up on the ground. With that being said, McGregor has looked massive leading up to the bout, and I believe that his pure power and superior technical striking should give him the nod here. McGregor by first round knockout.
Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate:
Mike Drahota:
Holm’s first defense should be a wholly different affair than the bout she won the title in because Tate should stick to a more effective gameplan than Ronda Rousey’s attempt to out-strike a decorated world champion boxer. After four straight hard-fought victories, no one wants to be champion more than Tate, and she can and will make this a gritty, bloody war while absorbing a ton of damage to win. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Holm score a second round TKO as the far superior striker, but I just believe ‘Cupcake’ will be able to make this a gritty fight with her takedowns and pull out the grueling upset. Miesha Tate by split decision.
Rory Kernaghan:
Miesha Tate has time and time again come up with blue balls in her big fights, and mostly against Ronda Rousey. In my opinion Holm is an even more dangerous fight for ‘Cupcake’ than her two against ‘Rowdy,’ and I don’t see this going too well for her. The smart bet is on a big Holm win, but the big money is picking the round and method. I think Holm’s footwork and offensive power with the head kicks and straight punches is where the fight is won. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ for the second round knockout.
Mike Henken:
Tate presents a unique skillset in this bout, as she’s likely the best pure wrestler to have ever faced off with the champion Holm. “Cupcake” has also shown improved power in her hands as of late, and has always possessed a tough, gritty style that keeps her in fights until the bitter end. That being said, “The Preacher’s Daughter” is a former 19-time boxing world champion, and I feel like this bout won’t even be a contest if contested on the feet. Holm is just simply that good. I also believe that the champion should be able to use her length, footwork, and movement, to keep the fight standing. If she can, I don’t see it lasting too long. Holm by second round knockout.
Not surprisingly, a brawl almost erupted at the UFC 196 pre-fight press conference today (Thurs., March 3, 2016) between featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz prior to their anticipated bout this Saturday from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. After a heated back-and-forth press event full of plenty of trash talk, Diaz extended his
Not surprisingly, a brawl almost erupted at the UFC 196 pre-fight press conference today (Thurs., March 3, 2016) between featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz prior to their anticipated bout this Saturday from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
After a heated back-and-forth press event full of plenty of trash talk, Diaz extended his fist into McGregor’s face at the post-presser staredown, inciting the Irishman to slap his hand away and a scuffle to break lose. Several event security and even a Nevada Sheriff were on hand to separate the two, but it definitely added even more intrigue to an already massive bout.
