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Conor McGregor Says Dos Anjos Would Have Been Knocked Out If He Fought Him Instead of Nate Diaz

Conor McGregor (19-3) made no excuse after his loss to Nate Diaz (20-10) on Saturday night. He said on Facebook that he’ll “take this like a man” and he “took a shot and missed”. However, immediately after the bout, McGregor told ESPN that if he landed the same shots on Nate Diaz to Rafael Dos Anjos, Dos Anjos would have been knocked out.

“I think they fall 100%” McGregor said to ESPN’s Todd Grisham. “Nate is a completely different stylistic opponent than Dos Anjos. He has the range and height.”

McGregor landed some consistent shots on Nate Diaz in the 1st round but the Stockton product seemed unfazed and kept standing in the pocket with McGregor. Diaz utilized his reach advantage throughout the fight and eventually submitted McGregor after stunning him late in the 2nd round.

It is unclear what is next for either Diaz or McGregor but expect either one to be fighting at UFC 200.

“I think they fall 100%” McGregor said to ESPN’s Todd Grisham. “Nate is a completely different stylistic opponent than Dos Anjos. He has the range and height.”

It is unclear what is next for either Diaz or McGregor but expect either one to be fighting at UFC 200.

Rafael dos Anjos Open To Robbie Lawler Fight, Eyes UFC 200 Return

Reigning UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos was scheduled to defend his title against featherweight kingpin Conor McGregor last weekend, but he ended up being forced out of the bout with a broken foot. While dos Anjos has been criticized, mainly by McGregor, for his injury, the Brazilian notes that it’s the first time he’s

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While dos Anjos has been criticized, mainly by McGregor, for his injury, the Brazilian notes that it’s the first time he’s ever pulled out of a fight due to an injury. He also admitted that he missed out on a huge payday, but that he sees a bright future ahead:

“I’ve been around the game for a long time, 12 years, and I never cancelled any fight due to injury,” dos Anjos said Monday on The MMA Hour. “I always show up, but unfortunately for this fight, I broke my foot, man. A lot of people are making fun of it, and I don’t like to make fun of people’s injuries. I think we are fighters, so everybody is going to get injured one day. So, unfortunately I lost my payday, but I think everything is God’s plan for my life. I believe in that.”

With McGregor losing to late replacement opponent Nate Diaz, a super fight between he and dos Anjos is likely off of the table for now. That being said, the Brazilian claimed that he never feared the Irishman, also saying that he hopes to return at UFC 200 this summer:

“It’s hard, but man, they’re all haters,” dos Anjos said. “I’m not giving anything for the haters. There’s always going to be people there talking crap, but I have my fans who believe in me. And man, who is this guy for me to be afraid of him? I’ve beaten better guys before. Man, I don’t fear nobody but God. But this guy, it’s been hard because I’m very active and I’m [peaking] right now, so I’m ready to fight right now but I have my foot injury. So I have a lot of energy, I want to do stuff, but I can’t yet. But it’s fine. I’m going to be back in four or five weeks. I’m up for UFC 200.”

As far as who he would like to fight, dos Anjos even went as far to say that he would be willing to move up and challenge welterweight boss Robbie Lawler, a move McGregor had spoken often on:

“I don’t know the UFC’s plans, but I’m here, man,” dos Anjos said. “I’m here to fight anybody. I’ll fight welterweight too, if they need.

“I respect Robbie Lawler, but if UFC needs somebody to fight for the welterweight (title), I would fight.”

Would you be interested in seeing Lawler vs. dos Anjos at UFC 200 in Las Vegas?

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Quote: GSP Would Never Move Up Like Conor Did

Despite being one of the promotion’s brightest stars over the years, former long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre has always seemed to have a somewhat rocky relationship with President Dana White and the UFC brass. Obviously nothing like that of the UFC’s relationship with golden boy the “Notorious” Conor McGregor. St-Pierre vacated his title

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Obviously nothing like that of the UFC’s relationship with golden boy the “Notorious” Conor McGregor.

St-Pierre vacated his title back in 2013, and McGregor has since assumed the role as the face of the UFC while serving as the reigning featherweight champion.

Despite his title status, the brash Irishman actually tasted defeat for the first time in his UFC career last weekend (March 5, 2016, dropping a submission loss to Nate Diaz in a welterweight scrap, two weight classes higher than McGregor’s usual home at 145-pounds.

Recently talking on the two household names, White praised McGregor for his valiant effort while noting that St-Pierre never had the guts to jump up one weight class let alone two (Via FOX Sports):

“That’s the thing, nobody wants to do it. GSP would never move up to 185 to fight Anderson Silva. He wouldn’t do it. That’s what makes Saturday so fun. You know how many times we wanted to do the GSP-Anderson Silva fight? GSP would not do it. Would not do it. Guys don’t do that stuff. That’s what makes Conor McGregor so unique, so fascinating and so fun. For GSP he was moving up one weight class. Conor McGregor jumped up two weight classes. Conor McGregor is so much fun in the fight business. Guys don’t do that. Guys who are making the money that Conor McGregor makes, has the money in the bank, and all the things that are going on with him, he has a world title, he just decides to jump up two weight classes and fight somebody else.”

Should fighters be talked down upon for not always taking risks, or is McGregor simply a different type of phenomenon?

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Nate Diaz Is Sure Conor McGregor Wants A Rematch

Nate Diaz did what many deemed the unthinkable when he brutally submitted the previously untouchable Conor McGregor in the main of last weekend’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. And the ramifications of his biggest ever win are still resonating through the mixed martial arts (MMA)

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And the ramifications of his biggest ever win are still resonating through the mixed martial arts (MMA) community, as it was thought only mere days ago that McGregor would defeat Diaz and move forward to an absolutely monstrous welterweight title shot at UFC 200 this summer.

But when Diaz put a wrench in those gears with a pinpoint combo and a picture-perfect choke in the second round, the UFC’s plans for McGregor went up in smoke with his plans to become a three-division champion. Diaz is now at the height of his own scope and popularity after several years in the UFC, and he should be moving on to his own bigger and better fights.

Just don’t count a rematch with McGregor as on of them, as the outspoken Diaz recently told TMZ Sports that even though ‘The Notorious’ might want a chance to avenge the loss, Diaz won’t automatically grant him one:

“Mission accomplished. I’m sure he does want a rematch. I’ve wanted a lot of rematches, too. Time will tell; we’ll see how things play out.”

Diaz also had some choice words for the unexpected smack from Justin Bieber. Check out the interview right here:

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UFC 196 Fallout: Five Reasons Conor McGregor Was Overrated

Moving up in weight to challenge Nate Diaz at welterweight didn’t work out exactly how UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor planned, but the Irishman’s brash antics helped save one of the best pay-per-view cards of the year. What McGregor did at UFC 196 this past Saturday was nothing short of legendary. From fighting two weight classes

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What McGregor did at UFC 196 this past Saturday was nothing short of legendary. From fighting two weight classes higher to taking a Diaz brother on 11 days notice, “The Notorious” proved that he’s truly willing to fight anyone, anywhere, and at anytime.

But in the aftermath of his first promotional loss, albeit in a division he doesn’t officially occupy, McGregor’s overall work of art is called into question. How much of his success is legitimate and how much of it is a product of good timing, quick finishes and overzealous opponents?

Look no further. Here are five reasons why the 27-year-old is not the world beater we thought he was.

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Dana White Rips Holly Holm’s Manager For UFC 196: He’s “Not Smart”

Miesha Tate sent the UFC women’s bantamweight division into a spiral of confusion when she choked former champion Holly Holm out in the co-main event of last Saturday’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from Las Vegas. It was a gritty, come-from-behind performance that cast serious doubt on Holm’s ability to contend with the world’s best

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It was a gritty, come-from-behind performance that cast serious doubt on Holm’s ability to contend with the world’s best female grapplers. Following years of dedication, Tate earned the title she coveted most, but there are still many who believe that Holm, who infamously decimated former champion Ronda Rousey in the main event of last November’s UFC 193, shouldn’t even have taken the fight in the first place.

UFC president Dana White is not surprisingly among them, as he told ESPN’s Russillo & Kanell (via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto) that the former champ doesn’t know what she passed up in choosing not to wait for a blockbuster rematch with Rousey, and that’s because of her management:

“The sad part about that is, listen, he’s an old boxing guy who thinks he’s smart, and he’s not,” White said during an appearance on ESPN’s Russillo & Kanell. “It’s one of those things. I feel bad about it. I feel bad for Holly. I don’t know if Holly really knows what she lost. I think she has so much faith in the people that surround her, she feels like, ‘Well, they got me this far.’

“We had this meeting, and Holly wasn’t even in it. Holly, that’s your life. You should be in that meeting. Don’t leave it to these people. Anyway, Holly made a lot of money. She accomplished great things, she beat Ronda Rousey. But it could have been so much bigger for her, and the sad part is, I don’t think she even knows it.”

For his part, Holm’s manager Lenny Fresquez fired back when questioned by ESPN that Holm did know what she had lost and it was a calculated risk that was close to paying off for her:

“Of course, she knows,” Fresquez said. “It was a team decision, and Holly is the boss. She wanted to fight, and she got her wish. I think she’ll fight Miesha or Ronda next. That’s my personal feeling, but who knows what the UFC has cooking? Holly was dominant in that fight against Miesha except for the second and fifth round. She paid for it. Hat’s off to Miesha for capitalizing.”

Fresquez said he believes Holm will rebound to fight either Tate or Rousey again, and while she took a big hit at UFC 196, she’ll most certainly rebound like the warrior she is:

“What happens next is the UFC’s decision. All I can speak to are Holly’s wishes. Holly wants to fight Miesha right away. She wants to fight Ronda Rousey. Even with the title, a fight between Miesha and Rousey doesn’t have the glamour a fight with Holly and Ronda does. Yeah, Holly lost. She made a mistake, but she’ll learn from it. Everyone saw she’s a warrior.”

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