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Robbie Lawler: I Would’ve Taken Conor McGregor’s Soul

UFC welterweight king Robbie Lawler is set to make yet another title defense when he takes on No. 3-ranked Tyron Woodley in the main event of UFC 201 this July, but not all that long ago, he was linked with to a bout with Irish featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Interestingly enough, many were talking up

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UFC welterweight king Robbie Lawler is set to make yet another title defense when he takes on No. 3-ranked Tyron Woodley in the main event of UFC 201 this July, but not all that long ago, he was linked with to a bout with Irish featherweight champion Conor McGregor.

Interestingly enough, many were talking up a ‘Ruthless’ vs. ‘Notorious’ match-up at July’s UFC if McGregor would have gotten past normal lightweight Nate Diaz at March 5’s UFC 196, but we all know what happened there.

Diaz submitted McGregor with a second-round rear-naked choke, kicking off a whirlwind of media hype and attention that has now lead to a rematch at August’s UFC 202. In an interview with an Atlanta news station (courtesy of @GrabakaHitman), Lawler said that’s a good thing, because he wouldn’t have came for McGregor’s neck if they had indeed fought.

He was coming for something else – his soul. Check it out:

Lawler continued on with his harsh words for McGregor adding that he was looking for a way out and Diaz gave him one by taking his neck:

An intense interview from the ‘Ruthless’ one to be sure, but judging on how the No. 5-ranked lightweight handled him only three months ago, perhaps it’s a good thing McGregor never got to square off with Lawler at 170 pounds.

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Rumor: CM Punk vs. Mickey Gall Possible For UFC 202 In August

It looks like CM Punk’s official Octagon debut won’t be far removed from the return of his fellow WWE counterpart Brock Lesnar, who makes his Octagon return at UFC 200 on July 9th.

According to Dave Meltzer, editor of the Wrestling Observer Newslett…

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It looks like CM Punk’s official Octagon debut won’t be far removed from the return of his fellow WWE counterpart Brock Lesnar, who makes his Octagon return at UFC 200 on July 9th.

According to Dave Meltzer, editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter and writer for MMAFighting.com, FOX Sports 1 has a multiple-part documentary on Punk’s UFC debut scheduled to air leading up to August, indicating that he could be part of the UFC card on August 20th.

As we reported previously, Mickey Gall, who was scheduled to be Punk’s opponent before Punk had to pull out of their originally scheduled bout to undergo surgery, noted via social media recently that he is still fighting Punk and that the fight will likely happen in the late summer.

UFC 202 on August 20th will feature Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 in the main event, as the two compete in an immediate 170-pound rematch of their first fight, which Diaz won via submission back in March.

Photo: What Is McGregor Doing Following Announcement Of Diaz Rematch At UFC 202?

So, what has the reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor been up to since the blockbuster announcement on Saturday night that his 170-pound rematch against Nate Diaz is on for UFC 202?

Following a long stretch of virtually nothing but twe…

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So, what has the reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor been up to since the blockbuster announcement on Saturday night that his 170-pound rematch against Nate Diaz is on for UFC 202?

Following a long stretch of virtually nothing but tweets about a potential boxing match with Floyd Mayweather and coverage of his ongoing issues with UFC management falling the fallout of UFC 200 and the negotiations to set up the rematch with Diaz, “The Notorious” one has returned to social media.

McGregor posted the following tweet on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the announcement that the fight he has reportedly been “obsessed” to get signed was officially made, showing himself with his girlfriend and a beer, with the caption reading, “The fruits. #Enjoying.”

He also posted this one in honor of the late Muhammad Ali, who passed away at age 74 over the weekend.

Meanwhile, Nate Diaz has been busy “Stockton Slapping” UFC President’s in the face since the big UFC 202 announcement on Saturday evening.

UFC 202: McGregor vs. Diaz 2 is scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2016.

Conor McGregor Opens As Betting Favorite For Rematch Against Nate Diaz At UFC 202

Although Nate Diaz soundly defeated reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor in their first 170-pound meeting in March via submission after hurting him standing with punches, MMA odds makers are still making “The Notorious” one the betting fa…

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Although Nate Diaz soundly defeated reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor in their first 170-pound meeting in March via submission after hurting him standing with punches, MMA odds makers are still making “The Notorious” one the betting favorite heading into their officially announced rematch in August.

Nick Kalikas of MMAOddsBreaker.com has McGregor opening as a slight betting favorite at -130 against Diaz, who comes into the fight as a +100 underdog.

McGregor-Diaz 2 in an immediate 170-pound rematch is scheduled to headline UFC 202 on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Make sure to join us here at MMANews.com on 8/20 for the best UFC 202 live results coverage on the web!

McGregor vs Diaz II Finally Set To Go Down At UFC 202

The wait is finally over ladies and gentleman. The UFC announced during tonight’s (June 4, 2016) UFC 199 pay-per-view (PPV) from Inglewood, California that featherweight champion Conor McGregor will rematch Nate Diaz in the main event of August 20’s UFC 202. McGregor (19-3) suffered his first loss under the UFC banner to Diaz at their

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The wait is finally over ladies and gentleman.

The UFC announced during tonight’s (June 4, 2016) UFC 199 pay-per-view (PPV) from Inglewood, California that featherweight champion Conor McGregor will rematch Nate Diaz in the main event of August 20’s UFC 202.

McGregor (19-3) suffered his first loss under the UFC banner to Diaz at their initial meeting at UFC 196 back in March, when the Stockton native submitted the Irishman in the second round via rear-naked choke.

Diaz (19-10) was a late replacement for McGregor’s originally scheduled opponent in Rafael dos Anjos, who pulled out of his scheduled 155-pound title defense against the Irishman with a broken foot.

Diaz took the MMA world by storm after handing ‘Notorious’ his first career UFC loss, and the pair were originally set to headline the colossal UFC 200 summer card in July.

McGregor, however, was removed from the card after refusing to attend a Las Vegas press event to promote the bout, after the Irishman claimed it would interfere with his training.

The UFC and McGregor would then be embroiled in a highly-publicized beef that resulted in ‘Notorious’ teasing retirement, however the two sides settled their differences over a business dinner in Beverly Hills last week.

UFC President Dana White and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta also met with Diaz in his hometown of Stockton for a lunch meeting of his own, however the two sides where unable to come to terms on the financials for a potential McGregor rematch.

Now it appears a deal has been made and the two brash MMA stars will clash once again at UFC 202 live on pay-per-view from the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 20th, 2016.

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Report: Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 Nearly Finalized For UFC 202

Although things were looking unlikely for a while there, it appears that UFC officials are close to finalizing plans for a second fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz for later this year.

MMAFighting.com is reporting that UFC is close to final…

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Although things were looking unlikely for a while there, it appears that UFC officials are close to finalizing plans for a second fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz for later this year.

MMAFighting.com is reporting that UFC is close to finalizing negotiations for a McGregor-Diaz rematch at the upcoming UFC 202 pay-per-view event.

UFC 202 is scheduled for August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.