10:59: Up next at UFC 202 in welterweight action,Donald Cerrone faces Rick Story. Referee Dean intervened at 2:56 of Round 2 after Means had spent the majority of the encounter landing scoring strikes and elbows to the head of Homasi, who was making his UFC debut. [9] On January 27, it was revealed the Werdum-Velasquez bout (which had been moved to "UFC 196" scheduled for February 6, 2016) was cancelled entirely. With the win, Katona moves on to the bantamweight semifinals. Diaz finished McGregor the first time, only to return to lose a razor-thin decision. I did what I came here to do," Perry said. Nate Diaz surprised the world in 2016, even if he himself wasnt. "There's only so many of those wars you can be in, in your career and it takes a lot out of you. The defeat was his third in three fights. He has won five of his last six fights. The fifth bout ended at 1:09 of Round 2 with Vitor Miranda defeating Marcelo Guimaraes by TKO (Head Kick and Punches). Johnson pounced and landed two quick hammer fists before the Brazilian was rescued by referee Dan Miragliotta. 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Cruz did it in 61 seconds at UFC 178. 2 ranked lightweight Dustin Poirier on January 23. UFC superstar Nate Diaz hasnt competed in the Octagon since November 2019 and the promotions president, Dana White, hopes the fighter makes a return this year. Mullen and Cleary saw McGregor take rounds 1, 2 and 4, while Diaz won rounds 3 and 5. UFC president Dana White weighed in on the possibility of a trilogy match between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz in 2021. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. But yeah, I wouldnt count out Conor-Nate 3. 8:10: To kickoff the UFC 202 prelims on Fox Sports 1,Cortney Casey battles No. A pretty dominant performance by Means as he overwhelmed Homasi throughout. Who Won the McGregor vs. Diaz 2 Fight at UFC 202? | Heavy.com Jake also previously worked for the biggest independent wrestling company in the UK, PROGRESS Wrestling, as PR Head and Head of Media across the company's social channels. McGregor vs Diaz 3: Nate Diaz makes huge reveal about potential bout. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. The following fight was between Jim Miller and Diego Sanchez. Another option for McGregor is Michael Chandler, fresh off a narrow defeat in a fight of the year contender against Justin Gaethje. 32 Views, TikTok video from MMA Land (@mmautopia): "Diaz vs Mcgregor II #ufc #ufc_mma_sport #mma #mmafighter #mmahighlight #mma_fighit #mixedmartialarts #mixedmartialartsfighter #fighter #boxer #fight #espn #submarine #sport #sports #sportstiktok #sportslover #fanduel #sportspicks #fanduelsportsbook #fanduelpicks #mmaland #mmautopia #marvel #marvelstudios #marvelcomics #fan #fanfavorite # . Why we need a Conor McGregor fight before crowds return - Yahoo Sports Steven Muehlhausen is an MMA and boxing writer and contributor for Sporting News. The former Bellator lightweight champion has the kind of wrestling threat that McGregor famously neutralised so impressively against Alvarez but has since struggled against. ", MORE UFC 202: Johnson knocks out Teixeira. In truth, rewatching the fight only serves to reinforce the notion that the Irishman did enough to win, knocking down Diaz multiple times and evading most of the Americans strikes in his opponents most opportune moments for a finish. Here is everything that we currently know about Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3, including a potential date for the fight and more. 2023 UFC event schedule: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: (R-L) Nate Diaz punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 202 event at T-Mobile Arena on August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.. Tonight is the night as UFC 202is finally upon us with the much anticipated main event event rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. We're one and one and must happen. 7:44:Larkin defeats Magny by TKO at 4:08 of the first round. Diego Sanchez beat Jim Miller by Decision (Unanimous) in Round 3 at 5:00. Paul vs. Diaz news conference takeaways: Seeking McGregor, clown shoes Diaz shoves McGregor . UFC 196 was live 2,675 days days ago and was the 353rd event in UFC history, including pay-per-views, UFC Fight Nights, and The Ultimate Fighter season finales. This final fall-through is what prompted the cancellation of the event in Brazil and relocation to Las Vegas. Diaz, meanwhile, has competed just three times . 05, 2016 SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 4:12 win. 7:34:To headline the UFC 202 prelims on UFC Fight Pass, in welterweight action, No. The bout mixed gut-wrenching swings of momentum, buckets of blood, and the highest stakes one could imagine, creating the purest form of MMA drama. It will happen and I look forward to the day.". pic.twitter.com/57qmukxqRS. 7:03:Up next, in welterweight action, Max Griffin takes on Colby Covington. UFC Vegas 78 Fight Card Fights, Updates & Rumors, UFC on ESPN 50 Fight Card Fights, Updates & Rumors, UFC 291 Fight Card Fights, Updates & Rumors. Nate Diaz by majority decision (48-47, 47-47, 48-47). You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. - The legendary fighters have split wins from the two meetings. 6:46:Marvin Vettori def. For McGregor, the fight marked a shot at redemption as a mixed martial artist and the restoration of his aura as a sporting phenom. Diaz, meanwhile, implied that it might have been more than McGregor that beat him. 9:42:Garbrandt defeats Mizugaki by KO in 48 seconds. Conor McGregor Jose Aldo 1 0 . McGregor is set to headline UFC 257 against No. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images). McGregor got a 48-47 nod - three rounds to two - on a pair of official scorecards, while the third had it even at 47-47. This is the last fight on Larkin's UFC contract. The featherweight champion came out and did what many thought he couldn't do Saturday: move up to welterweight and defeat Diazin the main event of UFC 202. Meanwhile, Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) enters UFC 279 on the heels of one of the best fights in 2022. The Irishman landed the occasional stinging blow, but he spent a lot of time evading, too, and Diaz punctuated the third with a prolonged flurry along the fence. They wanted to do it again, we did it again. He last competed at UFC 273 in April, outpointing former title challenger Gilbert Burns in a Fight of the Night war. SLIDESHOW: Photos from UFC 202 11:04 PM August. READ NEXT: UFCs Michael Bisping Slams Ex-Champ: Now Hes Sparring Girls, Dana White on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3 in 2021, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. For the event originally promoted under this name, see, The poster for UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz, Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion, "UFC 196 draws announced 14 fans in Las Vegas for $81live gate", "Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone reaches two million PPV buys as 'The Notorious' makes record-breaking UFC return", "UFC's 2016 first-quarter schedule shapes up, including UFC 196 on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas", "Report: Rafael dos Anjos-Conor McGregor, Holly Holm-Miesha Tate for UFC 197, Las Vegas", "It's on! Conor McGregor Nate Diaz 3 0 164 166 0 1 0 0 UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 Aug. 20, 2016 M-DEC 5 . Were still working on [Diaz vs. Poirier], that fights not done yet, White revealed. Diaz makes his pro boxing debut Aug. 5 in Dallas, where he'll take on YouTuber-turned-professional-boxer Paul in a 10-round, 185-pound matchup that headlines a pay-per-view co-promoted by DAZN and Diaz's Real . It seems likelier that Diaz could be paired up with rising star Khamzat Chimaev, whose dominance and eagerness to fight regularly already have him on the path to a welterweight title shot. "So I don't want to do that to someone special like Conor McGregor. The 27-year-old was bleeding from the forehead and gasping for air by the end of the initial five-minute session, and had little to offer in terms of resistance in the second. 2 ranked Glover Teixeira in light heavyweight action. He plans to test free agency. It's a 'Touch you and you go to sleep' level.". During the UFC 264 press conference, Conor McGregor was asked about the possibility of a potential third fight against Diaz. Hes a hell of a competitor. The 29-year-old is in his prime, however, and has improved significantly since losing to McGregor. Will that translate to the UFC 202 main event? Please logout and login again. Dana White on McGregor vs Diaz 3. The PPV main card starts at the top of the hour. Siyar Bahadurzada got the better of Brandon Thatch and won by Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in Round 3 at 4:11. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Penn. 10:30: Means defeatedHomasi by TKO at 2:54 of the second round. Please check your email for a confirmation. Here's a breakdown of everything thatunfolded during UFC 202: 12:29:McGregor defeats Nate Diaz by majority decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-47) in a classic. The short-notice nature of his presence in the pairs first meeting, in March 2016, meant there was effectively no pressure on the Californian. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "There's a level he's at that no one else is at. Would love your thoughts, please comment. A hammerifst later that knocked Teixeira out cold should give Johnson what he was looking for, another crack at the light heavyweight title. One potential match-up for McGregor is a rematch with Max Holloway, whom Notorious outpointed at featherweight in 2013 long before the Hawaiian captured the belt at 145lbs and established himself as an all-time great in the division, before losing the gold two Decembers ago. McGregor has said that a trilogy between him and Nate Diaz will eventually happen. Event Date Main event Weight class Location TV; UFC 290: July 8: Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Yair Rodriguez (ic) Featherweight title: Las Vegas: ESPN+ PPV: UFC Fight Night UFC President Dana White confirmed in an interview with TMZ that he would be shocked if the fight did not go ahead. Heavy on UFC Dana White on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3 in 2021 29.2K Shares By Stephen McCaugherty Updated Jan 8, 2021 at 7:22pm Getty UFC President Dana White (C) separates Nate Diaz (L). (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images). Conor McGregor won the rematch via a majority decision after both fighters slugged it out until the end of the fifth round. Im not counting on it, but Id like to see him fight.. 10:10:To kickoff the UFC 202 pay-per-view main card,Sabah Homasi goes up againstTim Means. After the fight, Cerrone called out lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez for UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden. See the scorecards from Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2 . "Im not surprised, motherf------,' McGregor told Joe Rogan after the fight. In an anticlimactic and painful end to their third and much-anticipated match-up, Dustin Poirier beat Conor McGregor by TKO in the first round in the UFC 264 Saturday night after McGregor. View the full results for 'McGregor vs. Diaz'-led fight card below. To maintain local interest, the company then considered booking the main event as a rematch between two Brazilian fighters, Silva and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort. By Soumik Datta Modified Jul 09, 2021 02:43 GMT Follow Us Comment Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz facing off against each other During the UFC 264 press conference, Conor McGregor was asked. Casey tried to lock in a triangle but Markos was trying to get out but Casey was able to secure the armbar for the submission win. Ferguson was then rescheduled to fight at UFC on Fox 19 on April 16 against Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor had psychologically beaten many of his previous opponents before they even entered the ring, but Diaz was unfazed. 9:02:Up next in women's bantamweight action, No. But McGregor was back on track for a lightweight title shot, as he looked to become the UFCs first ever dual-weight champion. The UFC veteran submitted Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 196, after replacing Rafael dos Anjos and taking the fight on short notice. "I came to get the knockout. Sign up for our newsletter below and receive latest MMA news delivered to your inbox. Powered by. Markos was in control of the fight and had Casey in a side headlock postion raining punches to Casy's head. Let's find out who won at the UFC 196. As well as his work for GMS, Jake is also the Editor in Chief for Fight Fans, a combat sports and pro wrestling site that was launched in January 2021 and broke into the millions of pageviews within the first two years. If McGregor wins that bout . Is the time right for Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3? The third fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz must feel inevitable at this point. It marked the shortest gap between McGregor and Diaz fights since their rematch. June 27, 2023 4:20 pm ET. Speaking back at the UFC 264 press conference, McGregor stated that the fight has to happen, leading fans to believe that they could see it eventually. McGregor has said he still has two fights left on his UFC deal. Cerrone has won all three fights since moving to 170 pounds. I will be providing with live coverage all night long. He'd been stopped in two by Diaz when they met in March, after Diaz took the fight on 11 days' notice. This page is updated with new details on UFC 196 event, so come back soon for fresh updates. That's what weight classes are for," White told the "Michael Kay Show" last week. Diaz and Notorious fought twice in 2016, with Diaz winning the first bout by second-round submission and McGregor edging out the scorecards in their second fight. Below is the 12-fight order and UFC 196 results. Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have faced off twice in the UFC. Fans have clamored for a third match between the two rivals but its unlikely to happen this year, according to the UFCs president. Teixeira was coming forward when he took the shot and was instantly laid out. You can find all of the latest UFC, MMA and Combat Sports news right here at GiveMeSport. Conor Mcgregor vs Nate Diaz 3 Full Fight - YouTube He writes features and news stories, and provides analysis relating to the world of boxing. [13] Eventually, The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner and former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz was announced as the replacement and the bout took place in the welterweight division. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Avg. Conor McGregor won a majority decision in a hard-fought battle against Nate Diaz. UFC 202 Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz Results: Winners, Fight - Forbes Dean jumped in after Means landed a series of blows that left Homasi standing, but reeling, against the cage. Even though Diaz and McGregor havent been locked in a cage for years, they have frequently taken aim at each other on social media and have expressed interest in a trilogy fight. [11] Former UFC Featherweight Champion Jos Aldo declined the initial opportunity to replace him due to "lack of time" to prepare for the bout. In October 2016, McGregor did just that, before disappearing from the sport for two years. He limped to the locker room with a large bruise on his left foot and initial indications were that he might have broken a bone thanks to all the stiff kicks he landed. Jake is an SEO Writer for GiveMeSport. Holloway is one of the best strikers in the UFC when it comes to output, though his defence is often found wanting. McGregor and Diaz faced each other twice before in 2016. Meanwhile, Diaz, 36, has just one fight left on his UFC contract. 8:57:McGregor teammate Lobov defeats Diaz teammateAvila by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Homasi will be making his UFC debut. For Diaz, it was a free hit for the second time in five months. 3:04 win. Read More: UFC 273 Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie: Fight Card, Date, Tickets and Everything You Need to Know. Diaz won the first fight at UFC 196 by second round submission. UFC 202 results: Conor McGregor defeats Nate Diaz in epic battle UFC Hall of Fame: Who will join Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo in the class 8 ranked Cody Garbrandy fights No. Lobov is a teammate of Conor McGregor and Avila is a teammate of Nate Diaz, who will battle in the UFC 202 main event. Diaz returns to the octagon on Sept. 10 in the main event of UFC 279. 6:37:To kickoff the preliminary portion of UFC 202 on UFC Fight Pass, in middleweight action,Alberto Uda facesMarvin Vettori. Diaz vs mcgregor#fyp #conormcgregor #mcgregor #ufc_mma_sport #UFC #ufcvideo #ufcedit #mma #natediaz #natediazedit #natediazvsconormcgregor #fy#foryou#viralvideo #viraltiktok Since McGregor dissected Eddie Alvarez to win lightweight gold, the Irishman now 33 has fought just four times in the UFC, winning only once. A beautiful three-punch combination, then a head kick sent Story packing. The Stockton native won the first fight at UFC 196 via a rear-naked choke, handing the Irishman his first loss in the promotion. Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz in UFC 202 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 20, 2016. However, fast forward 14 months, and the rematch has still not happened. Previously, he worked as the Editor in Chief of 24Wrestling, building the sites profile with a view to selling the domain, which was accomplished in 2019. I mean he was never the same after that fight," White said. Judges Jeff Mullen and Derek Cleary had virtually identical scorecards, both 48-47 in favor of McGregor. 7 rankedNeil Magny goes up against Lorenz Larkin. - I believe that Rory MacDonald was never the same after the Robbie Lawler fight. He declined to rush in and pressure Diaz on the mat, however, avoiding the sort of sequence that cost him the first fight - which Diaz won with a rear-naked choke. In the main event, referee Herb Dean called an end to the bout at 4:12 of Round 2.

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