Diaz humbles McGregor in stunning UFC 196 loss

By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor “We should always be ready to fight, even on our worst day.” Nate Diaz spoke these powerful words after submitting Conor “The Notorious” McGregor in the second round of UFC 196’s main event last Saturday night. Diaz’s victory snapped the Irishman’s 15-fight winning streak, uprooting the entire MMA world in the process. Entering the match, the Stockton, Ca. native, … Continue reading Diaz humbles McGregor in stunning UFC 196 loss

The Duquesne DukeMarch 10, 2016Leave a comment

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Fight Night: Aldo, McGregor ready to battle this Saturday at UFC 194

By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor This Saturday, Conor McGregor steps into the Octagon at UFC 194 looking to drop that nagging “interim” tag from his Featherweight Championship. In order to do that, the 145-pound McGregor must defeat 29-year-old Brazilian titleholder Jose Aldo – a 25-1-0 jiu-jitsu black belt. The fight between Aldo and McGregor is known as a unification bout, which means whoever emerges … Continue reading Fight Night: Aldo, McGregor ready to battle this Saturday at UFC 194

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