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The Heart of the Fighter

22 Agustus 2016   17:43 Diperbarui: 25 Agustus 2016   21:38 103
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Connor slipping and lands a straight left. Photo by Getty Image

To win, a change of strategy is in order. And Conor’s opportunity to avenge his first lost in the UFC would come five months later.

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“Let’s get it on!!”

The signature phrase of referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy commenced the first round of the sophomore dance between the ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor and Stockton’s Nathan Diaz.

Dublin versus Stockton yet again.

Nobody knew what to expect. The prediction of the fight varies between supporters and analysts alike. Those who had an inclination toward the Irishman confidently foresaw the defeat of the American and vice versa.

The heated encounter between the two superstars leading up to the fight (both camps flung water bottles and an energy drink can at one another during a fail press conference) only added to the intrigue of the match up and fuel the fire of each contender.

Fight promotion at its finest!

It seemed all too familiar at the beginning. The whole world was experiencing a collective dejavù that centered around Las Vegas just for one night.

Despite the palpable familiarity, there was something different about the fight.

Connor slipping and lands a straight left. Photo by Getty Image
Connor slipping and lands a straight left. Photo by Getty Image
McGregor dialed down the pressure he put on Diaz in the first battle, while not afraid to initiate the first move either.

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