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Conor McGregor Even Loses Better Than His Opponents

By Stephen Douglas

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Conor McGregor lost to Nate Diaz at UFC 196. McGregor, whose entire career was spent at featherweight (145lbs) and lightweight (155lbs), fought Diaz, a bigger fighter at welterweight (170lbs) on short notice. Even listing those numbers could be tantamount to giving excuses and Conor McGregor has no time for that shit.

Almost immediately after the fight, FOX Sports’ Ariel Helwani caught up with McGregor on his way out of the arena. McGregor who had already faced the media at the postfight press conference, spoke to Helwani about what went wrong and where he would go from here. The answer? More fights.

Is it strange that the biggest trash talker in the game is the guy who loses the best? McGregor was honest in his assessment, didn’t offer excuses, point out that he’ll fight anyone anytime, and still found time to promise to shut up Jose Aldo again.

It was just 3 months ago that McGregor knocked out Aldo to win the 145-pound championship. This weekend he went up to weight classes to put on a show and give fans a fight they wanted. We spent a lot of time in the last decade dreaming of certain fighters going up or down in weight for “superfights.” Now that we’ve got a guy willing to do it, we should appreciate him. Especially if he loses like this.

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I stormed in and put it all on the line. I took a shot and missed. I will never apologize for taking a shot. Shit happens. I'll take this loss like a man. I will not shy away from it. I will not change who I am. If another champion goes up 2 weights let me know. If your tired of me talking money, take a nap. I'll still be here when you wake up with the highest PPV and the gate. Still talking multi 7's. Thank you to the true support and fuck the hate that came out of the woodwork. I love it all. Its still steak for breakfast. I've been here many times in my life in some form or another. I'll eat it all and come back stronger. Aldo you are a pussy. Dos anjos you are a pussy. When the history books are written, I showed up. You showed up on Twitter. To the fans! Never ever shy away from challenges. Never run from adversity. Face yourself head on. Nate I will see you again.

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