Dos Anjos apologizes, Fighters react to Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz booking

Rafael dos Anjos got injured, and Nate Diaz has stepped in on short notice to take on Conor McGregor in what now will be…

By: Anton Tabuena | 7 years ago
Dos Anjos apologizes, Fighters react to Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz booking
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Rafael dos Anjos got injured, and Nate Diaz has stepped in on short notice to take on Conor McGregor in what now will be a welterweight bout. The lightweight champ, on his part, has since sent out an apology for having to pull out of the high profile super-fight:

“Sorry to all my real fans and @ufc, I have 32 professional fights on my career and I never cancel any fight due to injuries, but it is a contact sport and injuries happen, I believe that God knows everything and he have a better plans for me”

Here’s how several fighters reacted to the new UFC 196 main event:

Bonus tweet: Both fighters will be in Los Angeles tomorrow!

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Anton Tabuena
Anton Tabuena

Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. He’s been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing.

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