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Conor chased this rematch. That’s how it has come about. He’s much more concerned about trying to give a perfect representation of his ability than he is about material things like belts or money. That’s just a fact. Money is certainly not a motivating factor anymore because he has already made plenty of it. Conor believes that the last fight didn’t accurately reflect the skills and ability he possesses, so he’s eager to address that.
In his exclusive column for The42, Conor McGregor‘s coach John Kavanagh says that the Dubliner will prove he’s the more skillful fighter when he faces Nate Diaz in their rematch at UFC 200 in July.
The Fixture List
Rugby
Three Pro12 games are down for decision on Friday night but all the attention will be on Kingspan Stadium as Ulster take on Connacht. Kick-off is at 7.35.
Elsewhere, it’s the Dragons against the Ospreys at 7.05 while Edinburgh host Zebre also at 7.35.
Soccer
In the SSE Airtricity League, there are five fixtures. All kick-off at 8pm unless otherwise stated.
Bohemians v Longford Town (7.45)
Dundalk v Derry City (7.45)
Finn Harps v St. Patrick’s Athletic
Shamrock Rovers v Galway United
Wexford Youths v Bray Wanderers
There are three First Division games too – all get underway at 7.45.
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Conor McGregor has got his rematch with Nate Diaz with the fight set for Las Vegas on 9th July.
Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters says he’ll be fine for the upcoming European Championship despite undergoing a knee operation yesterday.
Connacht out-half AJ MacGinty will replace Danny Cipriani at Sale Sharks next season.
Meanwhile, Robbie Henshaw will start at full-back for the province when they take on Ulster tomorrow night.
Former Ireland coach Phil Simmons masterminded a huge shock as the West Indies stunned India to qualify for Sunday’s WorldTwenty20 final.
The company behind the upcoming Aer Lingus College Classic want to stage a college American football game in Ireland every year.
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Lionel Messi has come in for huge criticism in Egypt after he donated a pair of his boots to a charity auction with a member of parliament referring to the deed as ‘humiliating’.
Leeds striker Souleymane Doukara has been banned for eight games after being found guilty of biting a Fulham defender during a Championship game last month.
Jon Jones may have been arrested this week for violating his parole but the UFC top brass won’t pull him from his rematch with Daniel Cormier.
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On The Record
In his exclusive column for The42, Conor McGregor‘s coach John Kavanagh says that the Dubliner will prove he’s the more skillful fighter when he faces Nate Diaz in their rematch at UFC 200 in July.
The Fixture List
Rugby
Elsewhere, it’s the Dragons against the Ospreys at 7.05 while Edinburgh host Zebre also at 7.35.
Soccer
In the SSE Airtricity League, there are five fixtures. All kick-off at 8pm unless otherwise stated.
There are three First Division games too – all get underway at 7.45.
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