Conor McGregor vowed to 'behead' Rafael dos Anjos after their fight was confirmed for UFC 197 on March 5. Holly Holm will make the first defence of her bantamweight title at the MGM Grand also.
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Conor McGregor yet to decide who he'll fight on March 5... everyone wants him but it could be whoever, says coach Owen Roddy
Rafael dos Anjos ready to welcome Conor McGregor to lightweight division in a brutal way, says Brazilian's coach Rafael Cordeiro
Conor McGregor blasts Floyd Mayweather for 'bringing race into my success'... as UFC star offers retired boxer 80/20 split fight
Conor McGregor dresses as Rocky Balboa with his title belts as UFC featherweight champion considers his next move
Conor McGregor could be allowed to fight for UFC lightweight title without giving up featherweight belt, confirms Dana White
Conor McGregor's mentor John Kavanagh to release autobiography mapping journey to UFC featherweight title win in Las Vegas
Ronda Rousey to host Saturday Night Live as UFC star makes return to the spotlight following her defeat by Holly Holm
Jose Aldo named in Forbes magazine's '30 under 30' list despite losing his UFC featherweight title to Conor McGregor
Jon Jones reclaims top spot in UFC's pound-for-pound rankings despite one-year absence through suspension
UFC champion Luke Rockhold shows off his Middleweight belt as Draymond Green stars in Golden State Warriors victory in Oakland
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