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UFC is getting what it deserves in Conor McGregor fiasco

Dana White didn't change his mind at Friday's news conference. Conor McGregor won't be fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 200.

White, UFC's president, had said McGregor's refusal to participate in promotional activities forced him to pull the fast-talking Irishman from the UFC 200 card. It wasn't popular, but White stood by his decision.

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UFC 200 will be a milestone event and showcase for the mixed martial arts organization. It will be staged in Las Vegas as the first major event at the new T-Mobile Arena.