UFC 202: Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 2 Preview
Name: Nathan Donald Diaz
At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the most anticpated rematch in UFC History will take place between UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. At UFC 196, Nate Diaz made McGregor submit in the second round of the contest to give the Irishman his first UFC loss. McGregor had originally supposed to fight Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 196 but when Anjos pulled out on 23rd February after breaking his foot, Diaz stepped in for a welterweight battle with the sliver-tongued Featherweight champ and ultimately shocked the World. Conor had been riding high on an impressive win streak that gained global attention when he knocked out then UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo in 13 seconds and no-one expected Diaz to halt Conor's momentum like he did.
The rematch should been at UFC 200 but cancelled when McGregor had arguments with Dana White and refused to do several media obligations. McGregor then falsely announced his retirement on Twitter before then calming down to agree a Welterweight rematch at UFC 202. The hype around this fight is huge and it seems that the pressure is all on McGregor. Back-to-back losses could seriously damage his ambitions of climbing up the Welterweight division. However, a win would boost his repetition as a multi-weight fighter. It's quite the oppoiste for Diaz, as no-one expected him to win at UFC 196 so he won't be too affected by a loss. If he wins again, he may just knock McGregor off his preach.
Well, for one night at least.
McGregor has actually said that he lost the first fight because he didn't respect Diaz's experience and durability as a fighter but when talking about the fight, he said "If I was to make a prediction, which I will right now, I believe I will repay the favour and KO him inside the second round." He also added "The fans are in for a treat, but make no mistake, my hand will be raised." Many in the MMA World agree with him, definitely wanting to see a third fight to conclude the saga.
Whatever fans think the result will, it will be one hell of a fight.
Tale of the Tape
The rematch should been at UFC 200 but cancelled when McGregor had arguments with Dana White and refused to do several media obligations. McGregor then falsely announced his retirement on Twitter before then calming down to agree a Welterweight rematch at UFC 202. The hype around this fight is huge and it seems that the pressure is all on McGregor. Back-to-back losses could seriously damage his ambitions of climbing up the Welterweight division. However, a win would boost his repetition as a multi-weight fighter. It's quite the oppoiste for Diaz, as no-one expected him to win at UFC 196 so he won't be too affected by a loss. If he wins again, he may just knock McGregor off his preach.
Well, for one night at least.
McGregor has actually said that he lost the first fight because he didn't respect Diaz's experience and durability as a fighter but when talking about the fight, he said "If I was to make a prediction, which I will right now, I believe I will repay the favour and KO him inside the second round." He also added "The fans are in for a treat, but make no mistake, my hand will be raised." Many in the MMA World agree with him, definitely wanting to see a third fight to conclude the saga.
Whatever fans think the result will, it will be one hell of a fight.
Tale of the Tape
Name: Conor Anthony McGregor
Age: 28 (Born on 14th July 1988 in Dublin, Ireland)
Height: 5 Foot 9 Inches
Weight: 170 Pounds
Reach: 74 inches
Mixed Martial Arts Record:
22 Fights
19 Wins (17 By Knockout, 1 By Submission and 1 By Decision)
3 Losses (All By Submission)
Name: Nathan Donald Diaz
Age: 31 (Born on 16th April 1985 in California, U.S.A)
Height: 6 foot
Weight: 169 Pounds
Reach: 76 inches
Mixed Martial Arts Record:
30 Fights
20 Wins (4 By Knockout, 13 By Submission, 3 By Decision)
10 Losses (1 By Knockout, 1 By Submission, 8 By Submission)
My Prediction
I predict that Conor McGregor will knock Diaz out in the second round as I think that McGregor will adapt his bursts of lethal strikes and avoid Nate's takedown attempts. I think that it will be a tough fight in which all aspects of both fighters' abilities will come on show. If I'm right, a 'rubber match' will be set up to conclude the saga. Who wins that? At the moment, who knows but let's hope this fight is everything that MMA fans want to see.
My Prediction
I predict that Conor McGregor will knock Diaz out in the second round as I think that McGregor will adapt his bursts of lethal strikes and avoid Nate's takedown attempts. I think that it will be a tough fight in which all aspects of both fighters' abilities will come on show. If I'm right, a 'rubber match' will be set up to conclude the saga. Who wins that? At the moment, who knows but let's hope this fight is everything that MMA fans want to see.
Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor are separated by UFC President Dana White at a UFC 202 Press Conference.
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