Nate Diaz clearly tuned in to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a third time in the main event of UFC 264. McGregor got a measure of revenge in a close fight. But how it broke. McGregor ended the war of words (for now), by saying that he only began a new fitness and training programme after the loss to Diaz, and that Diaz's face looked like a "bowl of leftover salsa" after the second bout. Islam Makhachev has long called for a fight with a top-ranked opponent, seeking to prove he belongs at the top of the lightweight division. Judges Jeff Mullen and Derek Cleary saw the brawl 48-47 in favor of McGregor, siding with him in the first, second and fourth rounds. A fight with Nate Diaz comes with a big paycheck. Diaz beat McGregor at UFC 196 in March 2016 by second-round submission. RELATED > UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 Full Live Results and Fight Stats Johnson earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his 13-second knockout of Glover Teixeira in the fight … “Whatever is going to happen in the future is going to happen in the future,” Diaz said. Back on August 20, 2016, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz had their highly-anticipated rematch in the main event of UFC 202. That's a broken tibia. McGregor got a measure of revenge in a close fight. Three years ago, in the main event of UFC 196, Nate Diaz submitted Conor McGregor in a fight whose impact on the UFC is still felt to this very day. In the second fight, McGregor made a simple adjustment: He planted his feet and remained in the pocket to counter Diaz’s jab rather than stepping back out and then throwing. Silly goose, that was pre @McGregorFast. By Clyde Aidoo. In what could be the most memorable performance of his career, a bloody Diaz ended McGregor’s 15-fight winning streak with a second-round submission. Read. Most fight fans, regardless of their allegiances, will agree that McGregor won Rounds 1 and 4 while Diaz clearly took Round 5. The fight went five rounds and McGregor won from a majority decision. A McGregor vs. Nate Diaz trilogy. But not just because it broke. In 2016, a pair of fights featuring Stockton, California-based brawler Nate Diaz and money machine Conor McGregor turned in big business for the UFC. Conor McGregor is back, and according to his coach, looking 'almost unrecognisable' from his first ever bout with Nate Diaz back in 2016. Watch Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 full fight video to see the McGregor and Diaz rematch at UFC 202 on Aug. 20, 2016, in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor on Nate Diaz’s payday for his last fight: ‘I tip that money’ Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz had to be separated by Dana White during UFC … Conor McGregor’s long-time coach John Kavanagh addresses Justin Gathje and possible trilogy fight with Nate Diaz. Diaz and McGregor, 36 and 32 respectively, took part in back-to-back wars in 2016, with the former winning their first encounter and the latter edging the second. McGregor FAST was created in the aftermath of that fight. It is the ninth submission win of Diaz's UFC career, second most in the promotion's history. Watch Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 full fight video to see how McGregor avenged his first UFC loss by defeating Diaz at UFC 202 on Aug. 20, 2016, in Las Vegas. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor are arguably some of the best fighters to ever showcase their talents inside the octagon. McGregor had a strong first round, but he was overwhelmed by pressure from Diaz in the second. Paul believes he’ll probably end up fighting Diaz first, and if he’s able to pick up an impressive win, that McGregor might be coaxed into accepting a boxing match with him thereafter. #UFC205 FREE FIGHT!! In their first fight at UFC 178, McGregor took less than two minutes to finish Poirier in a featherweight bout. Diaz and Poirier were scheduled to face off at UFC 230 in what was supposed to be Diaz’s original return from the second fight with McGregor, but Poirier pulled out of the bout due to injury. That's not a twisted ankle folks. Poirier is coming off a TKO victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 264, a bout that put Poirier … At the Thursday pre-fight press conference on 3 March, McGregor and Diaz engaged in a brief scuffle during a face-off, after McGregor landed a strike on Diaz's lead hand. notorious notorious Conor McGregor. At UFC 202 on Aug. 20 inside the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, McGregor finally got his chance to meet Diaz for a second time. He submitted McGregor in the second round in a match that was uncharacteristic for the featherweight champion. Conor McGregor is 'almost unrecognisable' from first fight with Nate Diaz back in 2016. Nate Diaz may have lost his second bout in a row last weekend at UFC 263, but a last minute rally and near knockout ensured that Diaz still has plenty of drawing power and options moving forward. McGregor hit …. It was the Irish superstar's first loss in a mixed martial arts match since 2010. What shocked you about the trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor? Conor McGregor stated he wanted to fight three times in 2020 and former foe Nate Diaz called him out on his word. Editor's Picks. Nate Diaz picked up a stunning win over Conor McGregor in the second round of their welterweight bout at UFC 196, giving Diaz the second-most wins by submission in UFC history. Although the two shared a moment of good sportsmanship in the moments after the finish, Diaz, the No. Poirier could have easily gotten his title shot following his first win over Conor McGregor, but he chose the rematch for monetary reasons. Diaz (20-10) was battered and bloodied for the first 1 1/2 rounds by McGregor (19-3), the UFC 145-pound featherweight champion and pay-per-view star fighting at 170 pounds. This fight was their second fight in 2016 as Diaz got a huge upset victory over McGregor at UFC 196. Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 2. Yet for many, (including Nate Diaz,) it was not a clear win for the Irish fighter. Diaz is a fighter who excels the longer the fight goes and McGregor was notably smarter with his striking and conditioning the second time around. Yet for many, (including Nate Diaz,) it … If McGregor loses to Poirier, the Diaz trilogy might be the fight to make. Because the first fight took place in the welterweight division, the second fight was also contested at 170 pounds and it was again a ‘Fight of the Night’ awarded affair. Despite Poirier saying he will fight McGregor again — whether in the Octagon or in the streets — there was a moment during the post-fight press conference when he stated that 'Notorious' would need to win some fights to get another crack at him, especially if he's the new lightweight champion by then. Although McGregor is locked up for a fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on July 10, losing to Poirier yet again could mean their paths cross in the not-so-distant future. UFC 202: diaz vs mcgregor 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that will be held on … It is the ninth submission win of Diaz's UFC career, second most in the promotion's history. BOOM! This will be McGregor’s second fight above 145 pounds and his second fight of 2016. McGregor did well standing and fighting in the first round with left punches, but his knees buckled twice on punches by Diaz in the second round and he admitted fatigue set in. In their first fight, McGregor came after Diaz relentlessly, marking up his face in the first round and smashing him with power punches in the first half of the second. Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz were supposed to fight in November 2018 credit: getty. Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz’s intense rivalry. But not just because it broke. The UFC was the first sports organization to … It is 20 -second UFC fight on 11 days Notice has has defeated defeated the. Khabib Nurmagomedov has predicted that Conor McGregor will return to action unsuccessfully when he recovers from his broken leg. Yet before he toppled McGregor and established himself as a pay-per-view star and UFC legend, the cult status of Nate Diaz was long established amongst MMA hardcores. He did it during an interview with Ariel Helwani in which he talked about many topics. Diaz rocketed into the mainstream of MMA with a victory over Conor McGregor in 2016, with his epic second fight sending his star power on an upward trajectory. Conor McGregor took the rematch with Nick Diaz on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 202 in Las Vegas, but it wasn't easy. The pair returned to face each other at UFC 202 later the same year. April 15, 2021. In total strikes, Diaz blew McGregor out of the water by a margin of 252-197. Diaz won the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round. He'd been stopped in two by Diaz when they met in March, after Diaz took the fight on 11 days' notice. Despite Poirier saying he will fight McGregor again — whether in the Octagon or in the streets — there was a moment during the post-fight press conference when he stated that 'Notorious' would need to win some fights to get another crack at him, especially if he's the new lightweight champion by then. One of them is precisely the result of his second fight with McGregor. Conor McGregor. Diaz first beat McGregor at UFC 196 in the second round with a rear-naked choke. Their rematch was originally expected to take place at UFC 200, but everything changed during mid-April, as a disagreement between McGregor and the UFC, regarding his media schedule, led to his removal from the event and then Diaz … The YouTuber turned boxer had the £73,000 diamond-encrusted accessory made last week ahead of Poirier’s trilogy fight with Conor McGregor, which he won via first-round TKO. Diaz beat McGregor by second-round submission at UFC 196 in March 2016, and McGregor won the rematch by majority decision five months later at UFC 202. Diaz stopped his opponent in the second round by a rear-naked choke, marking the start of a rivalry. That's not a twisted ankle folks. It is the ninth submission win of Diaz's UFC career, second most in the promotion's history. Khabib Predicts McGregor Would Lose Again To Both Poirier And Diaz. To understand Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II is to understand the business of the fight game. The outrageous piece of jewellery came with a pendant depicting a knocked out McGregor after his second-round loss to The Diamond in January. A McGregor vs. Nate Diaz trilogy. Editor's Picks. The two agreed to a rematch that occurred at UFC 202 in August 2016. The finish came at 4:12 of the second round in a welterweight bout McGregor appeared to be in control of early. The duo met in an immediate rematch after five months where McGregor made adjustments and showed the heart of a warrior to earn a majority decision win. Tate stuns Holm in 5th; Rousey rematch up next Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will settle their score Saturday at UFC 202. Coach Cesar Gracie claims he is interested in seeing the Diaz vs. McGregor third fight this year. Poirier could take a fight with Diaz at any weight, win and still be next for Oliveira. On the other side of cage at UFC 202 on Saturday in Las Vegas … Diaz won the first fight by second-round submission, and McGregor evened the score with a majority decision win in their immediate rematch. Jake Paul boasts that he will 'OBLITERATE' Nate Diaz and set up a 'massive' showdown with Conor McGregor as YouTuber turned boxer plans his next fight after shock 60-second … [ June 28, 2021 ] HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from from Bellator 261 and UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov HYDEN'S TAKE [ June 26, 2021 ] Bellator 261 Review Gil Kuta Jr. Since the second fight against Diaz, Conor McGregor has competed at welterweight on just one occasion when he fought Donald Cerrone. Diaz (19-10), who took the fight on 11 days' notice after McGregor's original opponent, Rafael dos Anjos, withdrew because of a broken foot, reacted as only Diaz could. March 5, … UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on August 20, 2016, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.. Tai Tuivasa speaks to Joe Rogan after knockout win at UFC 264 McGregor is scheduled to fight Dustin Poirier for a third time this July. The fight went five rounds and McGregor won from a majority decision. Glenn Trowbridge had it 47-47 due to a 10-8 round for Diaz … Nate Diaz (19-10) shocked the MMA world when he defeated Conor McGregor (19-3) by rear naked choke in the second round of their fight at UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.It was a huge night for underdog wins as Miesha Tate also upset the apple cart and defeated Holly Holm by rear naked choke in the fifth round of their fight to become the new … Both men shared two incredible bouts in 2016 with Diaz winning the first before McGregor got his revenge at UFC 202. That was a long time ago, and both have come a long way since then. That's a broken tibia. 3. Interestingly, Diaz appears to want this potential bout to take place at middleweight, unlike their previously scheduled bout that was set to take place at lightweight. McGregor, with his strength sapped, gave up his back and quickly tapped to a rear-naked choke at … Dustin Poirier 1. While no championship belts are on the line Saturday at the T … Diaz submitted McGregor via rear-naked choke in the second round. After Diaz emphatically handed McGregor his first UFC loss with a submission win at UFC 196, the two met again five months later and went the distance in a dramatic back-and-forth battle that McGregor won by majority decision. But if McGregor wins, the most logical step is challenging Charles Oliveira for the belt. The obvious leg break. Diaz (19-10), who took the fight on 11 days' notice after McGregor's original opponent, Rafael dos Anjos, withdrew because of a broken foot, reacted as only Diaz could. ... Poirier’s TKO first-round victory over McGregor last weekend earned him a second crack at the undisputed lightweight title, which is currently wrapped around the waist of Brazil’s Charles Oliveira. At UFC 244 media day held Thursday, MMA Junkie asked Diaz about the possibility of a trilogy with McGregor. Diaz and “Notorious” fought twice in 2016, with Diaz winning the first bout by second-round submission and McGregor edging out the scorecards in their second fight. Money. This will be McGregor’s second fight above 145 pounds and his second fight of 2016. But how it broke. The finish came at 4:12 of the second round in a welterweight bout McGregor appeared to be in control of early. The obvious leg break. The two athletes have met inside the cage, where McGregor came out victorious in their first bout at UFC 196 and Diaz made it through in the second fight at UFC 202. Diaz came out on top in the first match at UFC 196 by submitting McGregor in the second round. The official end came at the 4:12 mark of the second round, after Diaz steamrolled McGregor on the mat and locked in the fight-ending choke. Related: McGregor-Diaz have history of morable verbal sparring sessions. The pair returned to face each other at UFC 202 later the same year. CBS Sports agreed with the majority, giving McGregor the first, second and fourth rounds. McGregor evened the score five months later via majority decision. A big one. What shocked you about the trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor? By Zack McGovern in MMA — Jun 17th, 2021 12:01pm PDT. Related: McGregor-Diaz have history of morable verbal sparring sessions. Nate Diaz recently competed with Leon Edwards in a thrilling five-round welterweight fight. Diaz was careful not to give many (or any) props to Poirier for his victory over McGregor, stressing the fact that McGregor lost the fight more than Poirier won the fight. Conor McGregor has been dealt a blow in his pursuit of a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz. Khabib’s comments come just days after McGregor suffered a second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier this year. Conor McGregor says he would absolutely be interested in taking part in a trilogy fight against Nate Diaz, especially if there is a UFC title on the line. The pair have traded plenty of verbal jabs over the years, with Diaz recently mocking the Irishman's immediate rematch with Poirier. Usman Believes Diaz, Like McGregor, Would Walk Away From Title Shot. 5 Min. 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