description Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz Overview
The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) consisted of two welterweight mixed martial arts bouts held in 2016. The first fight took place at UFC 196 in March, where Diaz won by rear-naked choke submission in the second round after accepting the bout on short notice. The rematch occurred at UFC 202 in August, with McGregor winning by majority decision in a closely contested five-round fight. Both bouts were among the highest-selling pay-per-view events in UFC history and significantly raised the profiles of both fighters.
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Why did Nate Diaz replace Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196?
Dos Anjos withdrew from his scheduled lightweight-title defense against Conor McGregor because of a foot injury. Diaz accepted the replacement fight on short notice, and the bout was contested at welterweight rather than lightweight.
How did Nate Diaz beat Conor McGregor in their first fight?
Diaz hurt McGregor with punches before the Irish fighter attempted a takedown in the second round. Diaz took his back and finished the UFC 196 fight with a rear-naked choke.
Who won the McGregor-Diaz rematch at UFC 202?
McGregor won the five-round rematch by majority decision. The judges scored it 48-47, 47-47 and 48-47, leaving the rivalry tied at one victory each.
Why were both McGregor-Diaz fights held at welterweight?
The first matchup was assembled on short notice after McGregor's lightweight opponent withdrew, so Diaz did not have to cut to 155 pounds. The rematch remained at the 170-pound welterweight limit, even though both men had competed extensively in lighter divisions.
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