description McGregor-Diaz rivalry Overview
The McGregor-Diaz rivalry is a highly publicized two-fight series in mixed martial arts that occurred in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) during 2016. The welterweight contests featured Irish striker Conor McGregor and American grappler Nate Diaz. Diaz secured the first victory at UFC 196 via submission, which McGregor later avenged with a majority decision win at UFC 202, drawing massive pay-per-view audiences to both events.
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Why did Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz fight twice in 2016?
They met first at UFC 196 after Diaz stepped into the matchup, and the fight was contested at welterweight. Their rematch followed later that year at UFC 202 after interest in the first fight became unusually high.
Who won the first McGregor-Diaz fight at UFC 196?
Nate Diaz won UFC 196 by submitting Conor McGregor with a rear-naked choke in the second round. The result gave Diaz the first victory in their two-fight UFC series.
Who won the rematch at UFC 202?
Conor McGregor won the UFC 202 rematch by majority decision after five rounds. That result left the two-fight rivalry tied at one win apiece.
What weight class were the McGregor-Diaz fights held at?
Both UFC meetings took place at welterweight, the 170-pound class in mixed martial arts. That was significant because McGregor had been competing at lighter weights before facing Diaz.
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