John McCarthy. Will McGregor be able to keep the fight on the feet and find a way to break Diaz? Details: Perez looks to put smile on opponent's face as Joker in faceoff. After conquering the Featherweight division after just seven fights, his eyes turned to big names in higher weight classes, believing he could steamroll them as well – not just for big money and superstardom but to affirm his legacy. Full stats of both players in all time That figure includes rubber matches where the winner of the first bout went on to be victorious in the third. This is the most important fight of his career. His brash and cocky persona got everyone’s attention, not necessarily for the right reasons as he was yet to prove himself on the biggest stage. It makes a lot of sense to do it at 170, to right the wrong.”. His unassailable confidence was backed up by hugely impressive performances on his way to dispatching the most dominant fighter in Featherweight history – Jose Aldo. McGregor: "It makes sense for me to have the contest at 170 to right the wrong, to leave no questions....what kind of fighter would I be if I lost a contest and then said, well I’ll cut a load of weight and get you next time. McGregor expected to win comfortably but underestimated the bigger and hugely talented Diaz, but this was more than a loss for him. Glenn Trowbridge So what can we expect for the rematch? He has the confidence to pick opponents apart with an unrelenting flow of clinical striking (a theme of McGregor’s fighting style as he lands 5.74 significant strikes per minute – the seventh highest in the UFC). Derek Cleary 3 ranked UFC flyweight Cynthia Calvillo has been pulled from her fight against Lauren Murphy at UFC 254 next week in Abu Dhabi, per sources. He is on a journey fuelled by his belief to be one of the most successful fighters in UFC history. This has been an unexpected obstacle in the journey of McGregor, who was originally slated to face the Brazilian, Rafael Dos Anjos at 155 lbs (lightweight). 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.. McGregor: "I felt I took him in the first round, but I was inefficient with my energy. Prior to UFC 196, the McGregor hype train was in full motion. When he came to the UFC, he had a whole country of fans behind him making a lot of noise. Success! However, during the pre-fight press conferences, Diaz seemed undeterred by the articulate McGregor’s humorous insults and audacious claims. What does history suggest? I'm going to go in and put this man away, and that's it.". The train was derailed. Referee: We have also broken down how each rematch was finished to give an idea of what we can expect at UFC 202. McGregor’s strengths also lie in his boxing, complemented by fluid movement and an array of kicking techniques.