Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are back for a rematch on Aug. 20 in Las Vagas for UFC 202. McGregor says he's made the necessary adjustments to ensure he won't suffer another defeat inside the Octagon.
McGregor lost to Diaz by a rear choke in the second round at UFC 196. Now, he's confident in the changes he's made and he's not afraid to make a bold prediction for the rematch.
McGregor acknowledged the fact that he underestimated Diaz during their first fight, but says that he won't be making that same mistake this time. He also credited Diaz's "durability and experience" but stated that he's very confident to get his win back.
To avoid repeating his loss, McGregor brought in a slew of new training partners to help him get ready for a bigger opponent in Diaz.
McGregor has been working with several professional boxers, who have a body type same to that of Diaz, as well as world-class Brazillian jiu-jitsu practicioner such as Dillan Danis to hone his ground skills.
When he signed to face Diaz the last time, McGregor had only 20 days to prepare for the change of opponents. That was after he was originally scheduled to fight former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.
McGregor lived to eat his words after having his first defeat inside the Octagon.
Even though McGregor gives Diaz a little more respect ahead of the rematch, he says he still doesn't see how the fight makes it past 15 minutes.
Source: FOX Sports
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