The main event of UFC 202 was one man’s doing.
Even Conor McGregor’s coach tried to talk him out of it. But he couldn’t be persuaded. He had to avenge his only UFC loss.
Ever since Nate Diaz tapped McGregor at UFC 196, the Irishman has seemed to sharpen up his focus. No more Lambos and fine Italian silks or what have you.
So we saw on Saturday whether McGregor got what he wanted. Would he even his welterweight and versus-Nate-Diaz records to 1-1? Was there a rubber match created? Or did the inimitable Diaz once again use his cardio, his boxing, his toughness and his submissions?
As always, the final stats only reveal so much. These are the real winners and losers from UFC 202.