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Five Reasons Conor McGregor Will Destroy Nate Diaz

The buzz and anticipation is about to reach an all-time high for this weekend’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featherweight champ Conor McGregor will face off with popular, enigmatic veteran Nate Diaz at welterweight, moving up an unprecedented two weight classes for the short

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The buzz and anticipation is about to reach an all-time high for this weekend’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Featherweight champ Conor McGregor will face off with popular, enigmatic veteran Nate Diaz at welterweight, moving up an unprecedented two weight classes for the short notice bout that may even be more buzz-worthy and awaited than his original fight on the card, a lightweight title bout against injured 155-pound champ Rafael dos Anjos.

Having added what appears to be a massive amount of muscle onto his 5’9” frame to face dos Anjos, oddsmakers have McGregor as around a substantial -400 favorite (depending on which site you bet on). While Diaz’ size, skills, and experience no doubt lead to some distinct ways for him to win that we detailed yesterday, there are some clear factors that also suggest McGregor is going to pick up the emphatic win the odds are predicting.

Let’s take a look at the biggest reasons McGregor will destroy Diaz at UFC 196.

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UFC 196 Pre-Fight Press Conference Live At 4 P.M. EST

The time is almost here with two short days remaining until featherweight champion Conor McGregor meets outspoken slugger Nate Diaz in the main event of this weekend’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) blockbuster UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As expected, thee impromptu rivalry has generated some unique and quotable

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As expected, thee impromptu rivalry has generated some unique and quotable trash talk gems in the media, and the UFC will understandably look to continue that hype and buzz when the two polar opposite wordsmiths take to the mic in today’s pre-fight press conference.

Join us for all of the action starting at 4 p.m. EST:

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Nate Diaz Reacts To Conor McGregor: He Wouldn’t Have Made It In Stockton

Nate Diaz appears to be calm and focused despite being only two days out from by far the biggest fight of his lengthy MMA career when he meets Conor McGregor in the main event of Saturday’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite is reputation as

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Despite is reputation as one of the more vocal trash-talking fighters in the sport for many years, Diaz has chosen to spew precious little venom in the way of the loud and brash game of ‘Notorious.’ He’s already been made the victim of a few barbs centering on his tough Stockton, California roots at last week’s presser in Torrance, but on the third episode of UFC 196: Embedded, Diaz seemed to blow off McGregor’s insults, instead focusing on his belief that McGregor wouldn’t have made it in Stockton:

“He was doing his thing at the press conference, and he’s going to bust me out and call me a ‘Cholo,’ but that’s that the background where I come from; you know, it’s that hardcore where I live. If he woulda came from where I come from, he wouldn’t have made it, man. Nobody makes it out of where we come from, and you don’t know what I’ve been through.”

Diaz continued on to note that one statement did get to him, however, the one where McGregor poked fun of him teaching jiu-jitsu seminars to youth to increase the reach of martial arts in his community. Diaz deemed that a reach, saying that it wasn’t based in logic and may have been rehearsed:

“I come from a long lineage of hard-working top-ranked MMA fghters, top-ranked Jiu-jitsu competitors, and then as far as teaching jiu-jitsu, yeah I do seminars. I try to push martial arts out there, inspire people. That’s the only thing that kind of irritated me. There was no logic. It was kind of uncalled for. It seemed real rehearsed, like he was plotting on trying to make a fool out of me or something.”

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Conor McGregor UFC 196 Open Workout Video

The stage is set for this Saturday night’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and this afternoon, featherweight champion Conor McGregor participated in an open workout session for fans and media heading into his main event bout against Nate Diaz. Not surprisingly, ‘The Notorious’ put on

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Not surprisingly, ‘The Notorious’ put on quite a show before his short notice 170-pound debut, providing even more buzz for 2016’s biggest fight so far. Watch the full session courtesy of MMA Fighting right here:

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Pic: Nate Diaz Is Ripped In UFC 196 Promo

Much of the discussion around this weekend’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) anticipated welterweight showdown between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz has centered around whether or not Diaz is truly in shape for the short notice bout, which he accepted on only 11 days’ notice when lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos pulled out of the bout

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But it appears those concerns have at least been somewhat quelled, as photos surfaced yesterday of Diaz looking in good shape after apparently already being in training for a triathlon.

Shortly thereafter, more good news seemingly surfaced for Diaz fans, as a photograph appeared on the Diaz Brothers’ Facebook page of Nate looking especially ripped with the simple caption ‘This is America.’ Check it out:

This is America Nate Diaz

Posted by DIAZ BROTHERS on Tuesday, March 1, 2016

By comparison, Diaz’ current shape looks remarkably close to the excellent shape in which he arrived to his exhilarating decision win over Michael ‘The Menace’ Johnson at December’s UFC on FOX 17. For reference, here’s what he looked then:

Of course, these are only looks, and his physical shape will only tell part of the story when it comes to facing off versus the fighter with the most momentum in the UFC right now in McGregor.

But fans and media alike were concerned that Diaz wouldn’t be in shape for the short notice bout after he came in flabby and injured in his loss to dos Anjos. For now, at least, it appears Diaz is ripped and ready to go for this weekend’s pivotal bout.

Will that be enough to propel him to a win over the confident McGregor?

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UFC Announcer Promises To Get ‘209’ Tattoo If Nate Diaz Beats Conor McGregor

There’s little doubt that there’s a lot riding on this Saturday night’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196 main event between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, but for Octagon commentator Jon Anik, it’s coming in quite a unique fashion. Anik recently spoke up on his podcast with Kenny Florian (quotes transcribed via Bloody Elbow) to declare

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Anik recently spoke up on his podcast with Kenny Florian (quotes transcribed via Bloody Elbow) to declare that if Diaz somehow pulls off the improbable and defeats McGregor, he’ll get a ‘209’ tattoo on his forearm commemorating Diaz’ Stockton, California roots:

“I’m going to say it here for the masses to hear. I will get the area code ‘209’ tattooed on the inside of my forearm, if Nate Diaz beats Conor McGregor. I got Conor in Round 1.”

Anik went on to explain the reasoning for his decision, culminating in the fact that he’s confident enough to risk getting a piece of permanent ink on his skin, due Diaz taking the fight on short notice and possibly not being fight-ready:

“I got Conor McGregor, I got him by first round knockout or TKO,” he said. “I’m just not convinced, as much as you know I love these Diaz brothers, that Nate is in championship shape. And I think cardio has always been a big key to his style, to his success.

“One thing you know about Conor McGregor, is that he is most definitely in championship condition. I think he’s the far more lethal striker.”

Diaz has shown up looking in shape in photos, but being able to topple the challenge that McGregor, who’s undefeated in the UFC so far, presents. Anik has support for the popular, polarizing brothers from Stockton, so he said he wouldn’t be all that upset at getting his first-ever tattoo if Diaz wins:

“I like the Diaz brothers, so I would actually be okay throwing that 209 on the forearm. But yes, I do think it’s a huge ask for Nate Diaz, so I will get my first tattoo of my life at 37 years old if Conor McGregor loses Saturday.”

Whether or not he has to deliver on that promise, we’ll just have to wait and see.

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