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Pics: Full Camp Nate Diaz Looks Like The Hulk

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Lots of talk has gone on surrounding the rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at UFC 202. As this weekend’s event beckons, the time for talking is finally coming to an end. The hype for UFC 202 has arguably paled in comparison to that of their first meeting, but this is often the case for big rematches. Add in the big TV appearances for Diaz and more commitment to training for McGregor, and its no surprise there’s been less time for trash talking at pressers. One question remain very pertinent since the first fight though–How does McGregor overcome the size of Diaz?

The reach advantage for the Stockton brawler stands at five inches. It’s not the biggest gap in wingspan that we’ve seen, but its a lot harder to overcome with a guy that knows how to use it properly. With ‘The Notorious’ really putting in the hours for cardio and conditioning, many feel we are going to see a longer fight at UFC 202. Outside of these variables, we have to pay thought to the fact Diaz has a full camp behind him this time.

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Full Camp Diaz

Think back to when Nate Diaz fought Michael Johnson in Orlando. Their 2015 meeting was a pivotal fight in the making of Diaz vs. McGregor, but it also showed how devastating the BJJ black belt is when motivated. The above picture was shared by a follower on social media, and is dated from yesterday. He’s certainly looking good.

Here’s another:

‘Murica

We also shouldn’t forget the shape Conor McGregor is sporting in to the fight, but the reasons for highlighting Diaz’s form are obvious. On just 11 days notice and not exactly in tip-top form, the Stockton native was able to piece McGregor up in the second round and get the finish. Also noteworthy was the Irishman’s exhaustion by that point and lack of defense on the mat.

Here’s a further look at both McGregor and Diaz’s impressive physique here in UFC 202 fight week!

Great work! #6days #UFC202 #Repost @dillondanis with @repostapp ??? the bad guys. #comeandgetit

A photo posted by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Aug 14, 2016 at 8:36pm PDT

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Nate Diaz Not Happy With How He’s Being Portrayed

Fans now have only two weeks to wait until the next big pay-per-view UFC card. Topping that August 20 UFC 202 event will be the rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. The second chapter of their storied rivalry is in full swing, and the ball is essentially in McGregor’s court to even up the

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Many argued the Stockton native had in fact won the war of words before UFC 196, a previously unattainable task for opponents of ‘The Notorious.’ Diaz would also go on to win the war of fists, handing McGregor his first loss in the octagon in impressive fashion. Little did we know they’d be linked to a rematch just weeks after their March 5 scrap had transpired. UFC 200 was the original target, later moved to UFC 202 when the Irishman fell in to disputes over media obligations.

Nate Diaz chokes Conor McGregor for the tap at UFC 196... — Nate Diaz chokes Conor McGregor for the tap at UFC 196…

The Media Call

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were on tap for the UFC 202 media call his past Friday (August 5, 2016). In typical fashion of both men, Diaz was a man of few words, and McGregor of many. Aside from a number of one-word answers provided by Nate Diaz, the Stockton bad boy did give some insight regarding his history of contract issues with the UFC. The tale of his rise to stardom is often underscored by his win over McGregor, but Diaz said this was simply a shortcut. As quoted by MMAFighting.com.

“This guy talks about all these fighters like they’re f*cking dumb, and he’s right, they’re all f*cking dumb,”

“I’m not one of those guys who sat around here f*cking taking contracts. I’ve been bitching about my contract for the last six years. I’ve been going through hell, so I knew I was going to get mine. When it was time to get mine, I was going to get what I was going to get regardless, and I had a plan to do it. It’s not thanks to Conor that I got all of this, but I’m going to say that was a shortcut.”

Nate Diaz toys with Michael Johnson during one of his greatest performances... — Nate Diaz toys with Michael Johnson during one of his greatest performances…

Nate Diaz Plots

Contrary to popular belief, Diaz says he’s masterminded the current upswing in his popularity and career success.

“If I was stupid, I wouldn’t have got to where I’m at,” Diaz said. “I did what I had to do. I got that fight with Johnson, I plotted him out and I got sh*t done. And then I plotted back and got this on a 10-day notice and it worked out still, regardless. I asked for the fight, I said I wanted the fight, I got the fight, so I’m going to take the fight.

“So it’s like, I feel I’m in the position I’m in because I put myself in this position, and it’s not great, it’s not horrible, it’s f*cking what it is. So that’s been my take on the whole situation. I wasn’t following the leader on making some money here. I was going to get my money regardless, and I was going to get where I’m at regardless. But I will say that he was a shortcut.”

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Pics: Nate Diaz & Conor McGregor RIPPED For UFC 202

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It’s crazy to think that UFC 202 is just over two weeks away now. Five months ago the first chapter of Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz’s rivalry was concluded at UFC 196. The two infamous trash talkers shared a pre-fight rivalry just 11 days long, but it bore the fruits of an all-time classic scrap. Eventful press conferences and confrontations between Diaz and McGregor amplified the tension before their March 5 showdown, and the fight itself delivered in a flurry of blood and excitement.

When fists finally flew in the octagon, an unexpected hero emerged. The Stockton bad boy Diaz, after years of putting in work, put the screws to the UFC’s most popular star. After absorbing some serious power from McGregor early on, the Californian grappler was able to take control of the fight on the ground. Trapped in rear naked choke, ‘The Notorious’ had no choice but to tap out. As we approach the August 20 rematch, the flames of their rivalry are once again being stoked.

Diaz whips a straight left hand that wobbled McGregor during their UFC 196 encounter... — Diaz whips a straight left hand that wobbled McGregor during their UFC 196 encounter…

Latest pics and video of Conor McGregor & Nate Diaz

It’s time to take a look a how training is going for both these entertaining UFC stars. Oddly enough McGregor is actually looking smaller than he was for the first fight. Remember back to when the Irishman was preparing for his original UFC 196 opponent Rafael dos Anjos at lightweight, he was literally HUGE. Both men undoubtedly are looking in tremendous shape right now, with Diaz noticeably bigger but McGregor looking well conditioned.

Is this indicative of ‘The Notorious’ planning for a five round war? He stated after their first fight that he ‘had not used his energy efficiently,’ a very ill fated mistake to make against a cardio machine like Diaz.

Here’s the latest on McGregor an Diaz’s training and physique ahead of UFC 202.

Putting in work at @graciefighter_209 with @natediaz209 @nasty_nate155 @angelotrevino. Hopefully this is the first of many trips to Lodi. #ufc202 #mma #mixedmartialarts #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #wrestling #muaythai #kickboxing #boxing #ufc #bellator #wsof #sacramento #stockton #lodi #norcal #toronto #california #canada #fitness

A photo posted by Proper. Mike Malott (@michael.malott) on Aug 3, 2016 at 8:10pm PDT

Privilege for Juan.Funez @teamfunez to have sparred Nate.Diaz @natediaz209 #natediaz #mma #diazvsmcgregor #teamfunez #juanfunez #tengooseboxinggym #tengooseboxing #rickyfunez #trainerofthestars #boxing #boxeo #coachtoworldclassfighters

A video posted by Ricky Funez (@tengooseboxing_gym) on Jul 28, 2016 at 4:04pm PDT

Playing around on rest day with @sbgcharlestown and @serpiconinja! #TheMacLife

A photo posted by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Aug 3, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

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Pics: Size Difference Between Nate Diaz & Conor McGregor Is INSANE!

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UFC 202 is the scheduled event for the rematch of one of the most entertaining rivalries and fights of 2016. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor first met by chance at UFC 196 after the lightweight champion of the time fell out injured. ‘RDA’s’ replacement made the most of the 11 days left before the March 5 event, arguably winning the pre-fight trash talking competition. Once the event came around though, few believed Diaz would have the chops on under two weeks notice.

The Stockton bad boy ate everything ‘The Notorious’ could throw at him, and in the second round came back with a vengeance. Tagging a visibly tired McGregor with some stiff 1-2 combos, Diaz smelt blood and went in for the kill. After the Irishman shot for a desperate takedown, his much more skilled opponent on the mat made short work of him. Diaz bashed away on a flailing McGregor, making room under the chin for a tight rear naked choke that forced the tap.

Everything about this fight was just pure entertainment, and Diaz’s explicit post-fight interview is still one of the greatest quotes in MMA history. A rematch was quickly formulated for UFC 200 and then swiftly swapped to UFC 202 on August 20 after a slight paddy between McGregor and the UFC. As well as just the obvious gap in the grappling skills between ‘The Notorious’ and Cesar Gracie black belt Nate Diaz, many have questioned how McGregor will fare against the naturally bigger fighter in the second fight.

Now Diaz knows how to beat McGregor, and that size played a role in the Irishman’s fatigue, it’s possible he’ll cut as much weight as possible to get a bigger size advantage this time around. If the following social media posts are anything to go by, McGregor is trying to come in lean to preserve his cardio, and Diaz is just looking like a heavyweight!

Feeling safe flanked by two of the baddest men on the planet. @NateDiaz209 and @ChuckLiddell. #UFC pic.twitter.com/fapCHEmB4e

— Reed Harris (@reedharrisufc) July 18, 2016

Solid rounds in preparation for UFC 202! #TheMacLife

A photo posted by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jul 20, 2016 at 6:07pm PDT

Solid rounds! #TheMacLife

A photo posted by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jul 19, 2016 at 12:14pm PDT

Could it be a completely different fight on August 20? Will McGregor’s cardio be good enough to get revenge, or will Diaz’s sheer size and already insane cardio prove too much again?

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Top Five Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor Moments

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It wasn’t just he fight between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor that rocked our world, it was the entire package, head-to-toe, and all crammed in to just 11 days. When UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos dropped out of the March 5 UFC 196 main event, unlikely replacement Nate Diaz stepped in to the frame. It would be a welterweight affair, but even so the bookmakers heavily favored the featherweight champion McGregor to take home the victory.

Diaz would throw up the middle finger to the underdog status he’d been labelled with, slapping and clowning ‘The Notorious’ en route to a crazy second round submission win.

Although briefly booked to headline the blockbuster UFC 200 card this coming July 9 weekend, McGregor and Diaz have instead been scheduled to rematch at UFC 202 on August 20. In honor of that amazing first fight and what will no doubt be an insane second scrap, we’ve gone back and selected the top five moments from the Diaz/McGregor rivalry.

From the press conferences, social media rants, all the way to the fight itself and beyond, this rivalry really has it all.

5. Touch Butt In The Park

When Conor McGregor tried to take a stab at Nate Diaz’s training partners during the UFC 196 pre-fight press conference, he didn’t expect to get this response. Blasting McGregor for playing touch butt in the park with ‘the dork with the pony tail’ became an instantly classic moment in MMA history.

Diaz would end up feeding McGregor all his words and more when they met, and the next moment might well be what spurred the Stockton bad boy on to victory.

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4. Gazelle Argument

During fight week for UFC 196, Diaz and McGregor sat down with FOX Sports Jay & Dan or a now historic interview. The subject of an injured gazelle was brought up, and from there onward the debate spiralled quickly in to insanity.

You know it’s the real sh*t! Yes we did, and we loved every minute of it.

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3. Greatest Prediction EVER

When Nate Diaz gets on the microphone before a fight, you know there’s some good stuff about to go down. Much like his older brother Nick, the Stockton native doesn’t mince his words or try and come up with some sort of smart ass remarks.

When Nate Diaz gets asked for a prediction about his upcoming fight, you better believe he’s expecting some ninja sh*t.

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2. Gun Signs With The Left Hand

At the first of two pre-fight pressers in just 11 days, Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor squared off in a trash talking showdown for the media. This was perhaps the first and only time that McGregor really got the nest of Diaz in the mental game, and boy, it was hilarious.
Funny that he brought up BJJ there, as that would be McGregor’s downfall when the two eventually met.

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Nate Diaz's classic post-fight interview following the win over Conor McGregor further boosted his status as a legit MMA icon... — Nate Diaz’s classic post-fight interview following the win over Conor McGregor further boosted his status as a legit MMA icon…

1. The fight, post fight interview and aftermath

We had to include all this in the last section of the list, as all deserve equal recognition for their place in UFC history. The fight itself was an absolute barn burner, back-and-forth striking exchanges before the inevitable submission win for Diaz.

Then ‘I’m not surprised motherf*ckers’ and the stream of remixes, memes and crazy reactions that spread like wildfire across the internet.

Check them out:

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New Pics: Nate Diaz Looks HUGE, Conor McGregor Looking Way Smaller

Is Conor McGregor finally going back to featherweight? UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Stockton brawler Nate Diaz had been beefing for a while before UFC 196, but not may people actually expected a fight to go down. Lightweight and sometimes welterweight Nate Diaz had called out McGregor after his dominant win over Michael Johnson

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Is Conor McGregor finally going back to featherweight?

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Stockton brawler Nate Diaz had been beefing for a while before UFC 196, but not may people actually expected a fight to go down. Lightweight and sometimes welterweight Nate Diaz had called out McGregor after his dominant win over Michael Johnson in Orlando last December, and the two had gone back-and-forth over social media, but the fact ‘The Notorious’ was fighting at 145-pounds at the time gave the feud little credibility as a potential fight-maker.

Then came the news that the Irish striker would be going up in weight to 155 pounds, taking on the lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. the Brazilian powerhouse would look to put a stop to McGregor’s attempt at becoming the first man to hold two consecutive UFC titles at UFC 196, but the fight never came to fruition. RDA pulled out of the fight with an injured foot just 11 days out from the event.

In stepped Nate Diaz, but the bout would take place at 170 pounds, and the rivalry really came to life even with just under two weeks to make noise. A number of heated press conferences and confrontations later, and the March 5 date had finally arrived. McGregor would fight two weight classes above the division he was champion of, and it really didn’t work out well for him.

Diaz slapped, punched and choked his way to a second round submission victory, putting the brakes on the UFC’s and McGregor’s plans for a superfight in any division.

Nate Diaz throws a straight left hand during his UFC 196 submission victory over Conor McGregor

Then came the UFC 200 booking, a rematch between McGregor and Diaz that would only remain official for a couple of weeks. ‘The Notorious’ got in to contractual disputes over media obligations, and was promptly pulled from the July 9 PPV card. Rumours of the rematch being targeted for UFC 202 have yet to be substantiated.

If these latest pictures of both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are anything to go by, there’s not a snowball’s chance in hell they’ll be fighting at the same weight.

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