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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.

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!

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Anticipation for the rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor is at an all-time high. UFC 202 is just eight days away, and the welterweight do-over is rich with back story. After replacing Rafael dos Anjos on short notice at UFC 196, Diaz submitted McGregor in the second round of a truly enthralling scrap. As the Stockton bad boy got on the mic for a classic interview, ‘The Notorious’ remained humble although clearly disappointed. Their story was far from over though.

It didn’t take long for McGregor to demand a rematch, once again at welterweight, and the promotion threw up no resistance. The featherweight title would have to wait, as the second fight 25 pounds above his championship category beckoned. With August 20 now within touching distance, the recent headlines have been dominated by the biggest draws in MMA today.

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…

Revenge or Repeat?

Still the same questions are being asked as when the fight was first booked–How will McGregor overcome the factors that caused him to lose first time around? It’s an interesting ponder, but one the Irishman has addressed many times since the loss. Improved cardio, bigger and higher calibre sparring partners, and overall just a more organised approach to the fight. Will these alterations lead to revenge for McGregor?

Coach John Kavanagh seems to think so. As quoted by Talk Sport, McGregor’s long time coach at Straight Blast Gym Dublin reveals his fighter;s much more calculated approach and more:

Changes

“The word we’ve been focusing on for this camp is ‘routine’,” he said. “We basically did the same thing every day since we arrived in Vegas: Leave the house to go to the gym for a skill session at 1pm, before working on cardio in the evenings”.

“Anyone who knows about the history of [Kavanagh’s mixed martial arts gym] SBG Ireland will be aware that we were always regarded as the last-minute gym — the guys who would be ready to step in at short notice… All you can do in those circumstances is try to get your skill set to such a high level that the opponent doesn’t matter.

“I believe that worked well for us and the results were proof of that, but I also feel that when you’ve done that for so long, you can end up getting caught out against certain styles of opponent. This has provided us with an opportunity to experience the other method of extreme game planning and being very opponent-orientated.

“It’s been a new approach for me, and for us all. I’d describe it as doing an exam after seeing the questions on the teacher’s test sheet. I feel like we’re almost cheating going into this fight because we know what questions we’re going to face in the test”.

Judging by this recent image of Nate Diaz, he too is taking this fight extremely seriously... — Judging by this recent image of Nate Diaz, he too is taking this fight extremely seriously…

We know from past experience that a motivated Nate Diaz is the most dangerous possible. Of course ‘The Notorious’ is raring to go too, making this rematch so much more intriguing.

Stay tuned.

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