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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…

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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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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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