Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz
The Story
Conor McGregor moves up to welterweight on 11 days' notice after a champion opponent withdrew — and runs into Nate Diaz, who hands him the first loss of his UFC career.
The Stakes
- •McGregor's pound-for-pound credibility on the line moving up two weight classes
- •Short-notice replacement bout (RDA out, Diaz in 11 days' notice)
- •Welterweight catchweight (170 lb)
- •First true test of McGregor's striking above featherweight