UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2 Info and Prediction Thread

[bbc.reporter]

I bet $200 on Nate at +100 a few months ago when the rematch was announced and am seriously tempted to drop at least that much again on his improved line at +115 or so or higher as it gets closer to the fight. He'll have the benefit of a full camp this time. I think Conor will pace himself better and the bout will go longer, but the fight will end the same way- with Nate's hand raised, probably by third or fourth round stoppage.

If the bout will go longer, would not that mean that it will be Connor's fight? He made a mistake in the first fight but in the second fight I think it would be better for him to play the elusive game against Nate and win by decision. I do not know if I am correct with this but my first impression think it is.

[tokeweed]

Just posting a video. 

Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 2 - Pre-Fight Analysis - Coach Zahabi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlnVFOo4F2A

I haven't watched it yet but it should be good.  I love his analysis and it's always nice to get the POV of people who have experience fighting in the octagon.

[BicolIsarog]

Conor McGregor was on benefits few years back and dreamed of becoming ufc pound for pound champion he becomes champion knocking everyone out in his path he also stays loyal to everyone that was with him before he became famous and people still say they hate him how can you possibly say that about someone who made the ufc what it is today fair play to you Mr McGregor your a true champion.

[bbc.reporter]

Conor McGregor was on benefits few years back and dreamed of becoming ufc pound for pound champion he becomes champion knocking everyone out in his path he also stays loyal to everyone that was with him before he became famous and people still say they hate him how can you possibly say that about someone who made the ufc what it is today fair play to you Mr McGregor your a true champion.

Yes he has an admirable story of rags to riches. It is a very inspiring one at that. But do not forget that Diaz also came from nothing. He also has faced a lot of adversity in his life and we should not count that out. His story is also as much as admirable as Connor's. 

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Diaz vs McGregor 2 is a fight I really want to see, I saw the 1st fight & I was supporting McGregor, I was disappointed that he lost.

I'm unsure what will happen in the rematch but if McGregor loses again I think he will have to go back to a lighter weight again. He can't be taken seriously if he loses twice in a row at this weight.

[tokeweed]

UFC 202 Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VN21wOq2A

The first fight between McGregor and Diaz.  It was a damn good fight and it was going in the way of McGregor only to be lost after Diaz got aggro and kept hitting the Irishman with one - two's and slaps in the face.  Watch it now if you haven't yet.

Enjoy.

[DeathAngel]

I think McGregor will get his revenge this time. I think he underestimated Nate in the 1st fight but I think he will have trained much harder & be a lot better prepared this time.

[fulgdenea]

I also think Nate Diaz has more better chance to win this fight, because he has very advantage against Conor McGregor into this weight class, although so many people think Conor McGregor can win this fight but I'm not sure about this, that is why I will place my bet on Nate Diaz on this fight.

[bbc.reporter]

It is not just about the weight alone. It also about the mental toughness also. If this fight will be a rough fight and will go to either side without one fighter dominating, it will give the advantage to Nate because he is more used to these kinds of fighting. Connor should mentally harden himself for this fight because it will come to that.

[BicolIsarog]

These guys McGregor and Diaz make a dull conference call entertaining. Not that there was a lot of smack or verbal sparring.
It was just entertaining and worthy of my time to listen to. Much respect to both fighters opinions.

[Cazkys]

Nate Diaz by TKO or submission by second round or third round again, hope to see if McGregor already improved his cardio and will not be gassed out to their rematch. If Conor at his proper weight and had a proper training he can go for 5 rounds, he will win this fight over Nate. And the best chance for him to overwhelm his opponent is to finish him in the very first round by TKO. I think UFC will pull out this for a "trilogy" this is for sure. Though, I'm looking forward to a good fight.

[eaLiTy]

I wonder what kind of training Diaz is undergoing to prepare for this fight. The last fight we know he did not have much training because of the short notice and yet he still won. In this fight he has a full camp and I hear he is training with top sparring partners. 

Diaz brothers always spars with top sparring partners in boxing and BJJ field,that is the reason Nate trolled Connor in their first media conference about the quality of sparring partners Connor is using.

Connor wil be better prepared this time.hope connor does not shoot for the take down 

[Cazkys]

I also think Nate Diaz has more better chance to win this fight, because he has very advantage against Conor McGregor into this weight class, although so many people think Conor McGregor can win this fight but I'm not sure about this, that is why I will place my bet on Nate Diaz on this fight.

As you said, Nate Diaz has already the advantage on their fight but I think Conor McGregor will win this rematch, I don't why... because his punches has more volume than Nate? We know the both of them were skilled and talented due to the fact it's given. I can't decide right now whose side my money will go, last time Conor failed and disappoint me. I don't want to make my mistake again, I'm just waiting for the weigh in after that I'll finalize my decision.

[btckold24]

if diaz wins it kinda hurts the ufc cause conner is such a big star / name. if connor win then it sets up for a huge payday for
a rubber match (best out of 3) in like ufc 207.

[Cazkys]

if diaz wins it kinda hurts the ufc cause conner is such a big star / name. if connor win then it sets up for a huge payday for
a rubber match (best out of 3) in like ufc 207.

McGregor fights for fame and money$$$ while Diaz fights for his pride and career. If Conor lose the rematch fight his going to eat all the garbage he spitted out. And for Nate if he's going to lose against to Connor it's a win win situation for him. Trilogy in a nutshell

[BicolIsarog]

Nate Diaz said in a interview that Conor mcgregor hits like superman strength, fair play to Nate Diaz for not being a pussy and praising Conor for having a hard punch, UFC202 is going to be mental with these 2 having 4 months to prep for one another, in all honesty as I'm half Irish I think Conor will win but only just not saying that.

[tokeweed]

This is a fight that's hard to call.  I can't seem to decide which one I really like to bet on.  I can see both fighters winning this one to be honest.  I guess it will depend on the odds as the fight nears on who I'll bet on.  If the line adds more value on McGregor I'll go for him, if not I'll go for Diaz.  The more I think about it, the slight edge is on McGregor in the first two or three rounds.  But as the fight progresses in the championship rounds, I can see Diaz being comfortable as the fight turns into a real "dog fight" like what coach Zahabi said.

[shadobitz]

McGregor is looking very comfortable about the re-match with Diaz, on other side Diaz's statement making this fight doubtful but I think McGregor will win this match, now he has been discovered his loose area and will go with more better strategy to fight with Diaz, I will go with McGregor for this fight.

[lemipawa]

Nate Diaz increased in size, he looks buffed now the question is is he going to make the weight limit with all that weight that he gained for sizing up. Watching UFC lately is somewhat like a drama, before the fight one willnot make the weight limit, after the fight USADA will declare one was caught with using illegal substance.

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