Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 is finally official for UFC 200, and featherweight standouts Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, who were campaigning for a shot at "The Notorious", will battle for the interim belt on July 9.
Aldo defeated Edgar via unanimous decision at UFC 156, and whoever wins the rematch will earn a shot at McGregor next.
"We were expecting the fight with Conor fight, but we can’t live to mourn," Aldo’s coach and manager Andre Pederneiras told MMAFighting.com. "Aldo has a date and a fight booked, and it’s for the interim belt, so let’s work to win this title and fight Conor again.