Back to the MMA Newsfeed

Side-by-side pic: Cardio-minded Conor McGregor 'then' and 'now' following UFC 202 weigh ins

There is a lot going into Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon tomorrow (Sat., Aug. 20, 2016) at UFC 202 live on pay-per-view (PPV) from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight titleholder will once again test the waters at 170 pounds and challenge Nate Diaz in a highly-anticipated rematch.

Remember, Diaz defeated "Notorious" back at UFC 196 with a second-round rear-naked choke. The finish came after McGregor unexpectedly gassed from a wild offensive first round that left Diaz bloody and looking for answers. Leading into their rematch at UFC 202, McGregor must find a way to conserve energy and tactically dissect the bigger and stronger Stockton striker.