Sporting News · Aug 21, 2016
Is Dana White going to make us wait for McGregor-Diaz rematch?
Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz (Getty Images) While the entire MMA world wants to see a Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rubber match, UFC president Dana White is pumping the brakes on a trilogy fight.
McGregor won a majority decision in a rematch against Diaz at UFC 202 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, avenging a loss Diaz handed him in March. Their second bout is being called one of the best fights ever by UFC observers.
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But White is imploring McGregor to defend his featherweight championship before getting back in the octagon with Diaz.
The upper weight limit for featherweights is 145 pounds. The first two fights between McGregor and Diaz were contested at 170 pounds.