Pic: Nate Diaz Is In Great Shape For Conor McGregor Fight

Heading into this weekend’s (Sat., March 5, 2016) awaited welterweight clash between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 196, one of the biggest questions surrounding the blockbuster bout was whether or not Diaz would be in good enough shape after taking the fight on short notice.

UFC president Dana White assured fans that Diaz had been training for a triathlon and was in phenomenal shape, but there were many online who questioned the authenticity of that statement.

Today, however, some evidence has arrived that would at least suggest Diaz may be the elite shape needed to implement his patented high-volume ‘Stockton Slap’ boxing style, as Twitter user Alejandra Sevani posted a photo of Diaz looking in great shape for the fight in response to Octagon commentator Brian Stann’s speculation. Check it out right here and decide for yourself:

@BrianStann he was training for a marathon. This was taken about 3 days ago. You be the judge Brian. pic.twitter.com/5tLpqCKHdQ

— alejandra MYH sevani (@AleSTFU) February 29, 2016

Stann agreed that Diaz is in great shape, signifying a good sign for the electric bout from Las Vegas:

This a great sign. Wondered what kind of shape he is in. His style requires elite conditioning https://t.co/hqsBtlV4jG

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) February 29, 2016

So it appears that the questions about Diaz’ conditioning have been answered, at least for now. Does that make you give him any more of a chance against the bulldozing McGregor?