Report: Nate Diaz & Conor McGregor Verbally Agree To Rematch At UFC 200
Prior to his UFC 196 welterweight showdown with Nate Diaz, it was confirmed that 145-pound kingpin the “Notorious” Conor McGregor would be fighting at July 9’s massive UFC 200 from Las Vegas, Nevada.
After the brash Irishman suffered a shocking submission loss to Diaz, however, the options for who his UFC 200 opponent might be became a bit more limited.
It was looking as if McGregor would drop back down to featherweight to defend his title against either Jose Aldo or Frankie Edgar, but a report surfaced earlier this morning (March 18, 2016) indicating that the promotion was interested in booking a rematch between Diaz and McGregor for the summer showdown.
The news has now heightened, as FOX Sports has reported that the two combatants have actually verbally agreed to the rematch, which will likely serve as the event’s headliner.
While the rematch, especially once again taking place at 170-pounds, may be a head scratching move for McGregor given the outcome of the first bout, it remains a big money fight nonetheless.
The “Notorious” one has also made it very clear that he’d like to get revenge on the Stockton native, while Diaz has his eyes set on the biggest fights available.
At this moment, nothing has been confirmed regarding the potential clash, but all signs are pointing to the two facing off once again.
Stay tuned to LowKickMMA as more news regarding Diaz vs. McGregor II and UFC 200 becomes available.
