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Nobody expected Diaz to lie down and take a beating from ‘The Notorious’, but the general feeling was that the Stockton native wouldn’t be able to deal with McGregor’s fast pace and heavy hands.

McGregor wins most of his fights before he even steps in the cage. His trash talk is known for getting under his opponents skin but it was clear from the outset that wouldn’t be the case with Diaz. In order for the fight to happen, Conor had to move up to welterweight which saw him gain nearly a stone but he was still favourite as he had just finished his fight camp and Diaz was taking the bout on ten days notice.

The weight gain became in a issue for McGregor almost instantly, who was breathing heavily and showing signs of fatigue towards the end of the first round. Diaz, who had found success with his signature ‘Stockton Slap’, wasn’t showing any signs of tiredness as the round drew to a close.

Although bleeding heavily from a cut, Diaz was not phased after sprawling McGregor’s sloppy attempt at a double, and he showcased his superior Jiu Jitsu and took the Irishman’s back with a minute of the round to go. Diaz quickly locked in a rear naked choke and McGregor tapped.