Bloody Elbow · Jul 16, 2016
McGregor specifies why he wanted Diaz at welterweight: 'To right the wrong'
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports'The Notorious' explains why he specifically wanted the rematch with Nate Diaz at welterweight.
Many were shocked when the UFC announced Conor McGregor would take on Nate Diaz in an immediate rematch. Even more shocking: McGregor's obsession with avenging the loss specifically at welterweight.
As the UFC's reigning featherweight champion, McGregor was expected to return to 145 to defend his title, but the Irishman had other plans. In fact, according to McGregor himself, he targeted Diaz specifically at welterweight 'to right the wrong'.
McGregor explained his reasoning for the matchup at the UFC 202 press conference last week.