Sporting News · Mar 18, 2016
Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rematch almost set for UFC 200
Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor (Getty Images) It won't be long before Conor McGregor gets a shot to avenge his UFC 196 loss to Nate Diaz.
The fighters, their handlers and UFC are close to a rematch agreement for July 9's UFC 200 in Las Vegas, MMAFighting.com reported.
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Diaz (19-10) handed McGregor (19-3, 7-1 UFC) his first UFC loss earlier this month. Diaz had just 11 days to prepare for the fight after McGregor's original opponent, Rafael dos Anjos, dropped out with a foot injury.