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Dana White ‘trying’ to book McGregor-Diaz rematch, McGregor still ‘obsessed’
- Updated: June 3, 2016
Despite contract negotiations going south between Nate Diaz and the UFC last month, UFC president Dana White is still looking to book the welterweight rematch for a future event.
White admitted to storming out of a restaurant in Diaz’ hometown of Stockton, California but says his relationship with the former lightweight title challenger is still strong.
Diaz was selected as a late replacement to face ‘The Notorious’ at UFC 196, after Rafael dos Anjos was forced to pull out of the bout due to a broken foot. McGregor, who was originally supposed to be challenging for the lightweight title in an attempt to become the promotion’s first simultaneous two-division champion, accepted the fight with Diaz at welterweight. It was uncharted territory for McGregor, and the Irishman was eventually submitted after a back-and-forth affair with Diaz in the second round.
Following the loss – McGregor’s first in the UFC – it was expected that the …
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