Connor McGregor beats Diaz in UFC re-match (photos)

Irishman wins by split decision

UFC featherweight Conor McGregor beat Nate Diaz by majority decision Sunday morning in Las Vegas to avenge his UFC 196 defeat. The grudge match saw the Irishman dominate the two first rounds (total of five), dropping Diaz one time in each round. The resilient Diaz came back in the 3rd a and 4th rounds. The judges had the final say, scoring the bout 48-47 47-47 48-47 in the Dublin fighter’s favour.

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