After UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos pulled out of his title defense against featherweight titleholder Conor McGregor early Monday, it was announced by FOXSports.com that Nate Diaz is stepping up on short notice to fight the Irishman in a non-title welterweight bout in the main event of next week’s UFC 196.
McGregor vs. Diaz new welterweight headliner at UFC 196
McGregor most recently captured 145-pound gold with a 13-second knockout over former longtime champ Jose Aldo this past December at UFC 194. Prior to that, he finished Chad Mendes to earn himself the interim belt last summer.
Diaz recently got back on track with an upset decision over top contender Michael Johnson this past December at UFC on FOX 17. Prior to that, he dropped a devastating loss to current 155-pound champ, dos Anjos.
UFC 196 takes place live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on March 5. Also on the card, women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm defends her title against Miesha Tate.
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