{"id":202091,"date":"2016-08-25T17:35:14","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T00:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=202091"},"modified":"2016-08-25T17:35:14","modified_gmt":"2016-08-26T00:35:14","slug":"john-kavanaghs-prediction-mcgregor-diaz-trilogy-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/conor-mcgregor\/john-kavanaghs-prediction-mcgregor-diaz-trilogy-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"John Kavanagh’s prediction for McGregor-Diaz trilogy fight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going into Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz<\/a>, McGregor predicted that he would finish Diaz in the 4th round of their welterweight scrap. McGregor was unable to finish Diaz<\/a>, however he dropped the Stockton fighter several times early on in the fight. <\/p>\n

Immediately following the fight, McGregor stated that he would do a trilogy fight with Diaz, however it would be at lightweight<\/a>, where both men were more comfortable.<\/p>\n

While UFC President Dana White stated that a immediate rematch isn’t going to happen, many MMA fans would like to see a trilogy fight sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

With the fight expected to take place at lightweight, SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh believes it will be easier for McGregor to finish Diaz:<\/p>\n

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trilogy will be decided at 55. weight being a lot closer will make the finish easier to achieve. dont know when\/where but will happen.<\/p>\n

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) August 24, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n