Conor McGregor is scheduled to fight Nate Diaz in a rematch of their first thrilling bout at welterweight in just week’s time at UFC 202. 

McGregor lifted the featherweight strap from Aldo last December via shocking 13-second first round knockout. One step-back left hand was all in a day’s work for McGregor, who scored the shocking upset and shot straight to super stardom.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 03: UFC President Dana White speaks to the media during the UFC 182 post fight press conference inside the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

McGregor, who ended up moving up two weight divisions to fight Diaz back in March however, has put the featherweight belt on hold while he tested waters at welterweight.

In the absence of a McGregor title defense, Aldo received the opportunity to compete for the interim featherweight belt wherein he fought and beat Frankie Edgar for the interim title.

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Aldo has been itching to get his revenge on McGregor who got under his skin and completely humiliated him in front of the entire world.

As for welterweight, well Nick Diaz isn’t getting an immediate crack at the title according to White…

Continue to page 2 for the quotes from Dana White…

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