In March 2016, Joe Rogan said it perfectly: Nate Diaz shook up the world. The longtime UFC veteran stepped into the most monumental fight of his career, when he took a short-notice headliner against Conor McGregor at UFC 196. Originally, McGregor was supposed to face then-lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. But just days before the bout, a broken foot forced the Brazilian off the card. A large betting favorite, Diaz sent shockwaves through the MMA world when he defeated the then-145-pound king. The win occurred in come-from-behind fashion, after Diaz had been battered for much of the first round

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UFC 241 free fight: Nate Diaz submits Conor McGregor, flips the MMA world upside down – MMA Junkie

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