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McGregor wants rubber match at 155 pounds after beating Diaz

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Conor McGregor wasted no time in revealing his immediate plans after headlining Saturday's UFC 202.

McGregor evened his series with Nate Diaz, winning a majority decision in the main event. Now that each fighter has won one bout, McGregor wants a rubber match, but on different terms.

After moving up to welterweight for both fights, the Irishman called for Diaz to settle their rivalry at 155 pounds.

"I came up to 170 (pounds), faced a bigger man, overcame my adversity. Now you want this trilogy? It's on my terms. Come back down to 155, we'll do it," McGregor told Joe Rogan post-fight.

McGregor, who normally fights at 145 pounds, two full weight classes lighter than welterweight, seems to think the playing field will be level if Diaz meets him halfway at lightweight.

Rogan then interviewed Diaz, who echoed McGregor's desire for a trilogy.

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