The moment that Conor McGregor tapped out on March 5, curiosity spread over how he'd present himself the next time he was in front of an audience.
It was always going to be tricky for 'The Notorious' to return to his brash, arrogant ways against Nate Diaz when the Stockton fighter already proved to have the beating of McGregor in the Octagon.
The pair, rescheduled to meet again in the main event of UFC 202, come head to head in Las Vegas tonight to promote their rematch.
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Will we see a more reticent Conor McGregor? Unlikely.
Will we get more than 30 'fucks' from Nate Diaz. Almost certainly.
The live broadcast gets underway at 7.30pm but, allowing for McGregor's timekeeping skills, expect them to take to the stage at about 7.40pm
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