So then we call Nate Diaz, White explained. Hes in and wants the fight but, you know, Nate can be a little difficult, so it took a long at time. At the end of the day, we start to look at what the fans want, and more importantly, what does Conor want to do.
We call Conor. Conor doesnt care. Conor says, I will fight anybody, anytime at any weight. You guys call me back tomorrow and let me know whats going on.
The fight is supposed to be at 155, White said. Nate says he wants it at 165. I said, No, this kid is moving up from 145 to 155. You told me you could make 155. Youve got to make 155. He cant make 155, so I said, Lets do 160. He cant do 160, so I tell Conor, He cant do 160 pounds. He wants to do 165 pounds. Conor says, You tell him its 170.
So now we have a welterweight bout. Conor McGregor is moving from 145 pounds to 170 pounds to fight Nate Diaz.