FOX Sports 1’s Skip Bayless says UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor was defeated by sumo wrestler Nate Diaz.
Diaz is the only fighter to have defeated McGregor inside the Octagon. In 2016, Diaz shocked the world when he submitted McGregor at UFC 196.
On Wednesday, Bayless discussed the upcoming boxing match between McGregor and Floyd “Money” Mayweather on his talk show.
On his show, Bayless said Diaz was a sumo wrestler. Bayless said Diaz defeated McGregor with his large size advantage. He said Diaz used sumo-style wrestling to drag McGregor to the ground and defeat him.
In the video below, you can listen to all of Bayless’ comments about Diaz using sumo wrestling to defeat McGregor.
In less than three weeks, McGregor will make his professional boxing debut.
On Aug. 26, McGregor will fight Mayweather at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.