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UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor gets a second crack at besting Nate Diaz?on Saturday in a welterweight contest at UFC 202 in Las Vegas.The first bout came together at the last minute, but fans have been forced to wait longer than expected for the rematch. In their first fight, both fighters used a hyper-offensive style, and Diaz took home the second-round submission victory.While the fighters are similar, its the following statistical categories where they differ that could determine the winner.Significant strikes landed per minuteDuring his UFC career, McGregor has landed 5.74 significant strikes per minute. That rate currently sits as the seventh-best rate of all time. Despite suffering his first defeat in the Octagon against Diaz, McGregor did not have trouble landing strikes. Against Diaz, he landed 6.63 significant strikes per minute, which is 20 percent higher than his career rate going into the fight.Prior to UFC 196, Diaz landed 4.2 significant strikes per minute, but against McGregor, he nearly doubled that rate and landed 8.37. McGregor is used to landing at an extraordinary clip. However, the hyper-offensive style could leave him open to meaningful reprisals against Diaz for the second time.Striking accuracy/defenseNeither McGregor nor Diaz has very impressive striking defense. Their opponents have landed 41 and 44 percent of their significant strikes, respectively. However, both fighters make up for this on the offensive end. Both McGregor (44 percent) and Diaz (43 percent) are above average in terms of striking accuracy.In their first fight, both fighters landed 37 percent of their significant strikes in the first round. The second round was a different story as defense seemingly went out the window. That tactic favored Diaz. While McGregors striking accuracy increased to 50 percent, Diaz landed 60 percent of his significant strikes and finished the fight. McGregor should avoid entering into a brawl with the Stockton native and employ a technical striking strategy from the outside.SubmissionsWith his ninth submission victory over McGregor, Diaz moved ahead of Frank Mir, Charles Oliveira and Demian Maia into sole possession of second place on the all-time list of most submission wins in UFC history. His 24 submission attempts are also third most all time. Diaz averages 1.57 submission attempts per 15 minutes, which is third best among all ranked welterweights and lightweights. All three of McGregors career losses have come via submission. 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Without even seeing the caller ID, he knows who it is.Who else but Hue Jackson?When my phone rings at 5 oclock in the morning, I know its only one person, the Cincinnati Bengals coach said. Its not Chad (Johnson), either. Its Chads former coach, Hue. I miss the hell out of him. I watch their games every week and text or call him.They became as close as brothers during their many years of coaching, which included Jacksons stint as the offensive coordinator in Cincinnati before he accepted the job as the Cleveland Browns head coach in the offseason. Theyll go head-to-head on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium as division rival coaches for the first time.Theyve cut back on the calls and texts this week, respecting each others privacy. But there will be more of those 5 a.m. chats after Sundays game.Thats the truth, Jackson said, on a conference call. You guys know my fondness for Marvin. Marvin raised me in this profession, especially in the National Football League. So I have a lot of respect for him. I trust him on so many different levels, and hes taught me a lot. So I do bounce things off of him.Though separated by the length of a state, theyve helped each other get through some tough times.Jacksons Browns (0-6) are the only winless team left in the league, off to their worst start since they were a first-year expansion team in 1999. Theyve used five quarterbacks because of injuries and dropped games in gut-wrenching ways.With every injury and loss, their coach has gotten encouragement from Cincinnati.Everybody needs that from time to time, Jackson said. Hes been there for me and again, as I just said, I really appreciate that.It goes both ways. Lewis Bengals are off to their worst start since 2010, putting their club-record streak of five straight playoff appearances in jeopardy. Hes appreciated the pick-me-up messages, too.ddddddddddddOur margin for error has not been very good thus far this season, Lewis said.Lewis is still benefiting from Jacksons time in Cincinnati. During his two years as offensive coordinator, Jackson helped Andy Dalton develop into a team leader and one of the NFLs elite quarterbacks. Dalton leads the AFC in yards passing heading into their game on Sunday, carrying on with what he learned from Jackson.Hue really pressed on me to get the guys going, and I just think a little bit of his personality carried over, Dalton said. Last year was definitely one of my better years and I think its just the level of confidence Im playing with.Jackson sees the carry-over, though he wont take credit for it.Im not going to say I gave him anything, Jackson said. All I ever tried to do for Andy is create the right environment for him to be the best that he can be.Game notes Heavy rain interrupted the Bengals practice on Thursday, forcing them inside Paul Brown Stadium temporarily. Theyre the only northern team without a covered field. ... TE Tyler Eifert had his most extensive practice since offseason ankle surgery. He was close to returning two weeks ago, but hurt his back. Eifert thinks hes able to play on Sunday, although Lewis hasnt given an indication of his plans. In my mind, Im ready, Eifert said. Two weeks ago before it happened (with the back), I was in really, really good shape. ... LB Vontaze Burfict was limping before and after practice but participated fully. He suffered an ankle injury in practice on Wednesday, but is expected to play against the Browns. ... 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