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Conor
McGregor still hasn’t dismissed the idea of a trilogy fight
against Nate Diaz.
Diaz (21-14) took on Mike Perry
at
Most Valuable Promotions “Rousey vs. Carano” on Saturday at the
Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Diaz had barely anything to
offer while suffering a one-sided beatdown against Perry. Diaz was
so bloodied up by the end of the second round that his corner
decided to throw in the towel.
Diaz was originally in talks with the
UFC for a return to MMA in a trilogy fight against McGregor.
After Diaz’s performance against Perry, McGregor says he knows why
his former foe didn’t accept the trilogy matchup. However,
“Notorious” hasn’t completely given up on a potential rubber fight
against Diaz.
“I see why [Nate Diaz]
didn’t take the fight lol,” McGregor wrote on X. “Anyway here’s to
when I get my hands on you, you lanky streak of piss.”
Unfinished Business?
McGregor (22-6) suffered a submission loss against Diaz in their
first matchup at UFC 196 in 2016. The Dubliner exacted revenge with
a majority decision win in their rematch at UFC 202 later that
year. While a rubber fight between the two has been teased several
times over the years, it is yet to come to fruition. Meanwhile,
McGregor is set to return to action for the first time since 2021
against Max
Holloway (27-9) at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in
Las Vegas.
I see why @NateDiaz209
didn’t take the fight lol.Anyway here’s to when I get my hands on you, you lanky streak of
piss.
#TrilogyAndIGonnaNeedMyMoney— Conor
McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA)
May 17, 2026