In the tumultuous world of mixed martial arts, few rivalries have captured the imagination of fight fans quite like the ongoing saga between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. The bitter feud between these two warriors has seen them engage in two epic battles, and now, the MMA world is abuzz with excitement as McGregor has dropped a major bombshell regarding their long-awaited trilogy bout.
McGregor, a former two-division champion, cemented his legacy in the UFC with a majority decision victory in the rematch against Diaz, a result that still ignites fiery emotions in the Stockton native to this very day. Diaz, never one to mince words, recently took to Twitter to express his frustration over the scoring of their second encounter. He proclaimed, “When I killed you off, I should’ve never gave you a rematch. I never get a rematch especially when I don’t really lose like in our 2nd fight or my last fight.”
The Irishman, known for his swift and often witty comebacks, didn’t take long to respond. McGregor assured Diaz, “You’ll get your rematch, lad.” This simple yet impactful statement sent shockwaves throughout the MMA community, confirming that the long-awaited trilogy is officially in the works.
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But there’s a twist in the tale. McGregor’s path to the trilogy with Diaz won’t be a straightforward one. He recently unveiled a three-fight plan, and the first step involves squaring off against another formidable opponent, Michael Chandler. The showdown with Chandler, who also served as his rival coach on season 31 of the Ultimate Fighter, was announced earlier this year.
However, McGregor’s absence from the USADA testing pool has been a stumbling block in setting an official date for this clash. Fighters are required to be in the testing pool for a minimum of six months before they become eligible to compete. Nevertheless, rumors are circulating that the UFC may grant McGregor an exemption to this rule, allowing him to headline their final pay-per-view event of the year on December 16 in a blockbuster return.
