Conor McGregor plans to face Nate Diaz in their long-awaited trilogy fight, regardless of the outcome of Diaz’s boxing match against Jake Paul. Read more about McGregor’s desire to complete the trilogy and his return to the octagon.
Conor McGregor Plans Trilogy Fight with Nate Diaz Despite Jake Paul Match
Conor McGregor, the former two-division champion, has expressed his intention to face Nate Diaz in their long-awaited trilogy fight, regardless of the outcome of Diaz’s upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul. McGregor’s rise to stardom in the UFC began in 2013 when he knocked out José Aldo in just 13 seconds to claim the featherweight title at UFC 194. He then set his sights on becoming a two-weight champion by challenging Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight belt.
However, dos Anjos suffered a foot injury, which led to one of the most memorable rivalries in MMA history between McGregor and Diaz. In their first encounter, McGregor was submitted by Diaz, but he bounced back in their immediate rematch, winning by majority decision. Now, McGregor, who has been out of the cage for over two years due to a leg injury, is eager to complete the trilogy with Diaz.
Despite his absence from the USADA testing pool, McGregor’s desire to fight Diaz remains strong. He had been scheduled to return to the octagon against Michael Chandler after coaching on The Ultimate Fighter Season 31. However, after Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier to claim the UFC’s BMF title, McGregor’s interest in the Chandler matchup waned.
While McGregor’s social media posts are often met with skepticism, Diaz will likely face questions about a potential trilogy fight with ‘The Notorious’ after his boxing match with Jake Paul this weekend.
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In conclusion, Conor McGregor is determined to face Nate Diaz in their trilogy fight, regardless of the outcome of Diaz’s boxing match against Jake Paul. McGregor’s desire to complete the trilogy stems from his meteoric rise in the UFC and his previous encounters with Diaz. Despite his absence from the USADA testing pool, McGregor remains focused on his return to the octagon and his rivalry with Diaz.
