The calls for Conor McGregor to return to the UFC ring are growing louder as the Irish fighter remains inactive for almost three years following his devastating knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout. Despite requests from fighters like Ilia Topuria for McGregor to come back, the former champion has been vocal about his personal struggles and lack of motivation to train.
One of McGregor’s most famous rivalries was with Nate Diaz, with the two fighters exchanging victories in epic battles filled with animosity. Diaz won their first matchup in March 2016 by submission, but McGregor avenged the loss with a victory by decision in their rematch in August of the same year. The score stood at “1-1,” leaving fans longing for a third and decisive fight between the two fierce competitors.
McGregor’s recent comments about his lack of focus and return to drinking drew support from Diaz, who shared his own struggles before facing McGregor in the past. The American fighter empathized with McGregor, urging him to take control of his situation and be prepared for his comeback. In response, McGregor hinted at a possible trilogy fight with Diaz, acknowledging the significance of their rivalry and the need to settle the score.
As fans await a potential third chapter in the McGregor-Diaz saga, the anticipation for their clash continues to build. Their rivalry has become legendary in the UFC, with both fighters ready to reignite the feud and prove their dominance once and for all. McGregor and Diaz remain intertwined in the history of the sport, destined to face each other again in a battle for supremacy.