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Nate Diaz expresses desire for a trilogy fight with Conor McGregor, citing no other opponents as appealing and highlighting McGregor's potential to impress. Diaz has been inactive in MMA since 2022 but remains interested in high-profile bouts, including potential boxing matches against Canelo or Crawford.
Nate Diaz guarantees a trilogy fight with Conor McGregor, expressing interest in fighting at the Sphere in Las Vegas during Mexican Independence weekend, despite UFC CEO Dana White shutting down the idea. Diaz also plans rematches with Jake Paul and Leon Edwards, and desires an MMA rematch with Jorge Masvidal. He praised Edwards as the most interesting person in the UFC and is currently promoting his upcoming boxing match with Masvidal at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
Chris Curtis fears he tore his hamstring during his split decision loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night 240, and hopes to have a trilogy fight with Allen in the future. If confirmed, the injury could lead to a lengthy absence from competition, potentially altering Curtis' career at the age of 36. The competitive bout with Allen was deemed the Fight of the Year so far in 2024 by multiple fighters.
Conor McGregor appreciates Nate Diaz's unexpected message of support for his UFC return, acknowledging their past battles and expressing excitement for a potential trilogy fight. McGregor has confirmed a summer return against Michael Chandler and aims for a second bout at UFC 306 in September, hoping for the trilogy match with Diaz. However, UFC CEO Dana White has dismissed the idea, leaving McGregor puzzled about the decision.
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and former champ Kamaru Usman had a heated exchange during their final faceoff before their trilogy fight at UFC 286.