Nate Diaz believes UFC planned a Conor McGregor trilogy, but he wanted another ex-champion
Nate Diaz has opened up about what he felt during his recent talks with the UFC. A trilogy bout with Conor McGregor had gained traction in recent months, with both fighters hinting at a return to MMA.
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Nate Diaz has opened up about what he felt during his recent talks with the UFC. A trilogy bout with Conor McGregor had gained traction in recent months, with both fighters hinting at a return to MMA. However, that scenario will not materialise for now, with Diaz opting to sign with Most Valuable Promotions to face Mike Perry on May 16 instead.
Nate Diaz claims he felt UFC wanted him to fight Conor McGregor, but he wanted Charles Oliveira Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images On the This Past Weekend with Theo Von podcast, Diaz has revealed he believes the UFC were steering him towards a third fight with McGregor during recent discussions. “I think that if I went back to the UFC, they want me to fight Conor McGregor, right now,” he revealed. While casting doubts over McGregor’s level, the 40-year-old made it clear his priorities lie elsewhere at this stage of his career.
The Stockton native added: “I want to fight BMF m——— claiming my belt. That’s running all around. Charles Oliveira just won the fight, right?
I’m like, right, you’re rocking my belt now and you’re running around like you’re the baddest m———. So that’s when I’m like, ‘Yo, what’s popping with the UFC? ’ So I’m like, ‘Let’s link up and get this fight popping’.