Dana White Says UFC Is ‘Working’ on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3- Claims He Would Be ‘Shocked if That Fight Didn’t Happen’

Published 03/01/2022, 5:37 AM EST

UFC’s head honcho Dana White just confirmed that the premier promotion is working on the final trilogy fight between UFC megastar Conor McGregor and Stockton’s own MMA legend Nate Diaz.

The UFC has been trying to put together this super-fight for a lot of time. However, scheduling problems alongside the rising stardom of the Irishman have always put a blockade on their plans.

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Immediately after their second fight at UFC 202 in 2016, ‘The Notorious’ created history after he became the first double-division champion of the UFC. And since then, he never put his feet on the ground.

However, in a recent interview, UFC President Dana White confirmed that he and the top brass of the UFC are working on the trilogy bout between both the legendary fighters.

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“We are still working on that fight. That fight’s not done yet. But yeah, I wouldn’t count out a Conor [vs.] Nate 3. Listen, I’d be shocked if that fight didn’t happen,” White told TMZ Sports.

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This comes amidst the Irishman’s recent revelations of returning to the sport in June or July 2022. White, when asked to elaborate on the same, also confirmed that it is indeed the approximate date of his return to MMA action.

“Yeah, you know, he’s chomping at the bits to come back. Realistically, when you look at everything that he’s got going right now with coming back and other things that need to be done to get ready to prepare again, it’s probably early fall,” White told TMZ Sports.

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Who won Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 1&2

Both of the super-fights between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were fought at the 170-pounds weight class. Even though the Irishman had only fought at the featherweight division at the UFC, he was adamant about fighting Diaz at welterweight. Something that even the UFC President Dana White praised.

The first Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz fight at UFC 196 ended up in the latter’s favor as he caught McGregor in the 5th minute of the second round. Then he quickly finished McGregor with a rear-naked choke. However, the Irishman bounced back in the rematch and won the UFC 202 fight via a majority decision.

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Dana White Says UFC Is ‘Working’ on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3- Claims He Would Be ‘Shocked if That Fight Didn’t Happen’

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