Dice City Sports · Jul 19, 2025
Nate Diaz hopes for a McGregor return
Sep 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Nate Diaz (red gloves) fights Tony Ferguson (blue gloves) during UFC 279 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsNate Diaz is hoping for a Conor McGregor return to the octagon.
Diaz and McGregor have a long and storied history. The two fighters have faced off twice, with both fighters winning each matchup.
In March 2016, at UFC 196, Nate Diaz stepped to fight McGregor with just 10-days notice after McGregor’s original opponent, former lightweight champion was forced out due to a broken foot.
Diaz submitted McGregor, giving McGregor his first loss.