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Nate Diaz calls for UFC 306 trilogy fight with Conor McGregor at The Sphere: ‘That needs to happen’

Nate Diaz calls for UFC 306 fight with Conor McGregor at The Sphere that needs to happen Ahead of his own return to combat sports in just weeks time, Nate Diaz already has sights set on…

Ahead of his own return to combat sports in just weeks time, Nate Diaz already has sights set on an incoming return to the UFC, in the form of a trilogy rubber match against two-time foe, Conor McGregor – ideally at The Las Vegas Sphere in September at UFC 306.

Diaz, a former undisputed lightweight title challenger and victor of The Ultimate Fighter, will return to combat sports next month in ‘Sin City’ – taking on another former UFC star, Jorge Masvidal in a rematch of their 2019 fight at Madison Square Garden.

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As for McGregor, the former duel-weight champion was slated to make his comeback this weekend at UFC 303 during International Fight Week, until a fractured toe on his left foot prevented him from taking on Michael Chandler in a return to the welterweight limit.

Forever linked with a decider against two-time opponent, Diaz, Dublin striker, McGregor has continually welcomed the opportunity to take on the Stockton veteran, ultimately to no avail yet.

However, announcing plans for an August return – if not a feature at The Las Vegas Sphere for a Riyadh Season Noche UFC event in September, McGregor’s plans have already been shot down by UFC boss, Dana White.

Nate Diaz eyes September fight with UFC foe, Conor McGregor

And ahead of his scrap with Masvidal inside the squared circle, Diaz has echoed his desire to take on the former duel-weight champion – as soon as UFC 306 – claiming a third bout between the two needs to take place sooner than later.

“I want to get this [Jorge Masvida] fight out of the way before I start thinking about the future,” Nate Diaz told Give Me Sport during a recent interview. “But I would like to fight him (Conor McGregor) and I would like to fight him in a rematch in MMA. At UFC 306, it would be great, if that were an option, but if not, then in the future, in the UFC, at some point.”

“I see it as a fight that needs to happen,” Nate Diaz continued. “We got the second out of the way, and the third should have happened straight away, also. And at some point, it’s going to happen.”

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Jiri Prochazka spent 3 days in isolation with no food, water after signing fight with Alex Pereira: ‘He is that dude’

UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed that upon booking his short-notice rematch with Alex Pereira this weekend, former champion,…

UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed that upon booking his short-notice rematch with Alex Pereira this weekend, former champion, Jiri Prochazka spent three days in isolation without food or water – simply meditating ahead of his return to a championship setting.

Prochazka, the current number one ranked light heavyweight challenger, returns this weekend at UFC 303, taking on the above-mentioned, Pereira in a championship rematch.

Sidelined since UFC 300 just earlier this year, Czech Republic fan-favorite, Jiri Prochazka rallied to land a blistering knockout win over fellow European talent, Aleksandar Rakic – priming him for a rematch with Pereira.

And replacing an injury-stricken, Conor McGregor this weekend during International Fight Week, Prochazka has hitt he spotlight after accusing Pereira of utilizing “dirty practices” ahead of his fight – in the form of magic and the use of shamans to conjure up spirits.

Jiri Prochazka spends time in isolation after booking UFC 303 fight

Revealing an interesting story about Prochazka’s reaction to booking a fight with Pereira for the title again, the above-mentioned, White shared how the former spent three days without food or water, meditating and praying in a shed.

“When Jiri (Prochakza) found out about the fight [with Alex Pereira]; apparently, he goes into a shed for three days with no water, no food, no nothing – and prays, meditates, whatever he does,” Dana White told The Mac Life. “Apparently, his coach went and banged on the door and told him that this fight was available, and he said something to the effect of ‘If this is what the universe wants’ – so he is that dude.”

“This is real, this isn’t fabricated bullsh*t where somebody wants to come out with a gimmicky f*ckin’ wrestling-type thing,” White explained. “This is who these two guys really f*ckin’ are, man. … These guys are both legit killers and numbers don’t lie, when you look at the stats of what these guys have accomplished, it’s incredible.”

Who wins this weekend at UFC 303: Alex Pereira or Jiri Prochazka?

Jiri Prochazka spent 3 days in isolation with no food, water after signing fight with Alex Pereira: ‘He is that dude’

UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed that upon booking his short-notice rematch with Alex Pereira this weekend, former champion,…

Prochazka, the current number one ranked light heavyweight challenger, returns this weekend at UFC 303, taking on the above-mentioned, Pereira in a championship rematch.

Jiri Prochazka spends time in isolation after booking UFC 303 fight

Who wins this weekend at UFC 303: Alex Pereira or Jiri Prochazka?

Conor McGregor admits ‘Deep mental pain’ after missing UFC 303 fight return: ‘Thank you for the support’

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has admitted he’s experiencing “deep mental pain” this week as he watches on from…

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has admitted he’s experiencing “deep mental pain” this week as he watches on from the sidelines, after missing out on his scheduled comeback fight at UFC 303 this weekend.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight gold holder, was slated to make his hiatus-snapping return this weekend during International Fight Week – headlining UFC 303 in his first walk in three years.

However, earlier this month, the Dubliner confirmed his withdrawal from a fight with Michael Chandler at the welterweight limit – citing a fractured toe on his left foot, suffered during a sparring session just weeks from the pairing.

Conor McGregor admits mental pain after missing UFC 303

And replaced by a light heavyweight title fight on short-notice between defending champion, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka in a rematch, Crumlin striker, McGregor claimed he was in a difficult place mentally this week – as he watched other fighters compete at UFC 303 in his place.

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“I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t in deep pain right now watching fight week take place,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “Deep mental pain. Thank you for the messages of support and encouragement, my peers and fans.”

Sidelined since 2021, McGregor most recently headlined UFC 264 against former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier – dropping an opening round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss in the pair’s trilogy rubber match, having fractured his left tibia and fibula.

Confirming plans to take on Chandler later this summer amid his latest injury setback, McGregor’s plans for an August comeback to take on the lightweight contender have already been quashed by UFC CEO, Dana White – who revealed the Dubliner would not be fighting again before October – at the very earliest.

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Conor McGregor admits ‘Deep mental pain’ after missing UFC 303 fight return: ‘Thank you for the support’

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has admitted he’s experiencing “deep mental pain” this week as he watches on from…

Conor McGregor admits mental pain after missing UFC 303

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Dana White offers bleak update on Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon: ‘None of the above’

If you planned on seeing Conor McGregor return to the Octagon at some point over the next few months,…

If you planned on seeing Conor McGregor return to the Octagon at some point over the next few months, I’m afraid we’ve got some bad news.

McGregor’s quote-unquote “greatest comeback in combat sports history” feels like a phrase that was coined a century ago. In reality, it’s only been about a year, but it seems like there’s a new piece of information to report on an almost daily basis.

Sometimes it’s McGregor himself announcing when and where he’ll return. Other times, it’s UFC CEO Dana White completely contradicting whatever ‘Mystic Mac’ said the week before.

Today, we’ve got the latter.

After withdrawing from his main event slot at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler due to a broken pinky toe, McGregor revealed in an interview with Severe MMA that a return in August or September would be optimal.

Like clockwork, White debunked everything the former two-division titleholder just said, telling Robbie Fox of Barstool Sports that McGregor’s return won’t be happening anytime this summer, nor is it on the docket for Fall 2024.

“None of the above,” White said when asked about McGregor’s comeback in August, September, or October.

And just like that, we’re back to the drawing board.

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To be fair, Dana White was pretty tight-lipped about McGregor’s original return date of June 29, even after the Irishman and his opponent had already broken the news to the rest of the world.

“I don’t know right now. Our schedule is laid out. We’ll see,” White said at the UFC Saudi Arabia post-fight press conference when asked about McGregor’s next fight. “I’m not doing anything until I know that Conor is healthy. It’s not even worth talking about. What about September? What about October? He’s not ready. So why even talk about that?”

Instead of seeing McGregor vs. Chandler on Saturday night, fight fans will be treated to a light heavyweight champion rematch as Alex Pereira puts his 205-pound title on the line against Jiri Prochazka in the UFC 303 main event at T-Mobile Arena.

The fight will serve as a rematch of their November 2023 clash in Madison Square Garden. There, ‘Poatan’ secured a second-round KO of Prochazka to take the vacant light heavyweight title back home to Brazil. He’ll look to go two-up on the Czech as the pair of prolific knockout artists close out this year’s International Fight Week in Las Vegas.