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Breaking – Conor McGregor confirms plans to fight Nate Diaz at Las Vegas Sphere in September: ‘I’ve let this be known’

Conor McGregor calls for September fight with Nate Diaz at the Las Vegas Sphere I've let this be known Former two-division Octagon champion, Conor McGregor has revealed his two-fight plan for the year ahead of his expected return…

Former two-division Octagon champion, Conor McGregor has revealed his two-fight plan for the year ahead of his expected return to active competition – which includes a massive pay-per-view return against Nate Diaz in a trilogy rubber match at UFC 306 over the course of Mexican Independence Day at the Las Vegas Sphere in September.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight champion and featherweight gold holder under the banner of the promotion, has still yet to nail down a definitive return to the Octagon, since he fractured his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier back in 2021.

And expected to share the Octagon with The Ultimate Fighter 31 rival, Michael Chandler in his comeback later this annum, Conor McGregor announced at the beginning of the year how he would be fighting the Kill Cliff FC staple at the end of June during International Fight Week.

However, promotional boss, Dana White soon revealed no date was in place currently for the Crumlin striker to make his first outing inside the Octagon in over three years.

Conor McGregor calls for Nate Diaz fight in September

Providing an interesting update on his fighting future this year at least, McGregor, who turns 36 years old in July, still remans steadfast in pursuing a clash with Chandler in June – but noted plans to fight Diaz in a trilogy rubber match as soon as September at the monumental Las Vegas Sphere – atop a UFC 306 card.

“Conor McGregor on Nate Diaz trilogy: “I wish for this on Mexican Independence Day in the [Las Vegas] Sphere,” The Mac Life reporter, Oscar Willis posted on his official X account. “(Michael) Chandler, [in] June. (Nate) Diaz, September. I have let this be known.”

Conor McGregor on Nate Diaz trilogy: "I wish for this on Mexican independence day in the sphere. Chandler, June. Diaz, September. I have let this be known." pic.twitter.com/AtiocpRlme

— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) March 5, 2024

Sharing a two-fight series so far, Diaz handed McGregor his first promotional loss back in 2016 with a stunning come-from-behind rear-naked choke submission win in an impromptu welterweight main event.

And at UFC 202 in August of that year, McGregor avenged the loss with a close, majority decision win over the Stockton native.

Linked himself with a UFC 300 comeback – which ultimately failed to materialize, Diaz has instead switch focus to an appearance at UFC 306 in September, at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Daniel Cormier hits back at Nate Diaz amid issue over UFC 306 return: ‘We’re not in the same stratosphere’

UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Daniel Cormier has hit back at former lightweight title challenger, Nate Diaz amid their…

UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Daniel Cormier has hit back at former lightweight title challenger, Nate Diaz amid their ongoing feud over a potential return for the latter at UFC 306 in September – with the ex-duel-weight titleholder claiming Diaz is not in the same “stratosphere”.

Cormier, a former undisputed heavyweight and light heavyweight gold holder under the promotion’s banner, shared his thoughts on a potential Octagon return in September at the Las Vegas Sphere for a once-off event – billed as UFC 306 during Mexican Independence Day weekend.

And questioning if The Ultimate Fighter victor should even headline the event amid his interest in featuring at UFC 306 in a return to the promotion, Daniel Cormier revealed he had no interest in seeing Diaz fight in September.

“While the name value is exciting, Nate Diaz the fighter isn’t that guy anymore,” Daniel Cormier said. “He’ll get mad at me, and he might say something to me when i see him. I don’t know, I don’t really care. But we have to tell the truth. This isn’t the guy that beat Conor the first time. Nate has had moments. Against Leon Edwards, he had a moment. But outside of that, he got beat on the whole time.”

“Will I watch him on the pay-per-view card? Absolutely,” Cormier continued. “But to be the headliner, with all these great fighters that are deserving of that spot? I don’t think so. I don’t need to see that.”

Daniel Cormier hits out at Nate Diaz amid UFC 306 feud

And hitting out at Cormier’s comments, Diaz questioned the fighting ability of the ex-UFC champion, which the former immediately refuted.

“The reality is, one thing we will not do is compare myself to Nate Diaz, because it’s different levels,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “Much different. I’m a champion. Two weight classes. I lost three times in my career. Four if you count the fight that was called a no-contest. Four times, two guys. We are on much different wave lengths, we are on much different planets.”

“We are not in the same stratosphere in terms of fighters,” Cormier explained. “We’re not. And it’s time for me to stop allowing people to attack or come at me in these ways when I’m doing my job.”

Daniel Cormier shuts down UFC 306 return fight for Nate Diaz: ‘I don’t need to see that’

Former two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier claims he has no interest in watching promotional veteran, Nate Diaz making his return…

Former two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier claims he has no interest in watching promotional veteran, Nate Diaz making his return in a main event at UFC 306 in September at the Las Vegas Sphere – claiming he doesn’t “need to see” the Stockton veteran headline the card.

Diaz, a former undisputed lightweight title challenger and Ultimate Fighter victor under the promotion’s banner, has been sidelined from mixed martial arts since he headlined UFC 279 in a reworked clash against former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson.

And bowing out of his Octagon deal off the back of a win, Diaz turned in a stunning fourth round rallying win over the Oxnard veteran, in the form of a guillotine choke success.

Making a professional boxing debut back in August of last year, Stockton veteran, Diaz suffered a decision loss to the outspoken puncher, Jake Paul, which included a pivotal knockdown against him in the twelfth and final frame.

Appearing interested in a slot on a slated UFC 306 card at the Las Vegas Sphere during Mexican Independence Day later this year, Diaz claimed he had no interest in fighting on a monumental UFC 300 card in April anymore.

Daniel Cormier scoffs at UFC 306 fight for Nate Diaz

However, as far as former undisputed heavyweight and light heavyweight champion, Cormier is concerned, Diaz should be nowhere near a headlining tilt on an apparent once-off showcase at the Las Vegas Sphere.

“While the name value is exciting, Nate Diaz the fighter isn’t that guy anymore,” Daniel Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “He’ll get mad at me, and he might say something to me when i see him. I don’t know, I don’t really care. But we have to tell the truth. This isn’t the guy that beat Conor the first time. Nate has had moments. Against Leon Edwards, he had a moment. But outside of that, he got beat on the whole time.”

And reacting to Cormier’s comments, Diaz poked fun at the Lafayette native’s initial KO loss to two-fight rival, Jon Jones, before labelling him a “b*tch” on his official X account.

“This b*tch is not a fighter,” Nate Diaz posted. “Complete opposite. Good talk, DC.”

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Henry Cejudo calls for grudge fight with Brandon Moreno at UFC 306 in stunning Las Vegas Sphere clash

Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo has urged recent UFC Mexico City headliner and former two-time flyweight titleholder, Brandon Moreno…

Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo has urged recent UFC Mexico City headliner and former two-time flyweight titleholder, Brandon Moreno to finally meet him inside the Octagon later this year – in the form of a Las Vegas Sphere showdown at UFC 306 in September.

Cejudo, a former undisputed bantamweight and flyweight champion, returned to the Octagon at UFC 298 earlier this month, suffering a second defeat straight for the first time in his professional career, in the form of a unanimous decision shutout loss to Merab Dvalishvili in the pair’s title-eliminator bout.

As for Moreno, the Tijuana native headlined UFC Fight Night Mexico City over the course of the weekend, fighting to a close, split decision loss to two-time foe and former title chaser, Brandon Royval in the pair’s main event rematch.

Henry Cejudo calls for Brandon Moreno fight at UFC 306

Staking his claim for another turn at bantamweight spoils in the future, Olympic gold medalist, Cejudo shut down plans for a second retirement from mixed martial arts – calling for a grudge fight with Moreno at the Las Vegas Sphere on Mexican Independence Day in September, with UFC 306 set to land at the venue.

“What fight would be better than Triple C vs. Brandon Moreno, the Mexican-American vs. the true Mexican, and they come together, and they do a five round showdown,” Henry Cejudo said on his YouTube channel. “At the [Las Vegas] Sphere, in Las Vegas, for Mexican Independence Day. …Let’s do it, Mexican Independence Day. What you got? You gonna sign the contract? Are you a Mexican, or a Mexican’t?”

Returning from a 2020 retirement last year, Cejudo unsuccessfully challenged for the undisputed bantamweight title in a title charge against record-setting gold holder, Aljamain Sterling, dropping a split decision loss to the Uniondale native.

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Veteran star Nate Diaz targets return at Las Vegas Sphere, fight on UFC 306 card: ‘I’ll be here’

Former lightweight title chaser, Nate Diaz has sights now fixed on a return to the Octagon at UFC 306…

Former lightweight title chaser, Nate Diaz has sights now fixed on a return to the Octagon at UFC 306 on September 14. at the Las Vegas Sphere – targeting a comeback to active competition on Mexican Independence Day later this year.

Diaz, a former undisputed lightweight title challenger and Ultimate Fighter winner, had been linked continually with a return at a massive UFC 300 card in April, however, despite his intentions to fight on the monumental card, revealed a return the card would come to fruition.

Sidelined from the Octagon since he headlined UFC 279 back in September 2022, Diaz exited his promotional contract with a win, landing a rallying stoppage over former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson – with a fourth round guillotine choke in an impromptu welterweight showdown.

Making a brief move to professional boxing in the time since, last August, Diaz suffered a decision loss to the outspoken, Jake Paul – over the course of 10 rounds in Texas.

And linked with a comeback fight against long-time foe, Dustin Poirier, as well as former duel-weight champion and two-time opponent, Conor McGregor, Diaz has laid out a marker for his immediate fighting plans.

Nate Diaz targets UFC 306 return, Las Vegas Sphere fight

Confirming their debut and apparent once-off outing at the Las Vegas Sphere later this year, the promotion is set to bring a UFC 306 pay-per-view card in September – which Stockton veteran Diaz appears to want a part of.

“I’ll be here f*ck 300,” Nate Diaz posted on his official X account, accompanied by an image of the Las Vegas Phere draped in the Mexico flag.

I’ll be here fuck 300 pic.twitter.com/CEcskGli7F

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 25, 2024

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Las Vegas Sphere set to host UFC 306 card on Mexican Independence Day in September

Hosting their first Noche UFC event last September on Mexican Independence Day, the promotion are set to up the…

Hosting their first Noche UFC event last September on Mexican Independence Day, the promotion are set to up the ante this annum for the 16. – with the Las Vegas Sphere set to host a pay-per-view event on the same day, billed as UFC 306.

Landing at the T-Mobile Arena last September in ‘Sin City’, the Octagon hosted a flyweight championship rematch between defending champion, Alexa Grasso and former gold holder, Valentina Shevchenko.

UFC 306 set to take place at Las Vegas Sphere

And fighting over the course of five rounds in a back-and-forth clash, Grasso managed to successfully retain her gold at the 125 pound limit, with the bout against Shevchenko judged as a split draw after five gruelling rounds.

Set to host another card on Mexican Independence Day on September 16. this year, the organization will now host UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere – with the broadcast at UFC Mexico City overnight confirming the booking.

Along with the confirmation of a landing at the Las Vegas Sphere for UFC 306 in September, the broadcast also revealed that International Fight Week will take place in the last week of June, with the weekend capped off by a UFC 303 pay-per-view card.

“The 12th annual @UFC International Fight Week celebration is set for June 24-June 30 in Las Vegas! The week-long celebration includes #UFC303, the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and UFC X.”

At the time of publication, an official headliner for UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere on September 16. has yet to be announced, nor have any other fights on the pay-per-view or preliminary card.

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