Few things generate more excitement in combat sports than a rubber match, and Conor McGregor’s long-standing rivalry with Nate Diaz has kept fans craving exactly that. After ‘The Stockton Slugger’ stunned Conor McGregor in their first fight at UFC 196 in March 2016, ‘The Notorious’ successfully redeemed himself in their rematch at UFC 202 in August of the same year. Since then, there’s been an ever-loud call for a trilogy fight to settle the debate.
Although years have passed, and both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz haven’t fought anyone in the last few years, the demand for the rubber match remains as loud as ever. In the meantime, though, the 40-year-old has shared an update on their long-awaited fight. And the good news is that the bout could unfold atop the biggest UFC card