Regardless of being promised to Michael Chandler subsequent, nobody really is aware of who Conor McGregor will actually battle upon his return.
The previous two-division champion has voiced his want to maneuver on from Chandler and steered names resembling Justin Gaethje, Nate Diaz, Jake Paul, and even KSI.
Dana White continues to insist that McGregor is simply “f**king with” Chandler, and that is who he’ll battle when he (ultimately) returns, however followers aren’t shopping for it.
And it isn’t simply followers talking out.
Former UFC champion Chuck Liddell weighed in on the drama and his vote is for a rematch with Diaz.
“All these could be an fascinating battle however I believe Nate Diaz, run it again to do it yet another time. That’d be enjoyable to observe,” Liddell advised TMZ this week. “It is going to be enjoyable. I believe it is going to be actual aggressive, I believe it is a good one to come back again to.”
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are 1-1 of their earlier fights
McGregor and Diaz have been intertwined since they first fought in 2016.
Diaz stepped in on brief discover after Rafael dos Anjos was injured. In that battle, McGregor suffered his first UFC loss by way of second-round submission.
The pair ran it again a second time 5 months later. This time it was McGregor who gained by way of a majority choice. That call nonetheless causes controversy amongst followers who’re cut up about who actually gained the battle.
Diaz lately left the UFC to be able to field Jake Paul, a bout he misplaced. He is been open to a 3rd battle with McGregor, at any time when the UFC sees match.
