Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 3 might just happen!! One of the biggest rivalries which changed MMA forever could be sealing the deal as the Nate Diaz is confident the rubber match with Conor McGregor will happen whenever McGregor comes back from his knee injury sustained against Max Holloway Diaz pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history submitting prime Conor McGregor on short notice and shaking up the entire world Do you have an apatite for this trilogy?
Nate Diaz has gone on record saying he believes a third fight with Conor McGregor is a real possibility once "The Notorious" recovers from the knee injury he suffered against Max Holloway.
Diaz, now 41 years old, carries a 22-13 professional record and has built one of the sport's most recognizable careers out of his Stockton, California roots fighting out of Cesar Gracie Fight Team. Standing six feet tall with a 76-inch reach, the southpaw has long been one of MMA's most durable and high-output competitors, averaging 4.57 significant strikes landed per minute while also posing a consistent submission threat at 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes. It was that submission game that produced what many consider the greatest upset in MMA history, when Diaz stepped in on short notice and tapped out McGregor in their first meeting.
McGregor, 38, holds a 22-7 record and fights out of SBG Ireland. The Irishman stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and has long been celebrated for his precision on the feet, connecting at 49 percent striking accuracy while landing 5.27 significant strikes per minute. His return timeline remains tied to his recovery from the knee injury sustained in the Holloway bout.
Why it matters
- The Diaz-McGregor rivalry already spans two of the most-watched fights in UFC history, making a trilogy an enormous commercial event.
- Diaz's submission win and McGregor's decision victory in the rematch leave the series genuinely unresolved on a competitive level.
- Both men are southpaw strikers with contrasting styles — McGregor's precision versus Diaz's volume and submission pressure — giving the matchup clear stylistic intrigue.
- McGregor's availability remains the central uncertainty, as his return from injury has not been given a confirmed timeline.
