I used to enjoy MMA it has become sort or vanilla for me ....... after watching it....... has lost its luster ......connor was great in it's day .....until he went to merryweather debaucle ...... which we all know was a money maker ....... conner sold out ......but what does he care ......ronda rousy i feel it might have been rigged like all sports i know you say they are not but they are especially suprebowl after that U2 concert and world events at that time and U2 were not even american .......as we all know ....... all sports can be bought and sold !!!! ....its not so much sports now ....... its comes under the umbrella of entertainment ......... and for the right price ........ people can bought ....... whether they like it or not ........even tyson sold out his soul .....i lost a lot of respect for mike tyson ........ i would loved to have seen hime commatause that big chinned bastard....... jake paul......... whom i hate more that joe biden and kamala harris combined.....still i see the whole thing as sales ...... ticket sales....... and as long as there are fans ...... there is money ........just look at WCW!!!!....think that is more homo erotic than anything else..... but hey what can i tell you ......i do like watching girls play tennis or volleyball.......or skating for the crotch shots ,.....
Conor McGregor Mocks Nate Diaz's TKO Loss as Diaz Reacts to McGregor's UFC Comeback
The long-standing rivalry between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz has been reignited, as McGregor has just reacted to Diaz’s brutal TKO loss to Mike Perry on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netflix, presented by Jake Paul’s MVP MMA.
Nate Diaz’s return to MMA was a gruesome affair. Facing fellow UFC veteran Mike Perry, Diaz was battered and bloodied over two rounds. The relentless punishment forced Diaz’s corner to throw in the towel before the third round could begin. The loss was a rough comeback for the Stockton native, who had been absent from MMA competition since submitting Tony Ferguson in 2022, spending time in the boxing ring against Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal.
McGregor, never one to miss an opportunity, quickly took to social media to mock his old rival via X:
The timing couldn't have been more perfect for "The Notorious" to fire shots, as just hours before, Dana White officially confirmed McGregor’s UFC return against Max Holloway.
In his post, McGregor suggested Diaz’s performance proved he was wise to avoid a trilogy fight with him. “I see why @NateDiaz209 didn’t take the fight lol,” McGregor tweeted.
A Rivalry Renewed
The history between the two is legendary. Diaz famously submitted McGregor at UFC 196 in March 2016, handing the Irishman his first UFC loss.
McGregor won the immediate rematch at UFC 202 that August by majority decision, but a trilogy bout has eluded fans for nearly a decade.
As Diaz bled in the Netflix cage, Dana White confirmed McGregor’s official comeback. McGregor will rematch Max Holloway at UFC 329 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas on July 11. This marks McGregor's first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier during their trilogy fight in 2021.
Diaz Reacts to the News
Despite his own brutal loss, Diaz faced the media immediately after his fight and was asked about the McGregor vs. Holloway rematch. Surprisingly, Diaz showed no bitterness, endorsing the UFC 329 headliner (via Fight Hype):
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“That’s going to be a good fight, it’s about time,” Diaz told reporters.
Diaz displayed a sharp memory of the first meeting, pointing out McGregor’s strategy in the 2013 fight, noting how it influenced the outcome.
“It’s a rematch, right? Because Conor was taking him down the last time, so that’s going to be a good fight,” he added.
When pressed for a winner, Diaz refused to predict the outcome of the July showdown.
What’s Next for McGregor and Diaz?
With McGregor locked in for July 11, the Irishman is already trying to build a secondary narrative for a Diaz trilogy.
Prior to his fight against Perry, Diaz also made it known that he wants to run it back with McGregor before his career is over. However, Diaz’s TKO loss to Perry leaves questions about his fighting future.
For now, the MMA world looks to see if McGregor himself can have a successful comeback against Max Holloway, or if “Blessed” will redeem himself in the rematch.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the MMA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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