Conor McGregor: UFC star picks potential opponent after facing Michael Chandler, Who has Conor McGregor called out?

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz seem to have reconciled their long-standing hatred to form a respectful alliance. Diaz received high praise from Conor McGregor, who called him the most formidable opponent he had ever fought. The Notorious further stated that he would seek a trilogy matchup with the younger Diaz. Follow the latest UFC News: Conor McGregor Updates with InsideSport.IN

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Conor McGregor picks Nate Diaz as a potential opponent

Nate Diaz is a UFC veteran but a free agent now. He fought for the promotion for the first time in 2007. The lightweight fighter currently holds a 20-13 MMA record. While he has participated in many entertaining fights, Diaz is best remembered for his two bouts with McGregor. In their first encounter in 2016, Diaz became the first UFC fighter to defeat the Irishman. That year, McGregor exacted revenge on Diaz by beating him by a majority decision; moreover, the two still need to engage in a decider trilogy fight.

SEVEN YEARS AGO TODAY 🗓

NATE DIAZ SUBMITS CONOR IN THEIR FIRST FIGHT pic.twitter.com/HE29RxI5Eh

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 5, 2023

Conor McGregor took a break from training in New York and was all smiles in preparation for his UFC comeback later this year. On Tuesday, the Irishman visited New York City to attend an NHL game at Madison Square Garden between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. When questioned by the media about his toughest opponent, McGregor named Diaz his greatest foe. Also, he discussed the upcoming potential trilogy fight.

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TUF 31: Team McGregor vs Team Chandler

The lightweight stars Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will serve as “The Ultimate Fighter’s” coaches for the show’s 31st season. Men’s bantamweights and lightweights will compete in the series, which premieres on ESPN on May 30 and runs until August 15. TUF 31 In Las Vegas, filming got underway in February. After the series is through, McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) and Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) will fight at a later date and location.

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