Dana White shuts down the idea of a Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz trilogy taking place at UFC 306

UFC president Dana White has shut down the idea of Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz completing their trilogy at UFC 306.

For the longest time now, there’s been a lot of speculation regarding Conor McGregor – and the same goes for Nate Diaz. As many fight fans know, the two men are locked in a years-long feud with the rivalry being stuck at 1-1. For so many years we’ve been waiting to see a third meeting between them but for whatever reason, it hasn’t quite come to fruition.

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Recently, Diaz suggested that he could be interested in making his return to the Octagon at UFC 306 at the Sphere. In addition, Conor has made it crystal clear that he wants to come back later this year.

When asked about the idea of Conor vs Nate, White had a pretty stern response.

Dana White shoots down Conor McGregor's proposed fight against Nate Diaz on Mexican Independence Day: "Yeah, no, I'm not doing that fight." pic.twitter.com/0Bugq6r6Xr

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) March 10, 2024

White shuts down McGregor/Diaz 3

“I’m looking for Mexicans [to fight] at the Sphere on Mexican Independence Day. Yeah, no, I’m not doing that fight.”

Conor McGregor is the kind of fighter who can walk in and ask for just about any fight he desires. Diaz, meanwhile, is still enjoying life outside of the UFC bubble, but he’s not been shy about declaring his interest in a comeback down the road.

The event at the Sphere has the potential to be one of the most fascinating events in the history of the promotion. Given how unique it’s likely to be, it makes sense that the UFC would want to stack it full of high profile talent.

Are you interested in the idea of seeing Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz at the Sphere later this year? If the contest does happen, who would you favor to pick up the win? Let us know your thoughts, BJPENN Nation!