Diaz stepped up on 10-days notice to face McGregor at UFC 196 in March 2016 after McGregor's original opponent then-lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos was a forced out due to a broken foot. Diaz submitted McGregor, handing the Irishman his first UFC loss.

McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) is yet to compete since breaking his leg in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. He had re-entered the UFC drug-testing pool to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024 but withdrew from the fight a month away after breaking his pinky toe.

UFC legend Nate Diaz is still holding out hope that he and Conor McGregor will be able to complete their trilogy.

Conor McGregor confirms he's back in the UFC anti-doping pool, preparing for a possible return to fight at the 2026 White House event.

Conor McGregor has taken a huge step towards making his long-awaited UFC return as he sets his sights on a fight at the White House. McGregor has not competed in the UFC since losing back-to-back bouts to Dustin Poirer in 2021, with an anticipated return against Michael Chandler last year falling apart at short notice due to injury.

Chandler’s decision to wait for ‘The Notorious’ to return rather than staying active was a huge talking point and after suffering back-to-back losses once he finally stepped back inside the Octagon, it doesn’t appear to have been worth it for ‘Iron’ Mike.

Two weeks after President Donald Trump announced UFC would be hosting an event at the White House in 2026, Dana White is moving closer to finalizing the deal.

Conor McGregor plans UFC return; bare-knuckle fight may follow, reveals his BKFC business partner, hinting at major combat sports moves.

UFC star Conor McGregor was spotted kissing an unknown woman on a beach in Florida on July 13, 2025. That wouldn't be too unusual for most stars, but McGregor has been engaged since 2020. His fiancée,