On the eve of UFC 264, Conor McGregor opens the door to a trilogy with Nate Diaz

C. McGregor at a pre-UFC 264. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Amid questions about Dustin poirier at the press conference of UFC 264 this Saturday (10), another name caught the attention of Conor McGregor. Despite being focused on the fight against the North American, the 'Notório' believes that the trilogy against Nate diaz it should happen in the future and he says he is excited for the duel.

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“It will definitely happen. Each one won a fight and now we must make it happen. I’m really looking forward to that day,” said McGregor.

Conor McGregor e Nate diaz they faced each other on two occasions. The North American won the first fight, with a rear naked choke, in a fight that marked the Irishman's first defeat in Ultimate. In the rematch, valid for UFC 202, the 'Notório' left with his hands raised in the majority decision of the judges.

Conor's future, however, depends on the outcome of the third part of the rivalry against Poirier. Ultimate's president, Dana White, guaranteed that the winner of the UFC's main fight UFC 264 will have the chance to challenge the Brazilian Charles of the Bronx for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg), next.