Bisping says McGregor would play a supporting role in a trilogy with Nate Diaz

M. Bisping (photo) thinks N. Diaz should face J. Masvidal. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mikebisping

The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) and now commentator, Michael Bisping, stated that he believed that the Irish Conor McGregor would be nothing more than a supporting role in a third confrontation between the 'Notório' and Nate diaz. For Bisping, Nate's popularity is currently greater than that of the Irishman, who hasn't fought in almost a year and has tarnished his name with extra-fight controversies. The statement was recently made on his podcast, 'Belive You Me'. Diaz returned to the Octagon after three years, on August 17, at UFC 241.

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“Conor would be a supporting player for this fight right now. As for popularity, I don't know. I think Diaz may have managed to overcome him. He fought perfectly. He was out of the sport for three years, came back and was not influenced by Ultimate. He kind of went against the UFC. He's the kind of guy who comes back at the top. He won the fight. It was sensational. The performance was great and he holds himself in a way that the audience likes. He is real, authentic”, praised Michael.

Right after hitting Anthony Pettis in the co-main fight of UFC 241, Nate made a point of challenging his compatriot, Jorge masvidal, who is coming off an impressive victory over Ben Askren, when he knocked his rival out just five seconds into the fight. Jorge has already publicly stated that he accepts Diaz's challenge, as it is a fight that fans would like to see.

In the press conference after the event, Nate also left open the possibility of facing Conor again, however, he stated that the commitment can only happen if their schedules coincide. Regarding the trilogy, Bisping stated that he doesn't think a new clash against the Irishman is the best choice for Daiz at the moment.

“I have to say the biggest fight right now, maybe not the biggest, but for the fans, I think facing Masvidal is pretty big right now. Look what he did”, concluded the former fighter.

Nate diaz He is known for not keeping his tongue and behaving contrary to the other athletes in the company. The North American tends to dictate his own rules and ends up becoming a kind of character that the public loves or hates.

In his professional career, Nate has 31 fights, with 20 wins and 11 losses.