Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz may never give each other peace.
McGregor and Diaz have one of, if not the single biggest rivalries in MMA, stemming from their pair of bouts in 2016 that rank among the most successful pay-per-views in UFC history. The two men have always taken shots at each other since then. This tradition continued when McGregor saw Dana White’s promotional videos and suggested that they face off in the Power Slap arena.
This power slap championships are growing on me. Who doesn’t like watching good quality clatters hahaha
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 18, 2022
Is there a flipping of a coin that decides who goes first? How long do they have to recover before they get to throw their counter? Or is it over if they’re ko’d? Fascinating. I’m attending one of these 100%. Is this Dana’s ? Dana, what is the point of all this madness? I’m in.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 18, 2022
Me Vs Nate on it for the title hahahaha maybe that’s a title you’d have a better chance of coming close to winning Nate you little slapper hahahaha
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 18, 2022
“This power slap championships is growing on me. It’s hard to not enjoy good-quality clatters, hahaha. It’s a flip of the coin which one gets to go first. How long do they have to recover before they get to throw their counter? Is it possible to throw their counter if they are KO’d? Fascinating. I’m attending one of these 100%. This Dana? Dana, what is the point of all this madness? I’m in.
“Me vs Nate on it for the title hahahaha. Maybe that’s a title you’d have a better chance of coming close to winning Nate you little slapper hahahaha.”
Famous for his “Stockton Slap” even before facing McGregor, Diaz was launched into superstardom after submitting McGregor on short notice at UFC 196. So, even though McGregor won their rematch a few months later at UFC 202, Diaz still revels in reminding McGregor how their first match went down, and responded to the latest attack from “Notorious” in kind.
I already beat you at that game too @TheNotoriousMMA @danawhite pic.twitter.com/Otb5DZJULt
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 18, 2022
If submissions weren’t allowed
I knocked you out way faster than Floyd did pic.twitter.com/yy66rBsXFi— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 19, 2022
But it was Real
So I choked you better and faster than kabob did pic.twitter.com/qo9lpMdM6g— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 19, 2022
Boom Roasted
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 19, 2022
“I already beat you at that game too. If submissions weren’t allowed, I knocked you out way faster than Floyd [Mayweather Jr.] did. It was true, so I choked it faster than [Khabib Nurmagomedov]. Boom Roasted.”
Despite not having faced each other in six years, there has been talk about a trio of them fighting. This is complicated now that Diaz has been released from the UFC contract. However, McGregor teased McGregor’s third fight and promised fireworks, regardless of when it occurs.
Get your head back with concussions. Real smacks. https://t.co/sTEoMXXQLn
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 19, 2022
Respect
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 19, 2022
I’m telling you, bro. I’m sure it will be hard to stop. I not sure I give a rats fully but I gonna go sprint until I can’t sprint no more in the 3rd fight I don’t care. Opening bell the absolute most power I have on me. Until we’ll see
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 19, 2022
“I telling you bro I been milling people your shape and size and bad. But gonna be a knock no doubt. I not sure I give a rats fully but I gonna go sprint until I can’t sprint no more in the 3rd fight I don’t care. The absolute greatest power that I possess is the opening bell. Until we’ll see.”
McGregor is still working to return to action following his severe leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Diaz, meanwhile, is currently a free agent, but has declared his intention to pursue big fights in boxing, most likely against Jake Paul.
TOP STORIES
Results. Jared Cannonier wins competitive split decision over Sean Strickland at UFC Vegas 66.
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Stupid. Jake Shields, Mike Jackson erupt in physical altercation at UFC PI over social media insults.
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Suit. Chael Sonnen sued for allegedly punching man in jaw at Four Seasons Hotel.
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VIDEO STEW
UFC Vegas 66 Post Show.
UFC Vegas 66 Post Fight Press Conference.
Ian Machado ranks his top five Conor McGregor moments.
Aljamain Sterling takes his team to Jamaica.
Michael Bisping reacts to UFC Vegas 66.
LISTEN UP
On To The Next One. Matches to make following UFC Vegas 66.
SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
World Cup.
France will be back [********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** **********************************************************************************************************************************************************. December [********************************************************************************************************************************************. They will be back #WorldCupFinal @KMbappe pic.twitter.com/6wFrpxP3Wo
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) December 18, 2022
Wow messi actually did it
— Javid Basharat (@JavidBasharat) December 18, 2022
Congratulations to Argentina #WorldCup
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) December 18, 2022
Respect.
Congrats to Jared Cannonier, John Crouch, and the team over at the MMA Lab. Although I have lost sucks with Coach Crouch, it was an incredible influence in my career. It’s an honour to compete against him. Happy holidays, & see you guys in 2023!!
— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) December 18, 2022
Rules clarification.
Zion should always be considered a ground fighter. Although you cannot kneel or kick him in the head, these techniques can be used to his body. Stomps are out completely. This covers most of the difference. Hope this helps https://t.co/tSOAGMfYQB
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) December 19, 2022
Perspective.
13 screws in my face.
6 screws in my back.
Right pec torn off.
Left bicep torn off.
Left ankle broken.
4 days in the ICU with a staph infection. https://t.co/fUd7xhf4Py— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) December 17, 2022
When people tell me they would like to fight, I think of shitty stuff like this. If we’re lucky, we can leave the sport with Duct Tape or ibuprofen. https://t.co/SEAhnyM0zv
— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) December 18, 2022
Callout.
London sounds good pic.twitter.com/TuEjPukxVC
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) December 17, 2022
MOICANO WANTS MONEY…. Spread the gospel…
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) December 17, 2022
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Andre Muniz (23-4) vs. Brendan Allen (20-5); UFC Fight Night, Feb. 25.
Augusto Sakai (15-5-1) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (9-5); UFC Fight Night, Feb. 25.
Marvin Vettori (18-5-1) vs. Roman Dolidze (12-1); UFC 286, March 18.
Joanne Wood (15-8) vs. Luana Carolina (8-3); UFC 286, March 18.
FINAL THOUGHTS
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