Nate Diaz Pushes for Conor McGregor Trilogy Fight at UFC White House Event in 2026

After iconic bouts at UFC 196 and UFC 202, Nate Diaz has reignited the talks of a potential trilogy bout with Conor McGregor in 2026.

Nate Diaz Pushes for Conor McGregor Trilogy Fight at UFC White House Event in 2026

Nate Diaz talks about Conor McGregor in a trilogy fight at the upcoming much-anticipated White House event (via X)

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Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz share one of the greatest rivalries in UFC history, a feud that remains alive nearly a decade later. Their first clash came at UFC 196, where Diaz shocked the world by handing McGregor his first UFC loss. For the unversed, the bout took place at welterweight and led to the Irishman gassing out pretty early and then getting choked out in the second round.

The setback brought out the best in McGregor, who became obsessed with getting one back at Diaz, and the duo eventually rematched at UFC 202. This iconic five-round bout saw the former double champ outlast Diaz and win by a decision. Now, almost nine years later, the Stockton native is seeking closure with a long-awaited trilogy fight.

For the unversed, Diaz parted ways with the UFC in 2022 to focus on building his boxing career, where he has faced big names like Jake Paul and former UFC foe Jorge Masvidal, defeating him in impressive fashion. At the recent DBX event, Diaz was asked about finally completing the trilogy with McGregor, and his response made it clear that he is ready to make it happen.

Nobody’s free so there ain’t nobody to fight. I want to fight three times a year, but everyone is f***king locked down. So it’s a matter of time. I’m trying to fight ASAP. Yeah (McGregor-Diaz) for sure. We’ll see what happens. Time will tell guys. 

Nate Diaz via DBX 3 event

Dana White is already hyped about the White House event, which will be held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Independence Day. Recently, the CEO visited Washington to personally meet President Donald Trump, discussing future collaboration. McGregor has officially re-entered the drug testing pool in order to compete at the event, sparking fan skepticism due to his injury history and lengthy inactivity.

White, however, has given a green nod to McGregor’s return, expressing full confidence in his star fighter’s commitment and determination to compete again. In comparison, Jon Jones has also hinted at a comeback, yet White publicly doubts Jones’ consistency and long-term fighting intentions.

Many fans are experts are considering the fight card to be filled with American fighters, and Diaz vs. McGregor does make sense. Other big names to put against McGregor are Michael Chandler, who has been chasing this fight for over three years now.

However, for the UFC, choosing the biggest fight for the White House event makes the most sense. It will be interesting to see after the announcement around this bout is finally done.

UFC champion wants to train with Conor McGregor 

In his early UFC days, Conor McGregor embodied hard work and motivation, using that unstoppable energy to dominate every opponent. His meteoric rise transformed him into a historic simultaneous UFC double champion, a feat previously unimaginable. McGregor’s charisma and fighting style brought millions of new viewers into MMA, expanding UFC’s global reach to unprecedented heights.

Conor McGregor to train with Merab Dvalishvili
Conor McGregor to train with Merab Dvalishvili (via X)

He inspired an entire generation of fighters, proving that confidence could help them chase their dreams. Among those inspired is current bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who openly credits McGregor for fueling his passion and determination throughout his championship journey. In a recent interview, he talked about potentially meeting the Irishman and training with him soon. 

I think he’s really motivated. Actually, when I was in China, I met his friends and we FaceTimed, and he asked me if we could train. I said, ‘Let’s go, Conor. I would like to train with you.’ Now I have a fight, I’m not gonna go (anywhere). After my fight, I wanna fight again this year. After, I can go visit him. We both follow each other on Instagram. Hopefully, we can do it. I’m excited for him, I would like to see him in a White House fight.

Merab Dvalishvili via FULL SEND PODCAST 

Following his intentions to fight at the White House event, Conor McGregor has consistently shared training clips across various social platforms. These videos have sparked mocking reactions from both fans and long-standing rivals, questioning his current skills. Despite the criticism, ‘Mystic Mac’ remains among the most popular fighters, with countless athletes trying to secure fights against him.

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