Nate Diaz calls for Dana White’s UFC to ‘free’ Conor McGregor from shackles of contract

Nate Diaz is the fan-favorite UFC fighter. His brash personality and outspoken demeanor appeal to fight fans. Recently, he threw his weight behind Conor McGregor’s ongoing battle with the promotion. Diaz urged the UFC to “free” McGregor from the shackles of his contract. He further echoed the Irishman’s frustrations with the promotion. ‘The Notorious’ seems to be losing interest in making a comeback because of the UFC’s inability to announce a date for his comeback.

McGregor is still the biggest star in the UFC. As such, he is vocal about his desire to return to the octagon. However, he accused the UFC of continuously pushing back his return. Nate Diaz, no stranger to contract disputes himself, empathized with McGregor’s situation.

This was me for years before Conor even got here they want u to die before u get out these contracts it’s up to u to make something pop no one gonna help you but you Free Conor it’s at pattys day in this b*tch

Nate Diaz via X

Diaz gave a warning: the­ promotion hopes fighters die before­ getting free from their contact. His words matched McGregor fee­ling trapped in the UFC.

For years, pe­ople have criticized how the­ UFC does business, espe­cially fighter pay and contract rules. Conor McGregor‘s ongoing fight with the­ company restarted the de­bate about these issue­s. His recent comments that the­ UFC delayed his return sparked talks about who has powe­r. Diaz supporting McGregor backs up claims that UFC acts unfairly, much to the dismay of the athletes and fans alike.

Conor McGregor responds to Nate Diaz’s support

McGregor expressed appreciation for the support from his former rival Nate Diaz. The two fighters found common ground in their frustrations with the promotion.

McGregor took to social media to respond to Diaz’s tweet. He posted a couple of stories on Instagram about this and added his captions to the post. He talked about his iconic rivalry with Diaz. Further, he also hinted at a trilogy to settle their old score.

Iconic Rivarly must be settled

Conor McGregor via Instagram Stories

Diaz’s support for McGregor caught the attention of the MMA community. The duo had fought two times garnering a 1-1 record against each other. McGregor surprisingly embraced Diaz’s support. He acknowledged their shared experiences with the UFC. The Irishman’s response signifies a newfound respect for Diaz. It also underscores the growing discontent among UFC fighters regarding contract disputes.

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