Following his corner stoppage defeat to Mike Perry on Netflix earlier this month, Nate Diaz has publicly responded to Conor McGregor’s social media mockery. Diaz shared a pointed reminder of McGregor’s own past stoppage by Dustin Poirier while addressing the criticism of his recent loss.
Diaz fires back at McGregor’s mockery
After Diaz was halted by Mike Perry on May 16 when his corner withdrew him due to facial cuts, McGregor took to X (formerly Twitter) to deride the Stockton veteran. ‘The Notorious’ quipped that he understood why Diaz had allegedly turned down a trilogy bout with him. Diaz, refusing to stay silent, reposted an image of McGregor flat on his back after his knockout defeat to Dustin Poirier, captioning it: “Don’t forget you got ur a– beat by this p—-.”
Trilogy talks and Netflix fallout
Prior to Perry’s stoppage, Diaz had explained that the UFC’s interest in pairing him with McGregor again was a key factor in declining a return on Netflix. He stated that he would rather face McGregor after he secures a win than be used in what might be labelled a ‘retirement fight’. McGregor’s early jibe implied that Diaz’s Netflix loss had effectively ended any realistic chance of a trilogy, but Diaz’s retort suggests he remains unfazed by the criticism or lost opportunities.
Implications for the UFC and fighters
Earlier this year, the UFC had reportedly weighed a blockbuster trilogy between Diaz and McGregor before ultimately booking McGregor’s comeback against Max Holloway in July at UFC 329. While Diaz’s corner stoppage on Netflix has cast doubt over his drawing power in marquee match-ups, his defiant stance keeps the door ajar for future negotiations. Both men’s legacies benefit from the historic trilogy narrative, and Diaz’s reminder of past triumphs underlines that the feud still holds promotional appeal.
Although McGregor is now set to challenge Holloway in his return, Diaz’s pointed reply underscores that the trilogy saga between Stockton’s finest and the Irish superstar remains a talking point. The exchange highlights the enduring clash of personalities and the promotional value the UFC places on their rivalry.
FAQ
What led to Nate Diaz’s corner stoppage loss?
On May 16, during his co-main event on a Netflix-streamed card, Diaz was stopped when his corner withdrew him due to cuts sustained against Mike Perry.
How did Conor McGregor mock Diaz’s defeat?
McGregor posted on social media that Diaz’s TKO loss to Mike Perry explained why he had reportedly turned down a trilogy fight with McGregor.
What was Diaz’s response to McGregor’s comments?
Diaz shared a photo of McGregor being stopped by Dustin Poirier and captioned it: “Don’t forget you got ur a– beat by this p—-.”
Why did Diaz initially decline the trilogy bout?
Diaz said he turned down a return to the UFC on Netflix because he believed the promotion only wanted him to fight McGregor again, instead of building new matchups for his comeback.
