Nate Diaz recently spoke out about Dana White's announcement of Conor McGregor's comeback fight against Max Holloway.
## What happened?
Diaz questioned the delay behind the announcement, stating “That’s going to be a good fight, it’s about time”.
He also asked whether the bout “should have fought a long time ago”.
Diaz referenced McGregor's history with Holloway, noting “It’s a rematch, right? Because Conor was taking him down the last time”.
## Why it matters for Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have a history, having first fought at UFC 196 in 2016, where McGregor suffered his first-ever loss.
McGregor evened the score in their rematch at UFC 202.
Diaz had previously turned down a trilogy bout against McGregor, opting to fight Mike Perry instead.
## What comes next?
Diaz's decision to fight Perry did not yield the desired result, as he lost to Perry in his recent bout.
Despite this, many MMA fans are still eager to witness a trilogy bout between Diaz and McGregor.
Diaz's comments on McGregor's comeback fight have sparked interest in a potential future matchup.
And with McGregor set to face Holloway, Diaz's thoughts on the matter are being closely watched.
But for now, Diaz's focus remains on his own career, having recently fought Perry on May 18, 2026.
So the question remains, what's next for Nate Diaz in the UFC?