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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Pattle

Nate Diaz to fight on Ronda Rousey undercard... and he will not be facing Conor McGregor

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  • Nate Diaz's return to mixed martial arts has been confirmed, with the American set to face fellow UFC veteran Mike Perry on 16 May.
  • The fight will take place on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, a Netflix event organised by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.
  • This five-round welterweight contest marks Diaz's first MMA fight since 2022, following two boxing matches in 2023 and 2024.
  • The timing of Diaz's upcoming fight almost certainly rules out a highly anticipated trilogy bout with Conor McGregor this summer.
  • McGregor, who last fought in July 2021, previously faced Diaz twice, losing the first bout but winning the rematch.

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Nate Diaz’s MMA return confirmed – but what does it mean for Conor McGregor trilogy?

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