Published 16:37 IST, July 13th 2020
Conor McGregor abuses Nate Diaz on Twitter for UFC 251 review, deletes post later
Conor McGregor recently slammed Nate Diaz on Twitter after his former rival praised Max Holloway and Rose Namajunas following their fights at UFC 251.
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Cor McGregor recently slammed Nate Diaz on Twitter after his former rival praised Max Holloway and Rose Namajunas following ir fights at UFC 251. duo experienced mixed fortunes at UFC ‘Fight Island’ as Max Holloway lost to UFC fearweight champion Alex Volkavski via judges' decision and Namajunas defeated Jessica Andre in an incredible strawweight bout. In tweet, Nate Diaz also hinted that Max Holloway was ‘robbed’ and he should have won match. “Shoutout to Rose and Max, y robbed Max tho but 100 to real fighters out re,” wrote Nate Diaz.
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It appears Cor McGregor didn’t like Nate Diaz’s comments as he took to replying with a vitriolic tweet. “Shut your bi**h** up,’ McGregor replied, before deciding to delete tweet. However, MMA fans took a screenshot of McGregor’s comments and shared it all over social media. According to various reports, McGregor’s tweet could worsen relationship between two fighters and re are chances that Nate Diaz could call out a retired Cor McGregor for ar match.
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Cor McGregor vs Nate Diaz: A brief history
two elite fighters have faced each or twice in UFC Octagon. y first met at UFC 196, where Nate Diaz shocked world by defeating Cor McGregor via submission in second round. ir UFC 196 fight was so well-received that UFC booked two 170-pounders for an immediate rematch at UFC 202. This time Cor McGregor won via decision and since n fans have been asking Dana White to book a third and final fight between two.
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Cor McGregor retires for third time in four years
Almost a month ago, after conclusion of UFC 250, Cor McGregor shocked UFC fans as he anunced his retirement from MMA. When asked if he was serious, McGregor told ESPN that he “wasn’t excited" by sport anymore. Following Cor McGregor’s anuncement, Daniel Cormier stated that UFC should do everything y can to make Irish superstar reverse his decision. “Everything’s just bigger when he competes,” Daniel Cormier remarked.
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“You gotta figure it out, you gotta make it happen. Again it’s t worth penalty if he walks away. It’s t worth it, you gotta make it work for him,” Daniel Cormier told ESPN.
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16:37 IST, July 13th 2020