Conor McGregor to return to UFC? Irish star drops hint on Diaz rematch anniversary post

After anuncing his retirement back in June, Cor McGregor has once again teased his UFC return. Irishman recently posted a photo of himself on Instagram, which was taken moments before he went inside octagon to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 202. Cor McGregor went on to defeat Nate Diaz via majority decision after five thrilling rounds (48–47, 47–47, 48–47). “4 years ago today! Backst waiting to go out for one of biggest bouts of my fighting life! McGregor/Diaz II Wow! Maybe re is more,” re caption of anniversary post Cor McGregor uploed this week.

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Cor McGregor UFC return: Cor McGregor’s retirement story

A few months after making his UFC return and defeating Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 by TKO in first round, Cor McGregor talked to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on ESPN and anunced his retirement. UFC fans didn’t entirely believe McGregor’s claims as this was his third retirement anuncement and his recent post goes some way to prove that MMA fans were right when y claimed that McGregor will return soon. Cor McGregor h previously anunced his retirement in 2016 and 2019 before twice returning to octagon.

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Cor McGregor UFC return: Cor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3 on cards?

Cor McGregor and Nate Diaz have faced each or twice in UFC Octagon. Nate Diaz won first fight at UFC 196 via a rear-naked choke in second round, while Cor McGregor won second bout. Since n, fans have been asking UFC chief Dana White to book Cor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3, which could end ongoing debate between fans regarding who trumps whom.

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Cor McGregor UFC return: Could Cor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3 go down in 2020?

Even if Cor McGregor decides to make his UFC return this year, fans won't be seeing  former UFC double champion fight anyone in 2020. While talking to Barstool Sports, Dana White me it clear that McGregor will t fight this year. "I’m t saying he won’t fight in 2021, but I’m telling you we don’t have a fight planned for him in 2021, but I guarantee he will t fight in 2020," said White.

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