Nate Diaz Says He Turned Down Conor McGregor Fight 'I Want To Fight The Best'

Diaz wants shot at BMF belt, not McGregor trilogy

Nate Diaz says he would like to return to the UFC and challenge for the promotion's BMF title, instead of facing Conor McGregor in a trilogy bout.

Nate Diaz Says He Turned Down Conor McGregor Fight 'I Want To Fight The Best'

Nate Diaz is apparently not interested in fighting Conor McGregor anytime soon. In May, Diaz is scheduled to fight Mike Perry on Netflix’s inaugural MMA card featuring Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey. Ahead of the fight, Diaz spoke to Theo Von and revealed that he had turned down a fight against McGregor in the UFC before agreeing to face Perry. According to Diaz, he’s not interested in McGregor because he wants to fight the best fighters in the wo…

Diaz wants BMF shot over 'trying to kill off Conor'

Nate Diaz said he'd prefer to challenge for the UFC's BMF title, instead of "trying to kill off" Conor McGregor in a blockbuster trilogy bout.