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Donagh Corby

Conor McGregor outlines gameplan for third fight with bitter rival Nate Diaz

Conor McGregor has outlined how he would approach a third fight with his long-time UFC rival Nate Diaz if the pair were to meet again.

Fans have been clamouring over the six years since they met twice, landing a win apiece, but the pair have never been able to have a rubber match in the octagon. And now it seems farther away than ever, with Diaz having recently fought his way out of his UFC contract, leaving the promotion for the first time in around 15 years.

However, the rivals went back-and-forth on social media last night, with McGregor challenging Diaz to a slap fight in UFC boss Dana White's new 'Power Slap' league. In a more serious moment during the exchange, the former two-weight world champion offered up his strategy for the fight, insisting that he would "sprint" from the first bell.

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