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Harry Davies

Conor McGregor told Nate Diaz is "safer" opponent than UFC champion Kamaru Usman

UFC star Conor McGregor has been advised to pursue a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz instead of challenging Kamaru Usman.

McGregor has called for a fight with welterweight champion Usman upon his return to the UFC later this year. The former two-weight champion has been sidelined since a horror leg break in his third fight against Dustin Poirier last July.

Strictly limited to weight training during his rehabilitation, McGregor has bulked up to 190lbs and is more interested in competing at welterweight instead of lightweight for his comeback fight. The Irishman took part in his first sparring session this month since breaking the tibia.

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