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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Will Castle

Nate Diaz opens up on Conor McGregor fight offer and why he turned it down

Nate Diaz will fight Mike Perry for Jake Paul's promotion MVP - (Getty Images)

Nate Diaz has opened up on why he rejected the UFC’s offer to fight Conor McGregor in favour of competing for Jake Paul on his mixed martial arts fight card.

Diaz has not fought in the UFC since beating Tony Ferguson by submission in 2022 but will return to the cage on a rival MVP event, squaring off against fellow veteran Mike Perry on 16 May.

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