During the press conference for the UFC 202 rematch, tensions escalated dramatically as Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, and members of Diaz’s Skrap Pack engaged in a chaotic bottle-throwing exchange. The intense animosity between Nate and Conor was evident, and their skirmishes garnered more seriousness than any of their previous matches.
While fiery exchanges and trash-talking have been expected in the lead-up to the fight, this incident displayed a rapid deterioration into chaos. McGregor’s mention of a potential third fight between them further fueled the tension, making it clear that their rivalry was far from settled.
What happened between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz?
Despite being 30 minutes late for the press conference in Vegas, McGregor appeared unapologetic upon his arrival. “The Vegas traffic is heavy this time of the day,” he joked. “There must be a McGregor show going on because the place is packed out.”
McGregor’s delayed arrival seemed to irk UFC president Dana White too, but it was Diaz who displayed the most anger. The Californian stormed out of the venue, shouting at his opponent as he made his exit.
The situation quickly escalated from a few offensive gestures to McGregor and Diaz’s entourage seemingly disregarding the presence of frightened innocent bystanders while throwing objects. Amidst the chaos, loud shouting filled the air, and McGregor’s actions resembled a forceful throw as if he were launching a ball from the outfield. The scene turned intense and potentially dangerous for those caught in the crossfire.
Nate Diaz defends Conor McGregor from Jake Paul’s disrespect
Nate Diaz has come to the aid of his former UFC rival, Conor McGregor, following Jake Paul’s repeated attacks on the Irishman in recent months. The YouTube personality turned boxer has been relentless in his pursuit of a crossover fight with McGregor, employing aggressive trash talk since late 2020.
"He was talking shit to Conor and dissing his wife and shit. Some real disrespectful stuff that he shouldn’t have been saying and nobody’s saying shit. I’m the one who said ‘Shut the f-ck up, bitch. I’ll whip your ass for real. Have some respect.’"
Nate Diaz defended McGregor pic.twitter.com/hoca2i69Qi
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) July 20, 2023
Despite Paul’s provocations, Conor McGregor has mostly chosen to dismiss him, often refraining from mentioning his name in interviews when questioned about the matter. McGregor has thrown his support behind Diaz, predicting his victory in the upcoming fight.
Their history includes two epic clashes in 2016, where each fighter secured a win over the other. Despite the intense rivalry, a grudging respect has developed between them, and both are eager to step back into the octagon for an anticipated and monumental trilogy bout.
