Conor McGregor Teased Giant Pay Day For White House Fight Trilogy with Nate Diaz

The fight that fans have been begging for nearly a decade may have found its grandest stage yet. Nate Diaz has openly called for a trilogy clash with Conor McGregor at the upcoming UFC White House event — with a potential $5–6 million payday on the table for “The Notorious.”

The Rivalry That Defined a Generation

McGregor and Diaz delivered two of the most unforgettable fights in UFC history back in 2016. At UFC 196, Diaz shocked the world when he choked out McGregor with a rear-naked submission in Las Vegas. Six months later, McGregor came back for revenge at UFC 202, edging Diaz via majority decision in a blood-soaked war that still stands as one of the sport’s greatest spectacles.

Ever since, fans have clamored for a third fight to settle the score. Diaz’s career moved sporadically after that, with wins over Anthony Pettis and Tony Ferguson, plus losses to Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards. His last Octagon appearance came against Ferguson at UFC 279 in 2022.

Diaz Calls Out McGregor for White House Show

Now 40 years old, Diaz isn’t ruling out one last payday and one last war. Speaking to Clocked N’ Loaded, he didn’t mince words:

“Yeah, for sure [I want that fight]. We’ll see what happens. Time will tell, guys.”

The comments came shortly after UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that plans are finalized for a historic card on July 4, 2026, at the White House South Lawn. White described his meeting in Washington as “a great day,” promising the spectacle will make history as the first-ever UFC event hosted at America’s most iconic residence.

Reports suggest McGregor’s purse for such a fight could land between $5–6 million — a figure still in the “speculation” stage but hardly out of reach for one of MMA’s biggest box office draws, and honestly could possibly get even more if a split deal is on the table.

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Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz III is the kind of trilogy that transcends the UFC — it’s not just a fight, it’s a cultural moment. To stage it at the White House on Independence Day would elevate it to something historic, especially given McGregor’s global star power and Diaz’s cult-like following.

The first two fights were classics, and while both men are past their peak, the rivalry still sells itself. UFC wants big headlines for its White House debut, and nothing screams mainstream attention like McGregor, Diaz, and a backdrop that mixes politics, pop culture, and combat sports history.

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