'Remember your leg?' - Nate Diaz continues to kick Conor McGregor's broken leg in latest Twitter war
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have had several heated exchanges over the years, both inside and outside the octagon. The two men recently went back-and-forth on Twitter, which ended with the Stockton native poking fun at the Irishman's broken left leg.
"@TheNotoriousMMA U can't fight at all member your leg?" Nate Diaz wrote on Twitter.
@TheNotoriousMMA U can’t fight at all member your leg ?
After six years away from the sport, Nate's older brother Nick Diaz returned to the octagon last weekend to take on Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. Although he looked a little rusty and ended up losing the fight, Nick was praised by fighters and fans alike for showing that he's still got some of the skills that made him popular.
Conor McGregor took to Twitter to praise Nick Diaz's boxing skills. Although he praised Nick, McGregor also used the compliments to aim a dig at Nate Diaz. The Irishman claimed Nick is a much better boxer than his younger brother. He also said that Nick is on another level compared to Nate. The Irishman finally concluded by taking credit for 'making' Nate the star he is today.
"Nate your boxing is p**s compare to nicks. We been fed garbage with your sloppy shots the last few years. Can see the clear difference between the two brothers after last night. Balance, composure. Another level the big bro is on to you. I made you," Conor McGregor wrote on Twitter.
Nate your boxing is piss compare to nicks. We been fed garbage with your sloppy shots the last few years. Can see the clear difference between the two brothers after last night. Balance, composure. Another level the big bro is on to you. I made you.
A trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz is not beyond the realm of possibility. The two have a long-standing rivalry and their second fight at UFC 202 is considered to be one of the best in promotional history.
Diaz and McGregor first fought at UFC 196. The Irishman was set to face Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship, but the Brazilian pulled out of the contest. Diaz replaced dos Anjos on short notice and shocked the world when he submitted McGregor in the second round.
The Irishman then faced 'The Stockton Slugger' in an immediate rematch. This fight went the full five-round distance. Conor McGregor picked up a majority decision victory.
When will Conor McGregor return to the octagon?
Conor McGregor broke his leg in a trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July. He underwent surgery and is currently in recovery, sidelined until next year due to a medical suspension. McGregor's rehabilitation seems to be going well. He was recently spotted walking around with the help of a cane.
Despite the quick recovery, Conor McGregor said he isn't looking to rush his return to the octagon.
"I feel like I could kick right now. I honestly feel like I could kick right now. But I just gotta listen to the doctors and listen to the people that guided me, that’s what I’ve done so far. I’ve committed myself to the work. I’m back on the feet. It feels so good to be back on the feet. I'm deep in my recovery. My surgeons, my doctors, my physical therapists didn't want me to come here. They wanted me to stay still and just get the work in," McGregor said in an interview with Adam Glyn.