Nate Diaz begs ‘free Conor McGregor’ as he leaps to defence of fierce UFC rival
UFC star Nate Diaz has shared his support for Conor McGregor, who admitted he is struggling to make a return to the Octagon.
McGregor, 35, has not fought professionally since breaking his leg during a clash with Dustin Poirier almost three years ago.
In December, the Dublin-born fighter announced that he would take on Iron Mike this July, but it is yet to be confirmed by the UFC.
Earlier this month he also revealed that he intends to fight Michael Chandler and complete his trilogy with Diaz.
However, McGregor has admitted that he is growing frustrated about his lack of time in the Octagon.
He was quoted saying: “I was hoping for a December date, then a January date, then it keeps getting pushed back.
“The I lose interest and stop training for a while. Not stop [completely] stop training, I’m always training, but stop full training and [start] drinking a little bit.
“So I’m going to go back, regroup, get full tested, and get ready to rock. The date’s going to come and then I’ll be ready to rock.”
Diaz, 38, reposted McGregor’s quote on X at the weekend and wrote: “This was me for years before Conor even got there.
“They want u to die before u get out [of] these contracts it’s up to u to make something pop. No one gonna help you but you.
“Free Conor. It’s St. Patty’s day in this b**ch.”
McGregor returned to coach for The Ultimate Fighter 31 last year, a UFC-based reality TV series.
He was set to fight rival coach Chandler after the finale, but the pair are yet to face off.