{"id":202731,"date":"2016-08-31T12:24:54","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T19:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=202731"},"modified":"2016-08-31T12:24:54","modified_gmt":"2016-08-31T19:24:54","slug":"nate-diaz-no-rush-conor-mcgregor-rubber-match-think-beat-twice-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/nate-diaz\/nate-diaz-no-rush-conor-mcgregor-rubber-match-think-beat-twice-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Nate Diaz in No Rush for Conor McGregor Rubber Match: “I think I beat him twice and it’s 2-0”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in March, in the main event of UFC 196, Nate Diaz shocked the world by ending Conor McGregor’s streak with a second-round submission. Several months later, in the main event of UFC 202, McGregor evened the score, defeating Diaz via majority decision in a truly unforgettable fight.<\/p>\n

Given that the pair is now 1-1 across two incredible battles, logic would seem to scream “rubber match!” Given that both fighters asked for a third fight<\/a> in their post-fight Octagon interviews with Joe Rogan, the likelihood of a rubber match seems even higher.<\/p>\n

Apparently, however, Diaz’s feelings on the issue have changed. In a recent appearance on Chael Sonnen’s podcast<\/a>, the Stockton slugger stated that he’s actually not particularly interested in another do-over with his Irish rival.<\/p>\n

“It’s whatever to me,” Diaz said on the show. “I won the fight. I’m not jumping for joy for round three. I think I beat him twice and it’s 2-0, as far as I’m concerned. If they’re gonna want to do it down the road, I don’t know. I’m not in a hurry.”<\/p>\n

Instead of campaigning for a rematch, Diaz apparently plans to spend the next few months relaxing. Considering the scale of his UFC 202 payday<\/a>, he certainly has the resources to do so.<\/p>\n

So, do you think we’ll get McGregor vs. Diaz 3, or is it time to put this historic rivalry to bed? Sound off, PENN nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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